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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Feb 5, 2026 • 45min
Emma Vigeland & Gov. Janet Mills
Janet Mills, Maine governor and former attorney general running for U.S. Senate. Emma Vigeland, progressive political commentator from The Majority Report. They discuss threats to elections and GOP reactions. They dig into ICE deployments, detention abuses, and state pushback. They also cover Maine politics, Mills’s Senate run, and federal-state clashes.
8 snips
Feb 4, 2026 • 51min
Mehdi Hasan & Cait Conley
Mehdi Hasan, journalist and founder of Zeteo who digs into national security and accountability. Cait Conley, former Army officer running for NY-17 focused on affordability and accountability. They tackle Trump’s election-meddling and DOJ interference. They examine redactions in the Epstein files and Conley’s plan to flip a swing district amid tech, housing, and accountability fights.
10 snips
Feb 2, 2026 • 45min
Rick Wilson & Christopher Mathias
Christopher Mathias, investigative reporter and author who tracks the radical right. Rick Wilson, political strategist and Lincoln Project cofounder. They dig into the Epstein files and who they expose. They explore ties between Bannon, elites and Russian links. They discuss democratic safeguards, legal limits, and shifting battlegrounds in Texas and Florida.
13 snips
Jan 31, 2026 • 49min
George Conway & Kim Hardy
George Conway, attorney and political commentator known for legal analysis, dissects alleged weaponization of government, press arrests, and impeachment as a remedy. Kim Hardy, social work professor and Democratic candidate in NC-7, outlines her people-powered campaign, district healthcare struggles, gerrymandering, and focus on constituent service.
5 snips
Jan 29, 2026 • 48min
Mary Trump & Gov. Kathy Hochul
Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York, talks about state efforts on childcare, subway safety, and protecting New Yorkers from ICE overreach. Short takes on collaborating with NYC for universal childcare. Quick discussion of subway cameras, barriers, and National Guard deployment. Outlines policies to limit ICE actions and bolster sensitive-location protections.
12 snips
Jan 28, 2026 • 48min
Lawrence O'Donnell & Ben Terris
Lawrence O'Donnell, MSNBC political commentator known for Senate procedure expertise; Ben Terris, New York Magazine long-form political reporter. They dig into ICE's aggressive tactics and accountability in immigration enforcement. They also discuss reporting on Donald Trump's health, odd Oval Office moments, image management, and how staff spin public perception.
7 snips
Jan 26, 2026 • 50min
Rick Wilson & Michael Waldman
Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center, outlines nine anti-corruption reforms. Rick Wilson, political strategist and Lincoln Project co-founder, dissects ICE actions, GOP turmoil, and voter-roll politics. They debate campaign finance fixes, ethics enforcement, insider trading bans, immigration enforcement fallout, and how political forces shape public trust.
9 snips
Jan 24, 2026 • 45min
Stephanie Ruhle & Rohit Chopra
Rohit Chopra, former CFPB director and consumer protection advocate, and Stephanie Ruhle, MSNBC anchor covering global economics, dig into Trump's Davos fallout and world reaction. They discuss bizarre claims about credit card rates, rollback of consumer safeguards, corporate self-censorship, risks from industrial banks and crypto speculation, and concerns about politicized Federal Reserve influence.
8 snips
Jan 22, 2026 • 48min
Charlie Sykes & Ron Insana
Charlie Sykes, a conservative commentator and author, discusses the fear Donald Trump is instilling in American society and critiques his erratic NATO negotiations. Ron Insana, a seasoned financial journalist, connects Trump's rhetoric at Davos to market volatility and outlines the vague framework regarding Greenland's defenses. Both guests highlight the long-term threats posed by an emboldened MAGA movement to democracy and examine the Federal Reserve's independence in light of recent Supreme Court signals. It's a thought-provoking discussion on politics and economics!
10 snips
Jan 21, 2026 • 52min
Tina Brown & Ryan Broderick
Join Tina Brown, former magazine editor and keen analyst of global elites, alongside Ryan Broderick, editor at Garbage Day, as they dissect Donald Trump’s chaotic Davos visit. Ryan shares firsthand observations from Minnesota, revealing the intersection of ICE raids and right-wing media dynamics. Tina critiques the media's timidity in the face of power while highlighting the absurdities of Trump’s ambitions. They also discuss the dangers of tech billionaires influencing journalism and the implications for democracy.
