Psycho Politics' George Conway breaks down where Democrats go next. The Atlantic's Anne Applebaum digs into how Trump will behave as a loser authoritarian.

Psycho Politics' George Conway breaks down where Democrats go next. The Atlantic's Anne Applebaum digs into how Trump will behave as a loser authoritarian.

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George Conway & Anne Applebaum

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Psycho Politics' George Conway joins host Molly Jong-Fast to celebrate what they call a spectacular repudiation of Trumpism, arguing that Republicans lost because they never truly checked Trump and that Congress's real duty now is aggressive oversight, accountability and possible impeachment rather than "getting even." He says the GOP is sinking under Trump's weight, with figures like J.D. Vance and Ron DeSantis already distancing themselves, and that Democrats must move fast to hold the executive branch to the law before Republicans rewrite the story. He also explains how Republican redistricting backfired, with the party's map-drawing strategy ending up diluting its own power in states like North Carolina, Texas and Tennessee. Later, The Atlantic's Anne Applebaum calls the election a rejection of Trump's authoritarian behavior and corruption, says Democrats have a brief window to show they can govern and investigate, and argues the moment should lead to structural reforms on money in politics, tech power and transparency so this kind of government abuse does not happen again.

Psycho Politics' George Conway joins host Molly Jong-Fast to celebrate what they call a spectacular repudiation of Trumpism, arguing that Republicans lost because they never truly checked Trump and that Congress's real duty now is aggressive oversight, accountability and possible impeachment rather than "getting even." He says the GOP is sinking under Trump's weight, with figures like J.D. Vance and Ron DeSantis already distancing themselves, and that Democrats must move fast to hold the executive branch to the law before Republicans rewrite the story. He also explains how Republican redistricting backfired, with the party's map-drawing strategy ending up diluting its own power in states like North Carolina, Texas and Tennessee. Later, The Atlantic's Anne Applebaum calls the election a rejection of Trump's authoritarian behavior and corruption, says Democrats have a brief window to show they can govern and investigate, and argues the moment should lead to structural reforms on money in politics, tech power and transparency so this kind of government abuse does not happen again.

What Trump's Loss Really Means w/ George Conway & Anne Applebaum

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Run For Something's Amanda Litman joins host Molly Jong-Fast for an anti-election-anxiety episode of Fast Politics, laying out what Democrats should learn even if they win big, from rebuilding trust and focusing on accountability to being honest about what Congress can actually deliver and investing in state-level organizing and better candidate recruitment instead of just federal advertising. Later, Better Offline's Ed Zitron makes the case that the AI boom is a bubble built on unsustainable economics, with rising costs, slowing growth and overhyped data centers that people increasingly oppose because they bring high energy use, tax abatements and few local benefits. The episode also covers Haley Stevens' political reversal, Trump's failed election-related legal efforts, and other headlines about power, corruption and the instability of both parties.

Run For Something's Amanda Litman joins host Molly Jong-Fast for an anti-election-anxiety episode of Fast Politics, laying out what Democrats should learn even if they win big, from rebuilding trust and focusing on accountability to being honest about what Congress can actually deliver and investing in state-level organizing and better candidate recruitment instead of just federal advertising. Later, Better Offline's Ed Zitron makes the case that the AI boom is a bubble built on unsustainable economics, with rising costs, slowing growth and overhyped data centers that people increasingly oppose because they bring high energy use, tax abatements and few local benefits. The episode also covers Haley Stevens' political reversal, Trump's failed election-related legal efforts, and other headlines about power, corruption and the instability of both parties.

The Lessons Dems Need To Learn DESPITE Winning w/ Amanda Litman & Ed Zitron

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Run for Something’s Amanda Litman stops by to talk about the lessons Democrats should consider after the election. Later in the show, we’ll talk to Better Offline’s Ed Zitron about the AI bubble.

Run for Something&rsquo;s Amanda Litman stops by to talk about the lessons Democrats should consider after the election. Later in the show, we&rsquo;ll talk to Better Offline&rsquo;s Ed Zitron about the AI bubble.

EMERGENCY! No-Election-Anxiety-Episode w/ Amanda Litman & Ed Zitron

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