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 Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump’s reckless spending.
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford joins us to discuss his run for governor.
Plus, we have a special bonus interview with Yale’s Ian Shapiro about his new book, After the Fall: From the End of History to the Crisis of Democracy, How Politicians Broke Our World.

The Jim Acosta Show&rsquo;s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump&rsquo;s reckless spending. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford joins us to discuss his run for governor. Plus, we have a special bonus interview with Yale&rsquo;s Ian Shapiro about his new book, After the Fall: From the End of History to the Crisis of Democracy, How Politicians Broke Our World.

Jim Acosta, Aaron Ford & Ian Shapiro

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I’ve Had It’s Jennifer Welch stops by to talk about how the swing voters who gave Trump a chance are now the most likely to have Trump remorse.
Representative Jason Crow joins us to discuss Trump’s MAGA slush fund and the new levels of robbing the federal government he has reached.

I&rsquo;ve Had It&rsquo;s Jennifer Welch stops by to talk about how the swing voters who gave Trump a chance are now the most likely to have Trump remorse. Representative Jason Crow joins us to discuss Trump&rsquo;s MAGA slush fund and the new levels of robbing the federal government he has reached.

Jennifer Welch & Rep. Jason Crow

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Senator Cassidy losing his seat and what it means for Trump’s support.
Assemblyman Micah Lasher joins us to talk about why he’s the candidate to choose in New York’s 12th District’s crowded congressional race.

The Lincoln Project&rsquo;s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Senator Cassidy losing his seat and what it means for Trump&rsquo;s support. Assemblyman Micah Lasher joins us to talk about why he&rsquo;s the candidate to choose in New York&rsquo;s 12th District&rsquo;s crowded congressional race.

Rick Wilson & Micah Lasher

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Thomas Zimmer & Theda Skocpol

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