Molly welcomes The Good Liars Jason Selvig for a wide-ranging, darkly comedic discussion about Donald Trump’s ability to dominate public attention by embedding himself in pop culture as much as politics, from UFC and WrestleMania to spectacle-driven events that keep him in the social-media bloodstream regardless of whether the coverage is positive or negative. They unpack the idea that Trump’s planned UFC-style “blood sport” moment is both a branding move and a personal vanity project meant to put his stamp on American institutions, then pivot to Jason’s recent reporting at a Washington, D.C. “Rededicate 250” national prayer jubilee tied to America’s 250th anniversary, which he describes as a Christian nationalist gathering where attendees voiced creationist beliefs, promoted Bible-based schooling, and framed Trump as divinely chosen—sometimes even as a figure with a direct line to God. The exchange also touches on protests at Newark’s Delaney Hall ICE detention center, where pro-ICE activists and Proud Boys appeared, and it closes with observations about contradictions inside MAGA merchandising and ideology—like “buy American” rhetoric paired with China-made gear—alongside occasional, surprising flashes of anti-billionaire or pro-environment sentiment that are quickly swallowed by conspiratorial worldviews. 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 The Good Liars Jason Selvig for a wide-ranging, darkly comedic discussion about Donald Trump&rsquo;s ability to dominate public attention by embedding himself in pop culture as much as politics, from UFC and WrestleMania to spectacle-driven events that keep him in the social-media bloodstream regardless of whether the coverage is positive or negative. They unpack the idea that Trump&rsquo;s planned UFC-style &ldquo;blood sport&rdquo; moment is both a branding move and a personal vanity project meant to put his stamp on American institutions, then pivot to Jason&rsquo;s recent reporting at a Washington, D.C. &ldquo;Rededicate 250&rdquo; national prayer jubilee tied to America&rsquo;s 250th anniversary, which he describes as a Christian nationalist gathering where attendees voiced creationist beliefs, promoted Bible-based schooling, and framed Trump as divinely chosen&mdash;sometimes even as a figure with a direct line to God. The exchange also touches on protests at Newark&rsquo;s Delaney Hall ICE detention center, where pro-ICE activists and Proud Boys appeared, and it closes with observations about contradictions inside MAGA merchandising and ideology&mdash;like &ldquo;buy American&rdquo; rhetoric paired with China-made gear&mdash;alongside occasional, surprising flashes of anti-billionaire or pro-environment sentiment that are quickly swallowed by conspiratorial worldviews. 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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Why Trump Is Turning The US Into Vegas  w/ Jason Selvig

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