The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump’s half-hearted attempts to steal the midterms.
Then we’ll talk to Matt Dunlap about his run for Maine’s contentious Second District.

The Jim Acosta Show&rsquo;s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump&rsquo;s half-hearted attempts to steal the midterms. Then we&rsquo;ll talk to Matt Dunlap about his run for Maine&rsquo;s contentious Second District.

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 & Matt Dunlap

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Strategist Mike Madrid joins Molly for a conversation centered on the political fallout of Trump-era trade wars and economic disruption heading into the midterm elections, arguing there’s “no rational basis” for policies like tariffs—described as driven by ego rather than affordability or growth—and emphasizing that worsening conditions (from higher gas prices to deeper trade conflict and other scandals) could push already-low approval ratings even lower. The guest explains that today’s electoral coalitions don’t map cleanly onto past presidencies, but suggests structural factors may advantage Democrats in midterms, especially amid bad economic indicators and widespread voter fatigue. A major focus is Texas and the shifting Latino vote, framed less as an immigration-driven story and more as an “it’s the economy” story, with rural, gun-owning, multigenerational communities responding to pocketbook issues like housing impacts from tariffs and a “beef fiasco” in which Trump is said to be subsidizing Argentinian beef at the expense of Texas ranchers. The discussion highlights Democratic candidates—especially Bobby Polito, a two-time Latin Grammy-winning Tejano singer—and describes palpable energy in South Texas, suggesting Latino turnout and swings could decide key House races and potentially Senate contests in states like North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Iowa, and Ohio.Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

Strategist Mike Madrid joins Molly for a conversation centered on the political fallout of Trump-era trade wars and economic disruption heading into the midterm elections, arguing there&rsquo;s &ldquo;no rational basis&rdquo; for policies like tariffs&mdash;described as driven by ego rather than affordability or growth&mdash;and emphasizing that worsening conditions (from higher gas prices to deeper trade conflict and other scandals) could push already-low approval ratings even lower. The guest explains that today&rsquo;s electoral coalitions don&rsquo;t map cleanly onto past presidencies, but suggests structural factors may advantage Democrats in midterms, especially amid bad economic indicators and widespread voter fatigue. A major focus is Texas and the shifting Latino vote, framed less as an immigration-driven story and more as an &ldquo;it&rsquo;s the economy&rdquo; story, with rural, gun-owning, multigenerational communities responding to pocketbook issues like housing impacts from tariffs and a &ldquo;beef fiasco&rdquo; in which Trump is said to be subsidizing Argentinian beef at the expense of Texas ranchers. The discussion highlights Democratic candidates&mdash;especially Bobby Polito, a two-time Latin Grammy-winning Tejano singer&mdash;and describes palpable energy in South Texas, suggesting Latino turnout and swings could decide key House races and potentially Senate contests in states like North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Iowa, and Ohio.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 Approval Will Go Lower!!! w/ Mike Madrid

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Jim Acosta says Donald Trump is expressing anxiety about the midterms by trying to undermine the election through “thievery,” including attacks on mail-in ballots, the post office, and other voting systems, while also using fear to suppress turnout and pushing voters to make a serious plan to vote in November. He argues Trump looks weak, is obsessed with the Supreme Court and Chief Justice John Roberts as a kind of “daddy” figure who enables him, and is focused on everything except affordability, even as tariffs, war, and other policies hurt states and voters. Acosta says Trump’s second term has been a “spectacular failure,” with harmful effects from DOGE, incompetent cabinet members, ICE abuses, detention centers, and other crises, and he warns that Trump may try court challenges after the votes are counted, making the midterms feel like a high-stakes fight for democracy. 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 says Donald Trump is expressing anxiety about the midterms by trying to undermine the election through &ldquo;thievery,&rdquo; including attacks on mail-in ballots, the post office, and other voting systems, while also using fear to suppress turnout and pushing voters to make a serious plan to vote in November. He argues Trump looks weak, is obsessed with the Supreme Court and Chief Justice John Roberts as a kind of &ldquo;daddy&rdquo; figure who enables him, and is focused on everything except affordability, even as tariffs, war, and other policies hurt states and voters. Acosta says Trump&rsquo;s second term has been a &ldquo;spectacular failure,&rdquo; with harmful effects from DOGE, incompetent cabinet members, ICE abuses, detention centers, and other crises, and he warns that Trump may try court challenges after the votes are counted, making the midterms feel like a high-stakes fight for democracy. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

The Trump Move Nobody Saw Coming w/ Jim Acosta

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The Latino Vote Podcast’s Mike Madrid stops by to talk about the trade war with Canada.
Then we’ll talk to Semafor’s Dave Weigel about the transition from the primaries to the general election.

The Latino Vote Podcast&rsquo;s Mike Madrid stops by to talk about the trade war with Canada. Then we&rsquo;ll talk to Semafor&rsquo;s Dave Weigel about the transition from the primaries to the general election.

Mike Madrid & Dave Weigel

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