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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Rick Wilson argues that Donald Trump’s political tricks are no longer working because his approval ratings and economic credibility have collapsed, so stunts like renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America” now draw ridicule instead of fear. He says Trump’s tariffs, corruption, and cuts to programs like SNAP, Medicaid, and USAID are hurting the very red-state farmers, ranchers, and working people who once supported him, while also damaging America’s reputation abroad. Wilson warns that Trump is shifting campaign money toward ads that tie Republicans to his legacy, which could hurt swing-seat candidates, and he emphasizes that Trump remains dangerous even as his influence appears to be fading. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

Rick Wilson argues that Donald Trump&rsquo;s political tricks are no longer working because his approval ratings and economic credibility have collapsed, so stunts like renaming Lake Ontario &ldquo;Lake America&rdquo; now draw ridicule instead of fear. He says Trump&rsquo;s tariffs, corruption, and cuts to programs like SNAP, Medicaid, and USAID are hurting the very red-state farmers, ranchers, and working people who once supported him, while also damaging America&rsquo;s reputation abroad. Wilson warns that Trump is shifting campaign money toward ads that tie Republicans to his legacy, which could hurt swing-seat candidates, and he emphasizes that Trump remains dangerous even as his influence appears to be fading. 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 Old Tricks Don't Work Anymore w/ Rick Wilson

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Andrew Weissman explained that the Supreme Court’s initial mail-in ballot decision was mainly about timing, saying the case was brought too early because the final Postal Service rule had not yet been issued, while a lower court later blocked that final rule for the midterms because the states could not realistically comply with it in time. He argued the issue is troubling because presidential elections are supposed to be run by the states, not the federal government, and warned that the rule would effectively let the executive branch interfere in voting in a way that raises serious concerns about partisanship and disenfranchisement. He also discussed why the three liberal justices wrote separately, suggesting Justice Jackson was addressing the broader public while Justices Kagan and Sotomayor focused more narrowly on legal strategy, and he predicted the rule would likely not be implemented for November, though other voting-related shenanigans could still occur. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

Andrew Weissman explained that the Supreme Court&rsquo;s initial mail-in ballot decision was mainly about timing, saying the case was brought too early because the final Postal Service rule had not yet been issued, while a lower court later blocked that final rule for the midterms because the states could not realistically comply with it in time. He argued the issue is troubling because presidential elections are supposed to be run by the states, not the federal government, and warned that the rule would effectively let the executive branch interfere in voting in a way that raises serious concerns about partisanship and disenfranchisement. He also discussed why the three liberal justices wrote separately, suggesting Justice Jackson was addressing the broader public while Justices Kagan and Sotomayor focused more narrowly on legal strategy, and he predicted the rule would likely not be implemented for November, though other voting-related shenanigans could still occur. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

Tump Midterm Plot STRUCK DOWN! w/ Andrew Weissmann

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MSNOW’s Andrew Weissmann stops by to talk about a judge blocking Trump’s mail-in voting schemes.
Then we’ll talk to United Healthcare Workers West President Dave Regan about the California Billionaire Tax.

MSNOW&rsquo;s Andrew Weissmann stops by to talk about a judge blocking Trump&rsquo;s mail-in voting schemes. Then we&rsquo;ll talk to United Healthcare Workers West President Dave Regan about the California Billionaire Tax.

Andrew Weissmann & Dave Regan

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