Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines the state of the presidential race. Politifact’s Bill Adair details his new book Beyond the Big Lie: The Epidemic of Political Liars, Why Republicans Do It More, and How It Could Burn Down Our Democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes joins us to discuss the state of the presidential race. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer examines the Democrats' 2024 Senate map.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens examines the state of the 2024 presidential election. Former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig discusses her run for New Hampshire governor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Donald Trump’s continued descent into madness. Author Jonathan Alter details his new book American Reckoning: Inside Trump’s Trial and My Own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines why Democrats should not be freaking out about the latest polls. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff details the stakes of the election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall joins us to talk about the state of the presidential race. Executive Director of the West Alabama Women’s Center Robin Marty discusses the horrors she is seeing in post-Roe America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Like an Economist podcast host Justin Wolfers examines the Biden administration's great economic news. Michigan Senator and DSCC chairperson Gary Peters examines the Senate map for Dems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Feds host Harry Litman details the latest of Trump’s legal woes. Professor Jeff Jarvis examines his new book The Web We Weave: Why We Must Reclaim the Internet from Moguls, Misanthropes, and Moral Panic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson takes the temperature of VP Harris's chances of winning the election. Laura Gillen, who is running against Congressman Anthony Desposito in New York's 4th District, details her hotly contested race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democracy Defenders PAC’s Jim Messina examines VP Harris's path to election. The New York Times' Peter S. Goodman details the impacts of the longshoreman deal and its looming dangers as they firm up their contract.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Republic editor Michael Tomasky joins us to weigh the aftermath of the VP debate. Harvard and MIT humanist chaplain Greg Epstein examines his new book Tech Agnostic: How Technology Became the World’s Most Powerful Religion and Why It Desperately Needs a Reformation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Wilson and Molly Jong-Fast react to the vice presidential debate. Actor John Leguizamo talks about political activism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson skewers the latest new lows in his Wisconsin speech. Team Human host Douglas Rushkoff details the update of his classic book Program or Be Programmed: 11 Commands for the AI Future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bulwark’s Tim Miller examines the state of the presidential race. The Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein weighs history against the future of our politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes roasts the idea of Harris and Trump being equals. The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank details his new book Fools on the Hill: The Hooligans, Saboteurs, Conspiracy Theorists, and Dunces Who Burned Down the House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Focus Group’s Sarah Longwell details what she’s seeing in focus groups. MSNBC’s Paola Ramos examines her new book Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What It Means for America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fast Politics unveils its new four-episode-a-week format! We have an excerpt from Molly and Rick Wilson’s Politics As Unusual live performance in Milwaukee, WI, at The Vivarium. The New York Times' Susanne Craig details her new book Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered His Father's Fortune and Created the Illusion of Success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Senator Al Franken details Trump's terrible political instincts. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker examines his progressive governing despite being very, very rich. Nebraska independent candidate for the Senate Dan Osborn details his run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell examines how Trump expressing his hatred of Taylor Swift could help him lose his presidential aspirations. The Groundwork Collaborative’s Lindsay Owens educates us on price gouging, including VP Harris's plans to fight it. Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman details how her organization is pushing back against Republicans' constant overreach of power. As a bonus, we have a portion of a conversation from Democracy Forward's event at the DNC with Congresswoman Becca Balint, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, and Congressman Maxwell Frost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson skewers Trump for cozying up to Laura Loomer. Kate Conger and Ryan Mac detail their book Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter. The 19th's Amanda Becker examines her new book You Must Stand Up: The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBC News' Jon Allen breaks down the fallout from Trump’s abysmal debate performance. The Leadership Conference’s Maya Wiley details her new book Remember, You Are a Wiley. Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey examines his book Kamala, The Motherland, and Me.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nation's Jeet Heer reacts to VP Harris pummeling Donald Trump throughout the debate. Investigative journalist Dave Troy details crypto bros' plot to take advantage of the debt ceiling to devalue the US dollar. Janelle Bynum details her run for Congress in Oregon's 5th district.