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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Mar 4, 2024 • 49min
Rick Wilson, Noah Shachtman, Michael Liroff & Peter Shamshiri
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson roasts the GOP’s failure to land a punch on Hunter Biden in their closed-door hearing. Rolling Stone’s Noah Shachtman details the prescription drug abuses in the Trump White House. The 5-4 Podcast hosts Michael Liroff & Peter Shamshiri about the Supreme Court's latest descent into being a vehicle for MAGA activism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 1, 2024 • 51min
Jeet Heer, Sen. Tammy Baldwin & Sue Altman
The podcast discusses Mitch McConnell's retirement impact on the Republican Party, IVF legislation battles in Wisconsin, and Sue Altman's candidacy for Congress in New Jersey's seventh district. It also covers consumer frustration, political activism for better representation, and analysis of redistricting in New York.
Feb 28, 2024 • 52min
Josh Marshall, John Avlon & Daniel Lurie
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines the likelihood of Speaker of the House MAGA Mike Johnson botching another government funding deal. Former CNN analyst John Avlon tells us why he is leaving punditry to run for Congress in Long Island. SF mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie details his run against an incumbent in his party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 26, 2024 • 58min
Rick Wilson, Barbara McQuade & Carlos Lozada
The podcast discusses Republicans targeting IVF, disinformation's impact on America, and the importance of reading politics. It also delves into cultural attitudes towards pornography, dangers of disinformation, manipulative tactics in politics, and insights from lesser-known books.
Feb 23, 2024 • 51min
Stuart Stevens, Mary Pat Hector & Dr. Uche Blackstock
The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens examines the divisions in the Democratic Party from an outside view. Rise’s Mary Pat Hector tells us how to get out the Gen Z vote for Dems in the 2024 election. Dr. Uche Blackstock details her new book, 'LEGACY: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 21, 2024 • 55min
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Rep. Colin Allred & Catherine Rampell
Senator Debbie Stabenow examines the complexities of Michigan politics as their presidential primary looms. Rep. Colin Allred updates us on his run against Sen. Lyin' Ted Cruz in Texas on the three-year anniversary of the senator's trip to Cancun. The Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell makes the argument for why immigration is good for the American economy in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2024 • 54min
Rick Wilson, Michael Tomasky & Jonathan Blitzer
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson dismantles the idea of "swapping out" President Biden. The New Republic's Michael Tomasky critiques the media coverage of the 2024 election. The New Yorker's Jonathan Blitzer outlines his new book "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 16, 2024 • 57min
Dan Nathan, Jay Willis & Rachel Bade
Balls & Strikes editor Jay Willis details the latest legal maneuvers that will determine Trump’s legal jeopardy. On The Tape host Dan Nathan examines where the perceptions of our economy meet the statistics. Politico’s Rachel Bade updates us on the never-ending chaos in Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 14, 2024 • 56min
Tim Miller, Andrew Weissmann & Theda Skocpol
The Bulwark's Tim Miller gives an inside look at the RNC shakeup. MSNBC legal analyst Andrew Weissmann details Robert Hur’s significant strides in his job qualifications. Harvard professor Theda Skocpol examines how the right wing is mutating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 12, 2024 • 53min
Mika Brzezinski, Rick Wilson & Adam Carlson
MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski tells us about her journey to help women believe in themselves as well as her journey as a mentor. The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson assails Robert Hur's assessment of President Biden in his report on the president's handling of classified documents. Pollster Adam Carlson talks to us about the flaws in polling for the 2024 election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
