Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. stops by to discuss his new book, America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation’s Anniversaries . Jesse Wegman joins us to talk about his new book, The Lost Founder: James Wilson and the Forgotten Fight for a People’s Constitution . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liberal Currents’ Adam Gurri stops by to talk about how Democrats can try to fix our broken government. Futurist Martin Ford joins us to discuss the updated edition of his book, Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part three of Project 2029: A Reimagining, host Molly Jong-Fast convenes leading advocates ( including Abortion Everyday’s Jessica Valenti, The Center for Reproductive Rights Nancy Northup, UCLA’s Mary Ziegler and The Guttmacher Institutes Kelly Baden) and experts to examine the post–Roe v. Wade landscape and the far-reaching consequences of abortion bans, from criminal penalt...

OpenSecrets’ Hillary Braseth stops by to talk about how her organization is shedding light on money in politics. Former Bernie Sanders chief strategist Tad Devine joins us to discuss his new book, How the Democrats Screwed Bernie . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of Project 2029: A Reimagining, Molly Jong-Fast explores how regulation and antitrust enforcement are crucial tools for defending the American public against unchecked private power. Featuring interviews with prominent policymakers and legal experts like Lina Kahn, Alvaro Bedoya, Doha Mekki, and Elizabeth Wilkins, the episode delves into how monopolistic corporations use their power to...

Isaac Butler stops by to discuss his new book, The Perfect Moment: God, Sex, Art, and the Birth of America’s Culture Wars . Katie Gaddini joins us to talk about her new book, Esther’s Army: The Christian Women Who Power the American Right . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the premiere episode of “Project 2029: A Reimagining,” host Molly Jong-Fast explores the critical role of campaign finance reform in reviving American democracy and redirecting the Democratic Party's future. Featuring expert voices such as Lawrence Lessig, Tiffany Muller (End Citizens United), Michael Waldman (Brennan Center) and Tom Moore (Center for American Progress), the episode...

Inside Elections’ Jacob Rubashkin stops by to talk about the Democrats’ chances of taking back the House and Senate. Author Justin Ellis joins us to discuss their new book, The Cruelty of Nice Folks: Why Minneapolis Is the Story of America . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Origin Story Podcast’s Ian Dunt stops by to talk about the sorry state of British politics. The States Project’s Daniel Squadron joins us to discuss his new book, The Fourth Branch: How State Government Can Save Our Union . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy stops by to talk about the latest chaos in American politics. Senator Chris Murphy joins us to discuss his new book, Crisis of the Common Good: The Fight for Meaning and Connection in a Broken America . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Times’ Maggie Haberman stops by to talk about the blockbuster revelations in her new book, Regime Change . Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade joins us to discuss her new book, The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss why Trump is in hiding. The New Republic’s Michael Tomasky joins us to talk about his new book, Killing Baby Hitler . You can find it here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about President Trump declaring his power has no limits. Ettingermentum’s Josh Cohen joins us to discuss how he’s seeing the midterms shape up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Feds’ Harry Litman stops by to talk about Trump’s latest illegal behavior. Better Offline’s Ed Zitron joins us to discuss the latest AI news. Where's Your Ed At Newsletter: https://www.wheresyoured.at/ Better Offline Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/2dBPt1j2DoNij1kVdx8Ig6 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOTUS’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about Trump’s half-cooked deal with Iran. Former California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer joins us to discuss the strange things he saw during his run for governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the White House melting down over leaked tapes of their meetings on the Epstein files. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham joins us to talk about the diverse challenges of governing the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Good Liars’ Jason Selvig stops by to talk about Trump turning America into Las Vegas. Semafor’s Max Tani joins us to discuss the influencers shaping voter disinformation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNOW’s Steph Ruhle stops by to talk about Trump’s love of inflation. Heatmap’s Robinson Meyer joins us to discuss the growing opposition to data centers and AI in America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hunter Biden stops by to talk about Trump not getting hit hard enough in the press. The Midcoast Villager’s Alex Seitz-Wald joins us to discuss why Maine voters are sticking by Graham Platner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump melting down on Meet the Press . ProPublica’s Robert Faturechi joins us to talk about Trump’s doomed choice for DNI, Bill Pulte. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Platypus Economics’ Justin Wolfers stops by to update us on Trump’s economy. The Economist’s Steven Mazie joins us to discuss the Supreme Court’s terrible instincts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump’s latest bumbling. Wired’s Hugo Lowell joins us to discuss what he’s seeing inside Trump’s chaotic White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump wanting out of Iran and his slush fund. Comedian Rosebud Baker joins us to discuss how Trump has changed America and her new memoir, Fully Baked: A Messy Memoir . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump kneecapping JD Vance presidential aspirations. Then we'll talk to The Center For American Progress Tom Moore about his plan to overturn Citizens United that one state has already passed.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie Phang joins us to talk about her lawsuit to get more of the Epstein files released, as well as the latest in Trump’s vendetta against E. Jean Carroll. Wired’s Daniel Boguslaw joins us to discuss the DOJ going after anti-data center activists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.