Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Canada’s election and what it means for Trump’s rule of America. The New York Times’ Peter S. Goodman details what the empty shipping containers coming into America’s ports mean for the shelves in your local community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s first 100 days of changing America.The Up and Up founder Rachel Janfaza details the divide in Gen Z’s voting and the complicated landscape of their support for Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Know Your Enemy’s Sam Adler-Bell examines Trump’s weaponization of law enforcement.The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck details the courts’ pushback against Trump’s agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nation’s Jeet Heer details Trump’s not-so-great deal-making skills.Substack’s The Jim Acosta Show host Jim Acosta examines Trump backing down on tariffs.Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Brendan Duke details how slowed imports at our ports affect Trump’s tariff gambit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Republic’s Michael Tomasky examines where Trump’s lawlessness is headed. Strength In Numbers newsletter’s G. Elliott Morris details what polls can tell us about Trump’s agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson parses what the court’s rebuke of Trump’s agenda means for America.The New York Times’ Theodore Schleifer examines America’s oligarchs and how the country is reacting to their overreaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join NBC News correspondent Ali Vitali, author of 'Electable,' and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel as they dive into the state of democracy and the Democratic landscape. Vitali shares insights on how immigration policies are shaped and the political fallout surrounding Trump. Nessel discusses the critical role of state attorneys general in resisting federal overreach, emphasizing litigation's power. Together, they urge collective action among Democrats to counter rising authoritarianism and protect social services.

Anne Applebaum, a noted author and Atlantic staff writer, shares her insights on the rapid rise of authoritarianism and kleptocracy in today’s world. Daryl Silver, known for producing The Apprentice, discusses his experiences with Trump and the construction of his public persona. David Sirota dives into the implications of Trump's tariffs and the evolving strategies of the Democratic Party. Together, they explore the intersection of politics, media, and the challenges ahead in safeguarding democratic principles.

Kurt Andersen, author of *Evil Geniuses*, critiques Trump's unprecedented disregard for the law while highlighting the moral dilemmas faced by law firms caught in this political storm. Acclaimed documentarian Alex Gibney sheds light on his new work, *The Dark Money Game*, revealing how dark money manipulates political landscapes. Together, they explore the urgent need for reform to combat corruption, contrasting the fight against autocracy with the ethical challenges of Congressional stock trading and the implications of judicial corruption on democracy.

Rick Wilson, founder of The Lincoln Project, shares his insights on Trump's diminishing trust in his 'Make America Great Again' narrative. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer discusses the Democratic strategy to combat the SAVE Act and offers a view on current legislative challenges. They delve into the chaotic effects of Trump's policies on American families and examine the broader implications of tariffs. With a mix of sharp political analysis and personal anecdotes, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating today's tumultuous political landscape.