Podcast appearances and mentions of molly jong fast

July 21, 2026, 6pm: MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the latest developments in the Iran war and is joined by The New York Times' Molly Jong-Fast and Rev. Al Sharpton. Plus, Melber breaks down the growing fallout over the Trump DOJ's campaign to target journalists. The New York Times' Michael Grinbaum joins. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The host of Fast Politics Molly Jong-Fast joins Jarv for a discussion on why celebrities need to speak out more politically. Plus, they discuss some of the broader issues for America, and what matters to voters in the US right now.  Back us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/americanfriction] – we need your help to keep going. Get ad free episodes, extra bits and merch: https://www.patreon.com/c/americanfriction  We're now on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanFrictionPod  Follow us on social media:  BlueSky Instagram  TikTok Buy How to Lose Your Mother: A Daughter's Memoir through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund American Friction by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis. Video and audio editor: Chris Jones. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis Executive producer: Martin Bojtos. Artwork by James Parrett. Music: Orange Factory Music. AMERICAN FRICTION is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New reporting on how the Trump administration could leverage A.I. in the president's next attack on voting. And the growing morale problem on the Secret Service team assigned to the Vice President. Paola Ramos, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Charles Coleman, Anthony Coley, and Molly Jong-Fast all join Catherine Rampell on the 11th Hour. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 14, 2026, 6pm: MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on President Trump's string of legal losses and is joined by The New York Times' Molly Jong-Fast and former federal prosecutor John Flannery. Plus, Sen. Cory Booker joins on the eve of Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing for attorney general. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the first hour of the show talking about the latest strikes on Iran and Israel. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about Microsoft firing 1.6K employees after securing thousands of foreign worker visas. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani saying he hasn’t seen Graham Platner’s resignation video. Tony also talks about Molly Jong-Fast saying she and other media outlets were duped by Platner. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking about the Pentagon releasing their fourth batch of UFO files. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony talks about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani saying he hasn’t seen Graham Platner’s resignation video. Tony also talks about Molly Jong-Fast saying she and other media outlets were duped by Platner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the first hour of the show talking about the latest strikes on Iran and Israel. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about Microsoft firing 1.6K employees after securing thousands of foreign worker visas. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani saying he hasn’t seen Graham Platner’s resignation video. Tony also talks about Molly Jong-Fast saying she and other media outlets were duped by Platner. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking about the Pentagon releasing their fourth batch of UFO files. Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about how political correctness kept people from speaking and engaging. Tony later talks about how less than half of Americans think capitalism is working as patriotism and support for democracy tanks. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about Marco Rubio revoking the legal status of a Laotian national after sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl in Minnesota, then getting pardoned by Governor Tim Walz. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony gets into three more things: churches being firebombed in New York, migrants who saw a man shot and killed by ICE in Houston saying he didn’t ram officers, a gay cruise line getting denied entry in Turkey and Egypt. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about President Donald Trump saying that Iran would be obliterated if he was killed. Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show joined with Major Mike Lyons to talk about President Donald Trump’s relationship with NATO. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about Daniel Moraff banned from Summer Lee’s campaign over sexual misconduct complaints. