History of Molly Jong-Fast in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 1, 2025

Molly Jong-Fast is an American writer and journalist known for her sharp political commentary and cultural observations. She is an author, podcaster, and frequent commentator on television and in print, often appearing on MSNBC and contributing to publications like The Daily Beast and Vogue. Her writing often focuses on politics, current events, and social issues, offering a progressive perspective with a humorous edge. Jong-Fast comes from a literary family as the daughter of Erica Jong, and granddaughter of Howard Fast, contributing to her prominent position within the American media landscape.

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August 19, 1978: Molly Jong-Fast Born

On August 19, 1978, Molly Jong-Fast was born. She is an American writer, journalist, author, political commentator, and podcaster.

2003: Marriage to Matthew Adlai Greenfield

In 2003, Molly Jong-Fast married CUNY professor Matthew Adlai Greenfield.

2004: Master of Fine Arts Degree

In 2004, Molly Jong-Fast earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Bennington College.

2016: Focus on Political Writing

After the 2016 election, Molly Jong-Fast began focusing her writing on politics and became a regular contributor to various publications.

December 2019: Editor-at-Large at The Daily Beast

In December 2019, Molly Jong-Fast became an editor-at-large at The Daily Beast, where she also hosted the podcast The New Abnormal.

November 2021: Contributing Writer at The Atlantic

In November 2021, Molly Jong-Fast became a contributing writer at The Atlantic, and the writer of its Wait, What? newsletter.

2022: Special Correspondent and Podcast Host

In 2022, Molly Jong-Fast joined Vanity Fair as a special correspondent and began hosting the Fast Politics iHeart Media podcast.

January 2024: Political Analyst at MSNBC

In January 2024, Molly Jong-Fast joined MSNBC as a political analyst.

May 2025: 27 Years of Sobriety

As of May 2025, Molly Jong-Fast has been sober for 27 years after struggling with substance abuse as a teenager.

2025: Publication of How to Lose Your Mother

In 2025, Viking Books published Molly Jong-Fast's third memoir, "How to Lose Your Mother", about her relationship with her mother, Erica Jong, and the latter's struggles with dementia.