Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

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  Meredith Shiner & Joseph Kelly 23.07.2026 48mnt

  The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner stops by to talk about Trump’s unpopular war and how it’s driving down his approval ratings.Historian Joseph Kelly joins us to discuss his new book, The Biggest Lie: The Prehistory of American Fascism, 1818–1915.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Jason Selvig & Alex Seitz-Wald 22.07.2026 50mnt

  The Good Liars’ Jason Selvig stops by to talk about all the lies the GOP is telling about the Iran war and Mitch McConnell.The Midcoast Villager’s Alex Seitz-Wald joins us to discuss the fascinating twists in the race for the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Rick Wilson & Ben Wikler 20.07.2026 51mnt

  The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s new hate-election strategy to win the midterms.Former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler joins us to talk about his new book, This Is the Plan: How to End America’s Meltdown and Save Democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  George Conway & Dr. Ashish Jha 18.07.2026 49mnt

  George Conway stops by to talk about Trump’s deranged speech and election lies.Dr. Ashish Jha joins us to discuss RFK Jr.’s gross negligence leading to an outbreak of explosive diarrhea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Evan McMorris-Santoro & Dr. Annie Andrews 16.07.2026 52mnt

  NOTUS’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about Trump needing nearly $100 billion more for his war adventures.Dr. Annie Andrews joins us to discuss her run to become the Democrat challenging for Senator Lindsey Graham’s seat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Jim Acosta & Amanda Litman 15.07.2026 47mnt

  The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about continuing his ill-advised war against Iran.Run for Something’s Amanda Litman joins us to discuss how Democrats can recruit better candidates and avoid mistakes like Graham Platner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Rick Wilson & Michael Blanding 13.07.2026 47mnt

  The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s bad math for getting the SAVE Act passed after Lindsey Graham’s death.Author Michael Blanding joins us to talk about his new book, The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby: Inside a Billionaire Family’s Quest to Craft a Christian Nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. & Jesse Wegman 11.07.2026 37mnt

  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.
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  Martin Ford & Adam Gurri 09.07.2026 33mnt

  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.
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  Project 2029: How We Protect Reproductive Rights Against MAGA 08.07.2026 35mnt

  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 penalties and “bounty hunter” civil enforcement to threats against medication abortion, telehealth, travel, IVF, and even miscarriage and emergency pregnancy care. The episode outlines how these policies have increased medical risk and uncertainty for patients and providers, expanded surveillance and litigation, and empowered crisis pregnancy centers while undermining access to contraception and reproductive health services. Looking ahead, the conversation focuses on what Democrats could do when they regain power: pursue comprehensive federal protections, repeal legal tools like the Comstock Act that could enable backdoor national restrictions, strengthen state-level shield laws, address affordability through insurance and Medicaid reforms, and build an agenda that treats reproductive freedom as an urgent, durable national right rather than a temporary compromise. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Tad Devine & Hillary Braseth 06.07.2026 33mnt

  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.
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  Project 2029: Why Regulation Will Make Democrats Popular Again 04.07.2026 52mnt

  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 raise prices, suppress wages, and stifle competition—hurting workers, consumers, and small businesses alike. The discussion highlights how regulation is not an abstract burden but a set of rules that can ensure fairness, protect individual rights, and preserve economic freedom. It also underscores the political and institutional challenges regulators face, from lobbying influence to overly cautious governance, while making the case that bold, timely, and targeted action by government can restore trust and deliver tangible benefits to everyday Americans. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Katie Gaddini & Isaac Butler 02.07.2026 38mnt

  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.
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  Project 2029: Campaign Finance Reform Comes First 01.07.2026 53mnt

  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 details how decisions like Citizens United have enabled unchecked corporate influence and created a deeply corrupt political environment, where billionaires and super PACs drown out the voices of ordinary voters. It also examines how this broken system undermines public trust, outlines promising legal and grassroots strategies for reform, and makes the case that no meaningful progress on climate, healthcare, or civil rights is possible without first confronting the corrosive role of money in politics. Through historical parallels and potential state-level solutions, the conversation pushes toward a future where political power is rebalanced and truly representative of the people. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Jacob Rubashkin & Justin Ellis 29.06.2026 39mnt

  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.
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  Ian Dunt & Daniel Squadron 27.06.2026 36mnt

  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.
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  Andy Levy & Chris Murphy 25.06.2026 47mnt

  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.
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  Maggie Haberman & Barbara McQuade 24.06.2026 46mnt

  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.
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  Rick Wilson & Michael Tomasky 22.06.2026 47mnt

  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.
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  Charlie Sykes & Josh Cohen 20.06.2026 54mnt

  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.