Author Jeff Sharlet provides a sobering look at Trump’s fascist promises and how they would change America as we know it. Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias fact-checks Republican claims that the Democrats cannot nominate a different candidate. Semafor’s Dave Weigel examines the lessons from 2016 that are coming back to haunt 2024.

Author Jeff Sharlet provides a sobering look at Trump’s fascist promises and how they would change America as we know it. Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias fact-checks Republican claims that the Democrats cannot nominate a different candidate. Semafor’s Dave Weigel examines the lessons from 2016 that are coming back to haunt 2024.

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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Jeff Sharlet, Marc Elias & Dave Weigel

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The Jim Acosta Show's Jim Acosta breaks down Trump threatening Democrats if they investigate him. The New York Times' Annie Karni digs into the failed impeachment of Pete Hegseth.

The Jim Acosta Show's Jim Acosta breaks down Trump threatening Democrats if they investigate him. The New York Times' Annie Karni digs into the failed impeachment of Pete Hegseth.

Jim Acosta & Annie Karni

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The Jim Acosta Show's Jim Acosta and The New York Times' Annie Karni join host Molly Jong-Fast to break down Donald Trump's threats against Democrats who plan to investigate his corruption, the rise of Robert Garcia and what his oversight role could mean, and why the next two years look set to be defined by conflict, leaks and accountability battles. They also dig into the failed effort to impeach Pete Hegseth, House Republicans choosing Jim Jordan as their leader, Stephen Miller's growing influence, concerns about authoritarianism and deportation policies, and a troubling North Carolina redistricting fight that highlights anti-democratic tactics as Democrats prepare to push back on corruption, affordability and abuse of power.

The Jim Acosta Show's Jim Acosta and The New York Times' Annie Karni join host Molly Jong-Fast to break down Donald Trump's threats against Democrats who plan to investigate his corruption, the rise of Robert Garcia and what his oversight role could mean, and why the next two years look set to be defined by conflict, leaks and accountability battles. They also dig into the failed effort to impeach Pete Hegseth, House Republicans choosing Jim Jordan as their leader, Stephen Miller's growing influence, concerns about authoritarianism and deportation policies, and a troubling North Carolina redistricting fight that highlights anti-democratic tactics as Democrats prepare to push back on corruption, affordability and abuse of power.

The Stephen Miller Agenda IS HERE w/ Jim Acosta & Annie Karni

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The Washington Sun's Evan McMorris-Santoro breaks down Trump's eroding caucus. Filmmaker Ava DuVernay digs into her new documentary, 14th, and the fight over the 14th Amendment out on Netflix 12/4/26.

The Washington Sun's Evan McMorris-Santoro breaks down Trump's eroding caucus. Filmmaker Ava DuVernay digs into her new documentary, 14th, and the fight over the 14th Amendment out on Netflix 12/4/26.

Evan McMorris-Santoro & Ava DuVernay

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Jeff Sharlet, Marc Elias & Dave Weigel

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