The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Donald Trump having his bank accounts closed for money laundering. Then we’ll talk to Status News Oliver Darcy about Bari Weiss’s running CBS News into the ground. 

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Donald Trump having his bank accounts closed for money laundering. Then we&rsquo;ll talk to Status News Oliver Darcy about Bari Weiss&rsquo;s running CBS News into the ground.&nbsp;

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 & Oliver Darcy

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Rick Wilson and Molly Jong-Fast discuss Capital One’s disclosure that it closed accounts tied to Donald Trump and his real estate company after an internal anti–money laundering review, arguing the move was driven by federally required compliance processes rather than political bias and noting the bank’s explanation emerged in response to Trump’s lawsuit alleging “debanking.” They broaden the conversation into what they see as a recurring pattern of Trump using litigation as a pressure tactic that can unravel under discovery, then pivot to the 2024 political landscape—highlighting Trump’s historically weak polling, rising Democratic intensity, and shifting battlegrounds that could put traditionally red states in play. The pair emphasize candidate fit and authenticity in tough states, pointing to races in places like Texas, Iowa, Ohio, and Maine, and suggest Republicans’ close identification with Trump could become a major electoral liability if his unpopularity continues to drag down the party. 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 and Molly Jong-Fast discuss Capital One&rsquo;s disclosure that it closed accounts tied to Donald Trump and his real estate company after an internal anti&ndash;money laundering review, arguing the move was driven by federally required compliance processes rather than political bias and noting the bank&rsquo;s explanation emerged in response to Trump&rsquo;s lawsuit alleging &ldquo;debanking.&rdquo; They broaden the conversation into what they see as a recurring pattern of Trump using litigation as a pressure tactic that can unravel under discovery, then pivot to the 2024 political landscape&mdash;highlighting Trump&rsquo;s historically weak polling, rising Democratic intensity, and shifting battlegrounds that could put traditionally red states in play. The pair emphasize candidate fit and authenticity in tough states, pointing to races in places like Texas, Iowa, Ohio, and Maine, and suggest Republicans&rsquo; close identification with Trump could become a major electoral liability if his unpopularity continues to drag down the party. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

Trump Bank CLOSED For MONEY LAUNDERING!?!?!? w/ Rick Wilson

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NOTUS’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about Trump’s new low in the approval ratings.
New Jersey Senator Andy Kim joins us to discuss his MediKids proposal.

NOTUS&rsquo;s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about Trump&rsquo;s new low in the approval ratings. New Jersey Senator Andy Kim joins us to discuss his MediKids proposal.

Evan McMorris-Santoro & Sen. Andy Kim

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Molly and NOTUS's Evan McMorris-Santoro dig into a wave of polling that shows Donald Trump at or near his lowest approval levels, arguing that the slide is being driven largely by economic frustration—especially volatile gas prices—alongside backlash to the Iran conflict and broader perceptions that he isn’t focused on voters’ priorities. They describe how Republicans, having tied their 2026 strategy closely to Trump, are trapped between needing his base and fearing his toxicity in general elections, while Trump himself appears unable or unwilling to effectively sell key agenda items like the “big, beautiful bill.” The discussion also highlights renewed attention to corruption allegations and fundraising access, and contrasts Republican dependence on Trump with Democrats’ ability to support candidates who publicly keep distance from party leadership, citing emerging races like Maine’s as potential signs of Democratic opportunity if Trump’s numbers remain this poor. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

Molly and NOTUS's Evan McMorris-Santoro dig into a wave of polling that shows Donald Trump at or near his lowest approval levels, arguing that the slide is being driven largely by economic frustration&mdash;especially volatile gas prices&mdash;alongside backlash to the Iran conflict and broader perceptions that he isn&rsquo;t focused on voters&rsquo; priorities. They describe how Republicans, having tied their 2026 strategy closely to Trump, are trapped between needing his base and fearing his toxicity in general elections, while Trump himself appears unable or unwilling to effectively sell key agenda items like the &ldquo;big, beautiful bill.&rdquo; The discussion also highlights renewed attention to corruption allegations and fundraising access, and contrasts Republican dependence on Trump with Democrats&rsquo; ability to support candidates who publicly keep distance from party leadership, citing emerging races like Maine&rsquo;s as potential signs of Democratic opportunity if Trump&rsquo;s numbers remain this poor. 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 Lowest Approval Rating Has A SHOCKING DETAIL w/ Evan McMorris-Santoro

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