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Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

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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Episodes

Stuart Stevens, Mary Ziegler & Lisa Graves

The Lincoln Project?s Stuart Stevens discusses the disastrous choices Donald Trump?s presidential campaign is making. True North Research?s Lisa Graves tails the nefarious plans of the Republican Attorneys General Association. Then we?ll talk to legal historian Mary Ziegler about the latest aggressions against women?s bodily autonomy.

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2024-04-03
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Rick Wilson, Cornell Belcher & Shane Goldmacher

The Lincoln Project?s Rick Wilson skewers the RNC?s continued downfall. The New York Times' Shane Goldmacher breaks down how Trump is paying his legal bills. Pollster Cornell Belcher examines how to analyze polls when giving to candidates.

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2024-04-01
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Neera Tanden, John Heilemann & Thomas Zimmer

Domestic Policy Advisor to President Biden Neera Tanden examines the Republicans' war on reproductive rights. NBC national affairs correspondent John Heilemann lays out President Biden?s reelection odds. Historian Thomas Zimmer details his deep dive into The Heritage Foundation's plan for their Project 2025.

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2024-03-29
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Al Franken, Dahlia Lithwick, Roberta Kaplan & Imran Ahmed

Former Senator Al Franken parses through the remains of the Republicans' vibes-based impeachment of President Biden. Lawyer Roberta Kaplan along with Imran Ahmed, who is the founder of Countering Digital Hate, detail their victory over Elon Musk in court. Slate senior editor Dahlia Lithwick examines the horrors of today?s Supreme Court on Mifepristone.

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2024-03-27
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Angelo Carusone, Marc Elias & Katie Rogers

Media Matters' Angelo Carusone examines Fox?s noticeably absent coverage of Mike Pence refusing to endorse Donald Trump. Democracy Docket?s Marc Elias details the RNC?s new shenanigans with our voting rolls. The New York Times' Katie Rogers details her new book 'American Woman: The Transformation of the Modern First Lady, from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden.

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2024-03-25
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Gov. Tim Walz, Rep. Eric Swalwell & Charlie Sykes

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz talks about enacting progressive policies that actually change citizens' lives. Congressman Eric Swalwell details what he saw at another one of the Republicans' inept Biden Impeachment hearings. MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes details the Republicans' ridiculous new budget attacks on Social Security.

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2024-03-22
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Tim Miller, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester & Amy Chozick

The Bulwark's Tim Miller examines why no MAGA billionaires are bailing out Donald Trump?s legal troubles. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester details her Senate run as well as being a co-chair of the Biden campaign. Former political reporter Amy Chozick details her new Max TV show 'The Girls On The Bus,' which is inspired by her time on the 2016 campaign trail.

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2024-03-20
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Rick Wilson, Kara Swisher & Sarah McCammon

The Lincoln Project?s Rick Wilson roasts the looting of the RNC under Lara Trump?s rule. Pivot host Kara Swisher details her new book 'Burnbook: A Tech Love Story,' while Sarah McCammon examines their new book 'The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church.

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2024-03-18
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Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, James Carville & Shannon Watts

Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell tells us how she plans on beating Senator Rick Scott to help Dems keep the Senate. Democratic strategist James Carville breaks down how Mike Johnson?s speakership could collapse with the exit of Rep. Ken Buck. Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts parses what's shaping the 2024 election.

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2024-03-15
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Mary Trump, Nick Corasaniti & Frank McCourt

The Mary Trump Show?s Mary Trump roasts Lara Trump?s takeover of the RNC and the impending doom it spells for the organization. The New York Times' Nick Corasaniti details Republicans' latest moves to purge voting rolls. Project Liberty?s Frank McCourt examines his new book 'Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age.'

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2024-03-13
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Rick Wilson, Rep. Lori Trahan & Maxwell Stearns

The Lincoln Project?s Rick Wilson breaks down the many failures of Sen. Britt?s SOTU rebuttal speech. Congresswoman Lori Trahan explores how she's fighting the Republicans' insane war on IVF. Author Maxwell Stearns details his book 'Parliamentary America: The Least Radical Means of Radically Repairing Our Broken Democracy.

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2024-03-11
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George Conway, Rick Wilson, Ben LaBolt & Dana Milbank

The Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank tells us about his month being a Republican. White House communications director Ben LaBolt details the state of the union and what lies ahead for President Biden in the general election. Plus! A clip from our sold-out show at City Winery featuring Rick Wilson & surprise guest George Conway.

