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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Episodes
Mika Brzezinski, Rick Wilson & Adam Carlson
53m · PublishedMSNBC's Mika Brzezinski tells us about her journey to help women believe in themselves as well as her journey as a mentor. The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson assails Robert Hur's assessment of President Biden in his report on the president's handling of classified documents. Pollster Adam Carlson talks to us about the flaws in polling for the 2024 election.
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Sen. Chris Murphy, Dahlia Lithwick & Matt Fuller
52m · PublishedConnecticut Senator Chris Murphy details the silver linings to the GOP sinking the border bill. The Daily Beast's Washington Bureau Chief Matt Fuller surveys the chaos in the House under Speaker MAGA Mike Johnson's rule. Slate's Dahlia Lithwick reads between the lines of today's Supreme Court hearing on Trump's ballot eligibility."
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Charlie Sykes, Michael Isikoff, Daniel Klaidman & Emily Atkin
51m · PublishedThe Bulwark's Charlie Sykes discusses the GOP's mind-bending flip-flop on their own border bill. Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman detail their new book, 'Find Me the Votes: A Hard-Charging Georgia Prosecutor, a Rogue President, and the Plot to Steal an American Election.' HEATED editor Emily Atkin examines the misinformation surrounding Biden's latest move to protect the environment and combat climate change.
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Rick Wilson, Daniella Ballou-Aares & Arelis Hernandez
53m · PublishedThe Lincoln Project's own Rick Wilson examines how Trump and the GOP are dealing with Biden's strong economy. The Leadership Now Project's Daniella Ballou-Aares, the CEO, details how they mobilize business leaders to protect democracy. The Washington Post's Arelis Hernandez drops in for a boots-on-the-ground report from the Texas-Mexico border.
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Dana Milbank, Harry Litman, Gina Ortiz Jones & Lauren Miller
53m · PublishedThe Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank plays out Trump vs. Biden's chances of expanding their respective electorates. Talking Feds' Harry Litman previews Trump's incoming legal woes. Find Out PAC founders Gina Ortiz Jones and Lauren Miller discuss their new PAC aimed at removing the judges in Texas who denied them medical care.
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E. Jean Carroll, Roberta Kaplan, Al Franken & Brian Klass
54m · PublishedE. Jean Carroll and Roberta Kaplan discuss their significant victory over President Trump and what's next in their quest for justice. The Al Frank Show's Al Franken analyzes the posturing among his former colleagues regarding immigration reform. Brian Klaas introduces his new book, 'Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters'.
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Rick Wilson, Nick Confessore & John Burn-Murdoch
53m · PublishedThe Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson details how Trump being $83.3 million poorer could lead to his undoing. The Financial Times' John Burn-Murdoch examines the unexpected reasons society may be declining. The New York Times' Nick Confessore unravels his amazing investigation into the right-wing mission to destroy DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).
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John Heilemann, Greg Sargent & Dave Weigel
52m · PublishedNBC national affairs analyst John Heilemann examines Nikki Haley’s dwindling options in her primary bid against former President Trump. The New Republic's Greg Sargent analyzes how the media is covering the 2024 election and highlights its numerous failures. Semafor's Dave Weigel provides an on-the-ground report from the 2024 GOP Presidential Primary.
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Karine Jean-Pierre, Rep. Brendan Boyle & Sarah Longwell
56m · PublishedWhite House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre examines the achievements of the Biden administration. Representative Brendan Boyle offers a contrarian perspective on dealing with Speaker of the House, MAGA Mike Johnson. Sarah Longwell from The Bulwark details the rampant sexism she has observed in her focus groups on the GOP primary.
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Rick Wilson, Robert Reich & Jay Willis
50m · PublishedThe Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson mocks Trump's increasingly demented speeches. Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich details the impact of the child tax credit and other policies Biden can enact in a second term. 'Balls and Strikes' editor Jay Willis previews the Supreme Court's horrifying next move.
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Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast has 283 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 236:22:32. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on March 26th 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 15th, 2024 22:41.