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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Think Like an Economist podcast host Justin Wolfers details our ongoing and misguided tariff saga.Can’t Win Victory Fund’s Kate Compton Barr examines how running candidates who can’t win can still help Democrats succeed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos examines the broligarchy’s reckless actions while detailing his new book The Haves and the Have Yachts. Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, spells out the cruel attacks in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the "big, beautiful bill" and its raw deal for the American people. New York City Councilman Justin Brannan details his run for NYC Comptroller and how the job can change citizens’ lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy surveys the chaos and corruption in Trump World. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont details how he’s navigating Trump’s aggression toward blue states. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick surveys the endless lawlessness we’re seeing as the Trump administration defies the courts. Former Congresswoman Katie Porter details her run for California Governor and how she’d handle the sea change happening in the state right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell dissects Trump’s constant need to exaggerate at every opportunity.The Economist’s Mike Bird details how tariffs are affecting Americans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
