Fast Politics with 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 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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  • Prometheus---
    Love the Podcast
    Molly, which one of the following podcasters/journalists will be the first to be hauled off to some detention center or camp and never heard from again for something they said or wrote? Rachael Maddow James Carville Keith Olbermann Tim Miller Rick Wilson Nicole Wallace George Conway Chris Hayes Jeff Goldberg That’s my question? Don’t be naïve…….my money is on Wilson, with Olbermann a close second, Schmidt shows
  • Windy13007
    Disappearing War Records: Signalgate
    They don’t answer our questions, as if to say, “We are powerful enough to LIE and get away with it”, and it doesn’t matter any way because “WE ARE POWERFUL ENOUGH TO LIE AND GET AWAY WITH IT”. If caught, they stated their grift in the Signal chat/text, deny and “Biden did it and leftist journalism, fake media”. Let’s just set the chat to disappear and we’re in the clear. Oligarchs at large. Meanwhile, JD pledges taxpayer money to pacify his beloveds broken heart after protestors boo her arrival in Greenland, “the USA will pay all your dog sled travel just send the bill to the USA”. Usha Vance’s husband saves the day by dipping into the Bank of America.
  • vichall7
    The mid-conversation switch CNN to YouTube is annoying.
    This was a favorite podcast for me, but now that it cuts off mid word, I’m not going to YouTube, I’m just stopping in annoyance. Be one place or the other, but stop with the bait and switch.
  • mcraghead
    New Change is Not So Good
    Despite my rating, I love Fast Politics. However, there has been a recent change that bothers me. The change in question is that some interviews are cut short on the podcast and we are now directed to the YouTube channel in order to hear the full interview. That bothers me. I believe this to be a money making decision and everyone has the right, and should be able, to make money, but there has to be a better way. I do not understand the workings of Apple Podcasts or YouTube, but I would prefer longer podcast episodes with less guests if the length of the episodes needs to hit a target. I'm even okay with that and adding more episodes to hit the specific number of interviews. I just hate the new truncated interviews.
  • A UK fan
    Schumer is pathetic
    Change him
  • Iris Yoeli
    Thank you
    I listen to almost each episode and enjoy it greatly
  • Skiffymom
    Don’t do us like That!!
    I’m a subscriber and faithful listener, but all of a sudden you’ve started doing something I hate! Finish the blankety-blank interview IN THE PODCAST! I don’t want to follow you over to bleeping YouTube when I’m driving or walking the dogs or doing my bookkeeping! I want to listen to, like, THE WHOLE INTERVIEW. I hate this bait and switch so much I may stop following you!!
  • TCingle
    Used to really enjoy
    The show is just an echo chamber. No diversity of thought. It’s a bummer because it used to be so good.
  • joeyd1225
    10 stars
    Love you, love the show. I only wish we didn’t have to hear AI rush Limbaugh. Xoxo JDA
  • Muriel wd Croak
    Thank you!
    I look forward to every podcast. You’re a lifeline in these terrible times. Melissa Wanamaker in East Quogue, NY
  • Watsonyrmind
    Love Show/not so much Ad
    Please consider a different advertiser. The Rush Limbaugh voice for AI triggers PTSD
  • Bob_W.
    She’s out there
    A malcontent far leftist who brings on other idiotic malcontent whiny leftists; what more could you ask for? It is almost funny listening to it. I don’t know how they can speak through their pacifiers.
  • Gibi1010
    Gives me hope
    Thank you for giving us insight and hope that we need so badly
  • Marybeth58
    My favorite political podcast
    Love this podcast. Molly JF had a great sense of humor while dealing directly with the most challenging issues facing our country right now. Her guests are top notch! I am always anxious for the next episode.
  • Tarzjani
    Trump will not leave this time
    Trump wouldn’t support Vance because he is not planning to leave
  • 80221
    Thomas Frank
    Thomas Frank thinks that the majority of voters are policy wonks/pundits like he & his cronies. He’s dead wrong. No mention of the blatant racism of so many whites in America who have been convinced that brown people will overtake them & treat them as badly as they have been treated. And all the lies. Since LBJ, southern whites have vowed to vote against the Democrats. Talk about being elite & not realizing it.
