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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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Project 2029: Campaign Finance Reform Comes First
Jul 100:53:04Tap to summarizeIn the premiere episode of “Project 2029: A Reimagining,” host Molly Jong-Fast explores the critical role of campaign finance reform in reviving American democracy and redirecting the Democratic Party's future. Featuring expert voices such as Lawrence Lessig, Tiffany Muller (End Citizens United), Michael Waldman (Brennan Center) and Tom Moore (Center for American Progress), the episode details how decisions like Citizens United have enabled unchecked corporate influence and created a deeply corrupt political environment, where billionaires and super PACs drown out the voices of ordinary voters. It also examines how this broken system undermines public trust, outlines promising legal and grassroots strategies for reform, and makes the case that no meaningful progress on climate, healthcare, or civil rights is possible without first confronting the corrosive role of money in politics. Through historical parallels and potential state-level solutions, the conversation pushes toward a future where political power is rebalanced and truly representative of the people. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Jacob Rubashkin & Justin Ellis
Jun 2900:39:57Tap to summarizeInside Elections’ Jacob Rubashkin stops by to talk about the Democrats’ chances of taking back the House and Senate. Author Justin Ellis joins us to discuss their new book, The Cruelty of Nice Folks: Why Minneapolis Is the Story of America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Ian Dunt & Daniel Squadron
Jun 2700:36:55Tap to summarizeThe Origin Story Podcast’s Ian Dunt stops by to talk about the sorry state of British politics.The States Project’s Daniel Squadron joins us to discuss his new book, The Fourth Branch: How State Government Can Save Our Union.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Andy Levy & Chris Murphy
Jun 2500:47:36Tap to summarizeAs The World Churns’ Andy Levy stops by to talk about the latest chaos in American politics.Senator Chris Murphy joins us to discuss his new book, Crisis of the Common Good: The Fight for Meaning and Connection in a Broken America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Maggie Haberman & Barbara McQuade
Jun 2400:46:00Tap to summarizeThe New York Times’ Maggie Haberman stops by to talk about the blockbuster revelations in her new book, Regime Change.Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade joins us to discuss her new book, The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Rick Wilson & Michael Tomasky
Jun 2200:47:47Tap to summarizeThe Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss why Trump is in hiding.The New Republic’s Michael Tomasky joins us to talk about his new book, Killing Baby Hitler. You can find it here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Charlie Sykes & Josh Cohen
Jun 2000:54:00Tap to summarizeTo The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about President Trump declaring his power has no limits.Ettingermentum’s Josh Cohen joins us to discuss how he’s seeing the midterms shape up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Harry Litman & Ed Zitron
Jun 1800:55:49Tap to summarizeTalking Feds’ Harry Litman stops by to talk about Trump’s latest illegal behavior.Better Offline’s Ed Zitron joins us to discuss the latest AI news. Where's Your Ed At Newsletter: https://www.wheresyoured.at/ Better Offline Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/2dBPt1j2DoNij1kVdx8Ig6See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Evan McMorris-Santoro & Tom Steyer
Jun 1700:47:27Tap to summarizeNOTUS’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about Trump’s half-cooked deal with Iran.Former California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer joins us to discuss the strange things he saw during his run for governor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Rick Wilson & Michelle Lujan Grisham
Jun 1500:45:13Tap to summarizeThe Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the White House melting down over leaked tapes of their meetings on the Epstein files.New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham joins us to talk about the diverse challenges of governing the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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