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 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.
Location:
United States
Networks:
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
Introducing: United States of Kennedy
7/3/2025
Hello, Fast Politics Fans! We want to share a new show you might like, United States of Kennedy.
About the show: United States of Kennedy is a podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. Every week, hosts Lyra Smith and George Civeris go into one aspect of the Kennedy story.
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Duration:00:02:06
Katy Brodsky Falco & Sam Tanenhaus
7/3/2025
Katy Brodsky Falco details how women’s health has been defunded. Sam Tanenhaus examines his new book Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America.
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Duration:00:35:27
E. Jean Carroll & Bridget Read
7/2/2025
New York Magazine’s Bridget Read details her new book Little Bosses Everywhere: How the Pyramid Scheme Shaped America. Journalist E. Jean Carroll examines her new book Not My Type.
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Duration:00:30:16
Jacob Silverman, Matthew O’Neill & Perri Peltz
6/30/2025
Substack’s Jacob Silverman examines Trump’s bizarre plan to turn cities into deregulated dystopias.
Bloomberg’s Matthew O’Neill and Perri Peltz detail their new documentary Can’t Look Away, about tech’s stranglehold on our children.
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Duration:00:37:08
Evan Osnos, Meredith Shiner & Rebecca Katz
6/28/2025
The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos examines the petty tantrums of the richest people on Earth and why they’re no longer serving the public the way they once did. Meredith Shiner details her article on why we need to primary every sitting Democrat. Plus, we have a special bonus interview with Democratic strategist Rebecca Katz about how Democrats can win.
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Duration:01:04:44
Justin Wolfers & David Daley
6/26/2025
Think Like an Economist podcast’s Justin Wolfers examines our newly widened trade deficits.
FairVote’s David Daley details why ranked choice voting should be implemented everywhere.
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Duration:00:48:54
George Conway & Shannon Watts
6/25/2025
George Conway examines Trump’s disastrous strategy in the Middle East. Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts details her new book Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age.
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Duration:00:46:01
Rick Wilson & Michael Waldman
6/23/2025
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines regime change and the potential for a new world war.
The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman details efforts to protect the vote in the midterms.
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Duration:00:45:01
Mary Trump & Randi Weingarten
6/21/2025
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.
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Duration:00:50:53
Al Franken & Colonel Bree Fram
6/19/2025
The Al Franken Show’s Al Franken examines how the cruelty of Trumpism is affecting the way the Senate operates. Colonel Bree Fram details Trump’s trans military ban and how it’s impacting the military’s competence and those who serve our country.
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Duration:00:43:21
Josh Marshall & Malcolm Kenyatta
6/18/2025
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.
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Duration:00:48:23
Rick Wilson & James Kimmel
6/16/2025
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the No King Protest, Trump’s sad birthday fascist display, and the rise of political violence. James Kimmel details his new book The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction—and How to Overcome It.
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Duration:00:45:19
Charlie Sykes & Ed Luce
6/14/2025
To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines the escalation of Trump’s actions since his first administration. Ed Luce details his new book Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Great Power Prophet.
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Duration:00:47:27
Andy Levy & Brian Merchant
6/12/2025
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines the fallout from the Trump and Musk feud.
Blood in the Machine author Brian Merchant details how AI is already quietly killing job prospects in America.
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Duration:00:50:19
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Mayor Karen Bass & Jacob Rubashkin
6/11/2025
Inside Elections’ Jacob Rubashkin examines his new report on how the House is shaping up for the midterms. Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries details the status of the Big Beautiful Bullshit Bill. Plus, we have a special bonus interview with L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on the status of Donald Trump unleashing chaos in her city.
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Duration:00:54:59
Rick Wilson & David A. Graham
6/9/2025
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson skewers Trump weaponizing the National Guard against protesters.
David A. Graham details his new book The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America.
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Duration:00:48:35
Stuart Stevens & John Cassidy
6/7/2025
The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens parses Elon and Trump’s breakup and the case for nationalizing SpaceX and Starlink. The New Yorker’s John Cassidy details his book Capitalism and Its Critics: A History — From the Industrial Revolution to AI.
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Duration:00:47:09
Dan Nathan & Alan Elrod
6/5/2025
Risk Reversal’s Dan Nathan details the business world's reaction to Trump’s insane tariffs. Alan Elrod examines their brilliant new article You’re Not Crazy. America Has Gone Mad.
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Duration:00:46:39
Dana Milbank & Mark Dunkleman
6/4/2025
The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines the turning of the tide against Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. Mark Dunkleman details his new book Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back.
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Duration:00:42:39
Rick Wilson & Antonia Hylton
6/2/2025
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Elon Musk’s short-lived reign over DOGE and what his exit from D.C. means. MSNBC’s Antonia Hylton details her new NBC News Digital documentary The Children’s Pastor.
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Duration:00:50:56