Former Senator Al Franken discusses the never-ending chaos in the GOP. Axios's Alex Thompson details the rough launch of MAGA Mike Johnson's speakership. Schuyler VanValkenburg outlines the crucial race for Virginia State Senate's 16th District.

Former Senator Al Franken discusses the never-ending chaos in the GOP. Axios's Alex Thompson details the rough launch of MAGA Mike Johnson's speakership. Schuyler VanValkenburg outlines the crucial race for Virginia State Senate's 16th District.

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.

Join noted author &amp; 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 &amp; Friday for the funniest yet serious look at what’s ailing America.

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Al Franken, Alex Thompson & Schuyler VanValkenburg

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Trump’s approval rating has hit a new low—and the ripple effects could reshape the entire midterm map. Talking Point Memo's Josh Marshall & Molly Jong-Fast , break down new Reuters/Ipsos polling showing Donald Trump dropping from 35% to 33%, described as the lowest of his presidency and potentially unprecedented for a modern president heading into a midterm. They discuss why much of the political “insider” world may be underestimating just how rough the environment looks for Republicans, even as Democrats continue to struggle with their own brand problems. The discussion then zooms into the Senate battlefield: Texas, Michigan, Maine, Ohio, Iowa, Alaska, and North Carolina. With Democrats needing to win five of seven, the episode explores which races look plausible, which are still major question marks, and why certain Democratic candidates (and campaign styles) may fit their states better than the national party image. The episode also digs into broader forces driving voter anger—especially economic frustration and a sense that “there are no rules anymore”—and why Trump is being blamed for more of it than many expected. The panel contrasts the D.C./New York political bubble with the mood in the rest of the country, and closes with a blunt assessment: sometimes campaigns don’t have good options, and Trump appears to be leaning into the very image that’s dragging him down. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

Trump&rsquo;s approval rating has hit a new low&mdash;and the ripple effects could reshape the entire midterm map. Talking Point Memo's Josh Marshall &amp; Molly Jong-Fast , break down new Reuters/Ipsos polling showing Donald Trump dropping from 35% to 33%, described as the lowest of his presidency and potentially unprecedented for a modern president heading into a midterm. They discuss why much of the political &ldquo;insider&rdquo; world may be underestimating just how rough the environment looks for Republicans, even as Democrats continue to struggle with their own brand problems. The discussion then zooms into the Senate battlefield: Texas, Michigan, Maine, Ohio, Iowa, Alaska, and North Carolina. With Democrats needing to win five of seven, the episode explores which races look plausible, which are still major question marks, and why certain Democratic candidates (and campaign styles) may fit their states better than the national party image. The episode also digs into broader forces driving voter anger&mdash;especially economic frustration and a sense that &ldquo;there are no rules anymore&rdquo;&mdash;and why Trump is being blamed for more of it than many expected. The panel contrasts the D.C./New York political bubble with the mood in the rest of the country, and closes with a blunt assessment: sometimes campaigns don&rsquo;t have good options, and Trump appears to be leaning into the very image that&rsquo;s dragging him down. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

Trump's YOLO Phase Hits It's Biggest FAIL w/ Josh Marshall

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Todd Blanche demonstrating that he’ll do whatever Trump says. Then we’ll talk to Brian Poindexter about his run for Max Miller’s congressional seat.

The Lincoln Project&rsquo;s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Todd Blanche demonstrating that he&rsquo;ll do whatever Trump says.&nbsp;Then we&rsquo;ll talk to Brian Poindexter about his run for Max Miller&rsquo;s congressional seat.

Rick Wilson & Brian Poindexter

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Platypus Economics’ Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about Trump losing the confidence of Republicans on the economy.
Then we’ll talk to Reproductive Freedom for All’s Mini Timmaraju about why Democrats aren’t mobilizing voters on abortion.

Platypus Economics&rsquo; Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about Trump losing the confidence of Republicans on the economy. Then we&rsquo;ll talk to Reproductive Freedom for All&rsquo;s Mini Timmaraju about why Democrats aren&rsquo;t mobilizing voters on abortion.

Justin Wolfers & Mini Timmaraju

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Al Franken, Alex Thompson & Schuyler VanValkenburg

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