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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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Stuart Stevens, Adam Carlson & Sarah Ellison
Legendary campaign manager Stuart Stevens stops by to talk to us about how he thinks Biden’s voters will come home to him as the campaign season heats up. Former pollster Adam Carlson gives his analysis of 2024 polls. The Washington Post’s Sarah Ellison explains how disinformation circulates through our media.
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Rick Wilson, Justin Elliot & Jeff Goodell
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the fallout from Trump becoming a convicted felon. ProPublica’s Justin Elliot details his reporting that Donald Trump has bumped up the salaries for campaign employees who are witnesses in his trials. Author Jeff Goodell details his new book 'The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet.'
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Jordan Klepper, Sen. Tammy Baldwin & Ian Dunt
"The Origin Story" podcast host Ian Dunt details the comedic turns the UK’s election keeps taking. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin examines the right's never-ending aggressions towards reproductive rights. The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper reports what he sees as he attends MAGA rallies.
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George Conway, Rep. Mikie Sherrill & Angelo Carusone
Atlantic columnist George Conway examines how we can end MAGA. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill details her move to hold Supreme Court justices accountable for their questionable ethics. Media Matters CEO Angelo Carusone explains the Right’s new playbook to take down media outlets.
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Rick Wilson, Harry Litman & Ben Smith
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson roasts the Republicans' defense of Justice Alito's actions. Talking Feds' Harry Litman analyzes Donald Trump being a convicted felon. Semafor Editor-in-Chief Ben Smith examines the media's coverage of the election.
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Al Franken, Madiba Dennie & Steven Brill
Former Senator Al Franken weighs in on Justice Alito further eroding Americans' trust in the Supreme Court. Deputy Editor for Balls and Strikes, Madiba Dennie, details her new book, 'The Originalism Trap: How Extremists Stole The Constitution And How We The People Can Take It Back.' Newsguard founder Steven Brill examines his new book, 'The Death of Truth: How Social Media and the Internet Gave Snake Oil Salesmen and Demagogues the Weapons They Needed to Destroy Trust and Polarize the World—And What We Can Do.
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