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.

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Thomas Zimmer & Theda Skocpol

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Markwayne Mullin’s disastrous confirmation hearing.
Inside Elections Jacob Rubashkin joins us to break down the nuances of last night’s primary races.
Plus, as a bonus, The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman joins us to talk about how to oppose the SAVE Act.

The Lincoln Project&rsquo;s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Markwayne Mullin&rsquo;s disastrous confirmation hearing. Inside Elections Jacob Rubashkin joins us to break down the nuances of last night&rsquo;s primary races. Plus, as a bonus, The Brennan Center&rsquo;s Michael Waldman joins us to talk about how to oppose the SAVE Act.

Rick Wilson, Jacob Rubashkin & Michael Waldman

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MSNOW’s Stephanie Ruhle stops by to talk about Trump making up a story about a former president backing his war in the Middle East.
Bolts Magazine’s Alex Burness joins us to discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, which could be one of the year’s most important races.

MSNOW&rsquo;s Stephanie Ruhle stops by to talk about Trump making up a story about a former president backing his war in the Middle East. Bolts Magazine&rsquo;s Alex Burness joins us to discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, which could be one of the year&rsquo;s most important races.

Stephanie Ruhle & Alex Burness

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Tucker Carlson saying the CIA is coming for him.
Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury joins us to talk about the investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch.

The Lincoln Project&rsquo;s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Tucker Carlson saying the CIA is coming for him. Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury joins us to talk about the investigation into Epstein&rsquo;s Zorro Ranch.

Rick Wilson & Rep. Melanie Stansbury

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Thomas Zimmer & Theda Skocpol

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