  • Marbenmal
    Decent content, bad delivery.
    I find it hard to focus on the content, which I generally agree with, because Molly‘s voice is an assault on my ears.
  • Grape456
    Keeps us sane
    Molly’s podcast was the first thing I could listen to after 11/5. I have otherwise stopped watching MSM.
  • MMckennzie
    Love Molly
    I just wish she didn’t get so depressed all the time. I love Mondays with Rick Wilson.
  • Josh Pichon
    12.25.24 episode
    That’s not the John Ganz who wrote when the clock broke. The writer is American and the guy on the 12.24 episode does not speak in an American accent
  • Pablo Puppy
    Follett is my Favorite Author
    Now he maybe my favorite famous person. What a fantastic , but all too short, show. Absolutely brilliant.
  • Ccbg77
    Great podcast
    Keep the truth out there for us and this IS NOT NORMAL
  • Tom Hall
    Love Molly
    Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow — the best podcast — zero competition. Insightful. Fun. Rockstar. I’m a political/Social Media professional who is constantly impressed.
  • Thisisafakenameftw
    too many commercials
    Hard to listen.
  • Le Fem Medic
    Love you Molly…but
    Forcing federal workers back into an office or risk getting fired is no big deal to you Molly? These people are not married to venture capitalist. Not only are their livelihoods at stake, but so is their mental health. America doesn’t deserve federal workers.
  • JLC5270
    Love it
    Rick and Molly together is fun and educational! Love Charlie Sykes
  • Me for heaven
    Not addressing the problems.
    How about we talk about what caused the red wave? Let’s quit pretending that the hatred for Trump is enough to run a country please. Democrats need solutions and not validation for the same things that’s aren’t working. Let’s start by quitting the constant judging and silencing those with opposing views.
  • C.A. O.
    Cranky old woman
    Molly, please please keep podcasting. Hope is elusive right now. Also a word from Rick Wilson. I miss him
  • Sucyvtddt
    Disagree
    Democrats have to fight lies. Harris offered tax credits for home buyers & first time parents 45 talked about eating pets. Americans are not ready for a woman president. Racism & misogyny are alive & well in our country. 45 appeals to their worst feelings. It’s a sad commentary on America. How can citizens vote for someone with such a horrible disposition? He won’t do a thing for them.
  • ben nahan
    Listener
    Molly I love your podcast and I NEVER thought you told us that Kamala was definitely going to win. In fact I totally felt your angst and worry about the election! Keep fighting the good fight
  • molly dollyNP
    I love your podcast.
    I just started listening in august, and haven’t missed an episode since. I share your views on politics, especially with regard to women’s healthcare. I was a Nurse practitioner for 20 years, and did a lot of routine women’s care. Planned parenthood is mostly staffed by NP’s. I have known many NP involved in reproductive healthcare and serve in underserved areas. I wanted you to know that I have had past experience both providing care as well as receiving it. I am so frustrated with the state of women’s healthcare now. I’m no longer working(on disability for Lyme) but the stories I have heard about women having miscarriages and dying of sepsis bring me to tears. First of all Doing a procedure to complete a miscarriage is NOT an abortion. What do they accomplish by waiting to do the procedure. Even if there is still a heart beat there comes a time when providers know the baby will not survive. If men got pregnant we would not be having this discussion. And, do not get me started on methypriwtone. What judge knows more about pharmacology than the FDA. If that trend continues and judges start pulling drugs off the market our healthcare system is in trouble. Again if it were a drug for men such as viagra this would not be happening. I’m sorry this is long but I am very passionate about this. I thought women’s rights had made progress, but with 2 supreme court justices who are abusers it’s obvious nothing has changed when it comes to our bodies and women’s health. The woman who accused Kavanaugh was not treated any better than Anita Hill. I could go on but I’ll end here My name is Molly. I'm 64 and when I was young the only others named Molly were dogs. I just heard you mention that and I LOL’d. I was sad I could Never get a License plate with my name for my bike.