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson skewers the MAGA influencers who were taking Russian money to produce pro-Russian interest content. The Lever founder David Sirota stops by to talk about his podcast The Master Plan, which details how the right mapped out legalizing corruption through the Supreme Court. Yale Professor Jason Stanley examines his new book Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall skewers the right-wing influence outfit Tenet Media after it was indicted by the DOJ. Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, rebuts J.D. Vance’s attacks on her character. Run For Something’s Amanda Litman details the down-ballot races to focus on to ensure Dems win in November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary campaign manager Stuart Stevens examines Trump’s path to re-election and how unlikely it looks. Bolts Magazine’s Daniel Nichanian examines how local government legal battles will affect the upcoming election. Wesleyan University President Michael S. Roth explains why he hopes his students become even more politically engaged.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson skewers Tulsi Gabbard’s turn to Trump world. Status News’ Oliver Darcy examines the media’s poor coverage of the election. Then we’ll talk to New York Times’ Anupreeta Das about her new book, Billionaire, Nerd, Savior, King: Bill Gates and His Quest to Shape Our World."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Times contributor Justin Wolfers teaches us which economic measures we should and shouldn’t obsess over. Congressman Jared Moskowitz updates us on his chaotic friendship with Congressman James Comer. Colorado Governor Jared Polis examines how minding your own business contributes to a state's thriving. Senator Chris Murphy details how gun control is affecting the election. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson examines how Michigan’s women are effectively running the state. Congresswoman Susan DelBene discusses the success of the DNC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We start the show with Rick Wilson and Molly Jong-Fast live from Swedish American Hall in San Francisco. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand examines her interesting plan to pass the Equal Rights Amendment. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison details how Tim Walz figures into the masculinity discussion in the election. Senator Ron Wyden examines the dynamics of the Senate in 2024. PA Lt. Gov. Austin Davis discusses what happens when government actually works.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LIVE FROM THE DNC! The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson tells us why RFK Jr. endorsing Trump isn’t what everyone is saying it is. Rep. Don Beyer shares details about being in college at 74 to learn AI. Caroline Gleich discusses her run for Mitt Romney’s old seat. Rep. Rosa DeLauro examines how VP Harris changes the game. Colorado General Assembly member Manny Rutinel details efforts to clean up one of the most polluted areas in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a wild show for you live from the DNC! Inside Elections' Jacob Rubashkin details the new unity in the Democratic Party. Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz shares his interesting take on what Kamala Harris and Tim Walz mean for a new Democratic Party. Former Trump White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham explains why she spoke at the DNC against President Trump. President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL–CIO, Sara Nelson examines the Dems' embrace of labor unions. Peter Sagal, host of NPR’s Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!, examines Tim Walz's Midwestern dad vibes and the game-changer that comes with it. Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson details efforts to protect our most vulnerable fellow citizens. Actor Mandy Patinkin explains why he is at the DNC and why Dems need to win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a wild show for you live from the DNC with honestly so many amazing guests it's going to blow your mind what we have in store for you. The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson talks about Trump sending him a cease and desist order. California Senator Laphonza Butler details Vice President Harris’s journey. Pivot co-hosts Scott Galloway and Kara Swisher examine how Kamala can regulate tech. Then we’re going to introduce you to one of the most amazing Democrats you probably don’t know about: Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who will take over as governor in Minnesota if Gov. Walz becomes VP. Congressman Robert Garcia weighs the stakes of this election. Planned Parenthood President Alexis McGill Johnson examines how reproductive rights are affecting the race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson skewers Trump’s continuing mental decline. White House Communications Director Ben LaBolt details the Biden administration's continued wins for the American people. MSNBC’s Steve Benen examines his new book Ministry of Truth: Democracy, Reality, and the Republicans' War on the Recent Past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank weighs Kamala Harris's decision to forgo mainstream media interviews. Domestic Policy Advisor to President Biden Neera Tanden details the Biden administration's move to fix drug prices. Congressman Mondaire Jones details his race to get back into Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nation’s Jeet Heer tries to make sense of Trump’s further descent into incoherence. Whitney Fox details her run against one of Florida’s most MAGA congress members, Anna Paulina Luna. MSNBC contributor Brian Tyler Cohen examines his new book