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.
Episodes
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Sep 6, 2025 • 50min
Stephanie Ruhle & Dan Weiner
MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle examines the disappointing job numbers the Trump administration just received. The Brennan Center’s Dan Weiner details the congressional stock ban now being reconsidered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 4, 2025 • 50min
John Fugelsang & Nikki McCann Ramirez
John Fugelsang details his new book Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds. Rolling Stone’s Nikki McCann Ramirez examines Trump’s use of the military as a show of force.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 3, 2025 • 51min
Justin Wolfers & Dr. Abdul El-Sayed
Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines the latest developments in Trump’s tariff war.Dr. Abdul El-Sayed details his run for the Senate in Michigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 1, 2025 • 45min
George Conway & Natasha Sarin
George Conway examines Trump’s lawlessness. Yale Budget Lab’s Natasha Sarin details the effects of tariffs on our economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2025 • 52min
Jeet Heer & Rep. Mikie Sherrill
The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines the damage caused by dismantling the U.S. government.Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill details her run for New Jersey governor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 28, 2025 • 48min
Greg Sargent & Sherrod Brown
The New Republic’s Greg Sargent examines how Democrats are pushing back against Trump.Senator Sherrod Brown details his run for the Senate in Ohio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 27, 2025 • 56min
Jim Acosta & Marc Elias
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta examines Trump’s escalating authoritarian actions. Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias details how they are pushing back legally against Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2025 • 49min
Rick Wilson & Graham Platner
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines why Democrats are failing to register voters.Graham Platner details his run for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine against Senator Susan Collins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 23, 2025 • 49min
Andy Levy & Gov. Gavin Newsom
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines Trump’s authoritarian attack on John Bolton.California Governor Gavin Newsom details his redistricting response to Texas’s extreme gerrymander.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 21, 2025 • 50min
Evan McMorris-Santoro & Stephen Vladeck
NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines why Republicans are acting so irrationally. The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck details the legality of Trump’s D.C. takeover.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
