The New York Times Maggie Haberman joins host Molly to discuss reporting from her new book REGIME CHANGE: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump on the inner workings of Trump’s second-term White House, including heightened scrutiny of an aging president’s health, tighter control of information, and a far less leaky staff culture than in Trump’s first term. Haberman recounts Situation Room meetings over the administration’s handling of the Epstein files, describing internal clashes involving Dan Bongino, Kash Patel, J.D. Vance, Pam Bondi, and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles as the team struggled with crisis communications, base expectations, and the president’s desire to keep the issue contained. The conversation also explores factional tensions on immigration and tariffs, why loyalty and shared grievances have made staff more disciplined, Wiles’s role in creating a cohesive operation, and the influence of key aides and holdovers—along with figures like Natalie Harp and outside adviser Boris Epshteyn—who shape access and decision-making around the president.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 New York Times Maggie Haberman joins host Molly to discuss reporting from her new book REGIME CHANGE: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump on the inner workings of Trump&rsquo;s second-term White House, including heightened scrutiny of an aging president&rsquo;s health, tighter control of information, and a far less leaky staff culture than in Trump&rsquo;s first term. Haberman recounts Situation Room meetings over the administration&rsquo;s handling of the Epstein files, describing internal clashes involving Dan Bongino, Kash Patel, J.D. Vance, Pam Bondi, and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles as the team struggled with crisis communications, base expectations, and the president&rsquo;s desire to keep the issue contained. The conversation also explores factional tensions on immigration and tariffs, why loyalty and shared grievances have made staff more disciplined, Wiles&rsquo;s role in creating a cohesive operation, and the influence of key aides and holdovers&mdash;along with figures like Natalie Harp and outside adviser Boris Epshteyn&mdash;who shape access and decision-making around the president.Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328</p>

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<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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What They Won’t Say About Trump’s Health w/ Maggie Haberman

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