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony continues his conversation with Major Mike Lyons talking about President Donald Trump’s next possible steps with Iran and why his NATO trip was so successful. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking more about Marco Rubio revoking the legal status of a Laotian national after sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl in Minnesota, then getting pardoned by Governor Tim Walz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen Psaki rounds up what has been a terrible day for Donald Trump, with a string of court losses and a humiliating collection of mental lapses while speaking in public at the NATO gathering in Turkey. Jen Psaki reports on the collapse of Graham Platner's campaign for senator from Maine after another sexual assault allegation became too much for his campaign to bear. Molly Jong-Fast, host of the Fast Politics podcast, joins to discuss Platner's attitude and the considerations the state Democratic Party is going to have to make in replacing him.   Miles Taylor, former chief of staff for the Department of Homeland Security, joins to discuss using the withholding of federal counterrorism money to manipulate states into giving him their voter rolls.   To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 8, 2026; 6pm: President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over amid renewed fighting in the region. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the latest developments and is joined by The New York Times' Molly Jong-Fast and Bill De Blasio, former mayor of New York City. Plus, high prices and the Epstein scandal continue to engulf the Trump White House. Journalist and CEO Dylan Ratigan joins. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In part three of Project 2029: A Reimagining, host Molly Jong-Fast convenes leading advocates ( including Abortion Everyday’s Jessica Valenti, The Center for Reproductive Rights Nancy Northup, UCLA’s Mary Ziegler and The Guttmacher Institutes Kelly Baden) and experts to examine the post–Roe v. Wade landscape and the far-reaching consequences of abortion bans, from criminal penalties and “bounty hunter” civil enforcement to threats against medication abortion, telehealth, travel, IVF, and even miscarriage and emergency pregnancy care. The episode outlines how these policies have increased medical risk and uncertainty for patients and providers, expanded surveillance and litigation, and empowered crisis pregnancy centers while undermining access to contraception and reproductive health services. Looking ahead, the conversation focuses on what Democrats could do when they regain power: pursue comprehensive federal protections, repeal legal tools like the Comstock Act that could enable backdoor national restrictions, strengthen state-level shield laws, address affordability through insurance and Medicaid reforms, and build an agenda that treats reproductive freedom as an urgent, durable national right rather than a temporary compromise. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Analysis of the Boston Red Sox pitching and injuries and hope for 2026 comeback Mikey rips into TDS network MSNOW including Joe Scarborough, Mika, Jen Psaki, Ali Velshi, Al Sharpton, Symone Sanders, Jonathan Capehart, Eugene Daniels, Lawrence O'Donnell, Ari Melber, Rachel Maddow, Chris Hayes, Nicolle Wallace, Molly Jong-Fast and Katy Tur   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In part two of Project 2029: A Reimagining, Molly Jong-Fast explores how regulation and antitrust enforcement are crucial tools for defending the American public against unchecked private power. Featuring interviews with prominent policymakers and legal experts like Lina Kahn, Alvaro Bedoya, Doha Mekki, and Elizabeth Wilkins, the episode delves into how monopolistic corporations use their power to raise prices, suppress wages, and stifle competition—hurting workers, consumers, and small businesses alike. The discussion highlights how regulation is not an abstract burden but a set of rules that can ensure fairness, protect individual rights, and preserve economic freedom. It also underscores the political and institutional challenges regulators face, from lobbying influence to overly cautious governance, while making the case that bold, timely, and targeted action by government can restore trust and deliver tangible benefits to everyday Americans. