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.

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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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To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump helping Democrats get a blue wave.
Then we’ll talk to Pushkin’s Jacob Weisberg about his new book, Profiles in Cowardice.

To The Contrary&rsquo;s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump helping Democrats get a blue wave. Then we&rsquo;ll talk to Pushkin&rsquo;s Jacob Weisberg about his new book, Profiles in Cowardice.

Charlie Sykes & Jacob Weisberg

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Charlie Sykes said Wisconsin is likely to be decided by a very small margin again, but he sees Democrats with an edge because of the political environment, higher engagement, and Republican weakness in the state’s rural areas and suburbs, especially as issues like tariffs and gas prices hurt farmers and voters. He noted David Crowley’s surprise primary win and strong polling despite being less well known statewide, while criticizing Republican nominee Tom Tiffany as a MAGA election denier. Sykes also discussed how Donald Trump has squandered support among Hispanic voters, pointing to Maria Salazar’s criticism of Trump as a sign of a broader shift, and argued that Republicans are increasingly tuning Trump out. He said Congress should focus on oversight and accountability, including possible impeachment of cabinet officials like Pete Hegseth and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and emphasized that Democrats should keep everything aimed at winning the 2028 election. 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 said Wisconsin is likely to be decided by a very small margin again, but he sees Democrats with an edge because of the political environment, higher engagement, and Republican weakness in the state&rsquo;s rural areas and suburbs, especially as issues like tariffs and gas prices hurt farmers and voters. He noted David Crowley&rsquo;s surprise primary win and strong polling despite being less well known statewide, while criticizing Republican nominee Tom Tiffany as a MAGA election denier. Sykes also discussed how Donald Trump has squandered support among Hispanic voters, pointing to Maria Salazar&rsquo;s criticism of Trump as a sign of a broader shift, and argued that Republicans are increasingly tuning Trump out. He said Congress should focus on oversight and accountability, including possible impeachment of cabinet officials like Pete Hegseth and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and emphasized that Democrats should keep everything aimed at winning the 2028 election. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

Why GOP Candidates Are TRASHING TRUMP w/ Charlie Sykes

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Political commentator Ashley St. Clair talks about Elon Musk’s plans for civil war.
Then we’ll talk to author Bradley Onishi about his new book, American Caesar: How Theocrats and Tech Lords Are Turning America into a Monarchy.

Political commentator Ashley St. Clair talks about Elon Musk&rsquo;s plans for civil war. Then we&rsquo;ll talk to author Bradley Onishi about his new book, American Caesar: How Theocrats and Tech Lords Are Turning America into a Monarchy.

Ashley St. Clair & Dr. Bradley Onishi

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