Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
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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Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall surveys the fallout of Signalghazi. Poet and writer Anthony Walton details his new book The End of Respectability: Notes of a Black American, His Life, and His Nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Signalgate and Republicans' failure to brush it off. Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow details her new book Hate Won't Win: Find Your Power and Leave This Place Better Than You Found It. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charlie Sykes examines Pete Hegseth’s little group chat problem. The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck details the dynamics of when the Supreme Court rules against Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rick Wilson examines Donald Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education. Wesleyan University President Michael S. Roth details Trump’s attempts to bully universities into adopting his policies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dahlia Lithwick, Paul Krugman & Tim Miller
Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick examines the Supreme Court’s mixed messaging. Legendary economist Paul Krugman analyzes Trump’s continued crashing of the markets. Plus, we have a bonus from our YouTube channel where I discuss how Democrats can effectively lead with The Bulwark Daily podcast host Tim Miller. See omnystudio.com/
The Al Franken Show’s Al Franken discusses how changing leadership in the Senate would play out and his role in Netflix’s The Residence, which is out now! Ettingermentum editor Josh Cohen details the Democrats’ future strategy to regain power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
