Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
- Episodes
- 763
- Released
- several times a week
- Latest episode
- Nov 14, 2026
About the podcast
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 763
Mehdi Hasan & Dave Weigel
Zeteo's Mehdi Hasan weighs in on whether Democrats should bully Donald Trump. Semafor's Dave Weigel digs into Chris Van Hollen's challenge to Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader.See omnystudio.com/listener …
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Zeteo's Mehdi Hasan weighs in on whether Democrats should bully Donald Trump. Semafor's Dave Weigel digs into Chris Van Hollen's challenge to Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader.
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Jim Acosta & Annie Karni
The Jim Acosta Show's Jim Acosta breaks down Trump threatening Democrats if they investigate him. The New York Times' Annie Karni digs into the failed impeachment of Pete Hegseth.See omnystudio.com/listener for …
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The Jim Acosta Show's Jim Acosta breaks down Trump threatening Democrats if they investigate him. The New York Times' Annie Karni digs into the failed impeachment of Pete Hegseth.
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Evan McMorris-Santoro & Ava DuVernay
The Washington Sun's Evan McMorris-Santoro breaks down Trump's eroding caucus. Filmmaker Ava DuVernay digs into her new documentary, 14th, and the fight over the 14th Amendment out on Netflix 12/4/26.See …
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The Washington Sun's Evan McMorris-Santoro breaks down Trump's eroding caucus. Filmmaker Ava DuVernay digs into her new documentary, 14th, and the fight over the 14th Amendment out on Netflix 12/4/26.
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Rick Wilson & Owen Winter
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson breaks down Stephen Miller's growing grip on the Trump White House. The Economist's Owen Winter digs into how data centers became a surprise election issue.See …
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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson breaks down Stephen Miller's growing grip on the Trump White House. The Economist's Owen Winter digs into how data centers became a surprise election issue.
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Evan Osnos & Rebecca Katz
The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos explains how Donald Trump achieved regime change at home. Fight Agency’s Rebecca Katz breaks down what it’s like to run underdog candidates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George Conway & Anne Applebaum
Psycho Politics' George Conway breaks down where Democrats go next. The Atlantic's Anne Applebaum digs into how Trump will behave as a loser authoritarian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EMERGENCY! No-Election-Anxiety-Episode w/ Amanda Litman & Ed Zitron
Run for Something’s Amanda Litman stops by to talk about the lessons Democrats should consider after the election. Later in the show, we’ll talk to Better Offline’s Ed Zitron about the AI bubble.See …
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Run for Something’s Amanda Litman stops by to talk about the lessons Democrats should consider after the election. Later in the show, we’ll talk to Better Offline’s Ed Zitron about the AI bubble.
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Rick Wilson & Alexis McGill Johnson
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson breaks down Trump's ridiculous closing message. Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson digs into what she's seeing for reproductive rights on the campaign trail.See …
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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson breaks down Trump's ridiculous closing message. Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson digs into what she's seeing for reproductive rights on the campaign trail.
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Jason Selvig & Matthew Cole
The Good Liars' Jason Selvig breaks down what he's been seeing at MAGA rallies. Matthew Cole digs into his new book, Princes and Thieves: Jared Kushner and Mohammed bin Zayed'sSee omnystudio.com/listener for …
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The Good Liars' Jason Selvig breaks down what he's been seeing at MAGA rallies. Matthew Cole digs into his new book, Princes and Thieves: Jared Kushner and Mohammed bin Zayed's
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Charlie Sykes, Clare Malone & Galen Druke
To The Contrary's Charlie Sykes breaks down the continued plunge in Trump's and Fox's popularity. Clare Malone and Galen Druke from the podcast Still Counting dig into the indicators they're seeing as early …
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To The Contrary's Charlie Sykes breaks down the continued plunge in Trump's and Fox's popularity. Clare Malone and Galen Druke from the podcast Still Counting dig into the indicators they're seeing as early voting starts.
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Mike Madrid & Rep. Chris Deluzio
The Latino Vote Podcast's Mike Madrid breaks down what he's seeing one week out from Election Day. Congressman Chris Deluzio digs into the prospects of impeaching Whiskey Pete.See omnystudio.com/listener for …
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The Latino Vote Podcast's Mike Madrid breaks down what he's seeing one week out from Election Day. Congressman Chris Deluzio digs into the prospects of impeaching Whiskey Pete.
