Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
iHeart Podcast Network
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...
Location:
United States
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iHeart Podcast Network
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Rick Wilson & Ben Rhodes
5/25/2026
The 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.
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Duration:00:46:11
Meredith Shiner, Andrew Weissmann & Theo Baker
5/23/2026
The 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.
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Duration:01:18:15
Jim Acosta, Aaron Ford & Ian Shapiro
5/21/2026
The 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.
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Duration:01:00:05
Jennifer Welch & Rep. Jason Crow
5/20/2026
I’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.
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Duration:00:49:00
Rick Wilson & Micah Lasher
5/18/2026
The 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.
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Duration:00:51:47
Charlie Sykes, Tom Steyer, Gabi Finlayson & Jackie Morgan
5/16/2026
To 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.
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Duration:01:05:45
Evan McMorris-Santoro & Dan Osborn
5/14/2026
NOTUS’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.
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Duration:00:53:24
George Conway & Dr. Abdul El-Sayed
5/13/2026
New 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.
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Duration:00:55:16
Rick WIlson & Rob Sand
5/11/2026
The 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.
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Duration:00:50:17
Justin Wolfers & Shaughnessy Naughton
5/9/2026
Platypus Economics’ Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about Donald Trump’s continued demolition of the American economy.
314 Action’s Shaughnessy Naughton joins us to discuss their work recruiting, training, and electing Democrats with scientific backgrounds.
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Duration:00:49:06
Jim Acosta & Gov. Roy Cooper
5/7/2026
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump’s unlawful aggression against his enemies. Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper joins us to discuss his run for the Senate.
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Duration:00:47:17
Mike Madrid & Kimberlé Crenshaw
5/6/2026
The Latino Vote Podcast host Mike Madrid stops by to talk about Republicans seeming to have no plan to address Trump’s lack of popularity.
Civil rights advocate Kimberlé Crenshaw joins us to discuss her new book, Backtalker: An American Memoir.
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Duration:00:57:20
Rick Wilson & Justice Anita Earls
5/4/2026
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump trying to govern while being the most unpopular president of modern times. Justice Anita Earls joins us to talk about her crucial judicial race in North Carolina.
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Duration:00:46:42
Mehdi Hasan & Matt Maasdam
5/2/2026
Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan stops by to talk about the propaganda around political violence in America today.
Matt Maasdam joins us to discuss his run for Congress in Michigan’s 7th District.
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Duration:00:46:53
Stephanie Ruhle & Bale Dalton
4/30/2026
MSNOW’s Steph Ruhle stops by to talk about what record-low consumer confidence is going to do to Donald Trump’s economy.
Bale Dalton joins us to discuss his run against Congressman Cory Mills.
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Duration:00:49:14
Charlie Sykes & Jodi Kantor
4/29/2026
To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump using political capital for the stupidest reason possible.
The New York Times’ Jodi Kantor joins us to discuss her new book, How to Start: Discovering Your Life’s Work.
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Duration:00:47:50
Rick Wilson & Mandela Barnes
4/27/2026
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the ticking time bomb of Trump’s economy and the White House Correspondents’ Dinner incident.
Former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes joins us to talk about his run for governor of Wisconsin.
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Duration:00:52:16
Sam Seder & Harry Litman
4/25/2026
The Majority Report’s Sam Seder stops by to talk about President Trump’s rapidly deteriorating health.
Talking Feds’ Harry Litman joins us to discuss his predictions for the potential retirements of Justices Thomas and Alito.
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Duration:00:54:10
Meredith Shiner & Michael Calderone
4/23/2026
The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner stops by to talk about the enormous vibe shift in Congress.
The Wrap’s Michael Calderone joins us to discuss the upcoming White House Correspondents’ Dinner and the drama we may see there.
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Duration:00:50:17
Jason Selvig & Shannon Bird
4/22/2026
The Good Liars’ Jason Selvig stops by to talk about Tucker Carlson apologizing for his support of Trump. Former Colorado State Representative Shannon Bird joins us to discuss her run in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District.
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Duration:00:48:10