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 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.
Aug 13, 2025 • 41min
Charlie Sykes & Kendall Scudder
To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines how Democrats are dropping the ball in opposing Trump. Party Chair of the Texas Democratic Party Kendall Scudder details how they’re fighting back against Greg Abbott’s gerrymander. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 11, 2025 • 43min
Rick Wilson & Osita Nwanevu
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the idea of America giving Alaska to Russia and other political madness. Osita Nwanevu details his new book The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 9, 2025 • 50min
Ken Klippenstein & Michael Waldman
Substack’s Ken Klippenstein examines the time the FBI paid him a visit. The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman details their new report on how Trump is trying to rig the midterms with a number of extreme proposals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 7, 2025 • 49min
Meredith Shiner & Mike Bird
The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner examines the death of the Voting Rights Act and how it has shaped our politics today. The Economist’s Mike Bird details how Trump’s tariffs are shaking out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 6, 2025 • 44min
Sam Adler-Bell & John Bisognano
Know Your Enemy’s Sam Adler-Bell examines why Democrats attack their best messengers.NDRC President John Bisognano details Texas’s extreme gerrymandering plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 4, 2025 • 46min
Rick Wilson & Alvaro Bedoya
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the cracks in loyalty to Trump.Alvaro Bedoya, recently fired from the Federal Trade Commission by President Trump, details the implications of the commission now serving Trump’s interests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 2, 2025 • 47min
Zack Stanton & Brian Edwards
Politico’s Zack Stanton examines Trump’s tantrum after receiving poor job numbers. Tulane’s Brian Edwards details how American “soft power” has influenced the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 31, 2025 • 48min
Angelo Carusone & Rep. Greg Casar
Media Matters’ Angelo Carusone examines the right’s playbook for silencing left-wing media.Congressman Greg Casar details Governor Greg Abbott’s extreme Texas redistricting map and a whole new level of gerrymandering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 30, 2025 • 45min
Andy Levy & James Talarico
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines Trump’s constant Epstein flubs.Texas State Representative James Talarico details how Democrats can communicate with voters like humans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
