The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson stops by to talk about Trump hanging out with all the wrong people.
Then we’ll talk to The Nation’s Bhaskar Sunkara about how socialist issues can deliver for the American people.

The Lincoln Project&rsquo;s Rick Wilson stops by to talk about Trump hanging out with all the wrong people. Then we&rsquo;ll talk to The Nation&rsquo;s Bhaskar Sunkara about how socialist issues can deliver for the American people.

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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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Rick Wilson & Bhaskar Sunkara

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A discussion with The Nation's Bhaskar Sunkara centers on socialism, democratic socialism, and how different historical models have worked or failed, with the speaker contrasting Soviet-style command economies, Nordic social democracy, and worker cooperatives as possible foundations for a modern socialist model. It then turns to New York City politics and Zohran Mamdani’s approach, arguing that his appeal comes not just from policy proposals like free child care, rent freezes, and free buses, but from the way he ties them to a clear narrative about affordability and working people. The conversation also touches on the difficulty Democratic politicians have often had in communicating policy wins, the influence of money and lobbying in politics, especially from tech and real estate interests, and the need for stronger regulation of technology and harmful online advertising. Later, the show shifts to a critique of GOP strategy and right-wing figures like Christopher Rufo and Benny Johnson, warning about racist scapegoating, post-election hardline moves on abortion, voting rights, and foreign policy, and ending with commentary on the political damage caused by images like Vivek Ramaswamy dropping his child during a campaign appearance.Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

A discussion with The Nation's Bhaskar Sunkara centers on socialism, democratic socialism, and how different historical models have worked or failed, with the speaker contrasting Soviet-style command economies, Nordic social democracy, and worker cooperatives as possible foundations for a modern socialist model. It then turns to New York City politics and Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s approach, arguing that his appeal comes not just from policy proposals like free child care, rent freezes, and free buses, but from the way he ties them to a clear narrative about affordability and working people. The conversation also touches on the difficulty Democratic politicians have often had in communicating policy wins, the influence of money and lobbying in politics, especially from tech and real estate interests, and the need for stronger regulation of technology and harmful online advertising. Later, the show shifts to a critique of GOP strategy and right-wing figures like Christopher Rufo and Benny Johnson, warning about racist scapegoating, post-election hardline moves on abortion, voting rights, and foreign policy, and ending with commentary on the political damage caused by images like Vivek Ramaswamy dropping his child during a campaign appearance.Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

How Democrats Win With Socialist Policies w/ Bhaskar Sunkara

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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson & Molly Jong Fast argue that Donald Trump’s presence on the campaign trail is now a liability rather than an asset, with the people around him looking more like a “core binky team” than serious political strategists, and he says polls are showing Republicans sliding as voters reject the gaslighting around the economy, inflation, and rising fuel costs. He points to races in places like Florida, Alaska, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Texas as examples of candidates being squeezed between needing Trump’s help and fearing his damage, while also noting that money and attacks are losing their power in the current climate because voters are increasingly connecting local Republicans to Trump and holding them responsible for the economic pain they’re experiencing. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson &amp; Molly Jong Fast argue that Donald Trump&rsquo;s presence on the campaign trail is now a liability rather than an asset, with the people around him looking more like a &ldquo;core binky team&rdquo; than serious political strategists, and he says polls are showing Republicans sliding as voters reject the gaslighting around the economy, inflation, and rising fuel costs. He points to races in places like Florida, Alaska, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Texas as examples of candidates being squeezed between needing Trump&rsquo;s help and fearing his damage, while also noting that money and attacks are losing their power in the current climate because voters are increasingly connecting local Republicans to Trump and holding them responsible for the economic pain they&rsquo;re experiencing. 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 Plotting With A Strange New Crew w/ Rick Wilson

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I’ve Had It’s Jennifer Welch stops by to talk about her new book, Not Today, Fascists. Then we’ll talk to Senate candidate Adam Hamilton about his campaign against Senator Roger Marshall.

I&rsquo;ve Had It&rsquo;s Jennifer Welch stops by to talk about her new book, Not Today, Fascists.&nbsp;Then we&rsquo;ll talk to Senate candidate Adam Hamilton about his campaign against Senator Roger Marshall.

Jennifer Welch & Adam Hamilton

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