MSNOW’s Steph Ruhle stops by to talk about Trump’s love of inflation.
Heatmap’s Robinson Meyer joins us to discuss the growing opposition to data centers and AI in America.

MSNOW&rsquo;s Steph Ruhle stops by to talk about Trump&rsquo;s love of inflation. Heatmap&rsquo;s Robinson Meyer joins us to discuss the growing opposition to data centers and AI in America.

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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Stephanie Ruhle & Robinson Meyer

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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

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

Steph Ruhle on Why Trump Really Loves Inflation

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Hunter Biden stops by to talk about Trump not getting hit hard enough in the press.
The Midcoast Villager’s Alex Seitz-Wald joins us to discuss why Maine voters are sticking by Graham Platner.

Hunter Biden stops by to talk about Trump not getting hit hard enough in the press. The Midcoast Villager&rsquo;s Alex Seitz-Wald joins us to discuss why Maine voters are sticking by Graham Platner.

Hunter Biden & Alex Seitz-Wald

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Hunter Biden explains why he’s speaking publicly now, saying he’s gained distance from recent years, organized writing he’s ready to share via a new Substack, and wants to use his notoriety to discuss addiction and recovery more openly, arguing that shame is what traps people while honesty can be liberating. He describes how the theft and release of his digital life left him with “nowhere to hide,” pushing him to choose survival, make amends, and embrace radical candor—something he believes the public is hungry for in both personal life and politics. The conversation also turns to campaign strategy and media double standards, with Biden criticizing consultant-driven messaging, saying his father’s authenticity and outsider status were strengths that were too often managed or obscured, and contrasting intense scrutiny of Joe Biden’s age with what he sees as softer coverage of Donald Trump. He rejects comparisons to Trump-family business dealings, defends his own record and finances during his father’s presidency, and argues that the Democratic Party needs to break from entrenched “moneyed” interests, elevating more direct, results-focused leadership and communication. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

Hunter Biden explains why he&rsquo;s speaking publicly now, saying he&rsquo;s gained distance from recent years, organized writing he&rsquo;s ready to share via a new Substack, and wants to use his notoriety to discuss addiction and recovery more openly, arguing that shame is what traps people while honesty can be liberating. He describes how the theft and release of his digital life left him with &ldquo;nowhere to hide,&rdquo; pushing him to choose survival, make amends, and embrace radical candor&mdash;something he believes the public is hungry for in both personal life and politics. The conversation also turns to campaign strategy and media double standards, with Biden criticizing consultant-driven messaging, saying his father&rsquo;s authenticity and outsider status were strengths that were too often managed or obscured, and contrasting intense scrutiny of Joe Biden&rsquo;s age with what he sees as softer coverage of Donald Trump. He rejects comparisons to Trump-family business dealings, defends his own record and finances during his father&rsquo;s presidency, and argues that the Democratic Party needs to break from entrenched &ldquo;moneyed&rdquo; interests, elevating more direct, results-focused leadership and communication. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

Hunter Biden on Why Trump Is Treated Better Than His Dad

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