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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Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about Trump’s terrible instincts and how they’re damaging the U.S. economy.
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa joins us to discuss her run to defeat Governor Greg Abbott.

Think Like an Economist&rsquo;s Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about Trump&rsquo;s terrible instincts and how they&rsquo;re damaging the U.S. economy. Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa joins us to discuss her run to defeat Governor Greg Abbott.

Justin Wolfers & Gina Hinojosa

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NOTUS’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about the doomed SAVE Act.
The Financial Times’ Ed Luce joins us to discuss what Iran means for Americans at home.

NOTUS&rsquo;s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about the doomed SAVE Act. The Financial Times&rsquo; Ed Luce joins us to discuss what Iran means for Americans at home.

Evan McMorris-Santoro & Ed Luce

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To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Pete Hegseth’s egregious spending spree on floral arrangements and lobster at the Department of War.
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins us to discuss Governor Polis flirting with pardoning election meddler Tina Peters.

To The Contrary&rsquo;s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Pete Hegseth&rsquo;s egregious spending spree on floral arrangements and lobster at the Department of War. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins us to discuss Governor Polis flirting with pardoning election meddler Tina Peters.

Charlie Sykes & Jena Griswold

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Thomas Zimmer & Theda Skocpol

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