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the premiere episode of “Project 2029: A Reimagining,” host Molly Jong-Fast explores the critical role of campaign finance reform in reviving American democracy and redirecting the Democratic Party's future. Featuring expert voices such as Lawrence Lessig, Tiffany Muller (End Citizens United), Michael Waldman (Brennan Center) and Tom Moore (Center for American Progress), the episode details how decisions like Citizens United have enabled unchecked corporate influence and created a deeply corrupt political environment, where billionaires and super PACs drown out the voices of ordinary voters. It also examines how this broken system undermines public trust, outlines promising legal and grassroots strategies for reform, and makes the case that no meaningful progress on climate, healthcare, or civil rights is possible without first confronting the corrosive role of money in politics. Through historical parallels and potential state-level solutions, the conversation pushes toward a future where political power is rebalanced and truly representative of the people. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday, June 19th, 2025 The Supreme Court deals a stunning setback to trans rights as it upholds Tennessee's ban on transgender healthcare for minors; cuts to FEMA are hammering communities that voted for Trump; the fed refuse to cut interest rates despite pressure from Trump to do so; the Small Business Administration is flying the far right appeal to heaven flag; the President is really mad a Pete Hegseth for his squeaky squeaky tank parade; Russ Vought eyes a rarely used power to override Congressional spending; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue Allison Gill Live With Adam Klasfeld | muellershewrote.com Check out Dana's social media campaign highlighting LGBTQ+ heroes every day during Pride Month -  Dana Goldberg (@dgcomedy.bsky.social) Guest: Molly Jong-Fast Molly encourages all to find her book at a local independent books store, and if it's not available, you can request it. How to Lose Your Mother by Molly Jong-Fast - Penguin Random House E-Book - How to Lose Your Mother, Audio Book - How to Lose Your Mother Audiobook | Libro.fm Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Molly Jong-Fast (@mollyjongfast.bsky.social) - Bluesky Molly Jong-Fast (@mollyjongfast) · Instagram   Stories SCOTUS Allows For Trans Discrimination In Medical Care: A Full Analysis Of Today's Ruling | Erin In The Morning Trump Official Eyes Power of Rescission to Override Congress on Spending | The New York Times Federal Reserve holds interest rates, defying Trump's demand to lower them | The Guardian Cuts to FEMA's storm prep program hammer communities that voted for Trump | CBS News Migrant deported to El Salvador after DPS labeled him a member of Tren de Aragua without evidence, lawyer says | The Texas Tribune Far-Right ‘Appeal to Heaven' Flag Flown Above Government Agency in DC | WIRED Trump ‘Reamed Out' Hegseth for Flop Birthday Parade: Author | Daily Beast Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In their newest mashup, Harry and Molly Jong-Fast trade questions about the president's weak deal with Iran and latest failures in federal courts. Molly wants to know where the slush fund stands and whether the Kennedy Center fiasco is the beginning of the end for Trump's makeover of D.C. Harry asks about the political price the president will pay for the Iran deal, and if Trump can get away with a self-styled “bit of intrigue” aimed at installing ultra-loyalist Bill Pulte at the nexus of the U.S. intelligence services.  Mentioned in this episode: Molly's podcast: ⁠ https://fastpoliticspod.com/Molly's Substack: ⁠ https://mollyjongfast.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 17, 2026; 6pm; President Trump is facing heat from Democrats and Republicans over his deal with Iran to end the war. MS NOW's Melissa Murray reports and is joined by The New York Times' Molly Jong Fast and Political Analyst Jason Johnson. Plus, Trump under fire for forcing the delay of a critical hearing for his nominee to be director of national intelligence. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While Trump gets ready for his White House UFC fight, his administration seems to be focused on sowing doubt in US elections. Plus, more states resist DOJ subpoenas for their voter registration lists, while the US postal service weighs a proposal to restrict delivery of mail-in ballots. And, Trump centers his baseless election fraud claims on CA's recent primary, backed up by the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles. Ron Insana, Molly Jong-Fast, Rev. Al Sharpton, David Litt join The 11th Hour tonight. