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...
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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
Charlie Sykes & Rep. Jared Moskowitz
4/16/2026
To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about JD Vance’s presidential aspirations slowly disappearing.
Congressman Jared Moskowitz joins us to discuss former AG Bondi refusing to show up to congressional hearings.
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Duration:00:49:55
George Conway & Howard Polskin
4/15/2026
New York’s 12th District congressional candidate George Conway stops by to talk about Trump’s attempts to keep his coalition together.
The Righting’s Howard Polskin joins us to discuss the splintering of the MAGA movement as they turn on President Trump.
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Duration:00:44:18
Rick Wilson & Ed Fitzgerald
4/13/2026
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump blocking the Strait of Hormuz and his other strategic blunders.
Ed FitzGerald joins us to talk about his run for Congress in Ohio’s 7th District against Congressman Max Miller.
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Duration:00:47:15
Justin Wolfers & Bradley Onishi
4/11/2026
Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about consumer sentiment hitting its lowest level ever. Author Bradley Onishi joins us to discuss Pete Hegseth and the peculiar religious influences in his life.
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Duration:00:55:44
Andy Levy & Skye Perryman
4/8/2026
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy stops by to talk about MAGA’s anger at Trump over the chaos of the Iran war. Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman joins us to discuss how they are pushing back against Trump’s agenda.
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Duration:00:42:11
Evan McMorris-Santoro & Antonia Hitchens
4/8/2026
NOTUS’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about bipartisan calls to invoke the 25th Amendment on Trump.
The New Yorker’s Antonia Hitchens joins us to discuss the Groyper movement and whether it’s the future of the right wing.
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Duration:00:46:58
Rick Wilson & Peter S. Canellos
4/6/2026
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the escalation in Iran and how it’s affecting life in America. Politico’s Peter S. Canellos joins us to talk about his new book, Revenge for the Sixties: Sam Alito and the Triumph of the Conservative Legal Movement.
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Duration:00:49:38
Jim Acosta & Theodore Schleifer
4/4/2026
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about the fallout from AG Pam Bondi getting fired.
The New York Times’ Theodore Schleifer joins us to discuss the strange campaign financing trends shaping the midterms.
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Duration:00:46:10
Jason Selvig & Caroline Haskins
4/2/2026
The Good Liars’ Jason Selvig stops by to talk about President Trump attending the Supreme Court’s deliberations on birthright citizenship. Wired’s Caroline Haskins joins us to discuss her blockbuster reporting that the IRS is enlisting Palantir to help with audits.
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Duration:00:44:12
Charlie Sykes & Josh Turek
4/1/2026
To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump’s self-inflicted wounds to his presidency.
Iowa Senate candidate Josh Turek joins us to discuss his very real chances of becoming Iowa’s next senator.
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Duration:00:51:19
Rick Wilson & Cameron McWhirter
3/30/2026
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump sending 50,000 troops to the Middle East.
The Wall Street Journal’s Cameron McWhirter joins us to talk about MAGA’s strange splinter movement in Arkansas.
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Duration:00:47:52
Ali Vitali & Shane Goldmacher
3/28/2026
MSNOW's Ali Vitali stops by to talk about Congress trying to finally reopen DHS.
The New York Times’ Shane Goldmacher joins us to discuss Republicans’ unusual plan to hold a midterms convention.
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Duration:00:45:01
Mike Madrid & Ezra Levin
3/26/2026
The Latino Vote Podcast host Mike Madrid stops by to talk about the dramatic shift of Latino voters against Trump. Indivisible’s Ezra Levin joins us to discuss this weekend’s No Kings rally, which could be the biggest political rally in American history.
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Duration:00:55:04
Sam Seder & Dave Sirota
3/25/2026
The Majority Report’s Sam Seder stops by to talk about the unprecedented corruption in the Trump administration. The Lever’s David Sirota joins us to discuss his new reporting on the unitary executive theory and its threats to our democracy.
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Duration:00:48:49
Jim Acosta & Akhil Amar
3/23/2026
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about ICE taking over American airports.
Yale’s Akhil Amar joins us to discuss the Supreme Court and birthright citizenship.
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Duration:00:48:11
Jeet Heer & Will Sommer
3/21/2026
The Nation’s Jeet Heer stops by to talk about the very stupid ways Trump is navigating the Iran war.
The Bulwark’s Will Sommer joins us to discuss the many strains of antisemitism circulating around MAGA.
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Duration:00:45:44
Fast Politics Episode_625
3/19/2026
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Duration:01:05:44
Stephanie Ruhle & Alex Burness
3/18/2026
MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle stops by to talk about Trump making up a story about a former president backing his war in the Middle East.
Bolts Magazine’s Alex Burness joins us to discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, which could be one of the year’s most important races.
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Duration:00:53:34
Rick Wilson & Rep. Melanie Stansbury
3/16/2026
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Tucker Carlson saying the CIA is coming for him.
Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury joins us to talk about the investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch.
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Duration:00:50:02
Justin Wolfers & Gina Hinojosa
3/14/2026
Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about Trump’s terrible instincts and how they’re damaging the U.S. economy.
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa joins us to discuss her run to defeat Governor Greg Abbott.
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Duration:00:52:03