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Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
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... more

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Rick Wilson & Kat Abughazaleh

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson skewers Trump for crashing the economy. Kat Abughazaleh details her run for Congress in Illinois'... more

07 Apr 2025 · 42 minutes
Neera Tanden, Justin Wolfers & Sen Martin Heinrich

The Center for American Progress’s Neera Tanden skewers Trump’s disastrous first 100 days. New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich details how... more

05 Apr 2025 · 54 minutes
Joyce Vance & Laura Gamboa

Civil Discourse Substack author Joyce Vance examines the Constitution's checks and balances keeping Trump in check.Professor Laura Gamboa examines her... more

03 Apr 2025 · 49 minutes
George Conway & Simon Rabinovitch

The Atlantic’s George Conway examines Trump’s lawlessness and how our institutions hold up to it.The Economist’s Simon Rabinovitch details how... more

02 Apr 2025 · 44 minutes
Rick Wilson & Annie Karni

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson dissects Signalghazi’s continued fallout.The New York Times' Annie Karni details her new book Mad House:... more

31 Mar 2025 · 43 minutes
Josh Marshall & Anthony Walton

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall surveys the fallout of Signalghazi.Poet and writer Anthony Walton details his new book The End... more

29 Mar 2025 · 45 minutes
Jeet Heer & Mallory McMorrow

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Signalgate and Republicans' failure to brush it off.Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow details her new... more

27 Mar 2025 · 44 minutes
Charlie Sykes & Stephen Vladeck

Charlie Sykes examines Pete Hegseth’s little group chat problem. The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck details the dynamics of when... more

26 Mar 2025 · 51 minutes
Rick Wilson & Michael S. Roth

Rick Wilson examines Donald Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education. Wesleyan University President Michael S. Roth details Trump’s attempts... more

24 Mar 2025 · 45 minutes
Dahlia Lithwick, Paul Krugman & Tim Miller

Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick examines the Supreme Court’s mixed messaging. Legendary economist Paul Krugman analyzes Trump’s continued crashing of the markets. Plus,... more

22 Mar 2025 · 51 minutes
Al Franken & Josh Cohen

The Al Franken Show’s Al Franken discusses how changing leadership in the Senate would play out and his role in... more

20 Mar 2025 · 45 minutes
Ron Brownstein, Jason Stanley & James Carville

The Atlantic’s Ron Brownstein examines the odds of Trump’s unpopular policies leading to his midterm demise. Author Jason Stanley details what... more

19 Mar 2025 · 56 minutes
Rick Wilson & Trae Crowder

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines the Democrats' handling of the CR and their leadership’s strategies. Comedian Trae Crowder discusses his... more

17 Mar 2025 · 42 minutes
Mary Trump, Rep. Robert Garcia & Kathy Hochul

The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump skewers the Democrats' lack of leadership.Rep. Robert Garcia details the real-world cost of Donald... more

15 Mar 2025 · 52 minutes
Andy Levy & Rep. Suhas Subramanyam

The New Abnormal co-host Andy Levy examines the state of American democracy.Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, the congressman representing the district with... more

13 Mar 2025 · 40 minutes
Dan Nathan, David Enrich & Lawrence Lessig

On The Tape’s Dan Nathan explains the stock market’s very, very bad reaction to Donald Trump’s policies. The New York... more

12 Mar 2025 · 57 minutes
Rick Wilson, Amanda Zurawski & Randi Weingarten

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines the infighting inside Trump’s White House. Amanda Zurawski discusses the life-threatening consequences of strict... more

10 Mar 2025 · 46 minutes
Mehdi Hasan & Rep. Jared Moskowitz

Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan examines the deep dissonance between what Trump promised the American people and his current presidency. Congressman Jared... more

08 Mar 2025 · 47 minutes
Stuart Stevens & Gov. Maura Healey

Legendary campaign manager Stuart Stevens examines how Trump shifts the goalposts to create the perception that his policies are popular.... more

06 Mar 2025 · 44 minutes
Rick Wilson, Dana Milbank & Justice Allison Riggs

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson reacts to Trump’s mess of a Joint Address to Congress. The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank... more

05 Mar 2025 · 55 minutes
Rick Wilson, Ben Wikler & Robert Reich

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Elon Musk’s actual motives for constantly hanging around the Capitol. Wisconsin Democrats Chair Ben Wikler... more

03 Mar 2025 · 54 minutes
Charlie Sykes & Michael Wolff

MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes takes the temperature on Trump’s Unified Executive Theory and his aggressions against our Constitution. Author Michael... more

01 Mar 2025 · 42 minutes
George Conway & Lizzie Presser

The Atlantic’s George Conway examines illegality of Trump’s administration and how it will play out. Pro Publica’s Lizze Presser detailshe... more

27 Feb 2025 · 40 minutes
Gov. Tim Walz, Chris Kluwe & Jeet Heer

Governor Tim Walz examines some of the messaging errors of the 2024 election. The Nation contributor Jeet Heer details the... more

26 Feb 2025 · 47 minutes
Rick Wilson & Michael Waldman

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Elon’s profoundly dumb email to federal workers. The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman details how... more

24 Feb 2025 · 43 minutes
Justin Wolfers & Ian Bremmer

Think Like an Economist podcast’s Justin Wolfers examines the “fuzzy math” behind DOGE’s supposed savings for Americans. The Eurasia Group’s... more

