Molly Jong-Fast and The Nation's Jeet Heer have a discussion sparked by a clip of radio host Wayne Allen Root proposing that Donald Trump declare a national security emergency related to elections—arguing it could enable measures like photo ID, proof of citizenship, and limits on mail-in ballots—and the hosts then unpack this as an example of “working towards the Donald,” where influencers, media figures, and aligned institutions generate increasingly extreme ideas to please Trump and advance his agenda. The conversation links this dynamic to fears about refusing legitimate election outcomes, references January 6 as part of the same ecosystem, and situates it in a broader political moment marked by war-related instability, inflation, and Republican electoral vulnerability. They also discuss “burrito gate,” contrasting right-wing figures complaining about high grocery prices with others demanding “wartime austerity” and dismissing affordability concerns, while warning that Trump might still try emergency-power tactics even if courts and legal organizations push back—emphasizing that any such attempt would likely be fought through lawyers and potentially public mobilization. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

<p>Molly Jong-Fast and The Nation's Jeet Heer have a discussion sparked by a clip of radio host Wayne Allen Root proposing that Donald Trump declare a national security emergency related to elections&mdash;arguing it could enable measures like photo ID, proof of citizenship, and limits on mail-in ballots&mdash;and the hosts then unpack this as an example of &ldquo;working towards the Donald,&rdquo; where influencers, media figures, and aligned institutions generate increasingly extreme ideas to please Trump and advance his agenda. The conversation links this dynamic to fears about refusing legitimate election outcomes, references January 6 as part of the same ecosystem, and situates it in a broader political moment marked by war-related instability, inflation, and Republican electoral vulnerability. They also discuss &ldquo;burrito gate,&rdquo; contrasting right-wing figures complaining about high grocery prices with others demanding &ldquo;wartime austerity&rdquo; and dismissing affordability concerns, while warning that Trump might still try emergency-power tactics even if courts and legal organizations push back&mdash;emphasizing that any such attempt would likely be fought through lawyers and potentially public mobilization. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>

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Trump Flirts With Executive Order To Steal Midterms w/ Jeet Heer

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