Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson discusses how Matt Gaetz's recent actions have dealt a significant blow to the GOP's prospects of retaining the House in 2024. Live from this year's Texas Tribune Fest, we present a recording from a forum featuring MSNBC's Katie Phang & Ali Vitali, former NYC mayoral candidate Maya Wiley, and "Sisters In Law's" Joyce Vance. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Former Congressman Mondaire Jones offers a critical analysis of the challenges faced by battleground GOP congressional candidates as they confront the prospect of an even more extreme Speaker of the House. Congressman Jared Moskowitz provides a firsthand account of the chaos unfolding in the House, where Republicans struggle to conduct hearings and select a Speaker. Off Message's Brian Beutler del...

Mary Trump, the host of The Mary Trump Show, provides insights into her uncle's ongoing legal challenges. Rep. Jasmine Crockett offers a preview of the expected chaos in the House as it grapples with selecting a Speaker. Additionally, NBC News' Ben Collins sheds light on the intriguing revelation that a Trump official played a pivotal role in crafting Elon Musk's Twitter strategy. See omnystudio.c...

MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan criticizes the GOP's impeachment hearing for President Biden as lacking substance. Daniel Squadron from The States Project explains how his organization assists Democrats in state-level politics. NPR's Steve Inskeep provides details about his new book, Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Peter Hotez talks to Molly at this year's Texas Tribune Fest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Miller, from The Bulwark, provides a detailed account of the latest GOP debate. Minority Whip Katherine Clark informs us about the possibility of a government shutdown, while Congressman Robert Garcia delves into his thoughts on the GOP's impeachment inquiry into President Biden.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congresswoman Summer Lee explains the importance of holding corrupt government officials accountable. MSNBC's Ali Velshi tells us about his new podcast, Banned Book Club , and why everyone should read his book, The Trump Indictments: The 91 Criminal Counts Against the Former President of the United States. Historian Heather Cox Richardson discusses her new book, Democracy Awakening: Notes on the S...

In a special bonus crossover episode live from Texas Tribune Fest, Talking Feds' Harry Litman and Molly Jong-Fast discuss the latest in politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Texas Tribune Fest Congressman Ruben Gallego details his run for the Arizona senate. Ryan Busse details his run for Governor of Montana. Washington Post Global Opinions columnist Jason Rezaian examines the imprisoned journalists who are locked up abroad.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Tape Podcast, host Dan Nathan makes sense of our Goldilocks economy. Michael Wolff details his new book, 'The Fall: The End of Fox News and the Murdoch Dynasty.' Pollster Ben Tulchin explains how Biden can adopt a populist message to connect better with the voters he struggles to reach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell imagines the amazing TV we will get from a Trump house arrest. White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients details the Biden administration's moves to negotiate drug prices for the American people. Pollster John Della Volpe measures the grains of salt we should be taking with many of the polls that are lighting up op-eds these days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson tells how Minority leader Kevin McCarthy is playing into MTG and Matt Gaetz’s plans. Margaret Sullivan of The Guardian urges the media to serve the public by covering Trump and Biden effectively. David Leonhardt of The New York Times anticipates Mitt Romney's retirement and its potential impact on the GOP's future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

The Atlantic's Ronald Brownstein outlines the calculus on just how worried Democrats should be about Biden's re-election prospects. Wisconsin Democrats chair Ben Wikler details the Republicans' latest anti-democratic move to impeach a newly elected Supreme Court justice because they don't like her. Russet Perry explains the importance of her run in a crucial Virginia state senate race. See omnystu...

Dan Pfeiffer from Pod Save America analyzes the polls that have Democrats concerned about President Biden’s prospects in 2024. Patrick Svitek from The Texas Tribune provides insight into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment hearing and the comedic moments it has produced. Michael Waldman from The Brennan Center for Justice debunks Justice Samuel Alito’s arguments against oversight of th...

Senator Chris Murphy outlines the route to enacting stronger gun laws. David Corn, the DC bureau chief for Mother Jones , delves into No Labels' latest strategy to get Trump elected via a third-party candidate. Neuroscientist and author of Weaponized Lies: How to Think Critically in the Post-Truth Era , Daniel Levitin, discusses how to communicate with Trump followers in a manner that resonates wi...

Jason Selvig from 'The Good Liars' shares his unusual observations from the Trump rallies he's attended. Senator Bob Casey discusses his reelection campaign in the pivotal state of Pennsylvania. Lydia Polgreen, a columnist for The New York Times , recounts her travels to Chad amidst global turmoil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Maxwell Frost predicts the impending government shutdown. Josh Marshall from TPM delves into President Biden’s initiative to lower drug prices. Jeet Heer of The Nation reflects on the potential repercussions for the GOP's disrespectful behavior towards women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Franklin Foer of The Atlantic discusses his new book, The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden’s White House and the Struggle for America’s Future . James Downie, editor at MSNBC Daily , explains why Vivek Ramaswammy’s stardom will be a flash in the pan. Hannah Fried, Executive Director of 'All Voting Is Local', explains how we can ensure our elections remain fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Jonathan V. Last of The Bulwark elucidates the schadenfreude inherent in today's politics. Hugo Lowell of The Guardian details Trump's numerous legal challenges. Rhode Island’s Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos discusses her bid to fill Congressman Cicilline’s seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Senator Al Franken assesses the GOP primary a week after its inaugural debate. Roben Farzad from NPR's 'Full Disclosure' joins us to unravel the complexities of our economy. Martin Pengelly, The Guardian’s Washington breaking news correspondent, details the latest controversies surrounding Leonard Leo and his potential legal troubles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Post columnist George Conway lays out Trump’s endless legal challenges. Susan Glasser, a writer for The New Yorker , details Russia's direction following the death of another Putin adversary. Author Ruth Ben-Ghiat predicts the GOP's ongoing shift towards authoritarianism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Showtime’s 'The Circus' Mark McKinnon recaps the first GOP debate of the 2024 race. Nikki McCann Ramirez of Rolling Stone provides more details than we might want about everyone's least favorite Republican candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy. Michael Tomasky, editor-in-chief of The New Republic, delves into the Republicans' new gambits regarding the debt ceiling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell tells us why he thinks the GOP debate will be irrelevant. Semafor's Dave Weigel discusses the dynamic of the Republican Party not taking steps to expand their base. Tech journalist Taylor Lorenz details her new book, Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, & Power on the Internet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson skewers the leaked Ron DeSantis debate strategy. Cook Political Report Editor-in-Chief Amy Walter analyzes the latest polls. Lakota Nation member Jesse Short Bull details his documentary 'Lakota Nation vs United States'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary Democratic strategist James Carville lays out what Democrats need to do to expand their majority in 2024. Vice’s Greg Walters joins us to talk about Trump's strange choice of a lawyer in his Georgia trial. The Washington Post's Drew Harwell discusses Elon Musk’s X throttling mainstream media outlets to punish them for criticizing him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.