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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Mehdi Hasan & Dave Weigel
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Zeteo's Mehdi Hasan weighs in on whether Democrats should bully Donald Trump. Semafor's Dave Weigel digs into Chris Van Hollen's challenge to Chuck Schumer for Senate maj
Nov 14 51 min
Jim Acosta & Annie Karni
The Jim Acosta Show's Jim Acosta breaks down Trump threatening Democrats if they investigate him. The New York Times' Annie Karni digs into the failed impeachment of Pete
Nov 12 52 min
Evan McMorris-Santoro & Ava DuVernay
The Washington Sun's Evan McMorris-Santoro breaks down Trump's eroding caucus. Filmmaker Ava DuVernay digs into her new documentary, 14th, and the fight over the 14th Ame
Nov 11 47 min
Rick Wilson & Owen Winter
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson breaks down Stephen Miller's growing grip on the Trump White House. The Economist's Owen Winter digs into how data centers became a surp
Nov 9 50 min
Evan Osnos & Rebecca Katz
The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos explains how Donald Trump achieved regime change at home. Fight Agency’s Rebecca Katz breaks down what it’s like to run underdog candidates.
Nov 7 55 min
George Conway & Anne Applebaum
Psycho Politics' George Conway breaks down where Democrats go next. The Atlantic's Anne Applebaum digs into how Trump will behave as a loser authoritarian.
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Nov 5 56 min
EMERGENCY! No-Election-Anxiety-Episode w/ Amanda Litman & Ed Zitron
Run for Something’s Amanda Litman stops by to talk about the lessons Democrats should consider after the election. Later in the show, we’ll talk to Better Offline’s Ed Zi
Nov 3 53 min
Rick Wilson & Alexis McGill Johnson
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson breaks down Trump's ridiculous closing message. Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson digs into what she's seeing for reproductiv
Nov 2 49 min
Jason Selvig & Matthew Cole
The Good Liars' Jason Selvig breaks down what he's been seeing at MAGA rallies. Matthew Cole digs into his new book, Princes and Thieves: Jared Kushner and Mohammed bin Z
Oct 31 51 min
Charlie Sykes, Clare Malone & Galen Druke
To The Contrary's Charlie Sykes breaks down the continued plunge in Trump's and Fox's popularity. Clare Malone and Galen Druke from the podcast Still Counting dig into th
Oct 29 54 min
Mike Madrid & Rep. Chris Deluzio
The Latino Vote Podcast's Mike Madrid breaks down what he's seeing one week out from Election Day. Congressman Chris Deluzio digs into the prospects of impeaching Whiskey
Oct 28 49 min
Rick Wilson & Lindsay Owens
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson breaks down Trump celebrating making a fortune. Lindsay Owens digs into her new book, Gouged: The End of a Fair Price and What That Mean
Oct 26 52 min
George Conway & Blake Gendebien
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
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Oct 14 53 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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