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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Sep 4, 2023 • 52min
Franklin Foer, James Downie & Hannah Fried
Franklin Foer discusses his new book on Joe Biden's White House. James Downie explains the fleeting stardom of Vivek Ramaswammy. Hannah Fried talks about ensuring fair elections and fighting voter suppression.
Sep 1, 2023 • 53min
Jonathan V. Last, Hugo Lowell & Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos
Jonathan V. Last of The Bulwark elucidates the schadenfreude inherent in today's politics. Hugo Lowell of The Guardian details Trump's numerous legal challenges. Rhode Island’s Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos discusses her bid to fill Congressman Cicilline’s seat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2023 • 50min
Sen. Al Franken, Roben Farzad & Martin Pengelly
Former Senator Al Franken assesses the GOP primary a week after its inaugural debate. Roben Farzad from NPR's 'Full Disclosure' joins us to unravel the complexities of our economy. Martin Pengelly, The Guardian’s Washington breaking news correspondent, details the latest controversies surrounding Leonard Leo and his potential legal troubles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 28, 2023 • 52min
George Conway, Susan Glasser & Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Washington Post columnist George Conway lays out Trump’s endless legal challenges. Susan Glasser, a writer for The New Yorker, details Russia's direction following the death of another Putin adversary. Author Ruth Ben-Ghiat predicts the GOP's ongoing shift towards authoritarianism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2023 • 43min
Mark McKinnon, Michael Tomasky & Nikki McCann Ramirez
Showtime’s 'The Circus' Mark McKinnon recaps the first GOP debate of the 2024 race. Nikki McCann Ramirez of Rolling Stone provides more details than we might want about everyone's least favorite Republican candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy. Michael Tomasky, editor-in-chief of The New Republic, delves into the Republicans' new gambits regarding the debt ceiling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 23, 2023 • 57min
Lawrence O'Donnell, Dave Weigel & Taylor Lorenz
Lawrence O'Donnell talks about the GOP debate's irrelevance, Dave Weigel discusses the Republican Party's failure to expand their base, while Taylor Lorenz shares insights from her book about the internet's influence. They also touch upon conspiracy theories, the GOP field, rise of social media, mommy bloggers, and more.
Aug 21, 2023 • 52min
Rick Wilson, Amy Walter & Jesse Short Bull
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson skewers the leaked Ron DeSantis debate strategy. Cook Political Report Editor-in-Chief Amy Walter analyzes the latest polls. Lakota Nation member Jesse Short Bull details his documentary 'Lakota Nation vs United States'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 18, 2023 • 54min
James Carville, Drew Harwell & Greg Walters
Democratic strategist James Carville talks about expanding the Democratic majority in 2024. Greg Walters discusses Trump's lawyer choice. Drew Harwell talks about Elon Musk throttling mainstream media outlets.
Aug 16, 2023 • 55min
Tim Miller, Ali Vitali & Caroline Kitchener
Tim Miller discusses legal challenges faced by Trump, Ali Vitali reports from Iowa State Fair, Caroline Kitchener details the impact of post-Roe world. Discussion on in-person recording, Georgia indictments, two-tiered justice system, Trump's visit to Iowa, divided Republican voters, and Trump's improved standing in Iowa. Also covers abortion access landscape, recent developments, impact of abortion bans, and Trump's claims of election fraud.
Aug 14, 2023 • 53min
Tim Ryan, Vaughn Hilyard & Jake Bittle
Former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan joins us to discuss his new PAC, We The People. NBC News Correspondent Vaughn Hilyard details the increasingly dire rhetoric he observes as he attends Trump rallies across America. Grist writer Jake Bittle forecasts how Climate Displacement will impact all of our lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
