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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Meredith Shiner & Joseph Kelly
The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner stops by to talk about Trump’s unpopular war and how it’s driving down his approval ratings. Historian Joseph Kelly joins us to discuss his new book, The Biggest Lie: The Prehistory of American Fascism, 1818–1915.
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Why Trump's War is Losing Support! w/ Meredith Shiner
Molly Jong-Fast and The New Republic's Meredith Shiner, focusing on the political landscape surrounding the Trump administration's unpopular war efforts and its implications during the midterm elections. The discussion delves into Pete Hegseth's appeal for more funding amidst the lack of a clear st…
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Jason Selvig & Alex Seitz-Wald
The Good Liars’ Jason Selvig stops by to talk about all the lies the GOP is telling about the Iran war and Mitch McConnell. The Midcoast Villager’s Alex Seitz-Wald joins us to discuss the fascinating twists in the race for the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine.
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Trump & The GOP NEW LEVELS OF LIES w/ Jason Selvig
Molly Jong-Fast welcomes The Good Liars Jason Selvig back and they jump into a wide-ranging discussion about misinformation and political accountability, focusing first on swirling rumors about Mitch McConnell’s health and what transparency elected officials owe their constituents. They then pivot …
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Rick Wilson & Ben Wikler
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s new hate-election strategy to win the midterms. Former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler joins us to talk about his new book, This Is the Plan: How to End America’s Meltdown and Save Democracy.
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Trump’s New IMPOSSIBLY DUMB Midterm Strategy w/ Rick Wilson
Molly Jong-Fast interviews Rick Wilson about Axios reporting that Republicans expect a bleak midterm environment and are betting on a “hate election” strategy focused on culture-war attacks rather than an economic agenda, arguing that Trump’s unpopularity, a weak affordability message, and an unpop…
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George Conway & Dr. Ashish Jha
George Conway stops by to talk about Trump’s deranged speech and election lies. Dr. Ashish Jha joins us to discuss RFK Jr.’s gross negligence leading to an outbreak of explosive diarrhea.
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Evan McMorris-Santoro & Dr. Annie Andrews
NOTUS’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about Trump needing nearly $100 billion more for his war adventures. Dr. Annie Andrews joins us to discuss her run to become the Democrat challenging for Senator Lindsey Graham’s seat.
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Trump’s War Funding Plan Hits a Wall w/ Evan McMorris-Santoro
NOTUS's Evan McMorris-Santoro analyses Republicans’ push to pass a roughly $90 billion package tied to funding the Iran war, election-related measures, and farm aid, with the key complication that the GOP plans to move it through budget reconciliation to avoid needing Democratic votes. The speakers…
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