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2024-03-08
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Rep. Andy Kim, Gov. Howard Dean & Jim Acosta

Gov. Howard Dean weighs how Biden should approach the general election season. Congressman Andy Kim details his Senate run and the bizarre NJ ballot structures that allow party insiders to have advantages. CNN anchor Jim Acosta examines the media's failures in covering the 2024 election.

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2024-03-06
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Rick Wilson, Noah Shachtman, Michael Liroff & Peter Shamshiri

The Lincoln Project?s Rick Wilson roasts the GOP?s failure to land a punch on Hunter Biden in their closed-door hearing. Rolling Stone?s Noah Shachtman details the prescription drug abuses in the Trump White House. The 5-4 Podcast hosts Michael Liroff & Peter Shamshiri about the Supreme Court's latest descent into being a vehicle for MAGA activism.

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2024-03-04
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Jeet Heer, Sen. Tammy Baldwin & Sue Altman

The Nation's Jeet Heer gives a postmortem to the Grim Reaper of the Senate, Mitch McConnell. Senator Tammy Baldwin examines the Republicans' insane move to pick a fight over IVF use in America. Congressional candidate Sue Altman details taking on a vulnerable Republican congressman in central New Jersey.

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2024-03-01
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Josh Marshall, John Avlon & Daniel Lurie

Talking Points Memo?s Josh Marshall examines the likelihood of Speaker of the House MAGA Mike Johnson botching another government funding deal. Former CNN analyst John Avlon tells us why he is leaving punditry to run for Congress in Long Island. SF mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie details his run against an incumbent in his party.

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2024-02-28
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Rick Wilson, Barbara McQuade & Carlos Lozada

The Lincoln Project?s Rick Wilson examines how the Republicans are shooting themselves in the foot by targeting IVF. Former US Attorney Barbara McQuade details her new book, 'Attack from Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America.' The New York Times' Carlos Lozada details his new book, 'The Washington Book: How to Read Politics and Politicians.'

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2024-02-26
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Stuart Stevens, Mary Pat Hector & Dr. Uche Blackstock

The Lincoln Project?s Stuart Stevens examines the divisions in the Democratic Party from an outside view. Rise?s Mary Pat Hector tells us how to get out the Gen Z vote for Dems in the 2024 election. Dr. Uche Blackstock details her new book, 'LEGACY: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine.

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2024-02-23
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Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Rep. Colin Allred & Catherine Rampell

Senator Debbie Stabenow examines the complexities of Michigan politics as their presidential primary looms. Rep. Colin Allred updates us on his run against Sen. Lyin' Ted Cruz in Texas on the three-year anniversary of the senator's trip to Cancun. The Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell makes the argument for why immigration is good for the American economy in 2024.

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2024-02-21
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Rick Wilson, Michael Tomasky & Jonathan Blitzer

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson dismantles the idea of "swapping out" President Biden. The New Republic's Michael Tomasky critiques the media coverage of the 2024 election. The New Yorker's Jonathan Blitzer outlines his new book "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis."

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2024-02-19
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Dan Nathan, Jay Willis & Rachel Bade

Balls & Strikes editor Jay Willis details the latest legal maneuvers that will determine Trump?s legal jeopardy. On The Tape host Dan Nathan examines where the perceptions of our economy meet the statistics. Politico?s Rachel Bade updates us on the never-ending chaos in Congress.

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2024-02-16
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Tim Miller, Andrew Weissmann & Theda Skocpol

The Bulwark's Tim Miller gives an inside look at the RNC shakeup. MSNBC legal analyst Andrew Weissmann details Robert Hur?s significant strides in his job qualifications. Harvard professor Theda Skocpol examines how the right wing is mutating.

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2024-02-14
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Mika Brzezinski, Rick Wilson & Adam Carlson

MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski tells us about her journey to help women believe in themselves as well as her journey as a mentor. The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson assails Robert Hur's assessment of President Biden in his report on the president's handling of classified documents. Pollster Adam Carlson talks to us about the flaws in polling for the 2024 election.

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2024-02-12
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Sen. Chris Murphy, Dahlia Lithwick & Matt Fuller

Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy details the silver linings to the GOP sinking the border bill. The Daily Beast's Washington Bureau Chief Matt Fuller surveys the chaos in the House under Speaker MAGA Mike Johnson's rule. Slate's Dahlia Lithwick reads between the lines of today's Supreme Court hearing on Trump's ballot eligibility."

