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Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

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Feb 1, 2025 • 42min

Angelo Carusone & Eoin Higgins

Media Matters’ Angelo Carusone examines the media's reaction to Trump’s shock-and-awe legislation strategy. Eoin Higgins details his new book, Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 30, 2025 • 47min

Alex Wagner & Dana Milbank

The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines Republicans' chaotic confirmation hearings. MSNBC’s Alex Wagner details Trump’s immigration shock and awe and her new show, Trumpland with Alex WagnerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 29, 2025 • 44min

Josh Marshall & AG Rob Bonta

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines how Trump’s spending freezes impact everyday American life. California Attorney General Rob Bonta details how AGs can fight back against Trump’s aggressions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 27, 2025 • 42min

Rick Wilson, Davey Alba & Leon Yin

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s first week back in office. Bloomberg’s Davey Alba and Leon Yin detail how Trump’s outreach to YouTubers helped him win the presidency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 25, 2025 • 43min

Ryan Broderick & Nick Bilton

Garbage Day’s Ryan Broderick details how Democrats are navigating the new governing order, while Vanity Fair’s Nick Bilton examines Trump’s pardon of Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 23, 2025 • 49min

Dave Weigel & Faiz Shakir

Semafor’s Dave Weigel analyzes President Trump’s first days back in office, while More Perfect Union’s Faiz Shakir discusses his bid to lead the DNC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 22, 2025 • 47min

Charlie Sykes & Alexis McGill Johnson

MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes analyzes the shock and awe of Trump’s first day back in office. Planned Parenthood President Alexis McGill Johnson outlines strategies to protect reproductive rights in this new era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 20, 2025 • 44min

Marc Elias & Michael Waldman

Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias examines the legal battles of the Trump 2.0 era. The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman details the Unified Executive Theory and how it might unfold under Trump 2.0.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 18, 2025 • 46min

Stuart Stevens & Skye Perryman

The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens examines the lessons learned as Biden leaves office. Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman details how they plan to push back against the Trump administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 16, 2025 • 44min

Dahlia Lithwick & Evan Osnos

The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos examines Republican's compliance with Trump’s agenda. Slate's Dahlia Lithwick details Pam Bondi's confirmation hearing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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