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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Steven Levitsky & Michael Roth
Harvard professor and How Democracies Die co-author Steven Levitsky details why he’s more optimistic about Trump failing a year into his presidency. Wesleyan University President Michael Roth examines how universities are pushing back against Donald Trump.
35:45
Peter Shamshiri & Beverly Gage
5-4 podcast co-host Peter Shamshiri previews what to expect from the Supreme Court next year. Yale’s Beverly Gage examines the history of the FBI and how it reflects on Kash Patel’s reign.
35:08
Jeet Heer & Tom Steyer
The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines President Trump’s demented rants about other presidents. California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer details his run to become California’s top elected official.
47:42
Harry Litman & Paul Krugman
Talking Feds’ Harry Litman examines the lawless actions of the Trump administration. Substack’s Paul Krugman details what he sees unfolding in the dismal Trump economy.
46:37
Meredith Shiner & Paola Ramos
The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner examines Susie Wiles’ unhinged interview about what’s happening inside the Trump White House.MSNOW’s Paola Ramos details Latino voters and their Trump regrets.
49:42
Rick Wilson & Lydia Polgreen
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s economic delusions as we enter the holiday season. The New York Times’ Lydia Polgreen details America’s disastrous immigration policy and the toll it’s taking on the country.
45:03
Charlie Sykes & Jacob Silverman
To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes examines Donald Trump’s unpopular reign over America. Then Jacob Silverman details his new book Gilded Rage and the latest in crypto grifts.
49:20
Andy Levy & Sen. Tammy Baldwin
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines the impeachment effort to oust RFK Jr. after his disastrous reign at HHS. Senator Tammy Baldwin details the upcoming battle to keep healthcare costs low.
45:37
Jim Acosta & Annie Karni
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta examines Trump vs. Marjorie Taylor Greene and the splintering of MAGA.The New York Times’ Annie Karni details the chaos inside Mike Johnson’s Congress.
46:34
Rick Wilson & Tim Wu
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s indefensible pardons. Tim Wu details his new book The Age of Extraction: How Tech Platforms Conquered the Economy and Threaten Our Future Prosperity.
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