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2028 U.S. presidential election is just over two years away — which means we already have to start talking about it. In a special LIVE taping of 'We're Not Kidding' in New York City, Mehdi was joined by author, political commentator, and host of the 'Fast Politics' podcast Molly Jong-Fast, where they sought to answer the one burning question of every politics (and comic book) nerd: Which of the Democratic presidential hopefuls has the greatest superpower – and what is their 'Kryptonite' that could tank their candidacy? Together, they break down Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's celebrity status, who the sleeper hit of the Democratic primary could be, and discuss why, if she runs, Kamala Harris will probably lose…again. "When you lose, shouldn't you just go away?" Mehdi asks. "That's why I think [Kamala Harris] is not going to run again," Molly says. They also take questions from the live audience in New York on whether social media is to blame for young people being drawn in by right-wing pundits like Tucker Carlson, why the media rarely covers labor issues, and whether Trump has an exit strategy in Iran (spoiler: he doesn't). The two also discuss: The Jan. 6 rioters' billion-dollar payout from the Trump administration. Marco Rubio and JD Vance's 'Apprentice'-style tryout for Trump's backing in 2028. How much right-wing political content is actually astroturfed. This episode was co-produced by On Air Fest and On Air Presents as part of their yearlong programming. This interview was published 7 days earlier on Zeteo.com. If you want early access to exclusive content and hard-hitting, independent journalism, subscribe on Substack here: https://zeteo.com/subscribe Watch, listen and subscribe to 'We're Not Kidding' on Substack: https://zeteo.com/s/were-not-kidding-with-mehdi-and-friends Find Zeteo: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zeteo_news Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeteonews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zeteonews Find Mehdi: Substack: https://substack.com/@mehdirhasan Twitter: https://twitter.com/@mehdirhasan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@mehdirhasan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mehdirhasan Credits: Hosted by: Mehdi Hasan Guest Host: Molly Jong-Fast Executive Producer: Kiran Alvi Senior Producer: Frank Cappello Editor: Liam Mann Music: Andy Clausen Design: Alicia Tatone Mix Engineer: Valentino Rivera Title Animation: Ehsaan Mesghali   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/network/Zeteo

Donald Trump is hitting many new difficulties. On Monday, Iran abandoned talks with the U.S., angering Trump. Speaking to CNBC, he raged that he “couldn't care less” if the negotiations die, threatened again to blow Iran “to kingdom come,” and seethed that NATO's refusal to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz shows that it's “very weak” and “very sad.” (He then insisted the talks are back on track.) Meanwhile, Senate Republicans' anxiety over the politics of Trump's corrupt $1 billion slush fund has grown: As one reporter notes, they are “absolutely screwed.” The fund may be on hold, but this signals broader GOP frustration with Trump. We talked to Molly Jong-Fast, host of the Fast Politics podcast and author of a great TNR piece with editor Michael Tomasky on Trump's ongoing crackup. We discuss how Trump appears stuck in a mental loop, whether our country can survive two-and-a-half more years of him, and what a final GOP breaking point might look. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump is hitting many new difficulties. On Monday, Iran abandoned talks with the U.S., angering Trump. Speaking to CNBC, he raged that he “couldn't care less” if the negotiations die, threatened again to blow Iran “to kingdom come,” and seethed that NATO's refusal to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz shows that it's “very weak” and “very sad.” (He then insisted the talks are back on track.) Meanwhile, Senate Republicans' anxiety over the politics of Trump's corrupt $1 billion slush fund has grown: As one reporter notes, they are “absolutely screwed.” The fund may be on hold, but this signals broader GOP frustration with Trump. We talked to Molly Jong-Fast, host of the Fast Politics podcast and author of a great TNR piece with editor Michael Tomasky on Trump's ongoing crackup. We discuss how Trump appears stuck in a mental loop, whether our country can survive two-and-a-half more years of him, and what a final GOP breaking point might look. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump is hitting many new difficulties. On Monday, Iran abandoned talks with the U.S., angering Trump. Speaking to CNBC, he raged that he “couldn't care less” if the negotiations die, threatened again to blow Iran “to kingdom come,” and seethed that NATO's refusal to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz shows that it's “very weak” and “very sad.” (He then insisted the talks are back on track.) Meanwhile, Senate Republicans' anxiety over the politics of Trump's corrupt $1 billion slush fund has grown: As one reporter notes, they are “absolutely screwed.” The fund may be on hold, but this signals broader GOP frustration with Trump. We talked to Molly Jong-Fast, host of the Fast Politics podcast and author of a great TNR piece with editor Michael Tomasky on Trump's ongoing crackup. We discuss how Trump appears stuck in a mental loop, whether our country can survive two-and-a-half more years of him, and what a final GOP breaking point might look. