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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George Conway & Blake Gendebien
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Psycho Politics' George Conway breaks down Trump's fake economic success. Democratic nominee Blake Gendebien digs into his run for New York's 21st Congressional District.
Oct 24 53 min
Introducing: Everybody's Business
Bloomberg Businessweek brings you a smart and fun chat show about all things...business. Hosted by award-winning business and economics journalists Max Chafkin (author of
Oct 24 1 min
Jim Acosta & Justin J. Pearson
The Jim Acosta Show's Jim Acosta breaks down Trump's culture war. Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson digs into his run for Tennessee's 9th Congressional Dis
Oct 22 54 min
Isaiah Martin & Fred Wellman
Former congressional candidate Isaiah Martin breaks down Trump warning Kansans that the U.S. will burn like France if Democrats take Congress. Veteran Fred Wellman digs i
Oct 21 48 min
Rick Wilson & Thomas Frank
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson stops by to talk about Trump’s very bad week.Later in the show, we’ll talk to author Thomas Frank about his new book, The Creativity Con
Oct 19 55 min
Frank Rich & Ali Velshi
Emmy Award-winning producer of Veep and Succession and New York Magazine columnist Frank Rich stops by to talk about Trump’s willing collaborators.Later in the show, we’l
Oct 17 58 min
Charlie Sykes & Dave Weigel
How the Right Lost Its Mind author and To The Contrary host Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump’s new low approval rating.Later in the show, we’ll talk to Semafor’
Oct 15 56 min
Lawrence O'Donnell & Rep. Jason Crow
MS NOW launched its MS NOW Membership. It is now available for download in the App Store, on Google Play, and online at ms.now. As part of it, Lawrence O’Donnell hosts “T
Oct 14 53 min
Rick Wilson, Sen. Tammy Baldwin & Beth Macy
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson stops by to talk about the weaponization of Trump’s Justice Department.Later in the show, we’ll talk to Senator Tammy Baldwin about hold
Oct 12 1 h 10 min
George Conway, Carolyn Ryan & Timothy Snyder
Psycho Politics’ George Conway stops by to talk about Trump destroying America with debt.Then we’ll talk to The New York Times’ Carolyn Ryan about the signs she sees for
Oct 10 1 h 16 min
Justin Wolfers & Alex Gibney
Platypus Economics’ Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about why Trump overstepping in elections will hurt his economy.Later in the show, I’ll talk to Alex Gibney about his
Oct 8 52 min
Jim Acosta & Michael Lewis
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump’s fantasies of Iran nuking two U.S. cities.Later in the show, I’ll talk to legendary author Michael Lewis ab
Oct 7 51 min
Rick Wilson & Bhaskar Sunkara
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson stops by to talk about Trump hanging out with all the wrong people.Then we’ll talk to The Nation’s Bhaskar Sunkara about how socialist i
Oct 5 55 min
Jennifer Welch & Adam Hamilton
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
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I’ve been listening to Molly since The New Abnormal (Mondays here are a wonderful throwback!). I love her take and her interviews. What I’m noticing recently is the editing really needs work. If it were just once, I could easily overlook it. However, the intro’s are mistimed/misplaced and you’ve cut off interviews with two of my favorite people - Sarah Longwell and Maggie Haberman. Please review edits before dropping the episode. Thanks!
Krishark · Sep 2026
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
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