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Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

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Podcast Summary

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.

#1

Dana Milbank & Mark Dunkleman

The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines the turning of the tide against Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. Mark Dunkleman details his new book Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-06-04•50mins
#2

Rick Wilson & Antonia Hylton

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Elon Musk’s short-lived reign over DOGE and what his exit from D.C. means. MSNBC’s Antonia Hylton details her new NBC News Digital documentary The Children’s Pastor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-06-02•58mins
#3

Jeet Heer & Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Leonard Leo vs. Trump and the infighting ripping MAGA apart. Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan details her run for the Senate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-31•55mins
#4

Justin Wolfers & Kate Compton Barr

Think Like an Economist podcast host Justin Wolfers details our ongoing and misguided tariff saga.Can’t Win Victory Fund’s Kate Compton Barr examines how running candidates who can’t win can still help Democrats succeed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-29•58mins
#5

Evan Osnos & Randi Weingarten,

The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos examines the broligarchy’s reckless actions while detailing his new book The Haves and the Have Yachts. Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, spells out the cruel attacks in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-28•54mins
#6

Rick Wilson & Justin Brannan

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the "big, beautiful bill" and its raw deal for the American people. New York City Councilman Justin Brannan details his run for NYC Comptroller and how the job can change citizens’ lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-26•49mins
#7

Andy Levy & Gov. Ned Lamont

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy surveys the chaos and corruption in Trump World.Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont details how he’s navigating Trump’s aggression toward blue states.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-24•51mins
#8

Dahlia Lithwick & Katie Porter

Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick surveys the endless lawlessness we’re seeing as the Trump administration defies the courts. Former Congresswoman Katie Porter details her run for California Governor and how she’d handle the sea change happening in the state right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-22•59mins

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#9

Lawrence O’Donnell & Mike Bird

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell dissects Trump’s constant need to exaggerate at every opportunity.The Economist’s Mike Bird details how tariffs are affecting Americans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-21•56mins
#10

Rick Wilson & Callum Williams

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines life in the newly minted United States of Arabia.The Economist’s Callum Williams details why Gen X may be the saddest generation America has ever seen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-19•54mins
#11

Charlie Sykes & Rep. Greg Casar

To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s Middle East trip and all its chaos. Representative Greg Casar details how Democrats can effectively message to win back voters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-17•55mins
#12

John Heilemann & Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Puck News’ John Heilemann examines whether there was a cover-up of Biden’s age during the 2024 campaign. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin details how we push back against Trump’s many oversteps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-15•55mins
#13

Harry Litman & Amanda Litman

Talking Feds’ Harry Litman weighs how Trump’s corruption in broad daylight can be litigated in the courts.Run For Something’s Amanda Litman details her new book When We're in Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-14•57mins
#14

Rick Wilson & Leah Litman

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines President Trump’s latest corruption in broad daylight. Strict Scrutiny co-host Leah Litman details her new book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-12•51mins
#15

Stuart Stevens, Carole Cadwalladr & Deja Foxx

The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens examines how things are going in Trump’s America.Congressional candidate Deja Foxx details her run for Congress and why we need Gen Z energy in Washington.Plus, we have a special bonus from our YouTube channel where we talk to investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr about how to navigate AI disinformation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-10•1hr 14mins
#16

Michael Steele & Chris Hughes

MSNBC’s The Weeknight host Michael Steele details the Democratic Party’s strategic missteps in leadership. Entrepreneur Chris Hughes discusses his new book Marketcrafters: The 100-Year Struggle to Shape the American Economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-08•51mins
#17

Andy Levy & Gov. Andy Beshear

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy details Trump’s meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his misguided tariff bluffs.Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear discusses delivering policies that actually improve the lives of his constituents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-07•51mins
#18

Rick Wilson & Jocelyn Benson

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s increasingly deranged media appearances. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson details her new book The Purposeful Warrior: Standing Up for What's Right When the Stakes Are High.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-05•49mins
#19

Josh Marshall, Rep. Katherine Clark & Will Sommer

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines how Trump is failing to emulate Viktor Orbán’s playbook. Minority Whip Katherine Clark details how Democrats continue to fight back against Trump’s agenda. Plus, we have a special bonus from our YouTube channel with The Bulwark’s Will Sommer examining the MAGA media clown show being invited into the White House press room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-03•1hr 10mins
#20

Symone Sanders-Townsend & Mary Ziegler

The Weeknight host Symone Sanders-Townsend skewers Trump’s first 100 days and the lies he’s trying to spin around them. Personhood author Mary Ziegler details her powerful new book on reproductive rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-01•57mins
#21

Jeet Heer & Peter S. Goodman

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Canada’s election and what it means for Trump’s rule of America. The New York Times’ Peter S. Goodman details what the empty shipping containers coming into America’s ports mean for the shelves in your local community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-30•57mins
#22

Charlie Sykes & Rachel Janfaza

To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s first 100 days of changing America.The Up and Up founder Rachel Janfaza details the divide in Gen Z’s voting and the complicated landscape of their support for Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-28•45mins
#23

