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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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Jeet Heer & Joanna Stern
May 2700:51:49Tap to summarizeThe Nation’s Jeet Heer stops by to talk about Trump’s Vietnam problem in the Middle East.NBC News’ Joanna Stern joins us to discuss her new book, I Am Not a Robot: My Year Using AI to Do Everything. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Rick Wilson & Ben Rhodes
May 2500:46:11Tap to summarizeThe Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the latest chaos surrounding the Trump administration.Pod Save the World’s Ben Rhodes joins us to talk about his new book, All We Say: The Battle for American Identity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Meredith Shiner, Andrew Weissmann & Theo Baker
May 2301:18:15Tap to summarizeThe New Republic’s Meredith Shiner stops by to talk about our ungovernable Congress not governing.MSNOW’s Andrew Weissmann joins us to discuss his new book, Liar’s Kingdom: How to Stop Trump’s Deceit and Save America.Plus, as a bonus, Theo Baker joins us to talk about his new book, How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Jim Acosta, Aaron Ford & Ian Shapiro
May 2101:00:05Tap to summarizeThe Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump’s reckless spending.Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford joins us to discuss his run for governor.Plus, we have a special bonus interview with Yale’s Ian Shapiro about his new book, After the Fall: From the End of History to the Crisis of Democracy, How Politicians Broke Our World.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Jennifer Welch & Rep. Jason Crow
May 2000:49:00Tap to summarizeI’ve Had It’s Jennifer Welch stops by to talk about how the swing voters who gave Trump a chance are now the most likely to have Trump remorse.Representative Jason Crow joins us to discuss Trump’s MAGA slush fund and the new levels of robbing the federal government he has reached.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Rick Wilson & Micah Lasher
May 1800:51:47Tap to summarizeThe Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Senator Cassidy losing his seat and what it means for Trump’s support.Assemblyman Micah Lasher joins us to talk about why he’s the candidate to choose in New York’s 12th District’s crowded congressional race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Charlie Sykes, Tom Steyer, Gabi Finlayson & Jackie Morgan
May 1601:05:45Tap to summarizeTo The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump using the Iran war to enrich himself with stock tips.California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer joins us to discuss his plan to make California a better place to live.Plus, as a bonus, Elevate Utah’s Gabi Finlayson and Jackie Morgan stop by to talk about Mr. Wonderful accusing them of being Chinese agents and their work against data centers in Utah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Evan McMorris-Santoro & Dan Osborn
May 1400:53:24Tap to summarizeNOTUS’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about the Trump administration considering classifying Tucker Carlson as a terrorist.Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn joins us to discuss his independent run in the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →George Conway & Dr. Abdul El-Sayed
May 1300:55:16Tap to summarizeNew York’s 12th District congressional candidate George Conway stops by to talk about Trump’s deranged mental state.Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed joins us to discuss why he believes he’s the right candidate for Michigan’s Senate seat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Rick WIlson & Rob Sand
May 1100:50:17Tap to summarizeThe Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s golden calf. Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand joins us to talk about his run for governor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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