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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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4Actress & podcast host Busy Phillipps talks about her activism and how the world of celebrity has changed. MSNBC political analyst Cornell Belcher tells us about the media’s distorted lens when covering VP Kamala Harris. NPR’s Roben Farzad explains to us the anomalies of the US economy and how EVs have a surprising role in it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson skewers Tulsi Gabbard’s turn to Trump world. Status News’ Oliver Darcy examines the media’s poor coverage of the election. Then we’ll talk to New York Times’ Anupreeta Das about her new book, Billionaire, Nerd, Savior, King: Bill Gates and His Quest to Shape Our World."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump examines Trump’s devolving mental state. American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten details her departure from the DNC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines how Trump is overplaying his hand with an unpopular agenda. Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee Malcolm Kenyatta details the drama inside the DNC and his vision for the organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen examines Trump’s alarming statement that Democrats should be hanged. Aftyn Behn details her run for Congress in a swing district in Tennessee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner examines how everyday citizens are fighting back against ICE.Then The Bulwark’s Will Sommer details how MAGA infighting is weakening Trump’s administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan examines Trump’s maneuvers to avoid the release of the Epstein files.Then Vanessa Williamson details her new book The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the civil war inside the White House and how Trump’s chief of staff may be on the way out. Author, Michael Steinberger, details his new book, The Philosopher in the Valley: Alex Karp, Palantir, and the Rise of the Surveillance State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines the fallout from the post-Epstein emails.Then Semafor’s Dave Weigel details the vibe shift since Election Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Society for the Rule of Law examines the Oversight Committee’s dropped investigation into Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan details her run for the U.S. Senate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Joy Reid Show’s Joy Reid examines how Democrats are squandering their enthusiasm after last week’s election wins. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan details his run for governor in Michigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines how Trump continues to lose the messaging war over the shutdown. The Fight Agency’s Rebecca Katz and Morris Katz detail how Democrats continue to win heading into the midterms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines Trump’s economy and why it’s so weak that we aren’t getting any numbers.Then former vice-presidential candidate Governor Tim Walz details how the government shutdown is affecting his constituents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MSNBC’s Ali Vitali examines the election results and what they mean for the future of the Democratic Party.Then Congressman Robert Garcia details the passage of Prop 50 and its implications for Democrats’ chances of taking back Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Treason Substack’s Miles Taylor examines Trump’s escalating war in Africa.Then Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales details his new book The Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for Building Things That Last.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines how Trump’s government has become so dysfunctional it can’t even keep airports running. New York Magazine’s Irin Carmon details her new book Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ABC News’ Jonathan Karl details his new book Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign that Changed America. Then The Lever’s David Sirota examines his new book Master Plan: The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sisters In Law’s Joyce Vance details her new book Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy. Author Julien Brave Noisecat examines their new book We Survived the Night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines Trump’s plan not just to distract, but to fundamentally change America. Senator Ed Markey details the government shutdown and its costs to the American people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump receiving an illegal $130 million donation from one of his top donors. Then the DLCC’s Heather Williams details how Democrats win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Molly, I know many progressives who LOVE and revere Newsom. He is fearless, articulate, compassionate, politically astute and he knows how to get things done! I've been listening to him for a long time and each word that comes from his mouth solidifies that belief. He is who we need to listen to and support. He will effectively fight pres Caligula. I also LOVE you and Andy. Long -time listener.
and laying the groundwork for even more extreme conduct. You reap what you sow to some degree. We are reaping what has been down in turning a blind eye to authoritarian, will to power, desire for dictatorship, racism, meanness, pathological lying and rampant propaganda. By not holding the first felon and his klan accountable, they have returned with a spirit to punish everyone they see as beneath them or their enemies. America played a game with the devil and the demons were unleashed.
I agree with much of Andy's final summations about truth, reconciliation and accountability. I disagree to some degree that Biden bears a lot of the blame. As president he sincerely wanted to bridge the divide and chasm created by the hyper partisan conduct and misconduct of the Republicans and Maga. It is Garland and people in the Senate and House who blocked or slow walked a lot. You cannot have reconciliation or forgiveness without accountability and repentance; otherwise, you are covering up
I know that it's a small thing, Molly, but ICE agents don't wear costumes. They were uniforms. They're law enforcement officers, not costume vigilantes.
Musk got vast subsidies from the U.S. government but claims he wants to cut costs. He's full of shit.
Molly needs to stop being so naive and superficial. Trump donate to Harris and Clinton before. OK so what? That is irrelevant. Musk, an Afrikaaner son of Apartheid, previously donated to Democrats doesn't mean he was one. Accept people for who they really are once once they show you their true selves. People change or they remove their mask to reveal who they were. A Nazi giving such a salute doesn't just wake up one day to become a Nazi. It was always there. You just ignored the signs.
the acronym DOGE. should be pronounced dodgy, as in Elon is doing dodgy things! let's get this rebranding of the pronunciation going! love the show Molly!
I think JD Vance will have Trump set aside using the 25th Amendment within 6 months of their (God forbid) taking office.
I am an avid follower of this podcast and look forward to Rick Wilson's take on the 2024 campaigns. This morning Rick answered a question referencing if a VP pick had ever been changed after being nominated and confirmed at the DNC nominating convention. He said it was in 1972 and it was Edmund Muskie, which is WRONG! In 1972, George McGovern was the nominee and he chose Sen. Thomas Eagleton, who was dropped from the ticket when it was revealed he had undergone treatment for depression.
Sorry, I am very sympathetic to many of his arguments, but I thought Marcus Anthony Hunt was offensive.
Why does Molly sound like she was sneaky sounding on this episode??? 😂
I completely disagree. Of course, the abortion issue is a major galvanizing issue. One doesn't need to speculate about it. Losing a Constitutional right is serious. It has never happened, and just cause there isn't a precedence for it, it doesn't negate the obvious ramifications. The polls will show that Americans prefer a mainstream approach to constitutional rights & legislation and not extremism. Im surprised that the GOP hasn't been louder in their outcry of their GOP hijacked by extremists
just posted you to FB! Go Collin!
Great admirer of the show and love your interview style. Just one query - isn't the correct word "pundit" with no second 'n'? Looking forward to you taking us through 2024. Trev in NZ.
this interview reinforced my disgust with evangelicals.
Molly, you and Rick make a great team.
Yay! I love Michael Fanone. I listened to his book and I loved it.
I adore you Molly. Not a fan of the new 3 interviews per episode format. it's too short. Also miss Andy in interviews. Wish you had a weekly check in with Rick Wilson. he appears at the end of your Friday cast and you appear at the end his Monday cast.