The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump’s latest bumbling.
Wired’s Hugo Lowell joins us to discuss what he’s seeing inside Trump’s chaotic White House.

The Jim Acosta Show&rsquo;s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump&rsquo;s latest bumbling. Wired&rsquo;s Hugo Lowell joins us to discuss what he&rsquo;s seeing inside Trump&rsquo;s chaotic White House.

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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Jim Acosta & Hugo Lowell

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Jim Acosta and Molly engage in a lively discussion that spans a variety of political and media-related topics. They touch upon the potential for a peace treaty spearheaded by Donald Trump, the complexities of international relations with countries like Iran and Israel, and the media's role in portraying such narratives. The conversation delves into the intricacies of media influence, specifically examining Barry Weiss’s impact on CBS and the broader implications of ideology in journalism. Jim Acosta critiques how media outlets may be reshaped to fit certain political agendas, potentially transforming 60 Minutes into a platform that aligns more with right-wing ideologies. The conversation underscores the tension between maintaining journalistic integrity and succumbing to external pressures, illustrating the broader struggle within the media landscape to keep powerful figures accountable. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

Jim Acosta and Molly engage in a lively discussion that spans a variety of political and media-related topics. They touch upon the potential for a peace treaty spearheaded by Donald Trump, the complexities of international relations with countries like Iran and Israel, and the media's role in portraying such narratives. The conversation delves into the intricacies of media influence, specifically examining Barry Weiss&rsquo;s impact on CBS and the broader implications of ideology in journalism. Jim Acosta critiques how media outlets may be reshaped to fit certain political agendas, potentially transforming 60 Minutes into a platform that aligns more with right-wing ideologies. The conversation underscores the tension between maintaining journalistic integrity and succumbing to external pressures, illustrating the broader struggle within the media landscape to keep powerful figures accountable. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

Why Trump Can’t Control This War w/ Jim Acosta

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To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump wanting out of Iran and his slush fund.
Comedian Rosebud Baker joins us to discuss how Trump has changed America and her new memoir, Fully Baked: A Messy Memoir.

To The Contrary&rsquo;s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump wanting out of Iran and his slush fund. Comedian Rosebud Baker joins us to discuss how Trump has changed America and her new memoir, Fully Baked: A Messy Memoir.

Charlie Sykes & Rosebud Baker 

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Molly Jong-Fast and Charlie Sykes dig into a series of fast-moving political and media controversies, starting with reports that Donald Trump may retreat from a proposed “slush fund” tied to legal defenses while still seeking extraordinary protections from IRS scrutiny—an idea they argue reflects both corruption and legal overreach. They discuss how public and institutional pushback can force reversals, why Democrats are focusing their messaging on oligarchy and self-dealing, and how Trump’s apparent indifference to midterm consequences and policy discipline leaves Republicans exposed. The conversation then shifts to foreign policy, including Trump’s frustration with a war he wants to exit, tensions with Benjamin Netanyahu, and the ways strongmen and allied leaders can manipulate Trump’s incentives. Finally, they examine turmoil at CBS and 60 Minutes, describing internal resistance to leadership changes they see as politically motivated, and highlighting how prominent journalists pushing back may signal a broader unwillingness in parts of the media to accommodate pressure from Trump-aligned power brokers. 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 and Charlie Sykes dig into a series of fast-moving political and media controversies, starting with reports that Donald Trump may retreat from a proposed &ldquo;slush fund&rdquo; tied to legal defenses while still seeking extraordinary protections from IRS scrutiny&mdash;an idea they argue reflects both corruption and legal overreach. They discuss how public and institutional pushback can force reversals, why Democrats are focusing their messaging on oligarchy and self-dealing, and how Trump&rsquo;s apparent indifference to midterm consequences and policy discipline leaves Republicans exposed. The conversation then shifts to foreign policy, including Trump&rsquo;s frustration with a war he wants to exit, tensions with Benjamin Netanyahu, and the ways strongmen and allied leaders can manipulate Trump&rsquo;s incentives. Finally, they examine turmoil at CBS and 60 Minutes, describing internal resistance to leadership changes they see as politically motivated, and highlighting how prominent journalists pushing back may signal a broader unwillingness in parts of the media to accommodate pressure from Trump-aligned power brokers. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

Why Trump's Slush Fund & Iran War Failed w/ Charlie Sykes

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Jim Acosta & Hugo Lowell

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