  • mizJprice
    Def cringe worthy materiali
    Very immature…in an annoying way…just dumb opinion if you ask me, with bad personalities. I don’t like to cringe so much…if you do, you’re at the right place. My ears hurt.
  • Salena97202
    Take His Money - All Of It
    I was listening to the episode airing 10/30/2024 when I thought I was having a stroke. Not one, but TWO Trump ads aired! Sneakers! Watches! Normally I’d feel ill, but then I realized how much money Molly & Company are taking from the Orange Mussolini and I felt pure joy. Hahahaha keep practicing capitalism on the capitalists and use it to take him down for good.
  • Szq115
    Trump commercials on your podcast, why?
    I listen to your podcast religiously so was very disappointed to hear trump commercials during breaks selling his golden sneakers and watches. Pls be more selective on who advertises on your podcast. Thanks
  • Dharma25
    Too many F-bombs
    I usually love this podcast. I’m not a prude but could do without all the F bombs from Molly!
  • athoughtbytim
    Great pod!
    Love the pod! You gotta do a better job of letting us know about Jesse Cannon’s bio! I had no idea he was a music marketing person!
  • sfncar
    “Unless somehow Harris can win this election”
    Sorry Molly, I’m done listening to your stupidity. What a thing to hear at 8:30 with my morning coffee. What in the world do you think you’re adding to the conversation? Please go find another job and stop talking from the ledge.
  • Richard Miami Beach
    Not Enough Commercials
    Great commercials but they are interrupted too often by the pesky host and guests yammering. You could easily fit in more advertising so why don’t you?
  • Karen0717
    Love Molly, hate the new format.
    I get the news 1 million places. I want to hear Molly‘s interviews.
  • grannyartemishappypanda
    Love you, but “pundits” has ONE “n”!
    I LOVE listening to your podcast. However! Could you puh-LEEZ learn to pronounce “pundits”? You guys, there is no second “n”. Pun-dits, not pun-dints! I flinch every time.
  • GladysNance
    Love Molly!
    Better without Rick—especially in the post-VP debate episode.
  • KO313
    Thumbs down for new format
    I like meeting members of Congress 2-3 times per week. That was unique. I can get the news anywhere. I do approve of more Jesse. Love Molly, but 3 times per week sufficed.
  • DionIrvine
    More Molly
    Yay more Molly! Love the show .
  • KathyDunwoody
    New Format
    Love the new format and look forward to your take on the news!
  • Linda Storms
    More of the best!
    Excited to tune in 4 times each week (especially Saturdays) Thanks for the brilliant content, Molly.
  • Taralainee
    Highly encouraging listen
    Just love Molly! She is entertaining and I usually feel better after a show. Great guests and important conversations! And excited for the new 4x a week format!💜😬
  • listener954
    Love all the voices! BUT
    I wish people— especially women— would change from “abortion rights” to the more accurate $ inclusive “women s health” or “women s reproductive rights.” Yes abortion has been made the focal point, but do not be deceived! This is about the control of women s body at a basic level which impacts our career choices, family choices, etc. Women —like men— in a democracy should be free to choose how they imagine their lives.
  • Kosterbelle
    Diving Deeper Into the Why if the GOP
    The explanation of how Project 2025 got its start decades ago by establishment Republicans is worth the listen. It’s eye opening to realize that Trump wasn’t the beginning of the “fall” of the GOP but rather the impetus that propelled the completion and “rise” to power sought relentlessly for decades. Full of details and names and actions by what could be called the real deep state. However, the only thing missing from this in-depth explanation is the unspoken motivations behind this GOP transformation. The GOP recognized the generational impact the rights that were opened to two huge voting demographics, women and minorities. And the credit for freedoms that would be felt for generations goes to Democrats and democracy. Bad news for a GOP future.
  • VAgrrl
    Please, Molly
    I appreciate and enjoy the guests on this pod, but please don’t interrupt the folks being interviewed. It’s a matter of manners and for those of us without the best hearing it’s a matter of comprehension.
  • AnneE!
    Love the show but
    I don’t like how Rick cuts Molly off ALL THE TIME. They are both smart and quick witted. Just wish she’d get equal time and he’d let her complete a sentence.
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