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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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Symone Sanders, Michael Steele, Skye Perryman & Justice Allison Riggs
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.
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Josh Marshall, Justin Wolfers & AG Andrea Campbell
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.
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Rick Wilson, Stuart Stevens & Dave Weigel
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.
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Rick Wilson, Al Franken & Gloria Johnson
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.
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George Conway, Kate Shaw & Jason Stanley
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.
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Dahlia Lithwick, Dave Eggers, Arthur Bradford & Jill Westbrook
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.
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Customer Reviews
Rick Wilson is brilliantly funny
Speaking of guillotines, I know where you can find one - have you heard of St. Pierre/Miquelon? Just off the coast of Newfoundland. Only used once.
Rick, are you saying our eyes lie?
Rick I think you’re great, but you are almost ignoring what we have seen- just watch Biden taking in the lively music at the Juneteenth celebration! It was horrific- he was a wooden, dazed zombie who couldn’t clap or move- let alone the fiasco at the ‘debate’!
To say Biden should stay in - is similar to the gaslighting that the magas do- everything is fine. Please don’t blame the media- we the people who watch, can see the early dementia/or aging signs- please let’s be honest in our effort to save democracy.
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Moment of …
Love the show. June 5, brief mention of ‘British conservative’ journalist moving into senior positions in USA media. Molly says too early to know what that will mean. Oh yes, we know! It’s time more US-based journalist report on the predatory, divisive nature of some print media in Britain (bylinetimes.com on Leveson Inquiry). And in an election year. Please, let’s not feign ignorance.