To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Donald Trump’s endorsements failing again.
Then we’ll talk to Strength in Numbers’ G. Elliott Morris about the way “social experiment” polls are shaping the political narrative.

To The Contrary&rsquo;s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Donald Trump&rsquo;s endorsements failing again. Then we&rsquo;ll talk to Strength in Numbers&rsquo; G. Elliott Morris about the way &ldquo;social experiment&rdquo; polls are shaping the political narrative.

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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Charlie Sykes & G. Elliott Morris

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As The World Churns Andy Levy stops to talk about Trumps failed War in Iran as the USS Lincoln is being sent home. Then we'll talk to Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman about her new book Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times: How to Reclaim Your Power, Fight for Freedom, and Reimagine Democracy

As The World Churns Andy Levy stops to talk about Trumps failed War in Iran as the USS Lincoln is being sent home.&nbsp;Then we'll talk to Democracy Forward&rsquo;s Skye Perryman about her new book Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times: How to Reclaim Your Power, Fight for Freedom, and Reimagine Democracy

Andy Levy & Skye Perryman 

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Andy Levy and Molly Jong-Fast banter before diving into a discussion of military service and troop welfare, focusing on reports about the USS Lincoln’s unusually long deployment—over 250 days uninterrupted at sea—and how extended, uncomfortable conditions and broken expectations can crush morale and performance, something they argue some right-wing “love the troops” rhetoric ignores. They pivot to what they describe as racism and political vanity in the Navy allegedly moving away from naming a carrier after Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller, a Black sailor awarded the Navy Cross, and instead floating the idea of naming a ship after Donald Trump, which they call disgraceful and outside typical norms about naming ships for living presidents. The conversation then shifts to Senator Jon Ossoff mentioning Trump and aide Natalie Harp (the “human printer”), with commentary on the right’s performative outrage, the oddity of Harp’s closeness to Trump without a security clearance, and excerpts from a personal-sounding letter she wrote him, including references to burnout and grief. It wraps with a comedic interlude where a producer sends matching “Fight with Kash” merch as birthday gifts, followed by jokes about past gag gifts like Cameos from figures including Alan Dershowitz and Sebastian Gorka, before the hosts close out. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

Andy Levy and Molly Jong-Fast banter before diving into a discussion of military service and troop welfare, focusing on reports about the USS Lincoln&rsquo;s unusually long deployment&mdash;over 250 days uninterrupted at sea&mdash;and how extended, uncomfortable conditions and broken expectations can crush morale and performance, something they argue some right-wing &ldquo;love the troops&rdquo; rhetoric ignores. They pivot to what they describe as racism and political vanity in the Navy allegedly moving away from naming a carrier after Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller, a Black sailor awarded the Navy Cross, and instead floating the idea of naming a ship after Donald Trump, which they call disgraceful and outside typical norms about naming ships for living presidents. The conversation then shifts to Senator Jon Ossoff mentioning Trump and aide Natalie Harp (the &ldquo;human printer&rdquo;), with commentary on the right&rsquo;s performative outrage, the oddity of Harp&rsquo;s closeness to Trump without a security clearance, and excerpts from a personal-sounding letter she wrote him, including references to burnout and grief. It wraps with a comedic interlude where a producer sends matching &ldquo;Fight with Kash&rdquo; merch as birthday gifts, followed by jokes about past gag gifts like Cameos from figures including Alan Dershowitz and Sebastian Gorka, before the hosts close out. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

How Dems Use Natalie Harp Against Trump w/ Andy Levy

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Charlie Sykes & Molly Jong-Fast have a conversation centered on whether Donald Trump’s influence is fading after a slate of Trump-endorsed candidates lose in 2026 primaries, and why Republicans still fear him despite that diminished “magic touch.” Sykes argues that while endorsements may no longer guarantee victory, the GOP remains thoroughly “Trump” with no real anti-Trump candidates, meaning Republicans have tied themselves to Trump’s conduct and rhetoric heading into the midterms. They discuss how Trump retreats from endorsing likely losers (including scandal-plagued Corey Mills), how allegations of abuse and ethical issues play differently in certain races, and how Trump’s own legal and personal controversies have failed to prompt meaningful Republican pushback. The exchange also explores polling showing erosion among Trump’s most fervent supporters, possible voter fatigue after years of Trumpism, and Democratic primary dynamics—warning that some left insurgencies may prioritize ideology over electability—before closing with concerns about midterm and 2028 stakes, ticket-splitting risks in key states, and how even a narrow Senate margin could shape the courts and the next decade. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

Charlie Sykes &amp; Molly Jong-Fast have a conversation centered on whether Donald Trump&rsquo;s influence is fading after a slate of Trump-endorsed candidates lose in 2026 primaries, and why Republicans still fear him despite that diminished &ldquo;magic touch.&rdquo; Sykes argues that while endorsements may no longer guarantee victory, the GOP remains thoroughly &ldquo;Trump&rdquo; with no real anti-Trump candidates, meaning Republicans have tied themselves to Trump&rsquo;s conduct and rhetoric heading into the midterms. They discuss how Trump retreats from endorsing likely losers (including scandal-plagued Corey Mills), how allegations of abuse and ethical issues play differently in certain races, and how Trump&rsquo;s own legal and personal controversies have failed to prompt meaningful Republican pushback. The exchange also explores polling showing erosion among Trump&rsquo;s most fervent supporters, possible voter fatigue after years of Trumpism, and Democratic primary dynamics&mdash;warning that some left insurgencies may prioritize ideology over electability&mdash;before closing with concerns about midterm and 2028 stakes, ticket-splitting risks in key states, and how even a narrow Senate margin could shape the courts and the next decade. 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 Power Over GOP Candidates Is DONE w/ Charlie Sykes

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Charlie Sykes & G. Elliott Morris

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