Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
Episodes
Rick Wilson & Irin Carmon
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines how Trump’s government has become so dysfunctional it can’t even keep airports running. N...
Jonathan Karl & David Sirota
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ABC News’ Jonathan Karl details his new book Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign that Changed America. Then The Lever’s David Sirot...
Joyce Vance & Julien Brave Noisecat
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sisters In Law’s Joyce Vance details her new book Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy. Author Julien Brave Noisecat...
Andy Levy & Sen. Ed Markey
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines Trump’s plan not just to distract, but to fundamentally change America. Senator Ed Markey det...
Rick Wilson & Heather Williams
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump receiving an illegal $130 million donation from one of his top donors. Then the DLCC&rsquo...
Jim Acosta & Rep. Jared Moskowitz
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta examines the consequences of Trump’s increasingly unpopular rule. Congressman Jared Moskowitz detail...
Josh Marshall & Karine Jean-Pierre
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TPM’s Josh Marshall examines Trump’s demand to be paid by his own government.Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre details...
Charlie Sykes & Anna Bower
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s destruction of the White House—both literal and metaphorical. Then Lawfare&rsq...
Rick Wilson & Adam Liptak
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s increasingly unpopular agenda. The New York Times’ Adam Liptak details originalis...
Elie Mystal & Sen. Brian Schatz
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Nation’s Elie Mystal examines all the chaos in the Supreme Court. Then Sen.Brian Schatz details how Democrats are fighting back against...
Alex Wagner & Rep. Brendan Boyle
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC’s Alex Wagner examines how Trump is overplaying his hand on immigration.Then Congressman Brendan Boyle details how Republicans are losing ...
George Conway & Indivisible
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Society for the Rule of Law’s George Conway examines Trump’s increasingly disturbing behavior.Indivisible’s Leah Greenberg and E...
Rick Wilson & Andrew Ross Sorkin
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s increasing hints that he will enact the Insurrection Act. Then we’ll t...
Ali Vitali & Daniel Nichanian
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC’s Ali Vitali examines all the chaos in Congress as the government shutdown drags on.Then Bolts Magazine’s Daniel Nichanian details k...
Jeet Heer & AG Raúl Torrez
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines the government shutdown and how it’s playing out for Trump.New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez ...
Jennifer Welch & Lisa Graves
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve Had It’s Jennifer Welch examines how Republicans run their states into the ground with absurd policies. Lisa Graves details her ...
Rick Wilson & Sen. Chris Murphy
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Stephen Miller’s continued efforts to cast Democrats as terrorists.Then Senator Chris Murphy de...
Justin Wolfers & Jacob Soboroff
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines the Trump administration’s refusal to release job statistics. MSNBC’s Jacob S...
Mary Trump & Jason Leopold
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump examines President Trump’s mental decline. Bloomberg’s Jason Leopold details his blockbuster report...
Sam Seder & Ben Collins
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Majority Report’s Sam Seder examines the government shutdown. The Onion editor Ben Collins details how fear of Trump’s retribution shu...
Rick Wilson & Tom Frieden
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the impending government shutdown.Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden details his new book The Formul...
Charlie Sykes & Jonathan Mahler
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s fast-paced authoritarianism. The New York Times’ Jonathan Mahler details his powerf...
Harry Litman, Sen. Charles Schumer & Rep. Haley Stevens
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking Feds’ Harry Litman examines the distrust of the administration’s press during a horrific shooting. Congresswoman Haley Steven...
Tim Miller & Jessica Valenti
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Bulwark’s Tim Miller examines Trump’s disastrous speech at the UN. Abortion Everyday’s Jessica Valenti details how some Democrat...
Rick Wilson & Ian Bremmer
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the insane accusations of bribery against Tom Homan.Then The Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer detail...
Meredith Shiner & Will Sommer
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner examines how to push back against Trump’s increasingly disturbing rule. The Bulwark’s Will Sommer...
Jeet Heer & Ed Luce
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Kash Patel’s jaw-dropping congressional hearing. The Financial Times’ Ed Luce details how Trump&rsqu...
Angelo Carusone & Randi Weingarten
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Media Matters Angelo Carusone examines Trump’s increasing threats to media organisations.American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingar...
Rick Wilson & Ben Wikler
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson parses the right’s escalating rhetoric of revenge for Charlie Kirk’s death. Former chair of the Wisconsi...
David Axelrod & David Enrich
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CNN’s David Axelrod parses the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The New York Times' David Enrich examines his blockbuster re...
Lawrence O’Donnell & Xavier Beccera
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell parses Trump’s allies trying to cope with Trump’s obvious ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Former HHS Secre...
Kurt Andersen & Josh Turek
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Evil Geniuses Author Kurt Andersen explains how the 90s brought us the deranged Republican nightmare we’re in now. Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek ab...
Evan McMorris-Santoro, Dr. Peter Hotez & Michael E. Mann
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Stephanie Ruhle & Dan Weiner
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle examines the disappointing job numbers the Trump administration just received. The Brennan Center’s Dan Weiner det...
