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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 g... more

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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Adam Hamilton
Pastor, author, Democratic nominee for Senate in Nebraska
Church/Politics
Episode: Jennifer Welch & Adam Hamilton
Elliott Rodriguez
Journalist running for Congress in Florida's 27th District
Independent journalist / Candidate
Episode: Amanda Litman & Elliott Rodriguez
Mahmoud Khalil
Activist and author of No Land to Stand On, Notes from Detention
No Land to Stand On
Episode: Stuart Stevens & Mahmoud Khalil
Anand Giridharadas
Journalist and author of Man in the Mirror
Author, Journalist
Episode: Rick Wilson & Anand Giridharadas
Gina Hinojosa
Texas House of Representatives member; gubernatorial candidate
Texas House of Representatives
Episode: Antonia Hylton & Gina Hinojosa
Liz Oyer
Former US pardon attorney
U.S. Department of Justice
Episode: Jim Acosta & Liz Oyer
Garrison Lovely
Author of Obsolete, on AI industry and labor replacement
Episode: Jason Selvig & Garrison Lovely
Jason Selvig
One half of The Good Liars, political satirist
The Good Liars
Episode: Jason Selvig & Garrison Lovely
David Corn
DC Bureau Chief of Mother Jones and author of How Russia Won
Mother Jones
Episode: Maggie Haberman & David Corn

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Molly Jong-Fast
Host of Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
  • Your Voice

    Please, please clear your throat! I’ve heard you speak with a clear voice without the affected growl, you know? Take pity on your audience. No one wants to listen to that, and your content is so good!

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    VBSunny
    United Statesa month ago
  • Get it right

    Listened to both you and Jesse call Scott Bessent “Scott Bressler” over and over. I mean, c’mon.

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    4
    KarenP28
    United States2 months ago
  • Editing

    The episode with Rick Wilson had commercials dropped in at weird random points. I get the need for them but the last segment was completely cut off. Do better.

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    3
    eansmama
    United States2 months ago
  • Bad editing

    The pod cast was choppy, very bad editing. Like. A I did the job. Worst of all I did not hear Rick Wilson’s moment

    Of Fi**ery which is what I listen on Monday to Hear. Do better. date 8/7/2026

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    1
    Renofog
    United States2 months ago
  • Martin Ford (terrible guest)

    Sorry, Molly. Martin Ford is one of the worst guests I’ve listened to. AI is clean technology and solar doesn’t work at night? This guy is getting paid by an AI company to pump them up. Discussions need to be heard on this pod about US data center issues in communities. He must not care or live near one of these massive complexes. If other countries are doing it right and it is clean technology, what countries are they and what are they doing correctly to protect people who live there?

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    Lmwork
    United States3 months ago

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Some feedback highlights the humor and sharp cuts to talking points, though a few criticize interview pacing or ad intensity.
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Amanda Litman & Elliott Rodriguez
Q: How should Democrats talk to voters about policy now?
The guests emphasize speaking to voters' immediate concerns (cost of living, taxes, schooling) with clear, tangible benefits and avoiding overreliance on national rhetoric; use modern communication like vertical video and relatable storytelling.
Amanda Litman & Elliott Rodriguez
Q: What are the races you're most focused on and why?
Amanda Litman discusses several local races where candidates must stay grounded in community-specific issues such as housing, data centers, and education, arguing that local engagement and messaging are crucial for success.
Maggie Haberman & David Corn
Q: Do you still think Trump is serving Putin's interests, or is it more diffuse?
The guest argues that, while there is a complex relationship, the overall pattern shows Trump aligning with Putin's goals and benefiting from a political dynamic that echoes Russian aims, even if not a formal, singular strategy, with ongoing mutual influence shaping U.S. policy and discourse.
Maggie Haberman & David Corn
Q: And are there scenarios as bad as the Insurrection Act?
The guests explain that while there was no reporting to suggest imminent use on election day, the Insurrection Act was repeatedly discussed as a potential justification, illustrating how the administration explored extreme options but did not implement them, reflecting the volatility and risk of such power being tested.
Alex Wagner & Salman Rushdie
Q: What drew you to write about the history of the conservative movement and its impact on the judiciary?
Rushdie explains his interest as a way to illuminate how a decades-long project reshaped American life, with a focus on key figures and institutions.

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