MS Now's Stephanie Ruhle & Molly Jong-Fast break down newly released inflation data and argue that the U.S. remains stuck in a stubbornly inflationary environment, complicating pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. They connect rising costs to broader forces like tariffs, immigration policy, and geopolitical conflict—especially disruption tied to Iran and energy markets—while noting that strong stock performance is being driven mainly by a small group of major AI-focused tech firms rather than the wider economy. The conversation also examines how economic strain is hitting Americans unevenly, why businesses face heightened uncertainty when planning investments, and how concerns about corruption and self-dealing—illustrated through high-profile donations, stock activity, and government contracts—could become a major political flashpoint heading into the midterms, alongside calls for clearer plans to address affordability and accountability. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

<p>MS Now's Stephanie Ruhle &amp; Molly Jong-Fast break down newly released inflation data and argue that the U.S. remains stuck in a stubbornly inflationary environment, complicating pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. They connect rising costs to broader forces like tariffs, immigration policy, and geopolitical conflict&mdash;especially disruption tied to Iran and energy markets&mdash;while noting that strong stock performance is being driven mainly by a small group of major AI-focused tech firms rather than the wider economy. The conversation also examines how economic strain is hitting Americans unevenly, why businesses face heightened uncertainty when planning investments, and how concerns about corruption and self-dealing&mdash;illustrated through high-profile donations, stock activity, and government contracts&mdash;could become a major political flashpoint heading into the midterms, alongside calls for clearer plans to address affordability and accountability. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>

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Steph Ruhle on Why Trump Really Loves Inflation

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