Ali Velshi joins Molly for a fast-paced conversation about the Texas primary runoff and what it suggests about Donald Trump’s influence on Republican politics, including whether Trump drives outcomes or simply aligns himself with candidates already poised to win. They dig into the party’s drift toward increasingly extreme primary contests, the implications of low-turnout runoffs for November, and the possibility that some Republicans may opt out rather than support hardline nominees. The discussion also turns to Trump’s personal political incentives, questions about his public presentation and credibility, and the power dynamics that lead influential figures to publicly flatter him, before widening to the GOP’s internal struggle between establishment figures like Marco Rubio and movement-aligned politicians like J.D. Vance, and what Democrats must do to capitalize on the current moment heading into the midterms. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

<p>Ali Velshi joins Molly for a fast-paced conversation about the Texas primary runoff and what it suggests about Donald Trump&rsquo;s influence on Republican politics, including whether Trump drives outcomes or simply aligns himself with candidates already poised to win. They dig into the party&rsquo;s drift toward increasingly extreme primary contests, the implications of low-turnout runoffs for November, and the possibility that some Republicans may opt out rather than support hardline nominees. The discussion also turns to Trump&rsquo;s personal political incentives, questions about his public presentation and credibility, and the power dynamics that lead influential figures to publicly flatter him, before widening to the GOP&rsquo;s internal struggle between establishment figures like Marco Rubio and movement-aligned politicians like J.D. Vance, and what Democrats must do to capitalize on the current moment heading into the midterms. 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 vs J.D. vs Marco: Who’s Really Winning?  w/ Ali Velshi

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