Shameless: Republicans’ Deliberate Dysfunction and the Battle to Preserve Democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson skewers the media's coverage of Trump’s insane press conference. The New Republic’s Edith Olmsted examines how Elon Musk’s super PAC is interfering with voter registration. David Daley details his new book Anti-Democratic: Inside the Far Right’s 50-Year Plot to Control America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mary Trump Show'sMary Trump examines how Donald Trump feels now that VP Harris is drawing bigger crowds and has higher polling numbers. Fred Trump, aka Donald’s nephew, details his new book All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way. Former Olympian Monica Tranel details her run in Montana’s 1st District against Ryan Zinke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi details her new book The Art of Power. Historian Heather Cox Richardson gives her view on Kamala Harris picking Gov. Walz as her VP. Talking Feds host Harry Litman examines the implications of Jenna Ellis cooperating with the prosecution. Plus, a bonus reairing of our interview with Gov. Tim Walz, the presumptive vice-presidential nominee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson discusses the significant diplomatic achievements of the Biden administration. ProPublica’s Andy Kroll uncovers the latest shady right-wing group gumming up the works that you've never heard of before. Former Ambassador Norm Eisen talks about the impact of presidential debates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC columnist Charlie Sykes skewers Trump’s performance at NABJ. Historian Kevin Kruse of Campaign Trails examines the more chaotic moments of presidential conventions. Heated’s Emily Atkin brings us up to speed on the latest climate news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren details how Democrats are defending citizens from predatory practices. NBC/MSNBC political analyst Cornel Belcher analyzes the changing electorate now that the Democrats have enthusiasm on their side again. Princeton historian Julian Zelizer examines his new book Our Nation at Risk: Election Integrity as a National Security Issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines J.D. Vance and discussions of his relationship with home furniture. Former Mayor Michael Tubbs details his run for lieutenant governor of California. The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck examines the further erosion of trust in the Supreme Court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hosts of "The Weekend," airing Saturdays and Sundays at 8 a.m. on MSNBC, Symone Sanders and Michael Steele, examine the launch of Kamala Harris's campaign for president. Skye Perryman, President of Democracy Forward, details how they're fighting back against Project 2025. North Carolina State Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs details her crucial race in the potential swing state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall details the path forward for Kamala Harris to become president. New York Times contributor Justin Wolfers examines Biden’s strong economy and how Kamala Harris can run on it. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell details curbing assault weapons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens discusses the path forward after President Biden announces he will no longer seek the presidential nomination. The Enemies List’s Rick Wilson recaps all the uproar from the RNC. Semafor’s Dave Weigel provides his on-the-ground reporting from the RNC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson lambasts Donald Trump’s laughable attempt to moderate himself at the RNC. Former Senator Al Franken reacts to the RNC. Tennessee House Rep. Gloria Johnson details her Senate run against Sen. Marsha Blackburn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlantic columnist George Conway breaks down the roadmap for Merrick Garland to maneuver around Judge Aileen Cannon’s dismissal of the classified documents case. Yale Professor Jason Stanley examines the parallels between creeping fascism in Europe and the US. Strict Scrutiny’s Kate Shaw details the damage done by the Supreme Court this term.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Molly Jong-Fast speaks to the audience about political violence. Slate's Dahlia Lithwick examines the further implications of the Supreme Court's recent rulings. Author Dave Eggers, director Arthur Bradford, and public school teacher Jill Westbrook detail their new documentary To Be Destroyed, which covers book banning in Rapid City, South Dakota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Jeff Sharlet provides a sobering look at Trump’s fascist promises and how they would change America as we know it. Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias fact-checks Republican claims that the Democrats cannot nominate a different candidate. Semafor’s Dave Weigel examines the lessons from 2016 that are coming back to haunt 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Origin Story podcast host Ian Dunt comes by to gloat after the UK finally elects a left-wing government to clean up the mess of the past decade plus. Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen stops by to talk about the fun prank he played on Donald Trump and how it haunts him to this day. Author Ruth Ben-Ghiat examines the bad week fascists have had across the globe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson discusses the stakes of the 2024 election and why Trump’s denouncement of Project 2025 is unfounded. National Memo editor Joe Conason details his new book, The Longest Con: How Grifters, Swindlers, and Frauds Hijacked American Conservatism. NextGen America’s Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez examines how to motivate young people to vote.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.