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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Katie Gaddini & Isaac Butler
Isaac Butler stops by to discuss his new book, The Perfect Moment: God, Sex, Art, and the Birth of America’s Culture Wars. Katie Gaddini joins us to talk about her new book, Esther’s Army: The Christian Women Who Power the American Right.
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Project 2029: Campaign Finance Reform Comes First
In the premiere episode of “Project 2029: A Reimagining,” host Molly Jong-Fast explores the critical role of campaign finance reform in reviving American democracy and redirecting the Democratic Party's future. Featuring expert voices such as Lawrence Lessig, Tiffany Muller (End Citizens United), M…
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Jacob Rubashkin & Justin Ellis
Inside Elections’ Jacob Rubashkin stops by to talk about the Democrats’ chances of taking back the House and Senate. Author Justin Ellis joins us to discuss their new book, The Cruelty of Nice Folks: Why Minneapolis Is the Story of America.
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Ian Dunt & Daniel Squadron
The Origin Story Podcast’s Ian Dunt stops by to talk about the sorry state of British politics. The States Project’s Daniel Squadron joins us to discuss his new book, The Fourth Branch: How State Government Can Save Our Union.
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The Midterm Race Scaring Trump The Most w/ Jacob Rubashkin
Inside Elections Jacob Rubashkin delves into the evolving dynamics of the Democratic Party as it navigates the landscape of the U.S. midterm elections. With the 2026 midterms on the horizon, the focus is on the Democrats' strategy to reclaim the House. The conversation highlights key primary battle…
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Andy Levy & Chris Murphy
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy stops by to talk about the latest chaos in American politics. Senator Chris Murphy joins us to discuss his new book, Crisis of the Common Good: The Fight for Meaning and Connection in a Broken America.
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Last Night Scared The Hell Out Of Trump w/ Andy Levy
Andy Levy and Molly Jong-Fast stress discuss the current political climate in the U.S., focusing on recent developments in housing legislation and party dynamics. Levy offers a candid critique of Donald Trump's indifference towards housing bills, emphasizing Trump's focus on self-enrichment. He art…
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Maggie Haberman & Barbara McQuade
The New York Times’ Maggie Haberman stops by to talk about the blockbuster revelations in her new book, Regime Change. Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade joins us to discuss her new book, The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government.
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What They Won’t Say About Trump’s Health w/ Maggie Haberman
The New York Times Maggie Haberman joins host Molly to discuss reporting from her new book REGIME CHANGE: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump on the inner workings of Trump’s second-term White House, including heightened scrutiny of an aging president’s health, tighter control of informa…
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Rick Wilson & Michael Tomasky
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss why Trump is in hiding. The New Republic’s Michael Tomasky joins us to talk about his new book, Killing Baby Hitler. You can find it here.
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