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.

  • 46 minutes 37 seconds
    Harry Litman & Paul Krugman

    Talking Feds’ Harry Litman examines the lawless actions of the Trump administration.
    Substack’s Paul Krugman details what he sees unfolding in the dismal Trump economy.

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    18 December 2025, 5:00 am
  • 49 minutes 43 seconds
    Meredith Shiner & Paola Ramos

    The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner examines Susie Wiles’ unhinged interview about what’s happening inside the Trump White House.MSNOW’s Paola Ramos details Latino voters and their Trump regrets.

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    17 December 2025, 5:00 am
  • 45 minutes 3 seconds
    Rick Wilson & Lydia Polgreen

    The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s economic delusions as we enter the holiday season. The New York Times’ Lydia Polgreen details America’s disastrous immigration policy and the toll it’s taking on the country.

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    15 December 2025, 5:00 am
  • 49 minutes 21 seconds
    Charlie Sykes & Jacob Silverman

    To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes examines Donald Trump’s unpopular reign over America.
    Then Jacob Silverman details his new book Gilded Rage and the latest in crypto grifts.

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    13 December 2025, 5:00 am
  • 45 minutes 37 seconds
    Andy Levy & Sen. Tammy Baldwin

    As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines the impeachment effort to oust RFK Jr. after his disastrous reign at HHS. Senator Tammy Baldwin details the upcoming battle to keep healthcare costs low.

     

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    11 December 2025, 5:00 am
  • 46 minutes 34 seconds
    Jim Acosta & Annie Karni

    The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta examines Trump vs. Marjorie Taylor Greene and the splintering of MAGA.The New York Times’ Annie Karni details the chaos inside Mike Johnson’s Congress.

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    10 December 2025, 5:00 am
  • 48 minutes 57 seconds
    Rick Wilson & Tim Wu

    The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s indefensible pardons. Tim Wu details his new book The Age of Extraction: How Tech Platforms Conquered the Economy and Threaten Our Future Prosperity.

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    8 December 2025, 5:00 am
  • 49 minutes 39 seconds
    Justin Wolfers & Peter S. Goodman

    Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines the bad economic vibes coming from the Trump administration. The New York Times’ Peter S. Goodman details Costco’s lawsuit against the Trump administration over tariff policies harming their business.

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    6 December 2025, 5:00 am
  • 40 minutes 4 seconds
    Josh Marshall & Rep. Robert Garcia

    Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines Trump’s reckless push to drag America into war.
    Then Oversight Committee Chairman Congressman Robert Garcia details the latest tranche of Epstein files.

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    4 December 2025, 5:00 am
  • 42 minutes 1 second
    Sam Seder & Ryan Mac

    The Majority Report’s Sam Seder examines Trump’s unhinged cabinet meeting.
    Then The New York Times’ Ryan Mac details David Sacks and his corrupt dealings inside the Trump White House.

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    3 December 2025, 5:00 am
  • 45 minutes 5 seconds
    Rick Wilson & Kate Compton Barr

    The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the numerous corrupt dealings happening inside the Trump White House on the back of U.S. foreign policy. Can’t Win Victory Fund’s Kate Compton Barr details why she’s a Democrat running in a Republican primary for Congress.

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    1 December 2025, 5:00 am
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