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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Jan 8, 2024 • 52min
Rick Wilson, Joshua Green & Brad Meltzer
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson gives the media covering the 2024 election a well-deserved tongue-lashing. Joshua Green details his latest book, "The Rebels: Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and the Struggle for a New American Politics." Author Brad Meltzer tells us about the latest in his series of children's books, "Ordinary People Change The World: I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 5, 2024 • 31min
Matt Dixon & Yaroslav Trofimov
NBC's Matt Dixon examines his new book, "Swamp Monsters: Trump vs. DeSantis." The Wall Street Journal's chief foreign affairs correspondent, Yaroslav Trofimov, details his new book, "Our Enemies Will Vanish: The Russian Invasion and Ukraine's War of Independence."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 3, 2024 • 30min
David Roberts & Michael Gerhardt
Volts' David Roberts details the latest advances in the fight against climate change. Michael Gerhardt examines his new book, 'The Law of Presidential Impeachment: A Guide for the Engaged Citizen.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 1, 2024 • 31min
Julian Zelizer & Bradley Tusk
Princeton historian and CNN political analyst Julian Zelizer examines some recent history lessons for our present day. Bradley Tusk, CEO of Tusk Ventures and author of 'The Fixer: My Adventures Saving Startups from Death by Politics,' examines the inner workings of how policy gets passed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 27, 2023 • 35min
Amanda Litman & Garrett Graff
Amanda Litman, founder of Run For Something, previews how we can win down-ballot elections in the 2024 election. Garrett Graff of Wired details his new book, 'UFO: The Inside Story of the US Government's Search for Alien Life Here—and Out There.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 25, 2023 • 31min
Chris Geidner & Marc Roscoe Loustau
Legal expert Chris Geidner discusses the latest Supreme Court developments. Reporter Marc Roscoe Loustau highlights the anxious and insecure situation in Ukraine, discussing war, geopolitical complexities, and US support. They compare the first Gulf War to the situation in Ukraine and explore left support for Ukraine.
