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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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Johnny Garcia
Democratic nominee for Texas's 35th District, former sheriff's deputy
Campaign for Texas's 35th District
Episode: Rick Wilson & Johnny Garcia
Alex Wagner
Host of Runaway Country, author of The Steal
Runaway Country
Episode: Alex Wagner & Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie
Author, subject of Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie
Documentary project Knife
Episode: Alex Wagner & Salman Rushdie
Bobby Pulido
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Episode: Jim Acosta, Rep. Brendan Boyle & Bobby Pulido
Jesse Cannon
Episode: Charlie Sykes & Nilay Patel
Nilay Patel
Editor of The Verge
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Episode: Charlie Sykes & Nilay Patel
Doug Jones
Former U.S. Senator from Alabama; Democratic gubernatorial candidate
Campaign for Alabama Governor
Episode: Sarah Longwell & Doug Jones
Kai Bird
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author
Pulitzer Prize
Episode: Rick Wilson & Kai Bird
Dave Regan
President of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West
SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West
Episode: Andrew Weissmann & Dave Regan

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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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    KarenP28
    United Statesa month 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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    eansmama
    United Statesa month 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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    Renofog
    United Statesa month 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 States2 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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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.
Andrew Weissmann & Dave Regan
Q: So there's so much misinformation about this tax. So it's a one-time tax to save the public health care in the state of California, right?
Yes. It is a one-time emergency tax of 5% on aggregate wealth for about 250 billionaires who are legal residents as of January 1, and the aim is to restore healthcare funding for five years.
Mehdi Hasan & Harry Litman
Q: What will Democrats need to do to avoid snatching defeat from the jaws of victory in the midterms?
They need a cohesive national message, strong candidates, and to avoid presenting themselves as merely anti-Trump while addressing everyday concerns like gas prices and the economy.
Rick Wilson & Kurt Andersen
Q: How does the novel depict the concept of a 'national divorce' and what emotional and political stakes does it carry?
The author describes a scenario where the country splits along governance and cultural fault lines, illustrating personal and familial upheaval as a metaphor for systemic changes, while debating whether such a breakup could be peaceful or violent.
Rick Wilson & Kurt Andersen
Q: What drew you to write a novel set in 2045 after a MAGA era?
Andersen explains the book uses a near-future to explore how divisions could be resolved or further fractured, focusing on civil strife, democratic expansion, and the reconfiguration of power in a post-Trump landscape.

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