The Washington Sun's Evan McMorris-Santoro and Molly Jong-Fast parse the Supreme Court ruling that blocked the administration’s attempt to impose new federal rules on mail-in voting just weeks before early voting begins, a decision described as a major setback for Trump and a relief for voters and organizers. The conversation explained how mail-in voting, early voting, and turnout operations are central to election strategy, and how efforts to restrict voting were meant to complement gerrymandering and blunt a potential wave election. It also shifted to broader political dynamics, noting that voter anger is driving the cycle, that Republicans and Democrats are both wrestling with the effects of Trump’s style of politics, and that Republicans’ current strategy appears to rely more on voting restrictions and redistricting than on traditional organizing. The segment then turned to AI and data centers, describing a growing backlash to unchecked tech expansion and suggesting Democrats may find an easier message in opposing polluting data centers and pushing for regulation, while also touching on crypto and the way political consensus can rapidly change when people realize a technology or industry may be harmful or overhyped. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

<p>The Washington Sun's Evan McMorris-Santoro and Molly Jong-Fast parse the Supreme Court ruling that blocked the administration&rsquo;s attempt to impose new federal rules on mail-in voting just weeks before early voting begins, a decision described as a major setback for Trump and a relief for voters and organizers. The conversation explained how mail-in voting, early voting, and turnout operations are central to election strategy, and how efforts to restrict voting were meant to complement gerrymandering and blunt a potential wave election. It also shifted to broader political dynamics, noting that voter anger is driving the cycle, that Republicans and Democrats are both wrestling with the effects of Trump&rsquo;s style of politics, and that Republicans&rsquo; current strategy appears to rely more on voting restrictions and redistricting than on traditional organizing. The segment then turned to AI and data centers, describing a growing backlash to unchecked tech expansion and suggesting Democrats may find an easier message in opposing polluting data centers and pushing for regulation, while also touching on crypto and the way political consensus can rapidly change when people realize a technology or industry may be harmful or overhyped. 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>

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Trump Learned A New HUMILIATING Lesson Today w/ Evan McMorris-Santoro

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