Fast Politics w/ Molly Jong-Fast

Fast Politics w/ Molly Jong-Fast

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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 headlin…

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18:49

Trump Just Blew Up His Closing Message w/ Charlie Sykes

65K views · 1d ago · 18:49

Guest: Charlie Sykes

To The Contrary's Charlie Sykes joins host Molly Jong-Fast to break down why Donald Trump's closing message on the campaign trail is so tone deaf, from promising a $5,000 check while suggesting his supporters still couldn't afford to spend time at Mar-a-Lago to his increasingly harsh, racially charged rhetoric and odd, unsettling behavior, all signs of a deeply flawed campaign strategy.

29:21

Trump's Veto Trap: Dems' Bold New Plan w/ Rep. Chris Deluzio

34K views · 2d ago · 29:21

Guests: Trump's Veto Trap, Rep. Chris Deluzio

Congressman Chris Deluzio joins host Molly Jong-Fast for a look at Pennsylvania, the battleground state heading into next week's midterms. He explains why Democrats feel confident behind Governor Shapiro, points to strong mail-ballot returns, and breaks down four competitive congressional races Democrats hope to flip.

32:05

The Real Reason Prices Are So High Now w/ Lindsay Owens

16K views · 3d ago · 32:05

Guest: Lindsay Owens

Groundwork Collaborative's Lindsay Owens joins host Molly Jong-Fast to break down her new book, Gouged, which explains how corporate pricing has shifted from simple cost-plus models to a data-driven science designed to charge each customer the maximum they will pay.

31:22

He's Running To Stop The Worst New Member Of Congress w/ Blake Gendebien

14K views · 6d ago · 31:22

Guest: Blake Gendebien

Democratic nominee Blake Gendebien joins host Molly Jong-Fast to make the case for his run in New York's 21st Congressional District, the seat held by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. A dairy farmer, basketball coach and school board president who milks 500 cows on 1,200 acres and serves as vice chairman of the Agri-Mark dairy cooperative, he says that although the district is Trump +21, he leads opponent Anthony Constantino by four points in the latest Siena poll.

33:55

Why Trump Does Not Want Him In Congress w/ Justin J. Pearson

13K views · 1w ago · 33:55

Guest: Justin J. Pearson

Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson makes the case for his run for Congress in Tennessee's 9th District, a seat gerrymandered to be Trump +21 that his campaign has pulled within four points. He says the race is now competitive because people across Tennessee are fed up with corruption, unaffordable housing and medical care, toxic data centers, and leaders who answer to billionaires instead of working people.

28:27

How Trump Is Losing The Reddest Districts w/ Fred Wellman

46K views · 1w ago · 28:27

Guest: Fred Wellman

Fred Wellman is running for Congress in Missouri’s 2nd District on a message of change, accountability, and pragmatism, saying he’s built a broad coalition of labor unions, suburban and rural voters, and newer immigrant communities in a district that’s become more diverse and frustrated with incumbent Ann Wagner’s lack of town halls, debates, and constituent engagement.

19:06

Trump Goes INSANE "KANSAS WILL BURN!" w/ Isaiah Martin

25K views · 1w ago · 19:06

Guest: Isaiah Martin

Former congressional candidate Isaiah Martin breaks down why Republicans in several races are panicking as Donald Trump tries to prop up weak candidates with bribes and distractions, including $8 billion in farm and diesel assistance in Kansas, while critics argue the real cause of high prices is the war he backed and Republicans' refusal to end it.

38:06

How Silicon Valley Hijacked Politics w/ Thomas Frank

19K views · 1w ago · 38:06

Guest: Thomas Frank

Thomas Frank (the author of books like What the Matter With Kansas and his latest The Creativity Con: How Innovation Became America's Biggest Racket) explains that his new book traces how “creativity” and “innovation” became powerful buzzwords used to justify class hierarchy, elite power, and the Democratic Party’s shift away from working-class politics.

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