Platypus Economics’ Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about Trump losing the confidence of Republicans on the economy.
Then we’ll talk to Reproductive Freedom for All’s Mini Timmaraju about why Democrats aren’t mobilizing voters on abortion.

Platypus Economics&rsquo; Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about Trump losing the confidence of Republicans on the economy. Then we&rsquo;ll talk to Reproductive Freedom for All&rsquo;s Mini Timmaraju about why Democrats aren&rsquo;t mobilizing voters on abortion.

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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Justin Wolfers & Mini Timmaraju

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Molly Jong-Fast interviews Platypus Economics Justin Wolfers about why presidents are usually blamed for economic outcomes they don’t fully control, but argues this time several major disruptions *are* politically driven—especially a renewed trade war that he says has hurt manufacturing and become “good money after bad.” They discuss how the Trump budget and policy incentives allegedly shifted resources upward and led to millions being kicked off SNAP, framing these impacts as personal and immediate for families. Wolfers also explains the child tax credit through the lens of helping children rather than judging parents, and then turns to why consumer sentiment is so negative even when some indicators (markets, spending) look okay—focusing on fears that prices will rise faster than wages because people believe bosses set pay rather than market forces. The conversation touches on concerns about political pressure for rate cuts, skepticism about “stagflation,” criticism of rosy or dishonest economic messaging, and closes with what might restore confidence: a credible fiscal plan to reassure bond markets and, more broadly, less “idiosyncratic”—or “dumb”—policy making.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 interviews Platypus Economics Justin Wolfers about why presidents are usually blamed for economic outcomes they don&rsquo;t fully control, but argues this time several major disruptions *are* politically driven&mdash;especially a renewed trade war that he says has hurt manufacturing and become &ldquo;good money after bad.&rdquo; They discuss how the Trump budget and policy incentives allegedly shifted resources upward and led to millions being kicked off SNAP, framing these impacts as personal and immediate for families. Wolfers also explains the child tax credit through the lens of helping children rather than judging parents, and then turns to why consumer sentiment is so negative even when some indicators (markets, spending) look okay&mdash;focusing on fears that prices will rise faster than wages because people believe bosses set pay rather than market forces. The conversation touches on concerns about political pressure for rate cuts, skepticism about &ldquo;stagflation,&rdquo; criticism of rosy or dishonest economic messaging, and closes with what might restore confidence: a credible fiscal plan to reassure bond markets and, more broadly, less &ldquo;idiosyncratic&rdquo;&mdash;or &ldquo;dumb&rdquo;&mdash;policy making.Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

GOP Give Up On Trump’s Economic Leadership w_ Justin Wolfers

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The Good Liars’ Jason Selvig stops by to talk about what he saw in Michigan at a Trump rally.
Then we’ll talk to Alissa Ellman about her run for New York’s 24th District.

The Good Liars&rsquo; Jason Selvig stops by to talk about what he saw in Michigan at a Trump rally. Then we&rsquo;ll talk to Alissa Ellman about her run for New York&rsquo;s 24th District.

Jason Selvig & Alissa Ellman

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The Good Liars Jason Selvig & Molly Jong-Fast reflect on nearly a decade of covering Donald Trump, focusing first on a Washington Post report that described Trump allegedly being moved covertly—along with Natalie Harp and Pete Hegseth—via a catering truck while the press corps and others were left on a plane as an apparent decoy, a story the speakers say enraged Trump because it embarrassed him and involved lying about safety and threats. They then connect that pattern of embarrassment to retaliation, discussing reporting that a Qatari plane wasn’t ready and lacked safety features, and claiming Trump responded by using the DOJ to subpoena journalists, which they describe as an unprecedented use of government power to protect his ego. The discussion shifts to Trump’s foreign fixations (including Greenland), then to Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial primary where Mike Lindell (the “MyPillow guy”) lost and alleged the election was stolen, which they take as evidence that even some Trump-endorsed, extreme candidates can be rejected. Finally, one speaker recounts reporting from a Michigan Trump rally where attendees dismissed ideas like universal health care and higher taxes on billionaires despite personal economic hardship, attributing higher gas prices to Democrats even while acknowledging costs are up, and the segment ends with an anecdote about “MAGA water” being sold with “taste the pure difference,” which the speakers interpret as disturbingly tied to “keep it pure” rhetoric. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

The Good Liars Jason Selvig &amp; Molly Jong-Fast reflect on nearly a decade of covering Donald Trump, focusing first on a Washington Post report that described Trump allegedly being moved covertly&mdash;along with Natalie Harp and Pete Hegseth&mdash;via a catering truck while the press corps and others were left on a plane as an apparent decoy, a story the speakers say enraged Trump because it embarrassed him and involved lying about safety and threats. They then connect that pattern of embarrassment to retaliation, discussing reporting that a Qatari plane wasn&rsquo;t ready and lacked safety features, and claiming Trump responded by using the DOJ to subpoena journalists, which they describe as an unprecedented use of government power to protect his ego. The discussion shifts to Trump&rsquo;s foreign fixations (including Greenland), then to Minnesota&rsquo;s Republican gubernatorial primary where Mike Lindell (the &ldquo;MyPillow guy&rdquo;) lost and alleged the election was stolen, which they take as evidence that even some Trump-endorsed, extreme candidates can be rejected. Finally, one speaker recounts reporting from a Michigan Trump rally where attendees dismissed ideas like universal health care and higher taxes on billionaires despite personal economic hardship, attributing higher gas prices to Democrats even while acknowledging costs are up, and the segment ends with an anecdote about &ldquo;MAGA water&rdquo; being sold with &ldquo;taste the pure difference,&rdquo; which the speakers interpret as disturbingly tied to &ldquo;keep it pure&rdquo; rhetoric. 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 FRAGILE Fit Over New Reporting  w/ Jason Selvig

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