FAST READS with Molly Jong-Fast 12/27/2024

Welcome to FAST READS with Molly Jong-Fast. Happy holidays to you and yours! 

Check out my latest Vanity Fair article – GOP Digs Up “Zombie Laws”. You can find an archive of my Vanity Fair pieces. 

On FASTPOLITICS – Talking Feds host Harry Litman examines Trump’s latest legal aggressions. The Washington Post’s Ben Terris discusses the DJ influencing Trump—and if you’re thinking Kid Rock, you need to listen. The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Donald Trump facing his own version of Donald Trump and what that means. Enemies: A History of the FBI author Tim Weiner details what a weaponized FBI could look like. Vanity Fair’s Lili Anolik examines her book Didion Babitz, which delves into Joan Didion’s fascinating life and her relationship with writer Eve Babitz. Author Ken Follett discusses cathedrals and the reopening of Notre Dame. Author John Ganz examines the path that led to our current political moment. Status News’ Oliver Darcy details the evolving media landscape.

 My Recommended Reads For The Week:

-       Ethicshouse.gov / U.S. Government Publishing Office – In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Matt Gaetz

-       CBS News – Matt Gaetz ethics report says his drug use and sex with a minor violated state laws. By Michael Kaplan

 -       The New York Times - Money for 9/11 Health Care Was Dropped from Year-End Spending Bill. By Lisa Friedman and Maggie Haberman

 -       TIME - Can Storytelling Help Reduce the Suffering of Homelessness? By Jeremy Barber, Howard Koh and Amanda Yarnell   

On Instagram – Molly Jong-Fast on Trump’s land grabbing efforts.

Thanks for reading!

Molly