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Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

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Mar 19, 2025 • 56min

Ron Brownstein, Jason Stanley & James Carville

The Atlantic’s Ron Brownstein examines the odds of Trump’s unpopular policies leading to his midterm demise. Author Jason Stanley details what he sees beneath the veil of Trump’s authoritarian moves. Plus, we have a bonus from our YouTube channel where Molly debates Democratic strategist James Carville on how Democrats should fight against MAGA’s agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 17, 2025 • 42min

Rick Wilson & Trae Crowder

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines the Democrats' handling of the CR and their leadership’s strategies. Comedian Trae Crowder discusses his new comedy special, Trash Daddy, which is out now on YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 15, 2025 • 52min

Mary Trump, Rep. Robert Garcia & Kathy Hochul

The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump skewers the Democrats' lack of leadership.Rep. Robert Garcia details the real-world cost of Donald Trump’s tariffs.Plus, we’ll have a bonus clip from our YouTube channel featuring an interview with NY Governor Kathy Hochul about protecting citizens from Trump’s aggressions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 13, 2025 • 41min

Andy Levy & Rep. Suhas Subramanyam

The New Abnormal co-host Andy Levy examines the state of American democracy.Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, the congressman representing the district with the most federal workers cut by DOGE, details the impact on his community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 12, 2025 • 58min

Dan Nathan, David Enrich & Lawrence Lessig

On The Tape’s Dan Nathan explains the stock market’s very, very bad reaction to Donald Trump’s policies. The New York Times David Enrich details his latestest book Murder the Truth: Fear, the First Amendment, and a Secret Campaign to Protect the Powerful. PLUS! Harvard Professor Lawrence Lessig explores how a populist DOGE could benefit the Democrats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 10, 2025 • 46min

Rick Wilson, Amanda Zurawski & Randi Weingarten

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines the infighting inside Trump’s White House. Amanda Zurawski discusses the life-threatening consequences of strict abortion bans, even in cases of inevitable miscarriage. PLUS! We have a clip from our YouTube channel where Molly interviews American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten about why fascists hate teachers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 8, 2025 • 47min

Mehdi Hasan & Rep. Jared Moskowitz

Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan examines the deep dissonance between what Trump promised the American people and his current presidency. Congressman Jared Moskowitz details his complicated relationship with Rep. James Comer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 6, 2025 • 45min

Stuart Stevens & Gov. Maura Healey

Legendary campaign manager Stuart Stevens examines how Trump shifts the goalposts to create the perception that his policies are popular. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey details the real-life implications of Trump’s careless cuts to the government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 5, 2025 • 56min

Rick Wilson, Dana Milbank & Justice Allison Riggs

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson reacts to Trump’s mess of a Joint Address to Congress. The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines Trump’s trade wars and how badly they are going for him. Justice Allison Riggs details the continued chaos with the NC Supreme Court denying her a seat on the bench.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 3, 2025 • 55min

Rick Wilson, Ben Wikler & Robert Reich

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Elon Musk’s actual motives for constantly hanging around the Capitol. Wisconsin Democrats Chair Ben Wikler details how the Democratic Party can improve its messaging. PLUS! A bonus excerpt from our interview on YouTube with Labor Secretary Robert Reich, which you can watch in full here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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