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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Jennifer Welch & Adam Hamilton
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I’ve Had It’s Jennifer Welch stops by to talk about her new book, Not Today, Fascists. Then we’ll talk to Senate candidate Adam Hamilton about his campaign against Senato
Oct 3 53 min
Amanda Litman & Elliott Rodriguez
Run for Something’s Amanda Litman stops by to talk about the hidden forces helping Democrats win the midterms.Then we’ll talk to journalist Elliott Rodriguez about his ru
Oct 1 46 min
Stuart Stevens & Mahmoud Khalil
The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens stops by to talk about Jack Smith’s damning testimony to the Senate.Then we’ll talk to Mahmoud Khalil about his new book, No Land to
Sep 30 57 min
Rick Wilson & Anand Giridharadas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the consequences of Trump being the most unpopular president of all time heading into a midterm election.Then we’ll
Sep 28 43 min
Antonia Hylton & Gina Hinojosa
MSNOW’s Antonia Hylton stops by to talk about Tucker Carlson criticizing Trump’s lack of concern for the American people. Then we’ll talk to Texas gubernatorial candidate
Sep 26 44 min
Jim Acosta & Liz Oyer
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk Trump wrecking the American economy. Then we'll talk to Former U.S. Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer about Trump’s justice depar
Sep 24 47 min
Jason Selvig & Garrison Lovely
The Good Liars’ Jason Selvig stops by to talk about Trump’s crackdown on the media. Then we’ll talk to author and Organize Against the Machine host Garrison Lovely about
Sep 23 45 min
Maggie Haberman & David Corn
The New York Times’ Maggie Haberman stops by to talk about Trump being tempted to invoke the Insurrection Act. Then we’ll talk to Mother Jones’ David Corn about his new b
Sep 21 45 min
Charlie Sykes & Jacob Weisberg
To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump helping Democrats get a blue wave.Then we’ll talk to Pushkin’s Jacob Weisberg about his new book, Profiles in
Sep 19 48 min
Ashley St. Clair & Dr. Bradley Onishi
Political commentator Ashley St. Clair talks about Elon Musk’s plans for civil war.Then we’ll talk to author Bradley Onishi about his new book, American Caesar: How Theoc
Sep 17 52 min
Why Elon Musk Is Provoking A CIVIL WAR w/ Ashley St. Clair
Ashley St. Clair describes her journey from getting involved in conservative politics at 18 through Turning Point and MAGA culture, becoming an influencer, and eventually
Sep 16 19 min
Evan McMorris-Santoro & Adam Jentleson
The Washington Sun’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about the death of Trump’s mail-in ballot schemes.Then we’ll talk to the Searchlight Institute’s Adam Jentleso
Sep 16 47 min
Rick Wilson & Johnny Garcia
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump weaponizing the DOJ against Governor Newsom.Then we’ll talk to Johnny Garcia about his run for Texas’s 35th Di
Sep 14 46 min
Alex Wagner & Salman Rushdie
Runaway Country’s Alex Wagner stops by to talk about her new book, The Steal: Four Right-Wing Hard-Liners, One Republican Presidency, and the Raid on America’s Courts.The
Sep 12 49 min
Jim Acosta, Rep. Brendan Boyle & Bobby Pulido
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump’s aides giving up on persuading him.Then we’ll talk to Representative Brendan Boyle about how Democrats figh
Sep 10 1 h 04 min
George Conway & Ezra Levin
Psycho Politics’ George Conway stops by to talk about Trump’s delusional idea to put himself on the ballot in the midterms.Then we’ll talk to Indivisible’s Ezra Levin abo
Sep 9 49 min
Rick Wilson & Norm Eisen
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Emperor Trump’s new hair color providing a distraction from his terrible economy.Then we’ll talk to Democracy Defend
Sep 7 51 min
Charlie Sykes & Nilay Patel
To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump’s continued ruining of the American economy.Then we’ll talk to The Verge’s Nilay Patel about the implications
Sep 5 51 min
Mehdi Hasan & Harry Litman
Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan stops by to talk about a new poll showing unprecedented corruption in America.Then we’ll talk to Talking Feds’ Harry Litman about Trump’s countless il
Sep 3 50 min
Sarah Longwell & Doug Jones
The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell stops by to talk about Trump’s record-breaking disapproval among the American people and her new book, How to Eat an Elephant: One Voter at a
Sep 2 46 min
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This is a reference point in independent media with focus on political America. Absolutely in my top five, will never miss an episode.
Chanosky · May 2026
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow — the best podcast — zero competition. Insightful. Fun. Rockstar. I’m a political/Social Media professional who is constantly impressed.
Tom Hall · Dec 2024
I just started listening in august, and haven’t missed an episode since. I share your views on politics, especially with regard to women’s healthcare. I was a Nurse practitioner for 20 years, and did a lot of routine women’s care. Planned parenthood is mostly staffed by NP’s. I have known many NP involved in reproductive healthcare and serve in underserved areas. I wanted you to know that I have had past experience both providing care as well as receiving it.
I am so frustrated with the state of women’s healthcare now. I’m no longer working(on disability for Lyme) but the stories I have heard about women having miscarriages and dying of sepsis bring me to tears. First of all Doing a procedure to complete a miscarriage is NOT an abortion. What do they accomplish by waiting to do the procedure. Even if there is still a heart beat there comes a time when providers know the baby will not survive. If men got pregnant we would not be having this discussion.
And, do not get me started on methypriwtone. What judge knows more about pharmacology than the FDA. If that trend continues and judges start pulling drugs off the market our healthcare system is in trouble. Again if it were a drug for men such as viagra this would not be happening.
I’m sorry this is long but I am very passionate about this. I thought women’s rights had made progress, but with 2 supreme court justices who are abusers it’s obvious nothing has changed when it comes to our bodies and women’s health. The woman who accused Kavanaugh was not treated any better than Anita Hill.
I could go on but I’ll end here
My name is Molly. I'm 64 and when I was young the only others named Molly were dogs. I just heard you mention that and I LOL’d. I was sad I could Never get a License plate with my name for my bike.
molly dollyNP · Nov 2024
The explanation of how Project 2025 got its start decades ago by establishment Republicans is worth the listen. It’s eye opening to realize that Trump wasn’t the beginning of the “fall” of the GOP but rather the impetus that propelled the completion and “rise” to power sought relentlessly for decades. Full of details and names and actions by what could be called the real deep state. However, the only thing missing from this in-depth explanation is the unspoken motivations behind this GOP transformation. The GOP recognized the generational impact the rights that were opened to two huge voting demographics, women and minorities. And the credit for freedoms that would be felt for generations goes to Democrats and democracy. Bad news for a GOP future.
Kosterbelle · Sep 2024
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