The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s bad math for getting the SAVE Act passed after Lindsey Graham’s death.
Author Michael Blanding joins us to talk about his new book, The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby: Inside a Billionaire Family’s Quest to Craft a Christian Nation.

The Lincoln Project&rsquo;s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump&rsquo;s bad math for getting the SAVE Act passed after Lindsey Graham&rsquo;s death. Author Michael Blanding joins us to talk about his new book, The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby: Inside a Billionaire Family&rsquo;s Quest to Craft a Christian Nation.

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 & Michael Blanding

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The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner stops by to talk about Trump’s unpopular war and how it’s driving down his approval ratings.
Historian Joseph Kelly joins us to discuss his new book, The Biggest Lie: The Prehistory of American Fascism, 1818–1915.

The New Republic&rsquo;s Meredith Shiner stops by to talk about Trump&rsquo;s unpopular war and how it&rsquo;s driving down his approval ratings. Historian Joseph Kelly joins us to discuss his new book, The Biggest Lie: The Prehistory of American Fascism, 1818&ndash;1915.

Meredith Shiner & Joseph Kelly

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Molly Jong-Fast and The New Republic's Meredith Shiner, focusing on the political landscape surrounding the Trump administration's unpopular war efforts and its implications during the midterm elections. The discussion delves into Pete Hegseth's appeal for more funding amidst the lack of a clear strategy and transparency, highlighting contradictions within the current administration's foreign policy. It explores historical anti-war sentiments among Democratic voters, drawing parallels to past elections like Barack Obama's campaign, which succeeded partly due to his opposition to the Iraq war. The conversation also touches on the dynamics between Republicans and Democrats as well as intra-party tensions. There's an examination of the influence of money in politics post-Citizens United, emphasizing that monetary support cannot replace genuine voter connections or authenticity. The discussion further touches on the implications of political endorsements and financial backing from entities like the DCCC and AIPAC in tight races, and the nuanced impact of strong constituent services as an overlooked yet vital aspect of political success. Molly and Meredith also note the unpredictability of current political trends and the absence of precedent in today's political climate, concluding with an acknowledgment of ongoing challenges in voter engagement and election sentiment. 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 and The New Republic's Meredith Shiner, focusing on the political landscape surrounding the Trump administration's unpopular war efforts and its implications during the midterm elections. The discussion delves into Pete Hegseth's appeal for more funding amidst the lack of a clear strategy and transparency, highlighting contradictions within the current administration's foreign policy. It explores historical anti-war sentiments among Democratic voters, drawing parallels to past elections like Barack Obama's campaign, which succeeded partly due to his opposition to the Iraq war. The conversation also touches on the dynamics between Republicans and Democrats as well as intra-party tensions. There's an examination of the influence of money in politics post-Citizens United, emphasizing that monetary support cannot replace genuine voter connections or authenticity. The discussion further touches on the implications of political endorsements and financial backing from entities like the DCCC and AIPAC in tight races, and the nuanced impact of strong constituent services as an overlooked yet vital aspect of political success. Molly and Meredith also note the unpredictability of current political trends and the absence of precedent in today's political climate, concluding with an acknowledgment of ongoing challenges in voter engagement and election sentiment. 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 War is Losing Support! w/ Meredith Shiner

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The Good Liars’ Jason Selvig stops by to talk about all the lies the GOP is telling about the Iran war and Mitch McConnell.
The Midcoast Villager’s Alex Seitz-Wald joins us to discuss the fascinating twists in the race for the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine.

The Good Liars&rsquo; Jason Selvig stops by to talk about all the lies the GOP is telling about the Iran war and Mitch McConnell. The Midcoast Villager&rsquo;s Alex Seitz-Wald joins us to discuss the fascinating twists in the race for the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine.

Jason Selvig & Alex Seitz-Wald

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