The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss how Trump’s old tricks aren’t working anymore.
Then we’ll talk to historian Kai Bird about his new book, American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn’s Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to Donald Trump.

The Lincoln Project&rsquo;s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss how Trump&rsquo;s old tricks aren&rsquo;t working anymore. Then we&rsquo;ll talk to historian Kai Bird about his new book, American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn&rsquo;s Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to Donald Trump.

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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Rick Wilson & Kai Bird

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To The Contrary's Charlie Sykes breaks down the continued plunge in Trump's and Fox's popularity. Clare Malone and Galen Druke from the podcast Still Counting dig into the indicators they're seeing as early voting starts.

To The Contrary's Charlie Sykes breaks down the continued plunge in Trump's and Fox's popularity. Clare Malone and Galen Druke from the podcast Still Counting dig into the indicators they're seeing as early voting starts.

Charlie Sykes, Clare Malone & Galen Druke

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Still Counting's Clare Malone and Galen Druke join host Molly Jong-Fast to dig into early voting trends and what they might reveal about turnout and party strength. Galen explains how voting behavior has shifted since the pandemic and why low-propensity Democratic voters may be turning out at higher rates in places like Georgia, North Carolina and Texas, while Clare makes the case that this year feels different because voters are so engaged by issues like affordability, war and redistricting. They also unpack how candidates are trying to connect with "normal" voters, especially in states like Texas and Michigan, and what early results in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Iowa, Maine and Alaska could signal on election night. Then they turn to the headlines, from reporting that Brazil is investigating contacts tied to J.D. Vance's Rockbridge Network to Hasan Piker's defamation fight with Scott Jennings over edited clips, criticism of a controversial ad tied to Vivek Ramaswamy, the ongoing targeting of James Comey and Cassidy Hutchinson, and the legal fallout for James O'Keefe and an associate over a voter fraud stunt in Minnesota.

Still Counting's Clare Malone and Galen Druke join host Molly Jong-Fast to dig into early voting trends and what they might reveal about turnout and party strength. Galen explains how voting behavior has shifted since the pandemic and why low-propensity Democratic voters may be turning out at higher rates in places like Georgia, North Carolina and Texas, while Clare makes the case that this year feels different because voters are so engaged by issues like affordability, war and redistricting. They also unpack how candidates are trying to connect with "normal" voters, especially in states like Texas and Michigan, and what early results in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Iowa, Maine and Alaska could signal on election night. Then they turn to the headlines, from reporting that Brazil is investigating contacts tied to J.D. Vance's Rockbridge Network to Hasan Piker's defamation fight with Scott Jennings over edited clips, criticism of a controversial ad tied to Vivek Ramaswamy, the ongoing targeting of James Comey and Cassidy Hutchinson, and the legal fallout for James O'Keefe and an associate over a voter fraud stunt in Minnesota.

The Trump Factor Nobody’s Talking About w/ Clare Malone & Galen Druke of Still Counting

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To The Contrary's Charlie Sykes joins host Molly Jong-Fast to break down why Donald Trump's closing message on the campaign trail is so tone deaf, from promising a $5,000 check while suggesting his supporters still couldn't afford to spend time at Mar-a-Lago to his increasingly harsh, racially charged rhetoric and odd, unsettling behavior, all signs of a deeply flawed campaign strategy. He argues that Republican candidates like Ken Paxton and Vivek Ramaswamy are so damaged and extreme that their races may test whether Trump has permanently changed American politics or whether voters will still reject corruption, tribalism and cruelty, especially as early voting and polling hint at a possible backlash. Sykes also makes the case that candidate quality matters, calling several Republican nominees weak or terrible and warning that if Democrats overperform, it could signal both a rejection of these campaigns and a major shift in the political landscape. He also explains why Fox News and the broader right-wing media ecosystem appear to be struggling as the MAGA audience weakens and fragments.

To The Contrary's Charlie Sykes joins host Molly Jong-Fast to break down why Donald Trump's closing message on the campaign trail is so tone deaf, from promising a $5,000 check while suggesting his supporters still couldn't afford to spend time at Mar-a-Lago to his increasingly harsh, racially charged rhetoric and odd, unsettling behavior, all signs of a deeply flawed campaign strategy. He argues that Republican candidates like Ken Paxton and Vivek Ramaswamy are so damaged and extreme that their races may test whether Trump has permanently changed American politics or whether voters will still reject corruption, tribalism and cruelty, especially as early voting and polling hint at a possible backlash. Sykes also makes the case that candidate quality matters, calling several Republican nominees weak or terrible and warning that if Democrats overperform, it could signal both a rejection of these campaigns and a major shift in the political landscape. He also explains why Fox News and the broader right-wing media ecosystem appear to be struggling as the MAGA audience weakens and fragments.

Trump's Most TONE-DEAF Moment Yet! w/ Charlie Sykes

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