The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Emperor Trump’s new hair color providing a distraction from his terrible economy.
Then we’ll talk to Democracy Defenders Action co-founder Norm Eisen about the battle over mail-in voting.

The Lincoln Project&rsquo;s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Emperor Trump&rsquo;s new hair color providing a distraction from his terrible economy. Then we&rsquo;ll talk to Democracy Defenders Action co-founder Norm Eisen about the battle over mail-in voting.

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 & Norm Eisen

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Rick Wilson says Donald Trump’s new hair color is another sign that things are going badly for him, arguing that his usual reality-distortion tactics no longer work because the economy is hurting his own base, MAGA support has dropped sharply, and even Republican allies and donors are skipping his convention-style event. He describes a party that is increasingly divided, distracted by corruption scandals in places like Florida, and forced back onto weak culture-war attacks because its economic and political message is failing, while Trump’s attempts to cast himself as a victim or claim success are no longer convincing. 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 says Donald Trump&rsquo;s new hair color is another sign that things are going badly for him, arguing that his usual reality-distortion tactics no longer work because the economy is hurting his own base, MAGA support has dropped sharply, and even Republican allies and donors are skipping his convention-style event. He describes a party that is increasingly divided, distracted by corruption scandals in places like Florida, and forced back onto weak culture-war attacks because its economic and political message is failing, while Trump&rsquo;s attempts to cast himself as a victim or claim success are no longer convincing. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

The Hidden Crisis Inside MAGA w/ Rick Wilson

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To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump’s continued ruining of the American economy.
Then we’ll talk to The Verge’s Nilay Patel about the implications of Meta’s unprecedented settlement over its app’s addictive behavior.

To The Contrary&rsquo;s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump&rsquo;s continued ruining of the American economy. Then we&rsquo;ll talk to The Verge&rsquo;s Nilay Patel about the implications of Meta&rsquo;s unprecedented settlement over its app&rsquo;s addictive behavior.

Charlie Sykes & Nilay Patel

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Charlie Sykes says Donald Trump is fixated on vanity projects like a ballroom and a “triumphal arch” instead of the midterms, calling it ironic and a sign of his bottomless neediness and narcissism, especially as his approval ratings slide and Republicans risk making the elections a referendum on him. He argues that Trump’s obsession is hurting GOP candidates, who have limited time to campaign while being pushed to attend “Trumppalooza,” and he warns that Trump’s own PAC money may not even go to them. Sykes also describes a broader pattern of people damaging their careers to stay close to Trump, cites the destruction of Kennedy Center trees as an example of his pettiness, and says Trump is surrounded by sycophants in a bubble that hides political reality. He then turns to the Senate and governor’s races, saying Republicans’ redistricting advantage may not hold if turnout shifts, while economic pressures like gas prices, heating oil, farming, and polluted groundwater could make unexpected states competitive. Finally, he criticizes Susan Collins for dismissing Liz Cheney while remaining tied to Trump, calls it the “doom loop of relevance,” and argues Republicans should be pressed on Elon Musk, whom he portrays as a powerful, unpopular bigot and major force in GOP politics. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

Charlie Sykes says Donald Trump is fixated on vanity projects like a ballroom and a &ldquo;triumphal arch&rdquo; instead of the midterms, calling it ironic and a sign of his bottomless neediness and narcissism, especially as his approval ratings slide and Republicans risk making the elections a referendum on him. He argues that Trump&rsquo;s obsession is hurting GOP candidates, who have limited time to campaign while being pushed to attend &ldquo;Trumppalooza,&rdquo; and he warns that Trump&rsquo;s own PAC money may not even go to them. Sykes also describes a broader pattern of people damaging their careers to stay close to Trump, cites the destruction of Kennedy Center trees as an example of his pettiness, and says Trump is surrounded by sycophants in a bubble that hides political reality. He then turns to the Senate and governor&rsquo;s races, saying Republicans&rsquo; redistricting advantage may not hold if turnout shifts, while economic pressures like gas prices, heating oil, farming, and polluted groundwater could make unexpected states competitive. Finally, he criticizes Susan Collins for dismissing Liz Cheney while remaining tied to Trump, calls it the &ldquo;doom loop of relevance,&rdquo; and argues Republicans should be pressed on Elon Musk, whom he portrays as a powerful, unpopular bigot and major force in GOP politics. 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 Arch Obsession BACKFIRES w/ Charlie Sykes

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