Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about the fallout from AG Pam Bondi getting fired.The New York Times’ Theodore Schleifer joins us to discuss the strange campaign financing trends shaping the midterms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Good Liars’ Jason Selvig stops by to talk about President Trump attending the Supreme Court’s deliberations on birthright citizenship. Wired’s Caroline Haskins joins us to discuss her blockbuster reporting that the IRS is enlisting Palantir to help with audits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump’s self-inflicted wounds to his presidency.Iowa Senate candidate Josh Turek joins us to discuss his very real chances of becoming Iowa’s next senator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump sending 50,000 troops to the Middle East.The Wall Street Journal’s Cameron McWhirter joins us to talk about MAGA’s strange splinter movement in Arkansas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNOW's Ali Vitali stops by to talk about Congress trying to finally reopen DHS.The New York Times’ Shane Goldmacher joins us to discuss Republicans’ unusual plan to hold a midterms convention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Latino Vote Podcast host Mike Madrid stops by to talk about the dramatic shift of Latino voters against Trump. Indivisible’s Ezra Levin joins us to discuss this weekend’s No Kings rally, which could be the biggest political rally in American history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Majority Report’s Sam Seder stops by to talk about the unprecedented corruption in the Trump administration. The Lever’s David Sirota joins us to discuss his new reporting on the unitary executive theory and its threats to our democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about ICE taking over American airports.Yale’s Akhil Amar joins us to discuss the Supreme Court and birthright citizenship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nation’s Jeet Heer stops by to talk about the very stupid ways Trump is navigating the Iran war.The Bulwark’s Will Sommer joins us to discuss the many strains of antisemitism circulating around MAGA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Markwayne Mullin’s disastrous confirmation hearing.Inside Elections Jacob Rubashkin joins us to break down the nuances of last night’s primary races.Plus, as a bonus, The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman joins us to talk about how to oppose the SAVE Act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNOW’s Stephanie Ruhle stops by to talk about Trump making up a story about a former president backing his war in the Middle East.Bolts Magazine’s Alex Burness joins us to discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, which could be one of the year’s most important races.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Tucker Carlson saying the CIA is coming for him.Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury joins us to talk about the investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about Trump’s terrible instincts and how they’re damaging the U.S. economy.Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa joins us to discuss her run to defeat Governor Greg Abbott.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOTUS’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about the doomed SAVE Act.The Financial Times’ Ed Luce joins us to discuss what Iran means for Americans at home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Pete Hegseth’s egregious spending spree on floral arrangements and lobster at the Department of War.Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins us to discuss Governor Polis flirting with pardoning election meddler Tina Peters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.