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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.
Talking Feds host Harry Litman stops by to discuss the insane amount of chaos in the Justice Department. Congressman Eric Swalwell talks about protecting citizens from DOGE’s unlawful aggressions on their data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charlie Sykes examines the continued erosion of law and order in America. Congresswoman Becca Balint details the Republicans' attempts to rewrite American culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Substack's The Jim Acosta Show host Jim Acosta examines Trump’s strategy to exploit the weak points in our government.Wired’s David Gilbert details the threats Elon’s DOGE-obsessed teenagers pose to U.S. national security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Trump’s voters learning what his agenda actually is. More Perfect Union’s Josh Miller-Lewis details the lobbying firm funneling massive influence into Donald Trump’s White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara examines the legal obstacles that can keep Trump in check. Citation Needed’s Molly White details the tech bro oligarchy’s plans for America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Nation’s Jeet Heer tries to make sense of Trump’s plans to expand America across the globe. Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman examines the lawsuits they are filing to stop Trump and Musk’s agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Historian Thomas Zimmer parses the inner workings of why Trump and Musk are rushing through their demolition of government institutions. Harvard’s Theda Skocpol examines what helped shape the right’s urge to dismantle government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson details Trump’s many assaults on the rule of law.What's the Matter with Kansas author Thomas Frank examines why Democrats fear embracing populism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Media Matters’ Angelo Carusone examines the media's reaction to Trump’s shock-and-awe legislation strategy. Eoin Higgins details his new book, Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines Republicans' chaotic confirmation hearings. MSNBC’s Alex Wagner details Trump’s immigration shock and awe and her new show, Trumpland with Alex WagnerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines how Trump’s spending freezes impact everyday American life. California Attorney General Rob Bonta details how AGs can fight back against Trump’s aggressions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s first week back in office. Bloomberg’s Davey Alba and Leon Yin detail how Trump’s outreach to YouTubers helped him win the presidency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Garbage Day’s Ryan Broderick details how Democrats are navigating the new governing order, while Vanity Fair’s Nick Bilton examines Trump’s pardon of Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Semafor’s Dave Weigel analyzes President Trump’s first days back in office, while More Perfect Union’s Faiz Shakir discusses his bid to lead the DNC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes analyzes the shock and awe of Trump’s first day back in office. Planned Parenthood President Alexis McGill Johnson outlines strategies to protect reproductive rights in this new era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias examines the legal battles of the Trump 2.0 era. The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman details the Unified Executive Theory and how it might unfold under Trump 2.0.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens examines the lessons learned as Biden leaves office. Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman details how they plan to push back against the Trump administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos examines Republican's compliance with Trump’s agenda. Slate's Dahlia Lithwick details Pam Bondi's confirmation hearing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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.