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Molly Jong-Fast on the Fleeting Nature of Fame

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2025/06/18
Time Sensitive

Time Sensitive

2025/06/18

Shownote

Through her sharp and biting political commentary—whether as host of the podcast Fast Politics, as a special correspondent for Vanity Fair, or as a political analyst on MSNBC—Molly Jong-Fast has, over the past decade, become something of a household name. ...

Highlights

Molly Jong-Fast, a political commentator and writer, opens up about her complex relationship with her famous mother, author Erica Jong, in her new memoir 'How to Lose Your Mother.' The conversation delves into the challenges of aging, including her mother's dementia and her husband's cancer diagnosis, while also exploring her own journey of sobriety and personal growth.
00:05
Aging, sobriety, and acceptance are central themes
02:49
Fame is fleeting, but its impact can last generations.
13:39
Exposure therapy helped me overcome my fear of flying.
24:55
C-SPAN is subversive and informative.
26:58
The left should appear on all platforms.
52:24
Do the best you can with what's in front of you.

Chapters

Intro
00:00
Fear of Flying
02:49
A Mother’s Daughter
10:35
Memoir-Making
19:36
Taking Care
26:58
Going Forward
37:33

Transcript

Molly Jong-Fast: I'm very into this idea that you can just chop wood and carry water and keep going and do the best you can. Spencer Bailey: Hey, everyone. On this week's episode, I'm joined by the writer, journalist, and political commentator Molly Jong-...