Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

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<p>Join noted author &amp; 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 &amp; Friday for the funniest yet serious look at what’s ailing America.</p>

  • 51 minutes 19 seconds
    Charlie Sykes &amp; Josh Turek

    To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump’s self-inflicted wounds to his presidency.
    Iowa Senate candidate Josh Turek joins us to discuss his very real chances of becoming Iowa’s next senator.

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    1 April 2026, 4:00 am
  • 47 minutes 52 seconds
    Rick Wilson &amp; Cameron McWhirter

    The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump sending 50,000 troops to the Middle East.
    The Wall Street Journal’s Cameron McWhirter joins us to talk about MAGA’s strange splinter movement in Arkansas.

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    30 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 45 minutes 1 second
    Ali Vitali &amp; Shane Goldmacher

    MSNOW's Ali Vitali stops by to talk about Congress trying to finally reopen DHS.
    The New York Times’ Shane Goldmacher joins us to discuss Republicans’ unusual plan to hold a midterms convention.

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    28 March 2026, 4:18 am
  • 55 minutes 4 seconds
    Mike Madrid &amp; Ezra Levin

    The Latino Vote Podcast host Mike Madrid stops by to talk about the dramatic shift of Latino voters against Trump. Indivisible’s Ezra Levin joins us to discuss this weekend’s No Kings rally, which could be the biggest political rally in American history.

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    26 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 48 minutes 49 seconds
    Sam Seder &amp; Dave Sirota

    The Majority Report’s Sam Seder stops by to talk about the unprecedented corruption in the Trump administration. The Lever’s David Sirota joins us to discuss his new reporting on the unitary executive theory and its threats to our democracy.

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    25 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 48 minutes 11 seconds
    Jim Acosta &amp; Akhil Amar

    The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about ICE taking over American airports.
    Yale’s Akhil Amar joins us to discuss the Supreme Court and birthright citizenship.

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    23 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 45 minutes 44 seconds
    Jeet Heer &amp; Will Sommer

    The Nation’s Jeet Heer stops by to talk about the very stupid ways Trump is navigating the Iran war.
    The Bulwark’s Will Sommer joins us to discuss the many strains of antisemitism circulating around MAGA.

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    21 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Rick Wilson, Jacob Rubashkin &amp; Michael Waldman

    The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Markwayne Mullin’s disastrous confirmation hearing.
    Inside Elections Jacob Rubashkin joins us to break down the nuances of last night’s primary races.
    Plus, as a bonus, The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman joins us to talk about how to oppose the SAVE Act.

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    19 March 2026, 5:54 am
  • 53 minutes 34 seconds
    Stephanie Ruhle &amp; Alex Burness

    MSNOW’s Stephanie Ruhle stops by to talk about Trump making up a story about a former president backing his war in the Middle East.
    Bolts Magazine’s Alex Burness joins us to discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, which could be one of the year’s most important races.

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    18 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 50 minutes 2 seconds
    Rick Wilson &amp; Rep. Melanie Stansbury

    The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Tucker Carlson saying the CIA is coming for him.
    Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury joins us to talk about the investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch.

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    16 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 52 minutes 3 seconds
    Justin Wolfers &amp; Gina Hinojosa

    Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about Trump’s terrible instincts and how they’re damaging the U.S. economy.
    Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa joins us to discuss her run to defeat Governor Greg Abbott.

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    14 March 2026, 5:10 am
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