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Rick Wilson & Lindsay Owens
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson breaks down Trump celebrating making a fortune. Lindsay Owens digs into her new book, Gouged: The End of a Fair Price and What That Means for Your Wallet.See …
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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson breaks down Trump celebrating making a fortune. Lindsay Owens digs into her new book, Gouged: The End of a Fair Price and What That Means for Your Wallet.
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George Conway & Blake Gendebien
Psycho Politics' George Conway breaks down Trump's fake economic success. Democratic nominee Blake Gendebien digs into his run for New York's 21st Congressional District.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …
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Psycho Politics' George Conway breaks down Trump's fake economic success. Democratic nominee Blake Gendebien digs into his run for New York's 21st Congressional District.
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Introducing: Everybody's Business
Bloomberg Businessweek brings you a smart and fun chat show about all things...business. Hosted by award-winning business and economics journalists Max Chafkin (author of The Contrarian: Peter Thiel and Silicon …
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Bloomberg Businessweek brings you a smart and fun chat show about all things...business. Hosted by award-winning business and economics journalists Max Chafkin (author of The Contrarian: Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley’s Pursuit of Power) and Stacey Vanek Smith (former co-host of NPR’s Planet Money and reporter for Marketplace), Everybody's Business is powered by the unparalleled sources and reporters who bring you Businessweek magazine’s headlines and the stories behind them. The show gives listeners a window into the discussions happening in boardrooms, Zooms and group chats in power centers around the world. From interpreting Fed meetings to the business of wolf cloning, each week Max, Stacey and their friends at Bloomberg Businessweek guide listeners through what really went on during the last week from Wall Street and Main Street. Because what’s happening with money and markets is everybody’s business.
Listen here and subscribe to Everybody's Business on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!
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Jim Acosta & Justin J. Pearson
The Jim Acosta Show's Jim Acosta breaks down Trump's culture war. Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson digs into his run for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District.See omnystudio.com/listener for …
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The Jim Acosta Show's Jim Acosta breaks down Trump's culture war. Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson digs into his run for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District.
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Isaiah Martin & Fred Wellman
Former congressional candidate Isaiah Martin breaks down Trump warning Kansans that the U.S. will burn like France if Democrats take Congress. Veteran Fred Wellman digs into his run for Missouri's 2nd …
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Former congressional candidate Isaiah Martin breaks down Trump warning Kansans that the U.S. will burn like France if Democrats take Congress. Veteran Fred Wellman digs into his run for Missouri's 2nd Congressional District.
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Rick Wilson & Thomas Frank
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson stops by to talk about Trump’s very bad week.Later in the show, we’ll talk to author Thomas Frank about his new book, The Creativity Con: How Innovation Became America’s …
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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson stops by to talk about Trump’s very bad week.
Later in the show, we’ll talk to author Thomas Frank about his new book, The Creativity Con: How Innovation Became America’s Biggest Racket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Frank Rich & Ali Velshi
Emmy Award-winning producer of Veep and Succession and New York Magazine columnist Frank Rich stops by to talk about Trump’s willing collaborators.Later in the show, we’ll talk to MSNOW’s Ali Velshi about …
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Emmy Award-winning producer of Veep and Succession and New York Magazine columnist Frank Rich stops by to talk about Trump’s willing collaborators.
Later in the show, we’ll talk to MSNOW’s Ali Velshi about Trump’s disastrous economy.MS NOW launched its MS NOW Membership. It is now available for download in the App Store, on Google Play, and online at ms.now.As part of it, Ali Velshi and Stephanue Ruhle host “Velshi & Ruhle: Full Disclosure, where the two anchors join forces to answer audience questions about money, power and politics. Sparking Outrage: Data Centers and A.I. Backlash" premieres Sunday, Oct.18, at 10 p.m. ET on MS NOW.
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Charlie Sykes & Dave Weigel
How the Right Lost Its Mind author and To The Contrary host Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump’s new low approval rating.Later in the show, we’ll talk to Semafor’s Dave Weigel about the trends he’s …
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How the Right Lost Its Mind author and To The Contrary host Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump’s new low approval rating.
Later in the show, we’ll talk to Semafor’s Dave Weigel about the trends he’s seeing in the midterms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lawrence O'Donnell & Rep. Jason Crow
MS NOW launched its MS NOW Membership. It is now available for download in the App Store, on Google Play, and online at ms.now. As part of it, Lawrence O’Donnell hosts “The Very Last Word with Lawrence …
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MS NOW launched its MS NOW Membership. It is now available for download in the App Store, on Google Play, and online at ms.now. As part of it, Lawrence O’Donnell hosts “The Very Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell,” where each week he takes Members behind the scenes and shares the one thing he couldn’t fit into his show but still wants them to know.