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 1, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW reports that the Trump administration is planning to abandon its highly controversial $1.8 billion “slush fund.” MS NOW's Melissa Murray reports and is joined by former SDNY civil prosecutor Maya Wiley and The New York Times' Molly Jong-Fast. Plus, Murray reports on growing questions about Donald Trump's Wall Street trades. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Trump biographer David Cay Johnston joins. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 26, 2026; 6pm; President Trump faces rising prices and plummeting approval ratings. The New York Times' Molly Jong-Fast and Michelle Goldberg join MS NOW's Ari Melber to break down the political and cultural fallout, including Stephen Colbert's final show. Plus, media mogul Tom Freston joins to reflect on launching MTV, the evolution of media consolidation and free speech, and Colbert's legacy as his late-night era comes to a close. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 5, 2026; 6pm; Donald Trump is struggling to contain the fallout from the war he started in Iran, with reports undercutting his claims about Iran's nuclear timeline. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Mike Barnicle, Molly Jong-Fast, Andrew Weissmann and Fab Five Freddy. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 1, 2026; 6pm; President Trump's war in Iran is facing historic disapproval. MS NOW's Ayman Mohyeldin reports and is joined by Molly Jong-Fast and Jared Bernstein. Plus, Mohyeldin covers ongoing turmoil inside President Trump's Justice Department. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In their newest mashup, Harry and Molly Jong-Fast swap questions about the scandals swamping Trump's administration and the chances for real accountability for the culprits. Molly asks Harry what it'll take to prosecute people like Kristy Noem and how far the Supreme Court might go to rescue Trump in the midterms. Harry fires back with questions about J.D. Vance's political implosion and what the Democrats need to do to stick the landing in November. Mentioned in this episode:  Molly's podcast: ⁠ https://fastpoliticspod.com/Molly's Substack: ⁠ https://mollyjongfast.substack.com/ Harry's Substack about the SPLC indictment: https://harrylitman.substack.com/p/funding-extremism-please Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 27, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Antonia Hylton reports on President Trump's attacks on the media following the shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Molly Jong-Fast and Robert D'Amico join. Plus, Hylton breaks down new reports of chaos at President Trump's DOJ. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After lobbing multiple threats at Iran earlier this month, including ending “a whole civilization,” it was ultimately President Donald Trump who capitulated – announcing two weeks ago a ceasefire before extending that ceasefire today, pending an Iranian proposal for a permanent end to the war. Nicolle Wallace discusses with Elissa Slotkin, Tom Nichols and Tim Miller. Later, more on the fractures in the MAGA coalition with Angelo Carusone and Molly Jong-Fast.  For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nicolle Wallace covers the breaking news that the Trump DOJ moved to exonerate the seditious conspiracy charges of 12 Jan. 6th  rioters. All 12 are leaders of the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys, both far-right, anti-government militia groups. Later, Molly Jong-Fast and Mike Barnicle join Nicolle to talk about the empty arena at a Turning Point USA event last night. The headliner? None other than Vice President JD Vance. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Molly Jong-Fast is a journalist, political commentator, and contributing writer at The New York Times. She has appeared numerous times as an analyst on MSNBC and has contributed to national publications including The Atlantic and Vanity Fair. She hosts iHeartMedia's Fast Politics podcast and is the author of How to Lose Your Mother.Listen as Jong-Fast discusses the war with Iran, upheaval at the Justice Department, and the strengths and weaknesses of legacy and new media in responding to the current political moment.Recorded on April 6, 2026.Keep up with the Brennan Center's work by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, The Briefing, at https://go.brennancenter.org/briefing.The Brennan Center is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that works to repair, revitalize, and defend our systems of democracy and justice so that they work for all Americans. The Brennan Center cannot support or oppose any candidate for office.

