Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
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 g…Social links:
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Stephanie Ruhle & Robinson Meyer
MSNOW’s Steph Ruhle stops by to talk about Trump’s love of inflation. Heatmap’s Robinson Meyer joins us to discuss the growing opposition to data centers and AI in America.
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Steph Ruhle on Why Trump Really Loves Inflation
MS Now's Stephanie Ruhle & Molly Jong-Fast break down newly released inflation data and argue that the U.S. remains stuck in a stubbornly inflationary environment, complicating pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. They connect rising costs to broader forces like tariffs, immigrati…
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Hunter Biden & Alex Seitz-Wald
Hunter Biden stops by to talk about Trump not getting hit hard enough in the press. The Midcoast Villager’s Alex Seitz-Wald joins us to discuss why Maine voters are sticking by Graham Platner.
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Hunter Biden on Why Trump Is Treated Better Than His Dad
Hunter Biden explains why he’s speaking publicly now, saying he’s gained distance from recent years, organized writing he’s ready to share via a new Substack, and wants to use his notoriety to discuss addiction and recovery more openly, arguing that shame is what traps people while honesty can be l…
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Rick Wilson & Robert Faturechi
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump melting down on Meet the Press. ProPublica’s Robert Faturechi joins us to talk about Trump’s doomed choice for DNI, Bill Pulte.
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Trump's MANIACAL Meltdown Is A Sign w/ Rick WIlson
Molly Jong-Fast welcomes political strategist Rick Wilson to discuss Donald Trump’s combative interview with Kristen Welker, focusing on what Wilson portrays as Trump’s inability to regulate his emotions and the political risks that creates, especially with voters in the middle and on the world sta…
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Justin Wolfers & Steven Mazie
Platypus Economics’ Justin Wolfers stops by to update us on Trump’s economy. The Economist’s Steven Mazie joins us to discuss the Supreme Court’s terrible instincts.
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The Hidden Poison In Trump’s Economy w/ Justin Wolfers
Platypus Economics Justin Wolfers joins Molly to unpack a surprisingly strong jobs report—172,000 new jobs on top of upward revisions—arguing it’s a moment to retire “recession” talk while still acknowledging the economy’s uneven reality. They dig into why solid headline employment can coexist with…
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Jim Acosta & Hugo Lowell
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump’s latest bumbling. Wired’s Hugo Lowell joins us to discuss what he’s seeing inside Trump’s chaotic White House.
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Why Trump Can’t Control This War w/ Jim Acosta
Jim Acosta and Molly engage in a lively discussion that spans a variety of political and media-related topics. They touch upon the potential for a peace treaty spearheaded by Donald Trump, the complexities of international relations with countries like Iran and Israel, and the media's role in portr…
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