Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
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.
Latest episodes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
