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Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

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Jan 31, 2024 • 55min

E. Jean Carroll, Roberta Kaplan, Al Franken & Brian Klass

E. Jean Carroll and Roberta Kaplan discuss their significant victory over President Trump and what's next in their quest for justice. The Al Frank Show's Al Franken analyzes the posturing among his former colleagues regarding immigration reform. Brian Klaas introduces his new book, 'Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 29, 2024 • 53min

Rick Wilson, Nick Confessore & John Burn-Murdoch

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson details how Trump being $83.3 million poorer could lead to his undoing. The Financial Times' John Burn-Murdoch examines the unexpected reasons society may be declining. The New York Times' Nick Confessore unravels his amazing investigation into the right-wing mission to destroy DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 26, 2024 • 52min

John Heilemann, Greg Sargent & Dave Weigel

NBC national affairs analyst John Heilemann examines Nikki Haley’s dwindling options in her primary bid against former President Trump. The New Republic's Greg Sargent analyzes how the media is covering the 2024 election and highlights its numerous failures. Semafor's Dave Weigel provides an on-the-ground report from the 2024 GOP Presidential Primary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 24, 2024 • 56min

Karine Jean-Pierre, Rep. Brendan Boyle & Sarah Longwell

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre examines the achievements of the Biden administration. Representative Brendan Boyle offers a contrarian perspective on dealing with Speaker of the House, MAGA Mike Johnson. Sarah Longwell from The Bulwark details the rampant sexism she has observed in her focus groups on the GOP primary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 22, 2024 • 50min

Rick Wilson, Robert Reich & Jay Willis

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson mocks Trump's increasingly demented speeches. Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich details the impact of the child tax credit and other policies Biden can enact in a second term. 'Balls and Strikes' editor Jay Willis previews the Supreme Court's horrifying next move.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 19, 2024 • 48min

Jeet Heer, Jon Allen & Heather Williams

The Nation's Jeet Heer discusses how Biden can get progressives to turn out in November. NBC News' Jon Allen joins us from New Hampshire for an update on the Republican presidential campaign trail. DLCC President Heather Williams examines the crucial state houses that could help keep the Republican legislature in check.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 17, 2024 • 55min

Lawrence O'Donnell, Amanda Litman & Ian Bassin

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell explains how the 2024 presidential election's consequences will come into focus for American voters. Run for Something's Amanda Litman examines the down-ballot races that will make a difference in the 2024 election. Then, we'll talk to Protect Democracy's Ian Bassin about how we can actually defend democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 15, 2024 • 55min

Katie Phang, Jonathan Feinblatt & Simon Rosenberg

Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg discusses indicators for predicting the 2024 election and challenges the conventional wisdom of a red wave. Everytown for Gun Safety's Jonathan Feinblatt talks about combatting gun manufacturers. MSNBC's Katie Phang previews the Iowa caucuses showdown.
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Jan 12, 2024 • 53min

Alicia Menendez, Rep. Jared Moskowitz & Sam Brodey

MSNBC's "The Weekend" co-host, Alicia Menendez, breaks down how the start of the Republican primaries also marks the beginning of the general election. Rep.  Jared Moskowitz recaps his latest battle with the inept House Oversight Chairman, Rep. Jim Comer. The Daily Beast's Deputy Politics Editor, Sam Brodey, details the never-ending chaos in Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 51min

Mary Trump, Sen. Barbara Boxer & Rick Perlstein

The Mary Trump Show's Mary Trump examines how we got the disorder that made Trump who he is. Former Senator Barbara Boxer tells us about her big idea on how we can fix immigration in America. Nixonland Author Rick Perlstein examines the pitfalls of covering the 2024 election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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