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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Feb 8, 2023 • 49min
Brian Stelter, Anne Alvergue & Debra McClutchy
Brian Stelter joins us to talk about the flaws of modern-day political coverage. Directors Anne Alvergue & Debra McClutchy tell us about their documentary, The Martha Mitchell Effect, which is now streaming on Netflix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 6, 2023 • 52min
Karine Jean-Pierre, Tim O’Brien & Elie Honig
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tells us how she navigates communicating the nuances of the world’s most complicated job. Bloomberg Opinion’s Tim O’Brien tells us how to interpret the explosive job numbers that were just released. Plus, CNN Legal analyst Elie Honig joins us to talk about his new book Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away With It. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 3, 2023 • 53min
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Patty Murray & Gov. Howard Dean
Rep. Nancy Pelosi tells us about the implications of conspiracy theories on the quality of government. Senator Patty Murray (WA) tells us about her unique position in the Senate. Former DNC chair. Howard Dean talks about how the Dems can repair crucial party infrastructure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 1, 2023 • 56min
Ronald Brownstein, Susan Del Percio & Danielle Allen
The Atlantic’s Ronald Brownstein gives us an overview of how the 218th Congress will play out. NBC political analyst Susan Del Percio talks about the Republican Party’s descent into chaos. And The Washington Post’s Danielle Allen previews her year-long project reporting on how we can repair our broken democracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 30, 2023 • 54min
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Sam Brodey & Michael Weiss
Sen. Tammy Baldwin shares insights on expanding healthcare in America. Sam Brodey discusses chaos from recent Congressional committee assignments. Michael Weiss talks about Biden sending tanks to Ukraine.
Jan 27, 2023 • 52min
Al Franken, Sen. Chris Murphy & Jeff Stein
Former Senator Al Franken tells us about the message the GOP should have received from the last election—a message which they are continuing to ignore. Senator Chris Murphy (CT) recounts the truly unexpected discoveries he made at the U.S.-Mexico border. And Washington Post White House economics reporter Jeff Stein tells us about the less frequently discussed bargaining chips that could be used in the debt ceiling negotiations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 25, 2023 • 47min
Rep. Ruben Gallego, Jay Willis & Jared Holt
Rep. Ruben Gallego stops by to talk to us about his Senate run against Kyrsten Sinema and what it’s like to have the office next to Rep. George Santos. Balls & Strikes editor Jay Willis details the dystopian lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke that could give millionaires even more power over our politics. And Jared Holt of Posting Through It recaps Trump’s appearance at Diamond’s funeral and Steven Crowder's feud with The Daily Wire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 23, 2023 • 50min
Andrew Weissmann, Bess Levin & Teddy Schleifer
Former DOJ prosecutor Andrew Weissmann gets us up to speed on Trump’s many legal jeopardies. Vanity Fair’s Bess Levin describes the lunatics and cowards Kevin McCarthy has to manage in Congress. And Teddy Schleifer of Puck News talks to us about his odd experience hanging out recently with FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 20, 2023 • 54min
Lawrence O’Donnell, Michael S. Schmidt & Rachel Bade
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell contrasts brinkmanship in Congress in previous decades with today’s unhinged brawling. Michael S. Schmidt of The New York Times talks to us about his new revelations concwrning Trump Chief of Staff John Kelly’s regrets about his time working for the former president. And Politico’s Rachel Bade talks to us about the ticking time bomb that could blow up Kevin McCarthy at any moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 18, 2023 • 54min
Eric Swalwell, Jeet Heer & Alex Theodoridis
Congressman Eric Swalwell talks to us about the horrible precedent Kevin McCarthy has set by denying Democrats committee assignments in the 218th Congress. The Nation’s Jeet Heer tells us about the implications of escalating political violence in America. And Alex Theodoridis of the University of Massachusetts spells out how the GOP is doing the exact opposite of what the polls clearly show that the American people want.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