Sam Adler-Bell & Stephen Vladeck

Know Your Enemy’s Sam Adler-Bell examines Trump’s weaponization of law enforcement.The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck details the courts’ pushback against Trump’s agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-26•53mins

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#24

Jeet Heer, Jim Acosta & Brendan Duke

The Nation’s Jeet Heer details Trump’s not-so-great deal-making skills.Substack’s The Jim Acosta Show host Jim Acosta examines Trump backing down on tariffs.Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Brendan Duke details how slowed imports at our ports affect Trump’s tariff gambit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-24•1hr 10mins
#25

Michael Tomasky & G. Elliott Morris

The New Republic’s Michael Tomasky examines where Trump’s lawlessness is headed. Strength In Numbers newsletter’s G. Elliott Morris details what polls can tell us about Trump’s agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-23•52mins
#26

Rick Wilson & Theodore Schleifer

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson parses what the court’s rebuke of Trump’s agenda means for America.The New York Times’ Theodore Schleifer examines America’s oligarchs and how the country is reacting to their overreaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-21•50mins
#27

Ali Vitali & AG Dana Nessel

MSNBC’s Ali Vitali examines the state of democracy and Democratic politics.Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel details how AGs are fighting back against Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-19•53mins
#28

Anne Applebaum, David Sirota & Darryl Silver

The Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum examines how our authoritarian rise is actually happening faster than usual. The Apprentice producer Darryl Silver shares what we can learn from his experience working with Trump. Plus, we have a special bonus from our YouTube channel featuring The Lever’s David Sirota on what Democrats can learn from Trump’s tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-17•52mins
#29

Kurt Andersen & Alex Gibney

Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen examines Trump crossing new lines of lawlessness.Documentarian Alex Gibney details his latest documentary, The Dark Money Game, which explores the money that influences our politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-16•47mins
#30

Rick Wilson & Sen. Chuck Schumer

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s erosion of public confidence in his plans to "Make America Great Again." Then we’ll talk to Senate Minority Leader and Antisemitism in America author Chuck Schumer about the Democrats’ plans to fight the SAVE Act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-14•45mins
#31

Charlie Sykes & Thomas Zimmer

To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s attacks on his political opponents. Democracy Americana’s Thomas Zimmer examines America’s continued lean toward authoritarianism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-12•49mins
#32

Andy Levy & Rep. Gregory Meeks

The New Abnormal’s Andy Levy skewers the market chaos caused by Trump’s temperamental tariffs. Rep. Gregory Meeks details how Congress can stop Trump’s tariff madness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-10•46mins
#33

Dan Nathan, Jon Allen & Amie Parnes

Risk Reversal’s Dan Nathan examines the business reaction to Trump’s insane tariffs.NBC’s Jon Allen and The Hill’s Amie Parnes detail their new book Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-09•53mins
#34

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' Ninth District.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-07•51mins
#35

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 Democrats fight back. Then we’ll have a special bonus from our YouTube channel with economist Justin Wolfers, who explains why tariffs aren’t the answer to our economic woes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-05•1hr 2mins
#36

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 article for Foreign Affairs, "How to Save a Democracy," and the lessons from other countries' authoritarian crises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-03•58mins
#37

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 Trump’s tariffs will actually affect the global economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-02•53mins
#38

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: How Donald Trump, MAGA Mean Girls, a Former Used Car Salesman, a Florida Nepo Baby, and a Man with Rats in His Walls Broke Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-31•49mins
#39

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 of Respectability: Notes of a Black American, His Life, and His Nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-29•50mins
#40

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 book Hate Won't Win: Find Your Power and Leave This Place Better Than You Found It.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-27•51mins
#41

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 the Supreme Court rules against Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-26•56mins
#42

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 to bully universities into adopting his policies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-24•54mins
#43

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, we have a bonus from our YouTube channel where I discuss how Democrats can effectively lead with The Bulwark Daily podcast host Tim Miller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-22•59mins
#44

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 Netflix’s The Residence, which is out now! Ettingermentum editor Josh Cohen details the Democrats’ future strategy to regain power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-20•53mins
#45

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 he sees beneath the veil of Trump’s authoritarian moves. Plus, we have a bonus from our YouTube channel where Molly debates Democratic strategist James Carville on how Democrats should fight against MAGA’s agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-19•1hr 3mins
#46

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 new comedy special, Trash Daddy, which is out now on YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-17•51mins
#47

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 Trump’s tariffs.Plus, we’ll have a bonus clip from our YouTube channel featuring an interview with NY Governor Kathy Hochul about protecting citizens from Trump’s aggressions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-15•1hr 0mins
#48

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 the most federal workers cut by DOGE, details the impact on his community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-13•49mins
#49

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 Times David Enrich details his latestest book Murder the Truth: Fear, the First Amendment, and a Secret Campaign to Protect the Powerful. PLUS! Harvard Professor Lawrence Lessig explores how a populist DOGE could benefit the Democrats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-12•1hr 6mins
#50

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 abortion bans, even in cases of inevitable miscarriage. PLUS! We have a clip from our YouTube channel where Molly interviews American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten about why fascists hate teachers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-10•56mins

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