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 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.

Location:

United States

Networks:

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

Justin Wolfers & Peter S. Goodman

12/6/2025

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines the bad economic vibes coming from the Trump administration. The New York Times’ Peter S. Goodman details Costco’s lawsuit against the Trump administration over tariff policies harming their business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:39

Josh Marshall & Rep. Robert Garcia

12/4/2025

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines Trump’s reckless push to drag America into war. Then Oversight Committee Chairman Congressman Robert Garcia details the latest tranche of Epstein files. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:04

Sam Seder & Ryan Mac

12/3/2025

The Majority Report’s Sam Seder examines Trump’s unhinged cabinet meeting. Then The New York Times’ Ryan Mac details David Sacks and his corrupt dealings inside the Trump White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:01

Rick Wilson & Kate Compton Barr

12/1/2025

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the numerous corrupt dealings happening inside the Trump White House on the back of U.S. foreign policy. Can’t Win Victory Fund’s Kate Compton Barr details why she’s a Democrat running in a Republican primary for Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:05

Dr. Atul Gawande & Laura K. Field

11/29/2025

Former USAID official for the Bureau of Global Health Dr. Atul Gawande details the implications of dismantling USAID as well as his new documentary Rovina's Choice. Laura K. Field examines her new book Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:33:10

James Carville & Jared Abbott

11/27/2025

Legendary Democratic pollster James Carville examines why populism is the path for Democrats to win.The Center for Working Class Politics’ Jared Abbott details The Democratic Penalty and how Democrats can win with a populist message. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:34:31

Andy Levy & Jacob Rubashkin

11/26/2025

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines the infighting within Democratic leadership. Then Inside Elections’ Jacob Rubashkin details the Democrats’ chances of flipping the House and Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:48:56

Rick Wilson & Randi Weingarten

11/24/2025

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the disbanding of DOGE. Then American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten details Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:46:43

Kurt Andersen & Aftyn Behn

11/22/2025

Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen examines Trump’s alarming statement that Democrats should be hanged. Aftyn Behn details her run for Congress in a swing district in Tennessee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:40

Meredith Shiner & Will Sommer

11/20/2025

The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner examines how everyday citizens are fighting back against ICE. Then The Bulwark’s Will Sommer details how MAGA infighting is weakening Trump’s administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:12

Mehdi Hasan & Vanessa Williamson

11/19/2025

Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan examines Trump’s maneuvers to avoid the release of the Epstein files. Then Vanessa Williamson details her new book The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:33

Rick Wilson & Michael Steinberger

11/17/2025

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the civil war inside the White House and how Trump’s chief of staff may be on the way out. Author, Michael Steinberger, details his new book, The Philosopher in the Valley: Alex Karp, Palantir, and the Rise of the Surveillance State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:47:39

Evan McMorris-Santoro & Dave Weigel

11/15/2025

NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines the fallout from the post-Epstein emails. Then Semafor’s Dave Weigel details the vibe shift since Election Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:37

George Conway & Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan

11/13/2025

The Society for the Rule of Law examines the Oversight Committee’s dropped investigation into Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan details her run for the U.S. Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:46:23

Joy Reid & Mike Duggan

11/12/2025

The Joy Reid Show’s Joy Reid examines how Democrats are squandering their enthusiasm after last week’s election wins. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan details his run for governor in Michigan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:31

Rick Wilson, Rebecca Katz & Morris Katz

11/10/2025

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines how Trump continues to lose the messaging war over the shutdown. The Fight Agency’s Rebecca Katz and Morris Katz detail how Democrats continue to win heading into the midterms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:47:34

Justin Wolfers & Gov. Tim Walz

11/8/2025

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines Trump’s economy and why it’s so weak that we aren’t getting any numbers. Then former vice-presidential candidate Governor Tim Walz details how the government shutdown is affecting his constituents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:42

Ali Vitali & Rep. Robert Garcia

11/6/2025

MSNBC’s Ali Vitali examines the election results and what they mean for the future of the Democratic Party. Then Congressman Robert Garcia details the passage of Prop 50 and its implications for Democrats’ chances of taking back Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:51:35

Miles Taylor & Jimmy Wales

11/5/2025

Treason Substack’s Miles Taylor examines Trump’s escalating war in Africa. Then Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales details his new book The Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for Building Things That Last. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:56:56

Rick Wilson & Irin Carmon

11/3/2025

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines how Trump’s government has become so dysfunctional it can’t even keep airports running. New York Magazine’s Irin Carmon details her new book Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:46:38