FAST READS with Molly Jong-Fast 03/07/2025
Welcome to FAST READS with Molly Jong-Fast.
Please check out my latest Vanity Fair article: Democrats Can’t Just Play Dead. 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. This week we welcomed Randi Weingarten, the President of the American Federation of Teachers who joined us for an in-depth discussion on why fascists are targeting teachers and how we can collectively push back against Trump's aggressive policies. Rick Wilson & Molly Jong-Fast dissected the longest joint session of Congress address in history, delivered by President Trump. In this candid and unfiltered commentary, Rick delves into the speech's content, highlighting the numerous lies, the performative showmanship, and the overall chaotic nature of the address. Molly spoke with Charles Piller, an acclaimed investigative journalist known for his work with Science and the LA Times. Charles is also the author of notable books like "Gene Wars" and "The Fail-Safe Society." Molly and Charles dove deep into his latest book, "Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer's."
On the audio podcast this week, MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes took the temperature on Trump’s Unified Executive Theory and his aggressions against our Constitution. Author Michael Wolff detailed his new book All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America. The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examined Elon Musk’s actual motives for constantly hanging around the Capitol. Wisconsin Democrats Chair Ben Wikler detailed how the Democratic Party can improve its messaging. The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson reacted to Trump’s mess of a Joint Address to Congress. The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examined Trump’s trade wars and how badly they are going for him. Justice Allison Riggs detailed the continued chaos with the NC Supreme Court denying her a seat on the bench. Legendary campaign manager Stuart Stevens examined how Trump shifts the goalposts to create the perception that his policies are popular. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey highlighted the real-life implications of Trump’s careless cuts to the government.
My Recommended Reads For The Week:
Forbes - Elon Musk Is Officially $121 Billion Poorer Than His Peak—As Tesla Stock Erases Most All Of Its Election Rally. By Derek Saul
The Guardian - Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from 36 fossil fuel firms, study shows. By Damian Carrington
The Washington Post - Trump administration to pause deliveries of military assistance to Ukraine, officials say. By John Hudson
The Washington Post - Government shutdown looms as Trump tries to assert new spending powers. By Jacob Bogage
The New York Times - What to Know About Janet Mills, the Maine Governor Who Told Trump, ‘See You in Court’. By Katie Benner
Thanks for reading!
-Molly