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Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

iHeartPodcasts 669 Episodes Aug 24, 2026

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.

Episodes

Rick Wilson & Kurt Andersen
Rick Wilson & Kurt Andersen Aug 24, 2026 2990 The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s Natalie Harp problem that won’t go away.Then we’ll talk to author Kurt Andersen about the book everyone is talking about, his new book The Breakup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Levy & Skye Perryman
Andy Levy & Skye Perryman Aug 22, 2026 2762 As The World Churns Andy Levy stops to talk about Trumps failed War in Iran as the USS Lincoln is being sent home. Then we'll talk to Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman about her new book Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times: How to Reclaim Your Power, Fight for Freedom, and Reimagine DemocracySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charlie Sykes & G. Elliott Morris
Charlie Sykes & G. Elliott Morris Aug 20, 2026 3390 To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Donald Trump’s endorsements failing again.Then we’ll talk to Strength in Numbers’ G. Elliott Morris about the way “social experiment” polls are shaping the political narrative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Josh Marshall & Michael Waldman
Josh Marshall & Michael Waldman Aug 19, 2026 3143 Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall stops by to talk about Trump’s historically low approval rating.Then we’ll talk to the Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman about election security heading into the midterms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rick Wilson & Brian Poindexter
Rick Wilson & Brian Poindexter Aug 17, 2026 2783 The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Todd Blanche demonstrating that he’ll do whatever Trump says. Then we’ll talk to Brian Poindexter about his run for Max Miller’s congressional seat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin Wolfers & Mini Timmaraju
Justin Wolfers & Mini Timmaraju Aug 15, 2026 3229 Platypus Economics’ Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about Trump losing the confidence of Republicans on the economy.Then we’ll talk to Reproductive Freedom for All’s Mini Timmaraju about why Democrats aren’t mobilizing voters on abortion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Selvig & Alissa Ellman
Jason Selvig & Alissa Ellman Aug 13, 2026 3762 The Good Liars’ Jason Selvig stops by to talk about what he saw in Michigan at a Trump rally.Then we’ll talk to Alissa Ellman about her run for New York’s 24th District.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jeet Heer & Cindy Holscher
Jeet Heer & Cindy Holscher Aug 12, 2026 2926 The Nation’s Jeet Heer stops by to talk about Trump toying with declaring an emergency for the midterms.Then we’ll talk to Kansas State Senator Cindy Holscher about her run for governor of Kansas after a surprise win in the Democratic primary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rick Wilson & Daniel Biss
Rick Wilson & Daniel Biss Aug 10, 2026 3090 The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s grip on elected officials while losing influence in the primaries.Soon-to-be Congressman Daniel Biss joins us to talk about being an anti-AIPAC Jewish candidate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sam Seder & Sen. Tammy Duckworth
Sam Seder & Sen. Tammy Duckworth Aug 8, 2026 2549 The Majority Report’s Sam Seder stops by to talk about Trump’s bad economy and increasing war bill.Senator Tammy Duckworth joins us to discuss her new resolution addressing the Trump administration’s efforts to hide the death toll of the war in Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marc Elias & Shane Goldmacher
Marc Elias & Shane Goldmacher Aug 6, 2026 2625 Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias stops by to talk about Trump’s lawless plans for the midterms.The New York Times’ Shane Goldmacher joins us to discuss how the primaries are shaking out and the growing trouble at the DNC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Acosta & Stacey Young
Jim Acosta & Stacey Young Aug 5, 2026 3141 The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about the Max Miller albatross hanging around the GOP’s neck.The Justice Connection’s Stacey Young joins us to discuss just how dangerous it would be to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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