Fast Politics w/ Molly Jong-Fast
A daily dose of irreverent, fast-paced political commentary, cutting through talking points with insider guests and sharp, progressive analysis.
A daily political news-reaction show with a distinctively sharp, anti-Trump, and progressive viewpoint. Episodes are a mix of one-on-one interviews with journalists and political strategists, and conversational analysis with a recurring co-host. The focus is on the insider dynamics and horse-race aspects of American politics, delivered with a fast, humorous, and cutting tone that bypasses traditional media's 'both-sides' framing.
“Its daily cadence and Molly Jong-Fast's specific blend of insider access and biting humor set it apart. She gets well-known journalists and strategists to speak more frankly than they might elsewhere, focusing on the personalities and power plays behind the headlines.”
Who hosts this show
Molly Jong-Fast is an American journalist, author, and prominent political commentator with a focus on left-wing politics. The daughter of famed novelist Erica Jong, she began her career writing novels and memoirs before shifting to political writing after the 2016 U.S. presidential election. She is currently a special correspondent for Vanity Fair, a political analyst for MSNBC, and the host of the "Fast Politics" podcast.
Credentials & credits
- Special Correspondent, Vanity Fair
- Political Analyst, MSNBC
- Contributing Writer, The Atlantic
- Author of multiple novels and memoirs
- Former Editor-at-Large, The Daily Beast
- MFA, Bennington College
Other ventures
- The New Abnormal (former podcast)
- Wait, What? (newsletter at The Atlantic)
- How to Lose Your Mother (memoir)
- The Social Climber's Handbook (novel)
- Normal Girl (novel)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01The Midterm Race Scaring Trump The Most w/ Jacob RubashkinJun 26, 2026 · 21 min
- 02Last Night Scared The Hell Out Of Trump w/ Andy LevyJun 24, 2026 · 20 min
- 03What They Won’t Say About Trump’s Health w/ Maggie HabermanJun 23, 2026 · 17 min
- 04Trump HATES Camp David... So Why's He There? w/ Rick WilsonJun 21, 2026 · 17 min
- 05Trump’s INSANE Rant “NO LIMITS TO MY POWER" w/ Charlie SykesJun 19, 2026 · 21 min
- 06Why Trump & Billionaires Keep Propping Up AI w/ Ed ZitronJun 17, 2026 · 23 min
- 07Was Tom Steyer Swiftboated by Corporate Dems? w/ Tom SteyerJun 16, 2026 · 16 min
- 08Trump's MELTDOWN over TAPE OF EPSTEIN COVERUP w/ Rick WilsonJun 14, 2026 · 18 min
Notable episodes
- 01What They Won’t Say About Trump’s Health w/ Maggie Haberman
A deep dive into New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman's book, revealing insider details about Trump's health, staff secrecy, and internal conflicts.
- 02The Midterm Race Scaring Trump The Most w/ Jacob Rubashkin
Provides a clear analysis of the Democratic party's midterm strategy, highlighting the contrast between progressive candidates in safe seats and moderates in swing districts.
- 03Last Night Scared The Hell Out Of Trump w/ Andy Levy
A characteristic episode showcasing the show's blend of sharp humor and political critique, focusing on Donald Trump's perceived motivations and waning influence.
What you'll be asked on this show
Molly Jong-Fast opens interviews with direct, news-pegged questions that often target a guest's specific area of expertise or recent reporting. She frequently asks for their "sense" of a situation, pushing for analysis over simple facts, and uses counterfactuals like "If X had happened, would Y be the result?" to explore the impact of key players. While she allows guests to give long, uninterrupted answers, she guides the conversation toward uncovering the hidden tensions and power dynamics within political circles, often asking what tensions exist that the public doesn't see.
The show alternates between co-hosted discussions analyzing the day's news and focused interviews with a single guest. Molly's hosting style is direct, energetic, and conversational, often using humor to dissect serious topics. She has a signature opening, frequently greeting her audience with "Welcome, welcome, welcome."
Questions the host keeps coming back to
8 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
controversy
2- Q.01
“How much anxiety is there about [a politician's] health?”
A direct opening question used to gauge insider concern on a sensitive but newsworthy topic.
- Q.02
“What is the tension between stakeholders that people don't see?”
This question seeks to uncover the hidden conflicts and power dynamics behind the scenes.
process
2- Q.01
“Can you talk about the incredible reporting on [specific event]?”
This prompts the guest, often a journalist, to recount a key story from their own work.
- Q.02
“Why is this operation so much better at keeping secrets than the first one?”
Prompts a comparative analysis of a political operation's effectiveness between different periods.
personal
3- Q.01
“Why do you think [person A] decided to stay and [person B] decided to go?”
Asks for an analysis of the individual motivations and loyalties driving key figures' decisions.
- Q.02
“What is your sense of [person A's] relationship with [person B]?”
A softer way to probe the personal influence and specific dynamics between two key people.
- Q.03
“Who stayed from [version 1.0] to [version 2.0], and how have they fared?”
This question tracks the evolution and staying power of a leader's inner circle over time.
future
1- Q.01
“If [key person] had stayed with [losing candidate], do you think they would be president?”
Poses a counterfactual scenario to explore the perceived impact of a single influential individual.
Signature segments
- · "Welcome, welcome, welcome" opening
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically political insiders, including prominent journalists (Maggie Haberman), seasoned strategists (Rick Wilson), and authors (Charlie Sykes). They are almost always ideologically aligned with the show's center-left perspective and are booked for their expertise and candid analysis.
- Jacob Rubashkinon The Midterm Race Scaring Trump The Most w/ Jacob Rubashkin
- Andy Levyon Last Night Scared The Hell Out Of Trump w/ Andy Levy
- Maggie Habermanon What They Won’t Say About Trump’s Health w/ Maggie Haberman
- Rick Wilsonon Trump HATES Camp David... So Why's He There? w/ Rick Wilson
- Charlie Sykeson Trump’s INSANE Rant “NO LIMITS TO MY POWER" w/ Charlie Sykes
- Ed Zitronon Why Trump & Billionaires Keep Propping Up AI w/ Ed Zitron
- Tom Steyeron Was Tom Steyer Swiftboated by Corporate Dems? w/ Tom Steyer
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
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People also ask
- What is the format of the show?
- The show typically features host Molly Jong-Fast in conversation with a single guest, often a journalist or political analyst. Some episodes are co-hosted discussions on recent news.
- How often does 'Fast Politics' release episodes?
- The podcast releases episodes multiple times a week, often daily on weekdays.
- What is the political leaning of the podcast?
- The podcast has a clear left-leaning, progressive, and anti-Trump political perspective.
- Who is the host, Molly Jong-Fast?
- Molly Jong-Fast is an American author, journalist, and political commentator for outlets like Vanity Fair and MSNBC.
- Is this a guest interview show?
- Yes, most episodes are structured as interviews, though some are conversational analyses with a recurring co-host.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- Fast Politics is available on major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and iHeart, as well as on YouTube.
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- [04]Molly Jong-Fast - The Atlantictheatlantic.com
- [05]Molly Jong-Fast - Book Reporterbookreporter.com
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