John Fugelsang & Nikki McCann Ramirez
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Justin Wolfers & Dr. Abdul El-Sayed
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
George Conway & Natasha Sarin
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
George Conway examines Trump’s lawlessness. Yale Budget Lab’s Natasha Sarin details the effects of tariffs on our economy.See omnystu...
Jeet Heer & Rep. Mikie Sherrill
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines the damage caused by dismantling the U.S. government.Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill details her run for New Jersey...
Greg Sargent & Sherrod Brown
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The New Republic’s Greg Sargent examines how Democrats are pushing back against Trump.Senator Sherrod Brown details his run for the Senate in Oh...
Jim Acosta & Marc Elias
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta examines Trump’s escalating authoritarian actions. Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias details how they a...
Rick Wilson & Graham Platner
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines why Democrats are failing to register voters.Graham Platner details his run for the Democratic nomina...
Andy Levy & Gov. Gavin Newsom
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines Trump’s authoritarian attack on John Bolton.California Governor Gavin Newsom details his redistric...
Evan McMorris-Santoro & Stephen Vladeck
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines why Republicans are acting so irrationally. The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck details the legality ...
Josh Marshall & Scott Lincicome
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines Trump’s unpopular agenda.The Cato Institute’s Scott Lincicome details the implications ...
Rick Wilson & Jean Guerrero
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s authoritarian takeover of the nation’s capital.Journalist Jean Guerrero details h...
Andy Levy & Jason Stanley
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines the media’s role in letting Trump subvert the law.Author Jason Stanley details how to read Trump&r...
Michael Tomasky & Miles Taylor
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The New Republic’s Michael Tomasky examines America’s increasingly bleak times. Former Trump administration official Miles Taylor det...
Charlie Sykes & Kendall Scudder
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines how Democrats are dropping the ball in opposing Trump. Party Chair of the Texas Democrat...
Rick Wilson & Osita Nwanevu
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the idea of America giving Alaska to Russia and other political madness. Osita Nwanevu details h...
Ken Klippenstein & Michael Waldman
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Substack’s Ken Klippenstein examines the time the FBI paid him a visit. The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman details their new report on h...
Meredith Shiner & Mike Bird
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner examines the death of the Voting Rights Act and how it has shaped our politics today. The Economist’s M...
Sam Adler-Bell & John Bisognano
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Know Your Enemy’s Sam Adler-Bell examines why Democrats attack their best messengers.NDRC President John Bisognano details Texas’s extreme...
Rick Wilson & Alvaro Bedoya
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the cracks in loyalty to Trump.Alvaro Bedoya, recently fired from the Federal Trade Commission by Pre...
Zack Stanton & Brian Edwards
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Politico’s Zack Stanton examines Trump’s tantrum after receiving poor job numbers. Tulane’s Brian Edwards details how American ...
Angelo Carusone & Rep. Greg Casar
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Media Matters’ Angelo Carusone examines the right’s playbook for silencing left-wing media.Congressman Greg Casar details Governor Greg Ab...
Andy Levy & James Talarico
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines Trump’s constant Epstein flubs.Texas State Representative James Talarico details how Democrats can...
Rick Wilson & Brendan Duke
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s Justice Department engaging with Ghislaine Maxwell.Brendan Duke from the Center on Budg...
Ali Vitali & Ari Aster
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC’s Ali Vitali examines how Trump is trying to maneuver out of the mess he’s in.Director Ari Aster details his new movie Eddington and...
Harry Litman & G. Elliot Morris
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking Feds’ Harry Litman examines Trump’s latest legal maneuvers to keep the Epstein files a secret.Strength In Numbers Substack author ...
Josh Marshall & Rep. Robert Garcia
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines how Trump’s second administration is failing.Congressman Robert Garcia details Congress being...
Rick Wilson & Tim Weiner
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s failure to divert attention from his Epstein ties.Author Tim Weiner details his new boo...
Evan McMorris-Santoro & Sen. Tammy Baldwin
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines the continued fallout for the GOP as Trump tries to cover up his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.Wiscons...
Jeet Heer & Rep. Jared Moskowitz
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines how Trump’s economic chaos is affecting the markets.Congressman Jared Moskowitz details the effects of the...
Dahlia Lithwick & Will Sommer
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick examines the final fallout from the latest Supreme Court rulings.The Bulwark’s Will Sommer details the extreme lev...
Rick Wilson & Eva Orner
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss how Trump is facing backlash from his base over the Epstein client list cover-up. Then we'll tal...
Steven Levy & Megan Rose
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ProPublica’s Megan Rose details how the FDA is failing to properly police generic drugs in your medicine cabinet. Wired’s Steven Levy exam...
Isaac Arnsdorf & Adam Becker
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Senior White House reporter for The Washington Post Isaac Arnsdorf details his new book 2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost ...
