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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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Jeet Heer, Dan Nathan & Jacob Rubashkin
Jeet Heer of The Nation plays out how Biden can win back support from the left. Dan Nathan of the On The Tape Podcast examines the new economic numbers and what we can expect from the US economy in the coming months. Jacob Rubashkin of Inside Elections details the races that will determine the appearance of our government in 2025.
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Ron Brownstein, Anne Applebaum & Nikki Fried
Ron Brownstein of The Atlantic reads the tea leaves on the latest Biden vs. Trump polls. Anne Applebaum details her new book "Autocracy Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World." Nikki Fried, the chair of the Florida Democratic Party, examines how Democrats can win in Florida again.
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Rick Wilson, Marc Elias & Caroline Kitchener
Rick Wilson of The Lincoln Project ponders Trump's poor reelection strategies. Caroline Kitchener of The Washington Post gives a dispatch on the aftermath of a post-Roe America. Marc Elias of Democracy Docket details the GOP's new efforts to stop counting votes before all of them are counted.
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Tim Miller, Frank Bruni & Tony Vargas
Tim Miller of The Bulwark surveys the fickleness of centrists whenever Biden does something that makes them angry. State Senator Tony Vargas details his run for Congress against Congressman Don Bacon in Nebraska. Frank Bruni of The New York Times examines his new book, "The Age of Grievance.
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Jen Psaki, Jennifer Palmieri & Jason Stanley
MSNBC’s Jen Psaki details her brand new book, "Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World." Former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri explains how Democrats can win in 2024. Philosopher Jason Stanley shares his latest thoughts on America's creep towards fascism.
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Rick Wilson, Fareed Zakaria & Ali Velshi
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson surveys Hope Hicks' damning testimony in Trump’s hush money trial. CNN’s Fareed Zakaria details his new book "Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present." CNBC’s Ali Velshi examines his new book "Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy.
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Customer Reviews
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The Atlantic?
Okay, Ron’s poll material in Atlantic is important and the Applebaum article is important - in Atlantic, which is firewalled and expensive and lots of folks who would benefit from reading either or both can’t afford to. Don’t you think that’s a bigger problem? How do we save democracy if the people we need to enlist in the effort are excluded from the effort by the exclusive folks who inhabit Atlantic and such like places? There’s a problem to solve. Biden’s bringing broadband to lots more folks — what will they read with it?
Guest
I sure to miss Charlie Sykes. Thanks for having such quality guests.