Molly welcomes Jim Acosta—dubbed the “Reflecting Pool correspondent”—for a wide-ranging discussion that skewers Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, portraying it as a self-inflicted quagmire with mounting political and economic consequences at home. They dig into Trump’s shifting public messaging, flirtations with conspiracy-driven distractions, and the broader GOP dilemma as the situation drags on toward the midterms, while also touching on critiques of Netanyahu and a notable perspective from Rahm Emanuel. The tone then shifts to on-the-ground absurdity in Washington, as Acosta reports that the much-hyped “350-foot gash” in the Reflecting Pool appears nonexistent, framing it as another example of inflated claims and botched, donor-linked contracting. The segment closes by pivoting to the strange mini-drama around Mitch McConnell’s public disappearance and reemergence, using it as a lens on how political institutions—and the staffers who depend on them—manage age, optics, and accountability. 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 welcomes Jim Acosta&mdash;dubbed the &ldquo;Reflecting Pool correspondent&rdquo;&mdash;for a wide-ranging discussion that skewers Donald Trump&rsquo;s handling of the Iran conflict, portraying it as a self-inflicted quagmire with mounting political and economic consequences at home. They dig into Trump&rsquo;s shifting public messaging, flirtations with conspiracy-driven distractions, and the broader GOP dilemma as the situation drags on toward the midterms, while also touching on critiques of Netanyahu and a notable perspective from Rahm Emanuel. The tone then shifts to on-the-ground absurdity in Washington, as Acosta reports that the much-hyped &ldquo;350-foot gash&rdquo; in the Reflecting Pool appears nonexistent, framing it as another example of inflated claims and botched, donor-linked contracting. The segment closes by pivoting to the strange mini-drama around Mitch McConnell&rsquo;s public disappearance and reemergence, using it as a lens on how political institutions&mdash;and the staffers who depend on them&mdash;manage age, optics, and accountability. 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'S GOING APOCALYPSE NOW! w/ Jim Acosta

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