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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 Boston Globe's Sam Brodey gets us up to speed on the strange twists inside Congress. ProPublica’s Robert Faturechi examines Trump’s business conflicts of interest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens examines the current state of American democracy. Director Alex Gibney details his new film The BiBi Files and its parallels between Trump and Netanyahu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TPM’s Josh Marshall examines what the next Trump administration might look like. Rolling Stone’s Noah Schachtman analyzes Eric Adams's desperate pleas to Trump and the mockery they have received.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines the optimistic view of Trump’s incoming administration. Wisconsin Democrats chair Ben Wikler details his run to head the DNC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Focus Group podcast’s Sarah Longwell examines her assumptions about the 2024 election and how they can be improved for the future. Senator Chris Murphy discusses how Democrats can appeal to the American people with a more populist message.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bloomberg Opinion’s Timothy O’Brien details what to expect from the next Trump administration. ProPublica’s Molly Redden examines how Trump plans to take powers from Congress to reshape the federal government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Atlantic’s George Conway shares his insights on President Biden pardoning his son, Hunter. DLCC’s Heather Williams details the Democrats' strategy in the years to come to reclaim a majority.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines what Kash Patel’s appointment as FBI director means. The Washington Post’s Caroline Kitchener details the latest horrors of a post-Roe world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Congressman Brendan Boyle examines the incoming dysfunction in the 219th Congress. Historian Thomas Zimmer explores how we can prepare for Project 2025’s assault on the America we know.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Nation’s Jeet Heer talks to us about the Democratic Party’s rebuilding efforts. Congresswoman Becca Balint examines how to push back against Trump’s agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump examines how we prepare for the incoming Trump administration. Garbage Day’s Ryan Broderick details how politics is downstream from internet culture and what that means for our political future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the impending disaster of the next Trump administration. Zucked author Roger McNamee examines the dystopian goals of tech billionaires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines how to stay sane in this news cycle. Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman discusses fighting back against Trump’s agenda through the courts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines what Donald Trump’s nominations signal for the future. Russian Media Monitor’s Julia Davis explores how Russia is reacting to Trump’s recent moves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MSNBC’s The Weekend host Symone Sanders stops by to discuss the blind spots emerging in VP Harris's strategy. Run For Something’s Amanda Litman talks about how to build a strong Democratic Party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Trump’s absolutely insane cabinet appointments and their path forward. The Brennan Center’s Katherine Ebright details Trump’s plans to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kurt Andersen examines the plotting, or lack thereof, in the upcoming Trump administration. Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, reacts to Trump's attacks on America's education system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Tape Podcast’s Dan Nathan examines the economic message of the election, and CNN’s Stephen Vladeck discusses how the courts could actually keep Trump in check.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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.