April 2, 2026; 6pm; President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi after just 14 months leading the DOJ. MS NOW's Melissa Murray reports, joined by The New York Times' Molly Jong-Fast and former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann. Plus, Trump is facing new heat as the endgame in Iran remains unclear. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 30, 2026; President Donald Trump's most loyal supporters need to reframe the narrative on Iran – their latest strategy? You can criticize his actions. But not his competence. Nicolle Wallace discusses with Angelo Carusone, Joe Walsh and Molly Jong-Fast. Later, Sen. Cory Booker on his new book.  For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this podcast extra, Ari Melber and Dylan Ratigan break down the Iran war and “rigged” Wall Street, while Molly Jong-Fast fact-checks Donald Trump's biggest campaign promises. These new interviews are a Beat bonus from our podcast series “The B-Side.” Real talk and Ari's extended conversations off air. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 30, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ayman Mohyeldin reports on the impact of the massive "No Kings" protests. The New York Times' Molly Jong-Fast and Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of "Indivisible" join. Plus, Mohyeldin reports on the war in Iran and growing questions about President Trump's lack of strategy and growing risk of escalation. Paul Rieckhoff, national security and political analyst, joins. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the first hour of the show talking about the Supreme Court hearings on illegal immigrants seeking asylum. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about Representative Rashida Tlaib being a member of a pro-Palestinian Facebook group. Tony also talks about what the deal with Iran could like for the American people. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about ICE agents assisting TSA agents, how impactful it’s been early on, and how Senator Cory Booker is outraged by it. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking about Iran worrying that talks with President Donald Trump could be a trap. Tony also talks about Pakistan willing to host peace talks to end the U.S./Iranian conflict. Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about Andrew Kolvet saying Joe Kent leaked private messages from Charlie Kirk to Candace Owens. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about Representative Seth Moulton speaking on military orders with the U.S./Iranian conflict. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony gets into three more things: Democrats exploiting trauma for votes, Molly Jong-Fast going after President Donald Trump for attacking California Governor Gavin Newsom, and Newsom revering Israel. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about the video release of the Air Canada flight hitting the firetruck. Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show joined with Major Mike Lyons to talk about who the U.S. is negotiating with among the Iranian leaderships. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. making an appearance on the Him & Her Show Podcast speaking about the Biden administration letting fraud take place. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony talks about how Britain’s are reacting to Muslims amidst the U.S./Iranian conflict. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking about John Cornyn needing to win the primary to be the continuing Senator from Texas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about Andrew Kolvet saying Joe Kent leaked private messages from Charlie Kirk to Candace Owens. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about Representative Seth Moulton speaking on military orders with the U.S./Iranian conflict. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony gets into three more things: Democrats exploiting trauma for votes, Molly Jong-Fast going after President Donald Trump for attacking California Governor Gavin Newsom, and Newsom revering Israel. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about the video release of the Air Canada flight hitting the firetruck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephanie Ruhle's exclusive conversation with President Trump about his view of the war with Iran so far, the effectiveness of NATO and current state of the conflict in Ukraine. Plus, the president could be rethinking his approach to his immigration policy. And, alarms go off as eight states file an emergency motion to block the merger of local TV station giants Nexstar and Tegna. Molly Jong-Fast, Nikki McCann Ramirez, Anthony Fisher, David Rohde join The 11th Hour this Friday night. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 17, 2026; 6pm; The Trump administration's top counterterrorism official, Joe Kent, has resigned. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the highest-level defection from Trump's administration over Iran. Plus, Melber reports on how iconic artist Banksy is shaking up politics and art. Rev. Al Sharpton and The New York Times' Molly Jong-Fast join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 8, 2026; 9am: The first week of the U.S.-Iran war has been defined by contradictions as questions emerge over U.S. goals in the operation. For example, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth initially insisted this would not be a regime change war, yet President Trump is already talking about shaping Iran's future government. MS NOW international reporter Ines De La Cuetra, MS NOW political analyst Molly Jong-Fast, and former Democratic Rep. Conor Lamb of Pennsylvania, join “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In an interview with Time Magazine, President Donald Trump admitted that “some people will die.” While war in the middle east is no stranger to American presidents, this change in tone highlights a stark difference in attitude between this administration and its predecessors. Nicolle Wallace unpacks these developments with Glenn Thursh, Randy Manner and Michael Feinberg. Later in the hour, the latest on the Epstein investigation with Molly Jong Fast.  