Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
iHeartPodcasts
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jul 31, 2025 • 48min
Angelo Carusone & Rep. Greg Casar
Media Matters’ Angelo Carusone examines the right’s playbook for silencing left-wing media.Congressman Greg Casar details Governor Greg Abbott’s extreme Texas redistricting map and a whole new level of gerrymandering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 30, 2025 • 45min
Andy Levy & James Talarico
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines Trump’s constant Epstein flubs.Texas State Representative James Talarico details how Democrats can communicate with voters like humans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28, 2025 • 48min
Rick Wilson & Brendan Duke
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s Justice Department engaging with Ghislaine Maxwell.Brendan Duke from the Center on Budget details how tariffs are affecting our economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 26, 2025 • 47min
Ali Vitali & Ari Aster
MSNBC’s Ali Vitali examines how Trump is trying to maneuver out of the mess he’s in.Director Ari Aster details his new movie Eddington and the politics surrounding it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 24, 2025 • 52min
Harry Litman & G. Elliot Morris
Talking Feds’ Harry Litman examines Trump’s latest legal maneuvers to keep the Epstein files a secret.Strength In Numbers Substack author G. Elliot Morris details new polling showing how unpopular Trump’s actions as president are with independents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 23, 2025 • 49min
Josh Marshall & Rep. Robert Garcia
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines how Trump’s second administration is failing.Congressman Robert Garcia details Congress being sent home to prevent the Epstein files from being released.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 21, 2025 • 49min
Rick Wilson & Tim Weiner
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s failure to divert attention from his Epstein ties.Author Tim Weiner details his new book The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 19, 2025 • 48min
Evan McMorris-Santoro & Sen. Tammy Baldwin
NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines the continued fallout for the GOP as Trump tries to cover up his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin details the GOP’s rescission package cuts and the effects they’ll have on the American people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 17, 2025 • 50min
Jeet Heer & Rep. Jared Moskowitz
The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines how Trump’s economic chaos is affecting the markets.Congressman Jared Moskowitz details the effects of the Big Bullshit Bill and the GOP twisting themselves in knots over the Trump–Epstein cover-up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 16, 2025 • 52min
Dahlia Lithwick & Will Sommer
Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick examines the final fallout from the latest Supreme Court rulings.The Bulwark’s Will Sommer details the extreme levels of cope coming from MAGA World as they twist themselves in knots over the Epstein client list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
