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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.
The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Kash Patel’s jaw-dropping congressional hearing. The Financial Times’ Ed Luce details how Trump’s immigration war is hurting our economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Media Matters Angelo Carusone examines Trump’s increasing threats to media organisations.American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten details her new book Why Fascists Fear Teachers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson parses the right’s escalating rhetoric of revenge for Charlie Kirk’s death. Former chair of the Wisconsin Democrats Ben Wikler discusses how the Democratic Party effectively builds to counter the GOP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CNN’s David Axelrod parses the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The New York Times' David Enrich examines his blockbuster report about JPMorgan Chase Co.'s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell parses Trump’s allies trying to cope with Trump’s obvious ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Former HHS Secretary Xavier Beccera details the dangers of his former office being turned into a fever swamp of conspiracies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Evil Geniuses Author Kurt Andersen explains how the 90s brought us the deranged Republican nightmare we’re in now. Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek about his run for the open Iowa Senate seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines Trump going to war with an American city.Dr. Peter Hotez and Michael E. Mann detail their new book Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle examines the disappointing job numbers the Trump administration just received. The Brennan Center’s Dan Weiner details the congressional stock ban now being reconsidered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Fugelsang details his new book Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds. Rolling Stone’s Nikki McCann Ramirez examines Trump’s use of the military as a show of force.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines the latest developments in Trump’s tariff war.Dr. Abdul El-Sayed details his run for the Senate in Michigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George Conway examines Trump’s lawlessness. Yale Budget Lab’s Natasha Sarin details the effects of tariffs on our economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines the damage caused by dismantling the U.S. government.Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill details her run for New Jersey governor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Republic’s Greg Sargent examines how Democrats are pushing back against Trump.Senator Sherrod Brown details his run for the Senate in Ohio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta examines Trump’s escalating authoritarian actions. Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias details how they are pushing back legally against Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines why Democrats are failing to register voters.Graham Platner details his run for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine against Senator Susan Collins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines Trump’s authoritarian attack on John Bolton.California Governor Gavin Newsom details his redistricting response to Texas’s extreme gerrymander.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.