For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In their newest mashup, Harry and Molly Jong-Fast trade questions about the latest eyebrow-raising news in the Epstein scandal and the fallout from Trump's tariff defeat. Molly gets Harry to walk her through the intricacies of the so-called 302s—detailed victim statements taken by the FBI—some of which the DOJ failed to produce for a victim who told the FBI that Trump abused her. Harry has plenty of Epstein questions of his own for Molly, but also asks what happens with tariff refunds and the Democrats' strategy heading toward the midterms. Mentioned in this episode: Molly's book: ⁠ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738849/how-to-lose-your-mother-by-molly-jong-fast/ Molly's podcast: ⁠ https://fastpoliticspod.com/ Molly's Substack: ⁠ https://mollyjongfast.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our good friend and host of The Fast Politics Podcast, Molly Jong-Fast, returns to the show! Molly's recent writing in the New York Times has covered the Epstein files and why only a fraction of them have been made public. We tackle the Prince Andrew arrest, Howard Lutnick's lies, and the DOJ's blatant attempt to scrub the files that have been made public.We also get into the SAVE Act and how this is just another attempt by Republicans to subvert democracy. Republican Senators know that the midterms spell trouble for them, so suppressing votes is their best strategy. Will the GOP blow up the filibuster? Does John Thune care more about democracy than Mike Johnson?Plus, we get Molly's thoughts on the latest CBS vs. Stephen Colbert saga, Trump's EPA destroying climate progress, ICE crackdowns around the country, and MUCH more.LISTEN to Molly's podcast, Fast Politics: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-politics-with-molly-jong-fast/id1645614328READ Molly's writing in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/by/molly-jong-fast

On tonight's Nightcap: The President upends cooperation with our most important global allies. Then, how affordability and immigration may work against Trump in the next election. Plus, TikTok finalizes a deal to create a new American entity that includes several big firms with ties to Trump. Steve Liesman, Molly Jong-Fast, Eddie Glaude, and Paul Rieckhoff join The 11th Hour this Friday night. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On tonight's Nightcap: The DOJ is investigating Minnesota governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey – then the President continues with his threats to take over Greenland and threatens to put new tariffs on countries that “don't go along” with the acquisition – & new polling shows Democrats in a substantially stronger position than their GOP counterparts for the upcoming midterms. Antonia Hylton hosts as Ron Insana, Philip Bump, Molly Jong-Fast, Hayes Brown, and Kristy Greenberg join "The 11th Hour" this Friday night. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 12, 2026; 6pm; The Trump administration has launched an unusual criminal probe into an official who has clashed with Trump for years, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Plus, a special report on the rift among a core group of bro-type podcasters that helped Trump win back the White House. Melber continues to follow the anti-ICE protests erupting in cities all over the country after the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Renee Good. Emily Bazelon and Molly Jong-Fast join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New details in the case of alleged, under age sex trafficker Matt Gaetz implicate him in a host of sleazy crimes. Meanwhile fellow GOP reptile Newt Gingrich wants to throw the Jan 6th Committee behind bars should the Republicans retake the majority next fall. Molly Jong Fast joins Mea Culpa to help us read the political tea leaves    To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices New details in the case of alleged, under age sex trafficker Matt Gaetz implicate him in a host of sleazy crimes. Meanwhile fellow GOP reptile Newt Gingrich wants to throw the Jan 6th Committee behind bars should the Republicans retake the majority next fall. Molly Jong Fast joins Mea Culpa to help us read the political tea leaves  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 23, 2025; 6pm; Thousands of new pages from the Epstein files have been released. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Vanity Fair's Molly Jong-Fast and Semafor's Margaret Carlson. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a new mashup episode, Harry and Molly Jong-Fast swap questions about the White House's latest political embarrassments and legal embroilments. Molly wants to know: when—and how—will some of Trump's inner circle face criminal charges? Harry is curious: why did this press-hating White House let their guard down so spectacularly for Vanity Fair? Together, the pair make sense of the noisy headlines and lay out the real consequences behind the week's serving of scandals.  Molly's book:  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738849/how-to-lose-your-mother-by-molly-jong-fast/Molly's podcast:  https://fastpoliticspod.com/Molly's Substack:  https://mollyjongfast.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New details in the case of alleged, under age sex trafficker Matt Gaetz implicate him in a host of sleazy crimes. Meanwhile fellow GOP reptile Newt Gingrich wants to throw the Jan 6th Committee behind bars should the Republicans retake the majority next fall. Molly Jong Fast joins Mea Culpa to help us read the political tea leaves To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 12, 2025; 6pm; House Democrats releasing numerous photos of Jeffrey Epstein with prominent individuals including Bill Gates, Donald Trump, Steve Bannon and Bill Clinton, ahead of the December 19 deadline for DOJ to release its Epstein files. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Molly Jong-Fast, Michelle Goldberg, and 50 Cent. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.