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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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Rep. Summer Lee, Ali Velshi & Heather Cox Richardson
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.
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BONUS: Talking Feds X Fast Politics
In a special bonus crossover episode live from Texas Tribune Fest, Talking Feds' Harry Litman and Molly Jong-Fast discuss the latest in politics.
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Rep. Ruben Gallego, Ryan Busse & Jason Rezaian
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.
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Michael Wolff, Dan Nathan & Ben Tulchin
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.
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Lawrence O'Donnell, Jeff Zients & John Della Volpe
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.
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Rick Wilson, Margaret Sullivan & David Leonhardt
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.
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Customer Reviews
Dan Nathan
A privileged wealth talker who ONLY pursues his own interests and does not care about the populace
Molly
Wicked sense of humor… we all need humor… add Rick Wilson and laugh a lot!
Love for Molly!
Not only do I love the fact that our politics are identical, I love hearing Molly’s voice and giggles. Please keep up the good work!