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Molly Jong-Fast on her Bestselling Memoir!


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We are joined by Molly Jong-Fast this week to discuss her new book, “How to Lose Your Mother: A Daughter's Memoir.” We've had Molly on the podcast many times, but you've never heard her like this! She discusses growing up in the shadow of her mother, feminist icon Erica Jong, and their relationship over the years. Molly shares stories of her mother's affairs, alcoholism, and addiction to fame. 

We also discuss the latest news out of Washington and how the "Big, Beautiful, Bullshit Bill" will bring pain to so many Americans. Plus, with tensions rising in The Middle East, should America get involved? Does anyone have faith in Donald Trump to guide us through this delicate conflict?

READ Molly's new book:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738849/how-to-lose-your-mother-by-molly-jong-fast/

READ Molly’s column in Vanity Fair: https://www.vanityfair.com/contributor/molly-jong-fast

LISTEN to Molly's podcast, Fast Politics: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-politics-with-molly-jong-fast/id1645614328

In the monologue, Al discusses the recent political violence in Minnesota and how you can contribute.

Here is the GoFundMe to support the children of Mark and Melissa Hortman: 
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-colin-and-sophie-after-their-tragic-loss

Here is the GoFundMe to support Yvette and John Hoffman while they recover from their attempted assassinations:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-yvette-and-john-hoffmans-recovery
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