New York Times columnist Justin Wolfers stops by to discuss the staggering economic numbers in America. Author Naomi Klein joins us to discuss her new book, Doppelganger, as well as her observations of disinformation in America. Author Katherine Stewart talks about Christo-fascism in America, which has become newly relevant with the rise of Speaker of the House MAGA Mike Johnson.

New York Times columnist Justin Wolfers stops by to discuss the staggering economic numbers in America. Author Naomi Klein joins us to discuss her new book, Doppelganger, as well as her observations of disinformation in America. Author Katherine Stewart talks about Christo-fascism in America, which has become newly relevant with the rise of Speaker of the House MAGA Mike Johnson.

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, Naomi Klein & Katherine Stewart

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Jim Acosta argues that Donald Trump is increasingly isolated, surrounded by a curated bubble of flattering information, and behaving in ways that suggest serious decline and instability, with Natalie Harp described as helping feed that bubble; the conversation says Trump is fixated on vanity “insanity projects” like gold fixtures, the ballroom, the Kennedy Center, the helipad, and the Rose Garden, while his upcoming Dallas convention is expected to be a debacle with weak attendance and awkward timing against the NFL season. They also discuss how Republicans are distancing themselves, how Trump’s actions on Iran and the economy have left him with few cards to play, and how his family and inner circle are allegedly focused on lining their pockets, all of which they say shows a president in deep trouble and out of touch with reality. 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 argues that Donald Trump is increasingly isolated, surrounded by a curated bubble of flattering information, and behaving in ways that suggest serious decline and instability, with Natalie Harp described as helping feed that bubble; the conversation says Trump is fixated on vanity &ldquo;insanity projects&rdquo; like gold fixtures, the ballroom, the Kennedy Center, the helipad, and the Rose Garden, while his upcoming Dallas convention is expected to be a debacle with weak attendance and awkward timing against the NFL season. They also discuss how Republicans are distancing themselves, how Trump&rsquo;s actions on Iran and the economy have left him with few cards to play, and how his family and inner circle are allegedly focused on lining their pockets, all of which they say shows a president in deep trouble and out of touch with reality. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

Trump Staffer's Can't Get Through To Him ?! w/ Jim Acosta

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Psycho Politics’ George Conway stops by to talk about Trump’s delusional idea to put himself on the ballot in the midterms.
Then we’ll talk to Indivisible’s Ezra Levin about their next “No Kings” vote-early campaign.

Psycho Politics&rsquo; George Conway stops by to talk about Trump&rsquo;s delusional idea to put himself on the ballot in the midterms. Then we&rsquo;ll talk to Indivisible&rsquo;s Ezra Levin about their next &ldquo;No Kings&rdquo; vote-early campaign.

George Conway & Ezra Levin

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George Conway says Michael Cohen is acting at the wrong time by trying to reconnect with Trump, comparing him to the late stages of a boom market when the “lawyers and dentists” get in and it’s time to get out. He explains that Cohen felt aggrieved by Trump, wanted a high White House role, served prison time for him, and later sought a pardon from the Biden administration that he did not receive, which helped push him back toward Trump’s orbit. Conway argues that Cohen’s recent claims do not amount to a real recantation, while Trump is exaggerating them for his own benefit. He also says Trump is dragging the Republican Party down, pointing to his low approval, the coming midterms, rising corruption reporting, and efforts to interfere with voting by using the Postal Service in ways Conway says are transparently corrupt and designed to create confusion rather than actually work. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

George Conway says Michael Cohen is acting at the wrong time by trying to reconnect with Trump, comparing him to the late stages of a boom market when the &ldquo;lawyers and dentists&rdquo; get in and it&rsquo;s time to get out. He explains that Cohen felt aggrieved by Trump, wanted a high White House role, served prison time for him, and later sought a pardon from the Biden administration that he did not receive, which helped push him back toward Trump&rsquo;s orbit. Conway argues that Cohen&rsquo;s recent claims do not amount to a real recantation, while Trump is exaggerating them for his own benefit. He also says Trump is dragging the Republican Party down, pointing to his low approval, the coming midterms, rising corruption reporting, and efforts to interfere with voting by using the Postal Service in ways Conway says are transparently corrupt and designed to create confusion rather than actually work. 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 Sycophants Stay Loyal w/ George Conway

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Justin Wolfers, Naomi Klein & Katherine Stewart

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