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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.

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#9
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7
days in the top 10 since Nov 2024

Latest episodes

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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

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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

Rick Wilson & Kai Bird

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss how Trump’s old tricks aren’t working anymore.Then we’ll talk to historian Kai Bird about his new book, American Sco

Aug 31
49 min

Introducing: Natural Causes

Natural Causes is a podcast about the politics and practicalities of going outside in a world on fire, hosted by Dr. James Stout. It approaches the outdoors, conservation

Aug 29
2 min

Andrew Weissmann & Dave Regan

MSNOW’s Andrew Weissmann stops by to talk about a judge blocking Trump’s mail-in voting schemes.Then we’ll talk to United Healthcare Workers West President Dave Regan abo

Aug 29
42 min

Jim Acosta & Matt Dunlap

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump’s half-hearted attempts to steal the midterms.Then we’ll talk to Matt Dunlap about his run for Maine’s conte

Aug 27
43 min

Mike Madrid & Dave Weigel

The Latino Vote Podcast’s Mike Madrid stops by to talk about the trade war with Canada.Then we’ll talk to Semafor’s Dave Weigel about the transition from the primaries to

Aug 26
1 h 00 min

Rick Wilson & Kurt Andersen

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s Natalie Harp problem that won’t go away.Then we’ll talk to author Kurt Andersen about the book everyone is t

Aug 24
49 min

Andy Levy & Skye Perryman

As The World Churns Andy Levy stops to talk about Trumps failed War in Iran as the USS Lincoln is being sent home. Then we'll talk to Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman ab

Aug 22
46 min

Charlie Sykes & G. Elliott Morris

To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Donald Trump’s endorsements failing again.Then we’ll talk to Strength in Numbers’ G. Elliott Morris about the way “

Aug 20
56 min

Josh Marshall & Michael Waldman

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall stops by to talk about Trump’s historically low approval rating.Then we’ll talk to the Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman about election

Aug 19
52 min

Rick Wilson & Brian Poindexter

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Todd Blanche demonstrating that he’ll do whatever Trump says. Then we’ll talk to Brian Poindexter about his run for

Aug 17
46 min

Justin Wolfers & Mini Timmaraju

Platypus Economics’ Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about Trump losing the confidence of Republicans on the economy.Then we’ll talk to Reproductive Freedom for All’s Mini

Aug 15
53 min

Jason Selvig & Alissa Ellman

The Good Liars’ Jason Selvig stops by to talk about what he saw in Michigan at a Trump rally.Then we’ll talk to Alissa Ellman about her run for New York’s 24th District.

Aug 13
1 h 02 min

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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

I really enjoy getting information in the format of an intimate conversation. Intelligent answers to well thought out questions and diverse topics with unique guests, on every episode. Molly has a way of having a deep conversation with each guest and it feels like we’re all just sitting around a bar, having a cocktail and sharing intimate secrets. Great podcast.

K.Gallant · Aug 2024

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