Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell breaks down why Congress is becoming even more dysfunctional. Congressman Wiley Nickel details the egregious gerrymandering in North Carolina. Then we'll talk to Talking Feds host Harry Litman about Trump's latest legal woes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Showtime's 'The Circus' host, John Heilemann, discusses the turmoil in Congress. White House Senior Advisor Mitch Landrieu details how the Biden administration is rebuilding America's infrastructure. Bolts Magazine Editor Daniel Nichanian examines the intricate details that contributed to the Democrats' significant victory on Election Day last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson outlines how the Democrats can win big in 2024. ABC News' Jonathan Karl details his new book, 'Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party.' Brian Stelter examines his new Fox News tell-all, 'Network of Lies: The Epic Saga of Fox News, Donald Trump, and the Battle for American Democracy.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bulwark's Charlie Sykes surveys the contentious nature of the latest Republican debate. Inside Elections' Jacob Rubashkin delves into the concealed lessons extracted from the 2023 elections. George Laws, the Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Statehood Council, provides a comprehensive overview of new legislation aimed at achieving Puerto Rico's long-desired statehood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Washington Post columnist George Conway details why he believes Trump will definitely end up behind bars. The Atlantic's Ron Brownstein stops by for a late-night post-election analysis to discuss Democrats' big wins. Bloomberg Opinion's Tim O'Brien examines Trump's inability to behave himself in a courtroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson forecasts the likelihood of the GOP being unable to keep the government open during Speaker Mike Johnson's tenure. The Washington Post's Will Sommer surveys the madness sweeping through the Republican Party. Josh, the editor of the Ettingermentum Newsletter, details Trump and DeSantis's escalated jabs at each other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Senator Al Franken discusses the never-ending chaos in the GOP. Axios's Alex Thompson details the rough launch of MAGA Mike Johnson's speakership. Schuyler VanValkenburg outlines the crucial race for Virginia State Senate's 16th District.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Times columnist Justin Wolfers stops by to discuss the staggering economic numbers in America. Author Naomi Klein joins us to discuss her new book, Doppelganger, as well as her observations of disinformation in America. Author Katherine Stewart talks about Christo-fascism in America, which has become newly relevant with the rise of Speaker of the House MAGA Mike Johnson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson surveys the fresh hell we have to look forward to during MAGA Mike Johnson's tenure as Speaker of the House. Ron Harris joins us to talk about running for Congressman Dean Phillips's seat, who recently announced he is primarying President Biden. Former Arizona State Senator Kirsten Engel details her candidacy for one of the 18 Biden congressional districts the Dems lost in 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Origin Story host Ian Dunt engages in a battle with Molly over whether UK or US politics are in greater disarray. Political scientist Norm Ornstein dissects the growing radicalization of the GOP after elevating MAGA Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House. Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer shares his perspective on the conflicts in Israel and Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project's Stuart Stevens details his new book, 'The Conspiracy to End America: Five Ways My Old Party Is Driving Our Democracy to Autocracy.' The Atlantic's McKay Coppins spills the tea on his new biography of Mitt Romney, entitled 'Romney: A Reckoning.' ProPublica's Andy Kroll delves into the never-ending details of Leonard Leo's corruption of our Supreme Court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson (who will be joining us every Monday), details Jim Jordan's Icarus-like failure in his bid to become Speaker of the House. Semafors' Dave Weigel examines the hidden details in the latest FEC filings in the 2024 presidential race. The New York Times' Nick Corasantini details the new political dynamic in Mississippi and how Democrats could finally change the tide there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBC's Jon Allen details what's next as Jim Jordan stands his ground in the fight to become Speaker of the House. Israeli journalist Noga Tarnopolsky joins us for an on-the-ground report from Jerusalem. Former Louisiana State University chair of journalism Robert Mann details his clashes with the newly elected governor Jeff Landry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nation's Elie Mystal provides a preview of the challenges that lie ahead during the Supreme Court's next session. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill offers updates on the chaos unfolding in the House as the GOP supports Congressman Jim Jordan. The Atlantic's Anne Applebaum shares some rare good news emerging from Poland's recent election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Washington Post's George Conway previews Jim Jordan's anticipated failures as he attempts to become Speaker of the House. Adam Nagourney details his new book, The Times: How the Newspaper of Record Survived Scandal, Scorn, and the Transformation of Journalism. Kimberly Pope Adams outlines her candidacy for a crucial position in the Virginia state delegation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeet Heer explains the devil's bargain that the GOP faces with their flawed Speaker of the House candidates. Author Ruth Ben Ghiat details how all the criminals within the Republican Party play right into the authoritarian handbook. Lawyer Josh Koskoff outlines his lawsuit against the gun company Remington with the aim of delivering justice to shooting survivors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Washington Post's Dana Milbank evaluates the challenging decision facing Republicans as they contemplate their leadership choice in Congress. Rep.Andy Kim shares his perspective on the unusual move of primarying a sitting Democratic Senator while he campaigns for Senator Menendez's seat. Rep. Becca Balint delves into how Democrats are navigating the landscape marked by Republican incompetence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 privacy information.

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 delves into the GOP's shift away from Matt Gaetz, shedding light on their evolving stance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.com/listener for privacy information.

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 State of America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 information.

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 information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the Supreme Court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 with them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 privacy information.

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 information.

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.

The Bulwark’s Tim Miller joins us to keep track of the numerous legal challenges now faced by Donald Trump. NBC News correspondent Ali Vitali provides a firsthand report from the Iowa State Fair, highlighting all the shenanigans occurring in the Republican primary. The Washington Post's Caroline Kitchener details the horrifying impact on women's lives in a post-Roe world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan joins us to discuss his new PAC, We The People. NBC News Correspondent Vaughn Hilyard details the increasingly dire rhetoric he observes as he attends Trump rallies across America. Grist writer Jake Bittle forecasts how Climate Displacement will impact all of our lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bulwark’s Charlie Sykes makes the case that Donald Trump should not be pardoned. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson explains how to preserve voting rights and democracy in Michigan and throughout the country. Slate’s Mark Joseph Stern details the Supreme Court's recent Ghost Guns ruling and what it means for the dynamics of the court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Trump from The Mary Trump Show stops by to discuss Donald Trump’s increasingly panicked rhetoric. Democracy Docket's Marc Elias explains how the GOP is further moving the goalposts to favor their electoral outcomes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pod Save America’s Tommy Vietor discusses Ron DeSantis' embarrassing presidential campaign. Alex Winter details his excellent documentary, 'The YouTube Effect.' Journalists Celeste Headlee & Marie Brenner break down their jaw-dropping new podcast, Big Sugar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily's List President Laphonza Butler explains the importance of electing pro-choice candidates in 2024. Princeton Professor and author of Myth America, Julian Zelizer, details the historical precedent for third-party candidates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting Survivor David Hogg details his new organization dedicated to electing more young people to state legislatures and Congress. The Washington Post’s Retropolis blog's Gillian Brockell gives us a concise history of strikes, including some of Ronald Reagan's more embarrassing moments during them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Times columnist and author of The Uninhabitable Earth, David Wallace-Wells, details the latest climate change news. Will Rollins, a candidate for Congress in the 41st district of California, tells us why it’s winnable with him as a candidate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.