FAST READS with Molly Jong-Fast 02/28/2025
Welcome to FAST READS with Molly Jong-Fast.
Please check out my latest Vanity Fair article: I’m Not Running for Congress: But You Should! You can find an archive of my Vanity Fair pieces.
On FASTPOLITICS – We will be coming to you three times a week on video, with totally new material, separate from our podcast -nothing recycled, all completely new- and we couldn’t be more excited to have former vice presidential nominee and Minnesota Gov. Tim Waltz as our first interview. I speak with Gov. Tim Walz on what went wrong on the 2024 campaign. Next, former labor secretary and friend of mine, Robert Reich joins me to discuss Trump’s Medicare and union aggressions.
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Elon’s profoundly dumb email to federal workers. The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman details how to counter Trump’s offenses against judges. Governor Tim Walz examines some of the messaging errors of the 2024 election. The Nation contributor Jeet Heer details the chaos inside the Trump administration. Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe examines his protests against aggression against gay rights. The Atlantic’s George Conway examines illegality of Trump’s administration and how it will play out. Pro Publica’s Lizzie Presser details the horrifying rate of sepsis in woman post Texas abortion ban.
My Recommended Reads For The Week:
The New York Times - Critics at Town Halls Confront Republicans Over Health Care. By Jacey Fortin and Daniel Victor
The New York Times - Lifted by Musk’s Millions, G.O.P. Has Money Edge in Key Wisconsin Race. By Reid J. Epstein
The Washington Post - This man wears his father’s shirt. The reason gave me chills. By Jonathan Capehart
NBC Washington - Florida congressman investigated for alleged DC assault as police probe their own handling. By Ted Oberg, News4 Investigative Reporter, Mark Segraves, News4 Reporter, Paul Wagner, News4 Reporter and Rick Yarborough
The Washington Post- New Social Security chief was being investigated when Musk team tapped him. By Lisa Rein
Thanks for reading!
-Molly-