Refried Beans | In Sadness, I Dissent (feat. Molly Jong-Fast) | 6/19/2025

Thursday, June 19th, 2025

The Supreme Court deals a stunning setback to trans rights as it upholds Tennessee’s ban on transgender healthcare for minors; cuts to FEMA are hammering communities that voted for Trump; the fed refuse to cut interest rates despite pressure from Trump to do so; the Small Business Administration is flying the far right appeal to heaven flag; the President is really mad a Pete Hegseth for his squeaky squeaky tank parade; Russ Vought eyes a rarely used power to override Congressional spending; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue

Allison Gill Live With Adam Klasfeld | muellershewrote.com

Check out Dana’s social media campaign highlighting LGBTQ+ heroes every day during Pride Month - Dana Goldberg (@dgcomedy.bsky.social)

Guest: Molly Jong-Fast

Molly encourages all to find her book at a local independent books store, and if it’s not available, you can request it.

How to Lose Your Mother by Molly Jong-Fast - Penguin Random House

E-Book - How to Lose Your Mother, Audio Book - How to Lose Your Mother Audiobook | Libro.fm

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

Molly Jong-Fast (@mollyjongfast.bsky.social) - Bluesky

Molly Jong-Fast (@mollyjongfast) · Instagram

Stories

SCOTUS Allows For Trans Discrimination In Medical Care: A Full Analysis Of Today's Ruling | Erin In The Morning

Trump Official Eyes Power of Rescission to Override Congress on Spending | The New York Times

Federal Reserve holds interest rates, defying Trump’s demand to lower them | The Guardian

Cuts to FEMA's storm prep program hammer communities that voted for Trump | CBS News

Migrant deported to El Salvador after DPS labeled him a member of Tren de Aragua without evidence, lawyer says | The Texas Tribune

Far-Right ‘Appeal to Heaven’ Flag Flown Above Government Agency in DC | WIRED

Trump ‘Reamed Out’ Hegseth for Flop Birthday Parade: Author | Daily Beast

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