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

Introducing: The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos

9/20/2025

Hello, Fast Politics Listeners! We want to share a new show you might enjoy, The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos. About the show: The Moment unpacks these uncertain times with legendary journalist Jorge Ramos and acclaimed author and MSNBC contributor Paola Ramos. Together, father and daughter will sit down with some of the biggest thinkers, politicians, artists and activists to bring you thought-provoking conversations from a unique Latino perspective. Listen here and subscribe to The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:02:51

Meredith Shiner & Will Sommer

9/20/2025

The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner examines how to push back against Trump’s increasingly disturbing rule. The Bulwark’s Will Sommer details the chaos in MAGA World following the killing of Charlie Kirk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:19

Jeet Heer & Ed Luce

9/18/2025

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Kash Patel’s jaw-dropping congressional hearing. The Financial Times’ Ed Luce details how Trump’s immigration war is hurting our economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:46

Angelo Carusone & Randi Weingarten

9/17/2025

Media Matters Angelo Carusone examines Trump’s increasing threats to media organisations.American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten details her new book Why Fascists Fear Teachers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:51:42

Rick Wilson & Ben Wikler

9/15/2025

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson parses the right’s escalating rhetoric of revenge for Charlie Kirk’s death. Former chair of the Wisconsin Democrats Ben Wikler discusses how the Democratic Party effectively builds to counter the GOP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:46:08

Fast Politics Episode_518

9/12/2025

CNN’s David Axelrod parses the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The New York Times' David Enrich examines his blockbuster report about JPMorgan Chase Co.'s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:51:51

Lawrence O’Donnell & Xavier Baccera

9/11/2025

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell parses Trump’s allies trying to cope with Trump’s obvious ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Former HHS Secretary Xavier Baccera details the dangers of his former office being turned into a fever swamp of conspiracies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:43

Kurt Andersen & Josh Turek

9/10/2025

Evil Geniuses Author Kurt Andersen explains how the 90s brought us the deranged Republican nightmare we’re in now. Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek about his run for the open Iowa Senate seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:18

Evan McMorris-Santoro, Dr. Peter Hotez & Michael E. Mann

9/8/2025

NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines Trump going to war with an American city. Dr. Peter Hotez and Michael E. Mann detail their new book Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:57:56

Stephanie Ruhle & Dan Weiner

9/6/2025

MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle examines the disappointing job numbers the Trump administration just received. The Brennan Center’s Dan Weiner details the congressional stock ban now being reconsidered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:50:18

John Fugelsang & Nikki McCann Ramirez

9/4/2025

John Fugelsang details his new book Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds. Rolling Stone’s Nikki McCann Ramirez examines Trump’s use of the military as a show of force. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:30

Justin Wolfers & Dr. Abdul El-Sayed

9/3/2025

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines the latest developments in Trump’s tariff war. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed details his run for the Senate in Michigan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:50:45

George Conway & Natasha Sarin

9/1/2025

George Conway examines Trump’s lawlessness. Yale Budget Lab’s Natasha Sarin details the effects of tariffs on our economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:37

Jeet Heer & Rep. Mikie Sherrill

8/30/2025

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines the damage caused by dismantling the U.S. government. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill details her run for New Jersey governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:51:41

Greg Sargent & Sherrod Brown

8/28/2025

The New Republic’s Greg Sargent examines how Democrats are pushing back against Trump. Senator Sherrod Brown details his run for the Senate in Ohio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:47:42

Jim Acosta & Marc Elias

8/27/2025

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta examines Trump’s escalating authoritarian actions. Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias details how they are pushing back legally against Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:55:46

Rick Wilson & Graham Platner

8/25/2025

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines why Democrats are failing to register voters. Graham Platner details his run for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine against Senator Susan Collins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:18

Andy Levy & Gov. Gavin Newsom

8/23/2025

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines Trump’s authoritarian attack on John Bolton. California Governor Gavin Newsom details his redistricting response to Texas’s extreme gerrymander. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:21

Evan McMorris-Santoro & Stephen Vladeck

8/21/2025

NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines why Republicans are acting so irrationally. The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck details the legality of Trump’s D.C. takeover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:49

Josh Marshall & Scott Lincicome

8/20/2025

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines Trump’s unpopular agenda. The Cato Institute’s Scott Lincicome details the implications of tariffs on our economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:48:42