Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
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Join noted author & pundit Molly Jong-Fast for irreverent humor that cuts right to the heart of our politics today as she discusses the top political headlines with some of today’s best minds. Known for being one of the few interviewers in politics to cut through the talking points, Molly reveals the personalities and issues tearing the country apart. She asks the questions no one else does, and gets the answers even her guests didn’t expect to give – and exactly what you want to know. Tune in every Monday, Wednesday & Friday for the funniest yet serious look at what’s ailing America.
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Oct 7, 2026 • 51min
Jim Acosta & Michael Lewis
Jim Acosta, veteran White House correspondent and political commentator, examines Trump’s nuclear rhetoric, media normalization, economic pain, immigration politics, and Democratic opportunities in Ohio and Texas. Bestselling author Michael Lewis discusses Blockers, profiling federal workers resisting a loyalist takeover, DOGE’s dismantling of government capacity, and warning signs of democratic backsliding.
10 snips
Oct 5, 2026 • 55min
Rick Wilson & Bhaskar Sunkara
Rick Wilson, Republican strategist and Lincoln Project co-founder, examines Trump’s troubled inner circle, economic backlash, vulnerable GOP candidates, immigration crackdowns, and the party’s inflammatory scapegoating. Bhaskar Sunkara, Jacobin founder and democratic-socialist writer, discusses Nordic social democracy, Zohran Mamdani’s affordability agenda, persuasive political storytelling, wealth taxes, and the challenges of regulating Big Tech.
13 snips
Oct 3, 2026 • 53min
Jennifer Welch & Adam Hamilton
Jennifer Welch, political commentator and co-host of I’ve Had It, discusses her book Not Today, Fascists, evangelical hypocrisy, AI oligarchs, and rural backlash against Trump. United Methodist pastor, author, and Senate candidate Adam Hamilton shares his unusual path into Nebraska politics, support for same-sex marriage, bipartisan church community, and campaign against Roger Marshall over healthcare and democratic values.
Oct 1, 2026 • 46min
Amanda Litman & Elliott Rodriguez
Amanda Litman, political organizer and co-founder of Run for Something, discusses Democratic opportunities, state legislatures, local candidates, and campaign messaging. Journalist and longtime Miami news anchor Elliott Rodriguez talks about challenging Maria Salazar, Miami’s Cuban American community, immigration enforcement, climate-driven affordability pressures, and the vital role of local journalism.
Sep 30, 2026 • 58min
Stuart Stevens & Mahmoud Khalil
Stuart Stevens, Republican strategist and Lincoln Project co-founder, discusses Jack Smith’s Senate testimony, Trump’s grip on Republicans, vulnerable Senate races, and the case for Democratic accountability. Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian-Syrian activist and author, recounts his detention after Columbia protests, ICE conditions, legal battle, and allegations of university complicity. Jesse Cannon adds political commentary.
11 snips
Sep 28, 2026 • 44min
Rick Wilson & Anand Giridharadas
Republican strategist Rick Wilson, co-founder of The Lincoln Project, discusses Trump’s collapsing support, Republican panic, immigration policy, China, and political vulnerabilities tied to healthcare and the economy. Journalist and author Anand Giridharadas explores Jordan Neely’s death, Daniel Penny’s acquittal, America’s mental-health and homelessness crises, and the growing appeal of vigilante justice.
11 snips
Sep 26, 2026 • 45min
Antonia Hylton & Gina Hinojosa
Antonia Hylton, an MS NOW journalist covering politics and social change, examines Tucker Carlson’s rupture with Trump, MAGA media fractures, Florida grassroots resistance, and the Democratic Party’s working-class challenge. Texas legislator and gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa discusses her campaign against Greg Abbott, Texas’s troubled power grid, costly data centers, Latino voter frustration, marijuana policy, and billionaire influence in state government.
9 snips
Sep 24, 2026 • 48min
Jim Acosta & Liz Oyer
Jim Acosta, journalist and former CNN chief White House correspondent, discusses Trump’s press war, economic turmoil, Republican vulnerability, and a government run by loyalists. Liz Oyer, former U.S. Pardon Attorney and federal public defender, examines threats to the rule of law, media retaliation, DOJ conflicts of interest, and Ghislaine Maxwell’s extraordinary prison transfer.
7 snips
Sep 23, 2026 • 46min
Jason Selvig & Garrison Lovely
Political comedian Jason Selvig of The Good Liars discusses Trump’s media crackdown, rally control, anti-Muslim rhetoric, and the uncertain midterms. Author and labor-focused technology commentator Garrison Lovely explores the AI industry’s drive to replace human labor, the risks of concentrated power and repression, and the movement for democratic AI reform.
9 snips
Sep 21, 2026 • 45min
Maggie Haberman & David Corn
David Corn, Mother Jones’ Washington bureau chief and author of How Russia Won, joins a sharp conversation on Russia’s decade-long assault on American democracy, Trump’s admiration for Putin, and the forces shaping U.S. policy toward Ukraine. The discussion also explores Trump’s constitutional brinkmanship, mail voting battles, family finances, and ethics concerns surrounding Russian ties and AI investments.