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Rick Wilson, Sen. Tammy Baldwin & Beth Macy
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson stops by to talk about the weaponization of Trump’s Justice Department.Later in the show, we’ll talk to Senator Tammy Baldwin about holding Trump accountable.Plus, as a bonus …
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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson stops by to talk about the weaponization of Trump’s Justice Department.
Later in the show, we’ll talk to Senator Tammy Baldwin about holding Trump accountable.
Plus, as a bonus, journalist and author Beth Macy joins us to talk about her run to flip Virginia’s 6th Congressional District.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George Conway, Carolyn Ryan & Timothy Snyder
Psycho Politics’ George Conway stops by to talk about Trump destroying America with debt.Then we’ll talk to The New York Times’ Carolyn Ryan about the signs she sees for how the midterms will go. Then, as a …
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Psycho Politics’ George Conway stops by to talk about Trump destroying America with debt.
Then we’ll talk to The New York Times’ Carolyn Ryan about the signs she sees for how the midterms will go. Then, as a bonus, Timothy Snyder stops by to talk about Trump’s increasingly extreme rhetoric.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin Wolfers & Alex Gibney
Platypus Economics’ Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about why Trump overstepping in elections will hurt his economy.Later in the show, I’ll talk to Alex Gibney about his new documentary, Musk, and why Big Tech …
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Platypus Economics’ Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about why Trump overstepping in elections will hurt his economy.
Later in the show, I’ll talk to Alex Gibney about his new documentary, Musk, and why Big Tech doesn’t want you to see it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Acosta & Michael Lewis
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump’s fantasies of Iran nuking two U.S. cities.Later in the show, I’ll talk to legendary author Michael Lewis about his new book, Blockers, about the …
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The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump’s fantasies of Iran nuking two U.S. cities.
Later in the show, I’ll talk to legendary author Michael Lewis about his new book, Blockers, about the people helping keep the U.S. government from falling apart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rick Wilson & Bhaskar Sunkara
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson stops by to talk about Trump hanging out with all the wrong people.Then we’ll talk to The Nation’s Bhaskar Sunkara about how socialist issues can deliver for the American …
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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson stops by to talk about Trump hanging out with all the wrong people.
Then we’ll talk to The Nation’s Bhaskar Sunkara about how socialist issues can deliver for the American people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jennifer Welch & Adam Hamilton
I’ve Had It’s Jennifer Welch stops by to talk about her new book, Not Today, Fascists. Then we’ll talk to Senate candidate Adam Hamilton about his campaign against Senator Roger Marshall.See …
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I’ve Had It’s Jennifer Welch stops by to talk about her new book, Not Today, Fascists. Then we’ll talk to Senate candidate Adam Hamilton about his campaign against Senator Roger Marshall.
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Amanda Litman & Elliott Rodriguez
Run for Something’s Amanda Litman stops by to talk about the hidden forces helping Democrats win the midterms.Then we’ll talk to journalist Elliott Rodriguez about his run to flip Florida’s 27th District.See …
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Run for Something’s Amanda Litman stops by to talk about the hidden forces helping Democrats win the midterms.
Then we’ll talk to journalist Elliott Rodriguez about his run to flip Florida’s 27th District.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stuart Stevens & Mahmoud Khalil
The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens stops by to talk about Jack Smith’s damning testimony to the Senate.Then we’ll talk to Mahmoud Khalil about his new book, No Land to Stand On: Notes from Detention.See …
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The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens stops by to talk about Jack Smith’s damning testimony to the Senate.
Then we’ll talk to Mahmoud Khalil about his new book, No Land to Stand On: Notes from Detention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rick Wilson & Anand Giridharadas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the consequences of Trump being the most unpopular president of all time heading into a midterm election.Then we’ll talk to journalist Anand Giridharadas …
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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the consequences of Trump being the most unpopular president of all time heading into a midterm election.
Then we’ll talk to journalist Anand Giridharadas about his new book, Man in the Mirror: Hope, Struggle, and Belonging in an American City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Antonia Hylton & Gina Hinojosa
MSNOW’s Antonia Hylton stops by to talk about Tucker Carlson criticizing Trump’s lack of concern for the American people. Then we’ll talk to Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa about her run to unseat …
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MSNOW’s Antonia Hylton stops by to talk about Tucker Carlson criticizing Trump’s lack of concern for the American people. Then we’ll talk to Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa about her run to unseat Governor Greg Abbott.
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