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 27 seconds
    Charlie Sykes & Skye Perryman

    To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines how to stay sane in this news cycle. Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman discusses fighting back against Trump’s agenda through the courts.

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    23 November 2024, 5:00 am
  • 48 minutes 59 seconds
    Dana Milbank & Julia Davis

    The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines what Donald Trump’s nominations signal for the future. Russian Media Monitor’s Julia Davis explores how Russia is reacting to Trump’s recent moves.

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    21 November 2024, 5:59 am
  • 44 minutes 29 seconds
    Symone Sanders & Amanda Litman

    MSNBC’s The Weekend host Symone Sanders stops by to discuss the blind spots emerging in VP Harris's strategy. Run For Something’s Amanda Litman talks about how to build a strong Democratic Party.

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    20 November 2024, 3:26 am
  • 44 minutes 30 seconds
    Rick Wilson & Katherine Ebright

    The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Trump’s absolutely insane cabinet appointments and their path forward. The Brennan Center’s Katherine Ebright details Trump’s plans to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

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    18 November 2024, 5:19 am
  • 35 minutes 48 seconds
    Kurt Andersen & Randi Weingarten

    Kurt Andersen examines the plotting, or lack thereof, in the upcoming Trump administration. Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, reacts to Trump's attacks on America's education system.

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    16 November 2024, 6:47 am
  • 45 minutes 7 seconds
    Dan Nathan & Stephen Vladeck

    On The Tape Podcast’s Dan Nathan examines the economic message of the election, and CNN’s Stephen Vladeck discusses how the courts could actually keep Trump in check.

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    14 November 2024, 5:01 am
  • 43 minutes 3 seconds
    Ron Brownstein & Miranda Green

    CNN political analyst Ron Brownstein examines the voting numbers to provide a post-mortem on VP Harris's loss. Investigative reporter Miranda Green details the "pink slime" newspapers mailed to voters in swing districts that helped sway the election.

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    13 November 2024, 5:01 am
  • 40 minutes 10 seconds
    Jason Selvig & Anna Merlan

    The Good Liars' Jason Selvig details what he saw on the road that led him to predict VP Harris’s loss. Mother Jones' Anna Merlan examines RFK Jr. and what we can expect if Trump actually adds him to his administration.

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    11 November 2024, 5:01 am
  • 45 minutes 50 seconds
    Dave Weigel & Jocelyn Benson

    Semafor’s Dave Weigel examines the 2020 election. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson details how her state will fight back against a potential second term for Trump.

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    9 November 2024, 5:01 am
  • 44 minutes 57 seconds
    David Sirota & John Della Volpe

    The Lever’s David Sirota examines VP Harris’s campaign and considers what we can do better in the future. Pollster John Della Volpe parses how Gen Z’s vote shaped the electorate.

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    8 November 2024, 6:35 am
  • 50 minutes 25 seconds
    Dahlia Lithwick & Angelo Carusone

    Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick stops by to try to comfort us. Media Matters CEO Angelo Carusone examines how MAGA out-organized Democrats and how we can counter it.

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    7 November 2024, 12:08 am
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