FAST READS with Molly Jong-Fast 03/28/2025
Welcome to FAST READS with Molly Jong-Fast.
Please check out my latest Vanity Fair article: Democrats Are Reaching a Trump Tipping Point. You can find an archive of my Vanity Fair pieces.
On FASTPOLITICS –
Video episodes: Molly is joined by political consultant and author, Stuart Stevens. They dive deep into the troubling political landscape in the United States, discussing the rise of Trumpism, comparisons to Vladimir Putin, and the dangerous undermining of democratic institutions. We are thrilled to have Tim Miller, the host of the Bulwark Daily, join us for an in-depth discussion on how Democratic leadership can be more effective.
Audio podcast: Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick examines the Supreme Court’s mixed messaging. Legendary economist Paul Krugman analyzes Trump’s continued crashing of the markets. Plus, we have a bonus from our YouTube channel where I discuss how Democrats can effectively lead with The Bulwark Daily podcast host Tim Miller. Rick Wilson examines Donald Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education. Wesleyan University President Michael S. Roth details Trump’s attempts to bully universities into adopting his policies. Charlie Sykes examines Pete Hegseth’s little group chat problem. The Shadow Docketauthor Stephen Vladeck details the dynamics of when the Supreme Court rules against Trump. The Nation’s Jeet Heerexamines Signalgate and Republicans' failure to brush it off. Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow details her new book Hate Won't Win: Find Your Power and Leave This Place Better Than You Found It.
My Recommended Reads For The Week:
The Atlantic- The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War PlansBy Jeffrey Goldberg
Democracy Docket - Trump Order Could Disenfranchise Millions of Voters . By Jacob Knutson
Reuters- Exclusive: DOGE staffer 'Big Balls' provided tech support to cybercrime ring, records show. By Raphael Satter
The Daily Princetonian - Princeton alumni in federal agencies speak out after being fired by DOGE. By Abby Leibowitz and Charlie Roth
Status - Gulf of Fear. By Oliver Darcy
The New York Times - It’s Trump vs. the Courts, and It Won’t End Well for Trump By J. Michael Luttig
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Excited to share that my upcoming book, HOW TO LOSE YOUR MOTHER received a ⭐️ from Publishers Weekly!
Thanks for reading!
--Molly--