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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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Recent Guests

Adam Hamilton
Pastor, author, Democratic nominee for Senate in Nebraska
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Episode: Jennifer Welch & Adam Hamilton
Elliott Rodriguez
Journalist running for Congress in Florida's 27th District
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Episode: Amanda Litman & Elliott Rodriguez
Mahmoud Khalil
Activist and author of No Land to Stand On, Notes from Detention
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Episode: Stuart Stevens & Mahmoud Khalil
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Journalist and author of Man in the Mirror
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Episode: Rick Wilson & Anand Giridharadas
Gina Hinojosa
Texas House of Representatives member; gubernatorial candidate
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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
David Corn
DC Bureau Chief of Mother Jones and author of How Russia Won
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Episode: Maggie Haberman & David Corn
Jacob Weisberg
Former editor of Slate, founder of Pushkin, author of Profiles in Cowardice
Pushkin, Slate
Episode: Charlie Sykes & Jacob Weisberg

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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
  • Nebraska Senator????

    Deeply disappointed in one of my favorite podcasts. Hamilton is giving Roger Marshall a run for his out of state money in KANSAS not Nebraska. Please correct this mistake.

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    Rridder
    United States10 days ago
  • I quit this podcast today

    in the middle of Maggie Habermans interview Fadt ended it & cut to the next one. Fast has done this repeatedly. I can put up with this Nepo Baby’s long long commercials but cutting interviews off in the middle of them is not something I can accept. Goodbye Fast Politics !!!

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    Guillermo421
    United States22 days ago
  • Love the content but..

    I’ve been listening to Molly since The New Abnormal (Mondays here are a wonderful throwback!). I love her take and her interviews. What I’m noticing recently is the editing really needs work. If it were just once, I could easily overlook it. However, the intro’s are mistimed/misplaced and you’ve cut off interviews with two of my favorite people - Sarah Longwell and Maggie Haberman. Please review edits before dropping the episode. Thanks!

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    4
    Krishark
    United States22 days ago
  • Molly rules!

    I love hearing it the way Molly tells it. She is a genius and seems like such a cool person. I love her and her show. I always get excited when she ends up on an MS now show.

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    5
    DontSayNothing
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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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    3
    VBSunny
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the brisk, insightful debate and the host's willingness to challenge guests.

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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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