Historian Thomas Zimmer parses the inner workings of why Trump and Musk are rushing through their demolition of government institutions. Harvard’s Theda Skocpol examines what helped shape the right’s urge to dismantle government.

Historian Thomas Zimmer parses the inner workings of why Trump and Musk are rushing through their demolition of government institutions. Harvard&rsquo;s Theda Skocpol examines what helped shape the right&rsquo;s urge to dismantle government.

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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Thomas Zimmer & Theda Skocpol

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump blocking the Strait of Hormuz and his other strategic blunders.
Ed FitzGerald joins us to talk about his run for Congress in Ohio’s 7th District against Congressman Max Miller.

The Lincoln Project&rsquo;s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump blocking the Strait of Hormuz and his other strategic blunders. Ed FitzGerald joins us to talk about his run for Congress in Ohio&rsquo;s 7th District against Congressman Max Miller.

Rick Wilson & Ed Fitzgerald 

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Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about consumer sentiment hitting its lowest level ever. Author Bradley Onishi joins us to discuss Pete Hegseth and the peculiar religious influences in his life.

Think Like an Economist&rsquo;s Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about consumer sentiment hitting its lowest level ever.&nbsp;Author Bradley Onishi joins us to discuss Pete Hegseth and the peculiar religious influences in his life.

Justin Wolfers & Bradley Onishi

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As The World Churns’ Andy Levy stops by to talk about MAGA’s anger at Trump over the chaos of the Iran war. Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman joins us to discuss how they are pushing back against Trump’s agenda.

As The World Churns&rsquo; Andy Levy stops by to talk about MAGA&rsquo;s anger at Trump over the chaos of the Iran war.&nbsp;Democracy Forward&rsquo;s Skye Perryman joins us to discuss how they are pushing back against Trump&rsquo;s agenda.

Andy Levy & Skye Perryman

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Thomas Zimmer & Theda Skocpol

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