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Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
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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.
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Mike Madrid, Mike Zamore & Haddy Gassama
1w ago00:54:35Tap to summarizeThe Latino Vote Podcast’s Mike Madrid stops by to talk about MAGA’s fracturing.The ACLU’s Mike Zamore and Haddy Gassama join us to discuss ICE’s abuses inside Delaney Hall and other detention centers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Charlie Sykes & Dave Weigel
1w ago00:56:05Tap to summarizeTo The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump’s never-ending war with Iran.Semafor’s Dave Weigel joins us to discuss the final stretch of the congressional primaries and the battles inside the Democratic Party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Meredith Shiner & Joseph Kelly
2w ago00:48:01Tap to summarizeThe New Republic’s Meredith Shiner stops by to talk about Trump’s unpopular war and how it’s driving down his approval ratings.Historian Joseph Kelly joins us to discuss his new book, The Biggest Lie: The Prehistory of American Fascism, 1818–1915.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Jason Selvig & Alex Seitz-Wald
2w ago00:50:09Tap to summarizeThe Good Liars’ Jason Selvig stops by to talk about all the lies the GOP is telling about the Iran war and Mitch McConnell.The Midcoast Villager’s Alex Seitz-Wald joins us to discuss the fascinating twists in the race for the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Rick Wilson & Ben Wikler
2w ago00:51:33Tap to summarizeThe Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s new hate-election strategy to win the midterms.Former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler joins us to talk about his new book, This Is the Plan: How to End America’s Meltdown and Save Democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →George Conway & Dr. Ashish Jha
2w ago00:49:45Tap to summarizeGeorge Conway stops by to talk about Trump’s deranged speech and election lies.Dr. Ashish Jha joins us to discuss RFK Jr.’s gross negligence leading to an outbreak of explosive diarrhea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Evan McMorris-Santoro & Dr. Annie Andrews
3w ago00:52:00Tap to summarizeNOTUS’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about Trump needing nearly $100 billion more for his war adventures.Dr. Annie Andrews joins us to discuss her run to become the Democrat challenging for Senator Lindsey Graham’s seat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Jim Acosta & Amanda Litman
3w ago00:47:54Tap to summarizeThe Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about continuing his ill-advised war against Iran.Run for Something’s Amanda Litman joins us to discuss how Democrats can recruit better candidates and avoid mistakes like Graham Platner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Rick Wilson & Michael Blanding
3w ago00:47:17Tap to summarizeThe Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s bad math for getting the SAVE Act passed after Lindsey Graham’s death.Author Michael Blanding joins us to talk about his new book, The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby: Inside a Billionaire Family’s Quest to Craft a Christian Nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. & Jesse Wegman
3w ago00:37:47Tap to summarizeDr. Eddie Glaude Jr. stops by to discuss his new book, America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation’s Anniversaries.Jesse Wegman joins us to talk about his new book, The Lost Founder: James Wilson and the Forgotten Fight for a People’s Constitution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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