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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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United States

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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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English


Episodes
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Dana Milbank & Julia Davis

11/21/2024
The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines what Donald Trump’s nominations signal for the future. Russian Media Monitor’s Julia Davis explores how Russia is reacting to Trump’s recent moves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:48:59

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Symone Sanders & Amanda Litman

11/19/2024
MSNBC’s The Weekend host Symone Sanders stops by to discuss the blind spots emerging in VP Harris's strategy. Run For Something’s Amanda Litman talks about how to build a strong Democratic Party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:29

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Rick Wilson & Katherine Ebright

11/18/2024
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Trump’s absolutely insane cabinet appointments and their path forward. The Brennan Center’s Katherine Ebright details Trump’s plans to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:30

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Kurt Andersen & Randi Weingarten

11/16/2024
Kurt Andersen examines the plotting, or lack thereof, in the upcoming Trump administration. Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, reacts to Trump's attacks on America's education system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:48

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Dan Nathan & Stephen Vladeck

11/14/2024
On The Tape Podcast’s Dan Nathan examines the economic message of the election, and CNN’s Stephen Vladeck discusses how the courts could actually keep Trump in check. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:07

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Ron Brownstein & Miranda Green

11/13/2024
CNN political analyst Ron Brownstein examines the voting numbers to provide a post-mortem on VP Harris's loss. Investigative reporter Miranda Green details the "pink slime" newspapers mailed to voters in swing districts that helped sway the election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:03

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Jason Selvig & Anna Merlan

11/11/2024
The Good Liars' Jason Selvig details what he saw on the road that led him to predict VP Harris’s loss. Mother Jones' Anna Merlan examines RFK Jr. and what we can expect if Trump actually adds him to his administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:10

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Dave Weigel & Jocelyn Benson

11/9/2024
Semafor’s Dave Weigel examines the 2020 election. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson details how her state will fight back against a potential second term for Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:50

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David Sirota & John Della Volpe

11/8/2024
The Lever’s David Sirota examines VP Harris’s campaign and considers what we can do better in the future. Pollster John Della Volpe parses how Gen Z’s vote shaped the electorate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:57

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Dahlia Lithwick & Angelo Carusone

11/6/2024
Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick stops by to try to comfort us. Media Matters CEO Angelo Carusone examines how MAGA out-organized Democrats and how we can counter it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:50:25

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Rick Wilson & Jessica Mackler

11/3/2024
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson breaks down what the Des Moines Register’s Selzer poll reveals about VP Harris’s chances of becoming our next president. Emily’s List President Jessica Mackler examines how reproductive rights will affect this election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:35

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Gov. Tim Walz, Timothy Snyder & Steven Mazie

11/2/2024
Vice-presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz details how we can help in the final days of the campaign. On Freedom author Timothy Snyder examines how the media is playing into a fascist handbook. The Economist’s Steven Mazie details the Supreme Courts' latest issues with voter rolls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:55:19

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Al Franken & Molly Redden

10/31/2024
Former Senator Al Franken parses the last days of the election cycle. ProPublica’s Molly Redden details the leaked tapes of Project 2025’s Russ Vought discussing the Trump administration's plans if they are elected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:41

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Josh Marshall & Ron Brownstein

10/30/2024
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall parses why Trump’s MSG rally was so insane. CNN political analyst Ron Brownstein examines polling versus early voting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:47:48

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Rick Wilson & AG Raul Torrez

10/28/2024
We recap Donald Trump’s MSG rally. The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson breaks down what he’s seeing in early voting. New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez details his lawsuit against Meta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:52:39

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Lawrence O'Donnell & Lawrence Lessig

10/26/2024
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell tries to calm our nerves as the election nears. Harvard professor Lawrence Lessig details why VP Harris may need fake electors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:47:36

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Mary Trump & Elle Reeve

10/24/2024
The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump Examines the state of the race. CNN’s Elle Reeve to talk her encounters with voters in Georgia and her book Black Pill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:01

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Mark Cuban & Adam Jentelson

10/23/2024
Entrepreneur Mark Cuban details why Donald Trump is the wrong pick for America’s business interests. Former Senate staffer Adam Jentelson examines the state of the race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:48:52

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Rick Wilson & Bill Adair

10/21/2024
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines the state of the presidential race. Politifact’s Bill Adair details his new book Beyond the Big Lie: The Epidemic of Political Liars, Why Republicans Do It More, and How It Could Burn Down Our Democracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:14

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Sen. Chuck Schumer & Charlie Sykes

10/19/2024
MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes joins us to discuss the state of the presidential race. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer examines the Democrats' 2024 Senate map. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:37