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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Apr 17, 2023 • 53min
James Carville, John Della Volpe & Joan Biskupic
Legendary Democratic Strategist James Carville talks about the repercussions Republicans will face for their extreme agenda. Then, we speak to Biden Pollster John Della Volpe about the unprecedented voting motivations of Gen Z. CNN's Joan Biskupic discusses her new book Nine Black Robes and her explosive reporting surrounding it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 14, 2023 • 46min
Mark McKinnon, Caroline Kitchener & Scott Shapiro
Showtime's The Circus' Mark McKinnon explains the details many people miss about the MAGA base of the Republican Party. The Washington Post's Caroline Kitchener details the horrifying aftermath of pregnant women's lives in a post-Dobbs world. Plus, Yale Law Professor Scott Shapiro outlines what happens next after a rogue TX judge tried to nationally ban medical abortions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 12, 2023 • 56min
Lawrence O'Donnell, Margaret Sullivan & Edward Isaac Dovere
MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell draws a bigger picture of the GOP in Tennessee's missteps by expelling two representatives. The Guardian's Margaret Sullivan talks us through the latest in Dominion's lawsuit against Fox News. CNN's Edward Isaac Dovere tells us how Democrats are pushing abortion rights using ballot initiatives, using an old GOP playbook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 10, 2023 • 1h 2min
Sen. Al Franken, Rep. Maxwell Frost & Dahlia Lithwick
Senator Al Franken tries to make sense of why Clarence Thomas keeps getting away with questionable ethics in an extremely important job position. Slate's Dahlia Lithwick details the unprecedented ruling out of Texas that seeks to stop abortion pills from being sold nationwide. Congressman Maxwell Frost discusses the movement to curtail gun violence and what he's seeing at the protests in Tennessee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 6, 2023 • 54min
Dan Pfeiffer, Rep Robert Garcia & Dr. Yusef Salaam
Pod Save America's Dan Pfeiffer explains what Dems can do to replicate their stunning win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Rep. Robert Garcia talks about wading through the rough waters of today's Congress. Plus, Dr. Yusef Salaam of the Exonerated 5 discusses his run for City Council in NY and his message to Donald Trump after his indictment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 5, 2023 • 47min
George Conway, Rep. Ro Khanna & Michael Scherer
George Conway stops by to react to the details of Trump's indictment, including the bribe related to an illegitimate child. Additionally, Rep. Ro Khanna explains why it's not yet time to regulate AI. Furthermore, The Washington Post's Michael Scherer provided details on the dark money political group that could potentially hand the next election to Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 3, 2023 • 49min
Rep. Mondaire Jones, Greg Sargent & Cameron Joseph
Former Congressman Mondaire Jones reacts to the GOP saying out loud that they won’t do anything to reduce gun violence. The Washington Post’s Greg Sargent explains the significance of Michigan repealing their Right To Work law. Vice’s Cameron Joseph talks about the Claremont Institute snuggling up to Ron DeSantis after being Trump's brain for years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 31, 2023 • 45min
Jen Psaki, Rick Wilson & John Heilemann
Former White House Press Secretary and now host of MSNBC's "Inside with Jen Psaki," Jen Psaki, discusses her transition from the administration to being part of the media. The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson celebrates Donald Trump being indicted on 34 charges. John Heilemann from Showtime's The Circus details what he saw at Trump's Waco, TX rally and its symbolism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 29, 2023 • 52min
Dana Milbank, Brian Beutler & Alissa Quart
The Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank talks about what happens when you make predictions about politics. Crooked Media’s Brian Beutler discusses the dangers of Trump’s violent rhetoric. Plus, Alissa Quart talks about her new book Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves From The American Dream.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 26, 2023 • 53min
Ian Dunt, Ashley Parker & Ian Ward
The Origin Story podcast host, Ian Dunt, explains how England's political system may be even worse than ours. The Washington Post's Ashley Parker discusses Trump's impending indictment. Plus, Politico's Ian Ward details the Federalist Society's newest twists and turns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
