NOTUS’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about Trump’s half-cooked deal with Iran.
Former California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer joins us to discuss the strange things he saw during his run for governor.

NOTUS&rsquo;s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about Trump&rsquo;s half-cooked deal with Iran. Former California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer joins us to discuss the strange things he saw during his run for governor.

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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 Evan McMorris-Santoro & Tom Steyer

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Molly and Evan engage in a conversation that intertwines political commentary with a sharp critique of contemporary socio-political events. They delve into the complexities surrounding a recent deal involving the U.S. and Iran, metaphorically referring to it as "Schrodinger's deal," indicating its ambiguous and unresolved nature. The conversation scrutinizes the political maneuvers of Trump, particularly highlighting the inconsistencies and bombastic claims about warfare and foreign policy, and how these reflect on his administration's credibility. Evan and Molly analyze the reactions from various political figures like Lindsey Graham and J.D. Vance, who are depicted as navigating the challenging political climate shaped by contradictory policies and public sentiments. They explore the broader implications on domestic politics, touching upon the ramifications of rising fuel prices and inflation, which starkly contrast with Trump's promise of economic improvement and foreign peace. The conversation also touches on cultural events, such as a lavish UFC event Trump hosted, intended to bolster support from neglected voter demographics. Yet, the discussion implies skepticism about its effectiveness, revealing a dissonance between grandiose displays and tangible political achievements. Through their exchange, Molly and Evan encapsulate a period marked by political theatrics and underlying public frustrations, painting a vivid picture of a nation at a crossroads.

Molly and Evan engage in a conversation that intertwines political commentary with a sharp critique of contemporary socio-political events. They delve into the complexities surrounding a recent deal involving the U.S. and Iran, metaphorically referring to it as "Schrodinger's deal," indicating its ambiguous and unresolved nature. The conversation scrutinizes the political maneuvers of Trump, particularly highlighting the inconsistencies and bombastic claims about warfare and foreign policy, and how these reflect on his administration's credibility. Evan and Molly analyze the reactions from various political figures like Lindsey Graham and J.D. Vance, who are depicted as navigating the challenging political climate shaped by contradictory policies and public sentiments. They explore the broader implications on domestic politics, touching upon the ramifications of rising fuel prices and inflation, which starkly contrast with Trump's promise of economic improvement and foreign peace. The conversation also touches on cultural events, such as a lavish UFC event Trump hosted, intended to bolster support from neglected voter demographics. Yet, the discussion implies skepticism about its effectiveness, revealing a dissonance between grandiose displays and tangible political achievements. Through their exchange, Molly and Evan encapsulate a period marked by political theatrics and underlying public frustrations, painting a vivid picture of a nation at a crossroads.

Evan McMorris-Santoro On Trumps Mystery Deal

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the White House melting down over leaked tapes of their meetings on the Epstein files.
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham joins us to talk about the diverse challenges of governing the state.

The Lincoln Project&rsquo;s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the White House melting down over leaked tapes of their meetings on the Epstein files. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham joins us to talk about the diverse challenges of governing the state.

Rick Wilson & Michelle Lujan Grisham

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Molly Jong-Fast welcomes strategist Rick Wilson for a wide-ranging, sharply critical discussion of turmoil inside the Trump White House, beginning with reports of a Situation Room meeting allegedly focused on controlling fallout from the Epstein files and the fear that a conference-call participant may have recorded the discussion, creating serious legal and political jeopardy for figures like Pam Bondi, Kash Patel, and Dan Bongino. From there, they argue that internal leaking is rampant—potentially involving proxies connected to J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, and Susie Wiles—as key players position themselves for self-protection ahead of possible congressional investigations and a shifting political landscape. They also contend that Trump is losing parts of his base, especially working-class white men, as economic pain like high gas and food prices overwhelms culture-war appeals, and they frame showy ideas like a White House “cage match” as unpopular distractions that won’t help voters materially—concluding that Democrats’ best strategy is to stay relentlessly focused on the economy. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

Molly Jong-Fast welcomes strategist Rick Wilson for a wide-ranging, sharply critical discussion of turmoil inside the Trump White House, beginning with reports of a Situation Room meeting allegedly focused on controlling fallout from the Epstein files and the fear that a conference-call participant may have recorded the discussion, creating serious legal and political jeopardy for figures like Pam Bondi, Kash Patel, and Dan Bongino. From there, they argue that internal leaking is rampant&mdash;potentially involving proxies connected to J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, and Susie Wiles&mdash;as key players position themselves for self-protection ahead of possible congressional investigations and a shifting political landscape. They also contend that Trump is losing parts of his base, especially working-class white men, as economic pain like high gas and food prices overwhelms culture-war appeals, and they frame showy ideas like a White House &ldquo;cage match&rdquo; as unpopular distractions that won&rsquo;t help voters materially&mdash;concluding that Democrats&rsquo; best strategy is to stay relentlessly focused on the economy. 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 MELTDOWN over TAPE OF EPSTEIN COVERUP w/ Rick Wilson

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