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2024-02-09
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Charlie Sykes, Michael Isikoff, Daniel Klaidman & Emily Atkin

The Bulwark's Charlie Sykes discusses the GOP's mind-bending flip-flop on their own border bill. Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman detail their new book, 'Find Me the Votes: A Hard-Charging Georgia Prosecutor, a Rogue President, and the Plot to Steal an American Election.' HEATED editor Emily Atkin examines the misinformation surrounding Biden's latest move to protect the environment and combat climate change.

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2024-02-07
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Rick Wilson, Daniella Ballou-Aares & Arelis Hernandez

The Lincoln Project's own Rick Wilson examines how Trump and the GOP are dealing with Biden's strong economy. The Leadership Now Project's Daniella Ballou-Aares, the CEO, details how they mobilize business leaders to protect democracy. The Washington Post's Arelis Hernandez drops in for a boots-on-the-ground report from the Texas-Mexico border.

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2024-02-05
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Dana Milbank, Harry Litman, Gina Ortiz Jones & Lauren Miller

The Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank plays out Trump vs. Biden's chances of expanding their respective electorates. Talking Feds' Harry Litman previews Trump's incoming legal woes. Find Out PAC founders Gina Ortiz Jones and Lauren Miller discuss their new PAC aimed at removing the judges in Texas who denied them medical care.

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2024-02-02
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E. Jean Carroll, Roberta Kaplan, Al Franken & Brian Klass

E. Jean Carroll and Roberta Kaplan discuss their significant victory over President Trump and what's next in their quest for justice. The Al Frank Show's Al Franken analyzes the posturing among his former colleagues regarding immigration reform. Brian Klaas introduces his new book, 'Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters'.

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2024-01-31
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Rick Wilson, Nick Confessore & John Burn-Murdoch

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson details how Trump being $83.3 million poorer could lead to his undoing. The Financial Times' John Burn-Murdoch examines the unexpected reasons society may be declining. The New York Times' Nick Confessore unravels his amazing investigation into the right-wing mission to destroy DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).

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2024-01-29
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John Heilemann, Greg Sargent & Dave Weigel

NBC national affairs analyst John Heilemann examines Nikki Haley?s dwindling options in her primary bid against former President Trump. The New Republic's Greg Sargent analyzes how the media is covering the 2024 election and highlights its numerous failures. Semafor's Dave Weigel provides an on-the-ground report from the 2024 GOP Presidential Primary.

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2024-01-26
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Karine Jean-Pierre, Rep. Brendan Boyle & Sarah Longwell

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre examines the achievements of the Biden administration. Representative Brendan Boyle offers a contrarian perspective on dealing with Speaker of the House, MAGA Mike Johnson. Sarah Longwell from The Bulwark details the rampant sexism she has observed in her focus groups on the GOP primary.

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2024-01-24
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Rick Wilson, Robert Reich & Jay Willis

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson mocks Trump's increasingly demented speeches. Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich details the impact of the child tax credit and other policies Biden can enact in a second term. 'Balls and Strikes' editor Jay Willis previews the Supreme Court's horrifying next move.

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2024-01-22
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Jeet Heer, Jon Allen & Heather Williams

The Nation's Jeet Heer discusses how Biden can get progressives to turn out in November. NBC News' Jon Allen joins us from New Hampshire for an update on the Republican presidential campaign trail. DLCC President Heather Williams examines the crucial state houses that could help keep the Republican legislature in check.

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2024-01-19
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Lawrence O'Donnell, Amanda Litman & Ian Bassin

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell explains how the 2024 presidential election's consequences will come into focus for American voters. Run for Something's Amanda Litman examines the down-ballot races that will make a difference in the 2024 election. Then, we'll talk to Protect Democracy's Ian Bassin about how we can actually defend democracy.

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2024-01-17
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Katie Phang, Jonathan Feinblatt & Simon Rosenberg

MSNBC's Katie Phang previews today's showdown at the Iowa caucuses. Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg details what he's watching in order to predict the 2024 election. Everytown for Gun Safety's Jonathan Feinblatt examines the downfall of the NRA and how they are combatting gun manufacturers.

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2024-01-15
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Alicia Menendez, Rep. Jared Moskowitz & Sam Brodey

MSNBC's "The Weekend" co-host, Alicia Menendez, breaks down how the start of the Republican primaries also marks the beginning of the general election. Rep.  Jared Moskowitz recaps his latest battle with the inept House Oversight Chairman, Rep. Jim Comer. The Daily Beast's Deputy Politics Editor, Sam Brodey, details the never-ending chaos in Congress.

