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.
Episodes
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Sep 11, 2025 • 43min
Lawrence O’Donnell & Xavier Baccera
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell parses Trump’s allies trying to cope with Trump’s obvious ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Former HHS Secretary Xavier Baccera details the dangers of his former office being turned into a fever swamp of conspiracies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 10, 2025 • 45min
Kurt Andersen & Josh Turek
Evil Geniuses Author Kurt Andersen explains how the 90s brought us the deranged Republican nightmare we’re in now. Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek about his run for the open Iowa Senate seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 8, 2025 • 58min
Evan McMorris-Santoro, Dr. Peter Hotez & Michael E. Mann
NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines Trump going to war with an American city.Dr. Peter Hotez and Michael E. Mann detail their new book Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 6, 2025 • 50min
Stephanie Ruhle & Dan Weiner
MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle examines the disappointing job numbers the Trump administration just received. The Brennan Center’s Dan Weiner details the congressional stock ban now being reconsidered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 4, 2025 • 50min
John Fugelsang & Nikki McCann Ramirez
John Fugelsang details his new book Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds. Rolling Stone’s Nikki McCann Ramirez examines Trump’s use of the military as a show of force.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 3, 2025 • 51min
Justin Wolfers & Dr. Abdul El-Sayed
Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines the latest developments in Trump’s tariff war.Dr. Abdul El-Sayed details his run for the Senate in Michigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 1, 2025 • 45min
George Conway & Natasha Sarin
George Conway examines Trump’s lawlessness. Yale Budget Lab’s Natasha Sarin details the effects of tariffs on our economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2025 • 52min
Jeet Heer & Rep. Mikie Sherrill
The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines the damage caused by dismantling the U.S. government.Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill details her run for New Jersey governor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 28, 2025 • 48min
Greg Sargent & Sherrod Brown
The New Republic’s Greg Sargent examines how Democrats are pushing back against Trump.Senator Sherrod Brown details his run for the Senate in Ohio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 27, 2025 • 56min
Jim Acosta & Marc Elias
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta examines Trump’s escalating authoritarian actions. Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias details how they are pushing back legally against Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