Jessa Crispin & Rebecca Grant
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessa Crispin details their new book What Is Wrong with Men. Rebecca Grant examines her new book Access: Inside the Abortion Underground and the ...
Ben McKenzie & Dannagal Young
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and director Ben McKenzie details his upcoming film Everyone Is Lying to You for Money and breaks down the scams in the crypto world. Profe...
Jonathan Capehart & John Seabrook
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC’s The Weekend anchor Jonathan Capehart details his new book Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man’s Search for Home. The New Yorke...
Katy Brodsky Falco & Sam Tanenhaus
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katy Brodsky Falco details how women’s health has been defunded. Sam Tanenhaus examines his new book Buckley: The Life and the Revolution T...
E. Jean Carroll & Bridget Read
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New York Magazine’s Bridget Read details her new book Little Bosses Everywhere: How the Pyramid Scheme Shaped America. Journalist E. Jean C...
Jacob Silverman, Matthew O’Neill & Perri Peltz
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Substack’s Jacob Silverman examines Trump’s bizarre plan to turn cities into deregulated dystopias.Bloomberg’s Matthew O’Neill...
Evan Osnos, Meredith Shiner & Rebecca Katz
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos examines the petty tantrums of the richest people on Earth and why they’re no longer serving the public the wa...
Justin Wolfers & David Daley
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think Like an Economist podcast’s Justin Wolfers examines our newly widened trade deficits.FairVote’s David Daley details why ranked choic...
George Conway & Shannon Watts
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
George Conway examines Trump’s disastrous strategy in the Middle East. Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts details her new book Fired Up: H...
Rick Wilson & Michael Waldman
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines regime change and the potential for a new world war.The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman detail...
Mary Trump & Randi Weingarten
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump examines Trump’s devolving mental state. American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten ...
Al Franken & Colonel Bree Fram
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Al Franken Show’s Al Franken examines how the cruelty of Trumpism is affecting the way the Senate operates. Colonel Bree Fram details T...
Josh Marshall & Malcolm Kenyatta
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines how Trump is overplaying his hand with an unpopular agenda. Vice Chair of the Democratic Natio...
Rick Wilson & James Kimmel
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the No King Protest, Trump’s sad birthday fascist display, and the rise of political violence.&...
Charlie Sykes & Ed Luce
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines the escalation of Trump’s actions since his first administration. Ed Luce details ...
Andy Levy & Brian Merchant
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines the fallout from the Trump and Musk feud.Blood in the Machine author Brian Merchant details how AI is al...
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Mayor Karen Bass & Jacob Rubashkin
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inside Elections’ Jacob Rubashkin examines his new report on how the House is shaping up for the midterms. Democratic House Minority Leader...
Rick Wilson & David A. Graham
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson skewers Trump weaponizing the National Guard against protesters.David A. Graham details his new book The Proje...
Stuart Stevens & John Cassidy
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens parses Elon and Trump’s breakup and the case for nationalizing SpaceX and Starlink. The New York...
Dan Nathan & Alan Elrod
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Risk Reversal’s Dan Nathan details the business world's reaction to Trump’s insane tariffs. Alan Elrod examines their brilliant new a...
Dana Milbank & Marc Dunkelman
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines the turning of the tide against Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. Marc Dunkelman details his new boo...
Rick Wilson & Antonia Hylton
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Elon Musk’s short-lived reign over DOGE and what his exit from D.C. means. MSNBC’s A...
Jeet Heer & Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Leonard Leo vs. Trump and the infighting ripping MAGA apart. Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan d...
Justin Wolfers & Kate Compton Barr
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think Like an Economist podcast host Justin Wolfers details our ongoing and misguided tariff saga.Can’t Win Victory Fund’s Kate Compton Ba...
Evan Osnos & Randi Weingarten,
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos examines the broligarchy’s reckless actions while detailing his new book The Haves and the Have Yachts. R...
Rick Wilson & Justin Brannan
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the "big, beautiful bill" and its raw deal for the American people. New York City Councilman Jus...
Andy Levy & Gov. Ned Lamont
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy surveys the chaos and corruption in Trump World.Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont details how he’s navigating...
Dahlia Lithwick & Katie Porter
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick surveys the endless lawlessness we’re seeing as the Trump administration defies the courts. Former Congresswo...
Lawrence O’Donnell & Mike Bird
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell dissects Trump’s constant need to exaggerate at every opportunity.The Economist’s Mike Bird details...
Rick Wilson & Callum Williams
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines life in the newly minted United States of Arabia.The Economist’s Callum Williams details why Ge...
Charlie Sykes & Rep. Greg Casar
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s Middle East trip and all its chaos. Representative Greg Casar details how ...
John Heilemann & Sen. Tammy Baldwin
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Puck News’ John Heilemann examines whether there was a cover-up of Biden’s age during the 2024 campaign. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Bald...
Harry Litman & Amanda Litman
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking Feds’ Harry Litman weighs how Trump’s corruption in broad daylight can be litigated in the courts.Run For Something’s Amanda...