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2024-01-12
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Mary Trump, Sen. Barbara Boxer & Rick Perlstein

The Mary Trump Show's Mary Trump examines how we got the disorder that made Trump who he is. Former Senator Barbara Boxer tells us about her big idea on how we can fix immigration in America. Nixonland Author Rick Perlstein examines the pitfalls of covering the 2024 election.

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2024-01-10
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Rick Wilson, Joshua Green & Brad Meltzer

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson gives the media covering the 2024 election a well-deserved tongue-lashing. Joshua Green details his latest book, "The Rebels: Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and the Struggle for a New American Politics." Author Brad Meltzer tells us about the latest in his series of children's books, "Ordinary People Change The World: I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg."

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2024-01-08
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Matt Dixon & Yaroslav Trofimov

NBC's Matt Dixon examines his new book, "Swamp Monsters: Trump vs. DeSantis." The Wall Street Journal's chief foreign affairs correspondent, Yaroslav Trofimov, details his new book, "Our Enemies Will Vanish: The Russian Invasion and Ukraine's War of Independence."

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2024-01-05
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David Roberts & Michael Gerhardt

Volts' David Roberts details the latest advances in the fight against climate change. Michael Gerhardt examines his new book, 'The Law of Presidential Impeachment: A Guide for the Engaged Citizen.'

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2024-01-03
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Julian Zelizer & Bradley Tusk

Princeton historian and CNN political analyst Julian Zelizer examines some recent history lessons for our present day. Bradley Tusk, CEO of Tusk Ventures and author of 'The Fixer: My Adventures Saving Startups from Death by Politics,' examines the inner workings of how policy gets passed.

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2024-01-01
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Amanda Litman & Garrett Graff

Amanda Litman, founder of Run For Something, previews how we can win down-ballot elections in the 2024 election. Garrett Graff of Wired details his new book, 'UFO: The Inside Story of the US Government's Search for Alien Life Here?and Out There.'

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2023-12-27
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Chris Geidner & Marc Roscoe Loustau

Chris Geidner of Law Dork runs through the latest developments in the Supreme Court. Marc Roscoe Loustau reports on his recent trip to Ukraine.

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2023-12-25
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Lawrence Lessig, Matthew Seligman & Robin Marty

Professor Lawrence Lessig and Matthew Seligman detail their new book, 'How to Steal a Presidential Election.' Robin Marty, author of 'New Handbook for a Post-Roe America' and Executive Director of West Alabama Women's Center, gives us an on-the-ground look at women's health care in the South.

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2023-12-22
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Dave Mandel & Matt Tyrnauer

Veep's Executive Producer Dave Mandel stops by to talk about the beyond-parody dysfunction of the American government. Director Matt Tyrnauer also stops by to discuss some of the hidden political figures who have shaped our politics.

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2023-12-22
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Stuart Stevens, Rep. Colin Allred & Rep. Jim Himes

Stuart Stevens of The Lincoln Project decodes Trump's increasingly Hitler-like rhetoric. Representative Colin Allred details Greg Abbott's horrifying aggressions toward women seeking medical care. Representative Jim Himes examines Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's incompetent reign over Congress.

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2023-12-20
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Rick Wilson, Tim Alberta & Geraldo Cadava

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson skewers Gov. DeSantis for his terrible staffing decisions, which are leading to an inevitable failure as a presidential candidate. The Atlantic's Tim Alberta details his new book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism." The New Yorker's Geraldo Cadava examines the drifting political alignments of Hispanic voters.

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2023-12-18
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Sen. Sherrod Brown, Jim Messina & Jeet Heer

Senator Sherrod Brown explains how he wins his seat in a state that seemingly leans red. Jeet Heer of The Nation examines the economic anxiety of voters despite the continued successes of Bidenomics. Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina explains why President Biden is the right candidate for the top of the ticket.

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2023-12-15
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Rep. Summer Lee, Justin Wolfers & Marc Elias

University of Michigan Professor Justin Wolfers parses out the great economic metrics that Bidenomics continues to deliver, despite bad 'vibes.' Congresswoman Summer Lee illustrates how we can achieve a more democratic America. Marc Elias of Democracy Docket details the latest court cases he's battling to protect democracy.

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2023-12-13
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Rick Wilson, Ryan Grim & Steven Levitsky

Rick Wilson of The Lincoln Project discusses the media's flaws in reporting polls for the 2024 presidential election. Ryan Grim of The Intercept details his new book, 'The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution.' Additionally, author Steven Levitsky examines why Republicans have turned against democracy.

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2023-12-11
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