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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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.
Aug 25, 2025 • 49min
Rick Wilson & Graham Platner
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines why Democrats are failing to register voters.Graham Platner details his run for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine against Senator Susan Collins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 23, 2025 • 49min
Andy Levy & Gov. Gavin Newsom
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines Trump’s authoritarian attack on John Bolton.California Governor Gavin Newsom details his redistricting response to Texas’s extreme gerrymander.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 21, 2025 • 50min
Evan McMorris-Santoro & Stephen Vladeck
NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines why Republicans are acting so irrationally. The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck details the legality of Trump’s D.C. takeover.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 20, 2025 • 49min
Josh Marshall & Scott Lincicome
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines Trump’s unpopular agenda.The Cato Institute’s Scott Lincicome details the implications of tariffs on our economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 18, 2025 • 46min
Rick Wilson & Jean Guerrero
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s authoritarian takeover of the nation’s capital.Journalist Jean Guerrero details her book Hatemonger: Stephen Miller, Donald Trump, and the White Nationalist Agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 16, 2025 • 39min
Andy Levy & Jason Stanley
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines the media’s role in letting Trump subvert the law.Author Jason Stanley details how to read Trump’s plays in the fascist playbook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 14, 2025 • 48min
Michael Tomasky & Miles Taylor
The New Republic’s Michael Tomasky examines America’s increasingly bleak times. Former Trump administration official Miles Taylor details what’s making Trump tick during his takeover of D.C. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
