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 27, 2025 • 40min
George Conway & Lizzie Presser
The Atlantic’s George Conway examines illegality of Trump’s administration and how it will play out. Pro Publica’s Lizze Presser detailshe horrifying rate of sepsis in woman post Texas abortion ban.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 26, 2025 • 48min
Gov. Tim Walz, Chris Kluwe & Jeet Heer
Governor Tim Walz examines some of the messaging errors of the 2024 election. The Nation contributor Jeet Heer details the chaos inside the Trump administration. Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe examines his protests against aggression against gay rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 24, 2025 • 44min
Rick Wilson & Michael Waldman
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Elon’s profoundly dumb email to federal workers. The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman details how to counter Trump’s offenses against judges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 22, 2025 • 45min
Justin Wolfers & Ian Bremmer
Think Like an Economist podcast’s Justin Wolfers examines the “fuzzy math” behind DOGE’s supposed savings for Americans. The Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer details the new global alignments in a post-Trump 2.0 world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 20, 2025 • 48min
Angelo Carusone & Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Media Matters’ Angelo Carusone examines the missed opportunities to push back against Trump’s agenda. Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse details how the Senate can counter DOGE and Trump’s aggressions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2025 • 43min
Josh Marshall & Katherine Stewart
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall stops by to discuss Trump taking a sledgehammer to our government. Author Katherine Stewart talks about her new book, Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 17, 2025 • 48min
Rick Wilson & Rohit Chopra
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson skewers Trump’s latest dictator-like language. Former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau head Rohit Chopra details the accomplishments of the organization and why Trump dismantled it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 15, 2025 • 47min
Harry Litman & Rep. Eric Swalwell
Talking Feds host Harry Litman stops by to discuss the insane amount of chaos in the Justice Department. Congressman Eric Swalwell talks about protecting citizens from DOGE’s unlawful aggressions on their data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 13, 2025 • 48min
Charlie Sykes & Rep. Becca Balint
Charlie Sykes examines the continued erosion of law and order in America. Congresswoman Becca Balint details the Republicans' attempts to rewrite American culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 12, 2025 • 43min
Jim Acosta & David Gilbert
Substack's The Jim Acosta Show host Jim Acosta examines Trump’s strategy to exploit the weak points in our government.Wired’s David Gilbert details the threats Elon’s DOGE-obsessed teenagers pose to U.S. national security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
