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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.
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Actress & podcast host Busy Phillipps talks about her activism and how the world of celebrity has changed. MSNBC political analyst Cornell Belcher tells us about the media’s distorted lens when covering VP Kamala Harris. NPR’s Roben Farzad explains to us the anomalies of the US economy and how EVs have a surprising role in it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Senator Al Franken parses through the remains of the Republicans' vibes-based impeachment of President Biden. Lawyer Roberta Kaplan along with Imran Ahmed, who is the founder of Countering Digital Hate, detail their victory over Elon Musk in court. Slate senior editor Dahlia Lithwick examines the horrors of today’s Supreme Court on Mifepristone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Media Matters' Angelo Carusone examines Fox’s noticeably absent coverage of Mike Pence refusing to endorse Donald Trump. Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias details the RNC’s new shenanigans with our voting rolls. The New York Times' Katie Rogers details her new book 'American Woman: The Transformation of the Modern First Lady, from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz talks about enacting progressive policies that actually change citizens' lives. Congressman Eric Swalwell details what he saw at another one of the Republicans' inept Biden Impeachment hearings. MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes details the Republicans' ridiculous new budget attacks on Social Security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bulwark's Tim Miller examines why no MAGA billionaires are bailing out Donald Trump’s legal troubles. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester details her Senate run as well as being a co-chair of the Biden campaign. Former political reporter Amy Chozick details her new Max TV show 'The Girls On The Bus,' which is inspired by her time on the 2016 campaign trail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson roasts the looting of the RNC under Lara Trump’s rule. Pivot host Kara Swisher details her new book 'Burnbook: A Tech Love Story,' while Sarah McCammon examines their new book 'The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell tells us how she plans on beating Senator Rick Scott to help Dems keep the Senate. Democratic strategist James Carville breaks down how Mike Johnson’s speakership could collapse with the exit of Rep. Ken Buck. Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts parses what's shaping the 2024 election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump roasts Lara Trump’s takeover of the RNC and the impending doom it spells for the organization. The New York Times' Nick Corasaniti details Republicans' latest moves to purge voting rolls. Project Liberty’s Frank McCourt examines his new book 'Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson breaks down the many failures of Sen. Britt’s SOTU rebuttal speech. Congresswoman Lori Trahan explores how she's fighting the Republicans' insane war on IVF. Author Maxwell Stearns details his book 'Parliamentary America: The Least Radical Means of Radically Repairing Our Broken Democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank tells us about his month being a Republican. White House communications director Ben LaBolt details the state of the union and what lies ahead for President Biden in the general election. Plus! A clip from our sold-out show at City Winery featuring Rick Wilson & surprise guest George Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gov. Howard Dean weighs how Biden should approach the general election season. Congressman Andy Kim details his Senate run and the bizarre NJ ballot structures that allow party insiders to have advantages. CNN anchor Jim Acosta examines the media's failures in covering the 2024 election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson roasts the GOP’s failure to land a punch on Hunter Biden in their closed-door hearing. Rolling Stone’s Noah Shachtman details the prescription drug abuses in the Trump White House. The 5-4 Podcast hosts Michael Liroff & Peter Shamshiri about the Supreme Court's latest descent into being a vehicle for MAGA activism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Nation's Jeet Heer gives a postmortem to the Grim Reaper of the Senate, Mitch McConnell. Senator Tammy Baldwin examines the Republicans' insane move to pick a fight over IVF use in America. Congressional candidate Sue Altman details taking on a vulnerable Republican congressman in central New Jersey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines the likelihood of Speaker of the House MAGA Mike Johnson botching another government funding deal. Former CNN analyst John Avlon tells us why he is leaving punditry to run for Congress in Long Island. SF mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie details his run against an incumbent in his party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines how the Republicans are shooting themselves in the foot by targeting IVF. Former US Attorney Barbara McQuade details her new book, 'Attack from Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America.' The New York Times' Carlos Lozada details his new book, 'The Washington Book: How to Read Politics and Politicians.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens examines the divisions in the Democratic Party from an outside view. Rise’s Mary Pat Hector tells us how to get out the Gen Z vote for Dems in the 2024 election. Dr. Uche Blackstock details her new book, 'LEGACY: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senator Debbie Stabenow examines the complexities of Michigan politics as their presidential primary looms. Rep. Colin Allred updates us on his run against Sen. Lyin' Ted Cruz in Texas on the three-year anniversary of the senator's trip to Cancun. The Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell makes the argument for why immigration is good for the American economy in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson dismantles the idea of "swapping out" President Biden. The New Republic's Michael Tomasky critiques the media coverage of the 2024 election. The New Yorker's Jonathan Blitzer outlines his new book "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Balls & Strikes editor Jay Willis details the latest legal maneuvers that will determine Trump’s legal jeopardy. On The Tape host Dan Nathan examines where the perceptions of our economy meet the statistics. Politico’s Rachel Bade updates us on the never-ending chaos in Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bulwark's Tim Miller gives an inside look at the RNC shakeup. MSNBC legal analyst Andrew Weissmann details Robert Hur’s significant strides in his job qualifications. Harvard professor Theda Skocpol examines how the right wing is mutating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Julie Grey

just posted you to FB! Go Collin!

Feb 21st
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Trevor Jeffries

Great admirer of the show and love your interview style. Just one query - isn't the correct word "pundit" with no second 'n'? Looking forward to you taking us through 2024. Trev in NZ.

Jan 8th
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Marje -

this interview reinforced my disgust with evangelicals.

Dec 22nd
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John Massari

Molly, you and Rick make a great team.

Jul 10th
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Karluigi Marie

Yay! I love Michael Fanone. I listened to his book and I loved it.

Nov 25th
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Karluigi Marie

I adore you Molly. Not a fan of the new 3 interviews per episode format. it's too short. Also miss Andy in interviews. Wish you had a weekly check in with Rick Wilson. he appears at the end of your Friday cast and you appear at the end his Monday cast.

Nov 21st
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