FAST READS with Molly Jong-Fast 04/11/2025
Welcome to FAST READS with Molly Jong-Fast.
Please check out my latest Vanity Fair article: Trump Is Back. So Are Millions of Protesters. You can find an archive of my Vanity Fair pieces.
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Video episodes:
We're excited to have the incredibly insightful MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhl join us to talk the impact of tariffs on the public markets to the complex dynamics within the Trump administration, Stephanie breaks it all down with her signature expertise and clarity. Sarah Longwell delves into the complex intricacies of Donald Trump's presidency, focusing on his economic policies and their effects on public sentiment. Sarah, shares her detailed analysis on how Trump's actions, including market fluctuations and tariff implementations, have influenced the voters feelings towards Trump as evidenced from her recent focus groups. Justin Wolfers discusses the intricacies and impacts of the recent tariff announcements by the United States. The larger-than-expected tariffs and their impact on global trade. The White House's lack of preparation and understanding of economic principles. The implications of American tariffs on domestic prices and international relations. A deep dive into trade deficits and the real-world effects of Trump's trade policies.
Audio episodes:
The New Abnormal’s Andy Levy skewers the market chaos caused by Trump’s temperamental tariffs. Rep. Gregory Meeks details how Congress can stop Trump’s tariff madness. The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilsonskewers Trump for crashing the economy. Kat Abughazaleh details her run for Congress in Illinois' Ninth District. Risk Reversal’s Dan Nathan examines the business reaction to Trump’s insane tariffs. NBC’s Jon Allen and The Hill’s Amie Parnes detail their new book Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House. The Center for American Progress’s Neera Tanden skewers Trump’s disastrous first 100 days. New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich details how Democrats fight back. Then we’ll have a special bonus from our YouTube channel with economist Justin Wolfers, who explains why tariffs aren’t the answer to our economic woes.
My Recommended Reads For The Week:
- The New York Times: Trump Signs Orders Punishing Those Who Opposed His 2020 Election Lies. By Chris Cameron
- Reuters: South Sudan cholera patients died walking to clinic after US cut aid, charity says. By Aaron Ross
- The Washington Post: Acting IRS chief to quit over deal to share data with immigration authorities.By Jacob Bogage and Shannon Najmabadi
- The Washington Post: Vance’s whopper on alleged Social Security fraud. Analysis by Glenn Kessler
- Vanity Fair: Rallying the Dems: How AOC Brings Life to the Party. BY MEENA GANESAN
- -The Associated Press: How the House’s requirement to prove US citizenship could affect the ability to register to vote. BY CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY
I had a great conversation with Mehdir Hasan. Check it out.
Thanks for reading!
-Molly-