Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Updated: 17 Apr 2025 • 437 episodes
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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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The Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum examines how our authoritarian rise is actually happening faster than usual. The Apprentice producer Darryl Silver shares what we can learn from his experience working with Trump. Plus, we have a special bonus from our YouTube channel featuring The Lever’s David Sirota on what Democrats ca

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Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen examines Trump crossing new lines of lawlessness. Documentarian Alex Gibney details his latest documentary, The Dark Money Game, which explores the money that influences our politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s erosion of public confidence in his plans to "Make America Great Again." Then we’ll talk to Senate Minority Leader and Antisemitism in America author Chuck Schumer about the Democrats’ plans to fight the SAVE Act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info

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To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s attacks on his political opponents. Democracy Americana’s Thomas Zimmer examines America’s continued lean toward authoritarianism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The New Abnormal’s Andy Levy skewers the market chaos caused by Trump’s temperamental tariffs. Rep. Gregory Meeks details how Congress can stop Trump’s tariff madness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Risk Reversal’s Dan Nathan examines the business reaction to Trump’s insane tariffs. NBC’s Jon Allen and The Hill’s Amie Parnes detail their new book Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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