22 Feb 2025 · 44 minutes
Angelo Carusone & Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse

Media Matters’ Angelo Carusone examines the missed opportunities to push back against Trump’s agenda. Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse details... more

20 Feb 2025 · 47 minutes
Josh Marshall & Katherine Stewart

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall stops by to discuss Trump taking a sledgehammer to our government. Author Katherine Stewart talks... more

19 Feb 2025 · 43 minutes
Rick Wilson & Rohit Chopra

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson skewers Trump’s latest dictator-like language. Former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau head Rohit Chopra details the... more

17 Feb 2025 · 48 minutes
Harry Litman & Rep. Eric Swalwell

Talking Feds host Harry Litman stops by to discuss the insane amount of chaos in the Justice Department. Congressman Eric... more

15 Feb 2025 · 47 minutes
Charlie Sykes & Rep. Becca Balint

Charlie Sykes examines the continued erosion of law and order in America. Congresswoman Becca Balint details the Republicans' attempts to... more

13 Feb 2025 · 48 minutes
Jim Acosta & David Gilbert

Substack's The Jim Acosta Show host Jim Acosta examines Trump’s strategy to exploit the weak points in our government.Wired’s David... more

12 Feb 2025 · 42 minutes
Rick Wilson & Josh Miller-Lewis

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Trump’s voters learning what his agenda actually is. More Perfect Union’s Josh Miller-Lewis details the... more

10 Feb 2025 · 46 minutes
Preet Bharara & Molly White

Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara examines the legal obstacles that can keep Trump in check. Citation Needed’s Molly White details... more

08 Feb 2025 · 45 minutes
Jeet Heer & Skye Perryman

The Nation’s Jeet Heer tries to make sense of Trump’s plans to expand America across the globe. Democracy Forward’s Skye... more

06 Feb 2025 · 47 minutes
Thomas Zimmer & Theda Skocpol

Historian Thomas Zimmer parses the inner workings of why Trump and Musk are rushing through their demolition of government institutions.... more

05 Feb 2025 · 45 minutes
Rick Wilson & Thomas Frank

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson details Trump’s many assaults on the rule of law.What's the Matter with Kansas author Thomas... more

03 Feb 2025 · 40 minutes
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... more

01 Feb 2025 · 41 minutes
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... more

30 Jan 2025 · 46 minutes
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... more

29 Jan 2025 · 43 minutes
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... more

27 Jan 2025 · 41 minutes
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... more

25 Jan 2025 · 43 minutes
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... more

23 Jan 2025 · 49 minutes
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... more

22 Jan 2025 · 46 minutes
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... more

20 Jan 2025 · 44 minutes
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... more

18 Jan 2025 · 45 minutes
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... more

16 Jan 2025 · 43 minutes
George Conway & Ryan Mac

The Atlantics George Conway Eamines Bidens final days and what he should do with pardons The New York Times Ryan... more

15 Jan 2025 · 46 minutes
Sen. Ron Wyden & Gov. Matt Meyer

Senator Ron Wyden details his new book It Takes Chutzpah. Newly minted Governor of Delaware Matt Meyer examines his journey... more

13 Jan 2025 · 51 minutes
Jeet Heer & Sen. Tammy Duckworth

The Nation’s Jeet Heer explores why Trump is so eager to annex Canada. Senator Tammy Duckworth details her Article II... more

11 Jan 2025 · 41 minutes
Kurt Andersen & John Ganz

Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen provides a historical perspective on how Pat Buchanan paved the way for today's Trump. When... more

09 Jan 2025 · 45 minutes
Mary Trump & Stephen Vladeck

The Mary Trump Show's Mary Trump stops by to discuss the incoming vision of Trump 2.0. The Shadow Docket author... more

08 Jan 2025 · 47 minutes
Rick Wilson & John Allsop

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss what Mike Johnson’s leadership in the House will look like. Columbia... more

06 Jan 2025 · 40 minutes
Charlie Sykes & Emily Atkin

MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes details the chaos within the GOP infighting even before Trump takes office. Heated's Emily Atkin examines... more

04 Jan 2025 · 37 minutes
Brian Klaas & Matt Tyrnauer

Director Matt Tyrnauer examines how Gore Vidal's legacy resonates through today’s political lens. Author Brian Klaas details strategies to fortify... more

02 Jan 2025 · 36 minutes
Mary Ziegler, Peter Shamshiri & Michael Liroff

Peter Shamshiri and Michael Liroff, hosts of the podcast 5-4, examine the key developments from the Supreme Court this session.... more

01 Jan 2025 · 36 minutes
Julian Zelizer & Zeke Faux

Historian Julian Zelizer details the historical lessons that can help us understand today’s political landscape. Bloomberg’s Zeke Faux examines his... more

30 Dec 2024 · 34 minutes
Anna Merlan & Daniel Nichanian

Bolts Magazine Daniel Nichanian details how the states are going to affect policy in 2025. Mother Jones Anna Merlan examines... more

28 Dec 2024 · 34 minutes
Oliver Darcy

Status News’ Oliver Darcy details the evolving media landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Dec 2024 · 19 minutes
Ken Follett & Lili Anolik

Vanity Fair’s Lili Anolik examines her book Didion Babitz, which delves into Joan Didion’s fascinating life and her relationship with... more

25 Dec 2024 · 31 minutes
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
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Director Matt Tyrnauer examines how Gore Vidal's legacy resonates through today’s political lens. Author Brian Klaas details strategies to fortify ourselves against... more