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Molly Jong-Fast | |
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 Jong-Fast in 2023 | |
| Born | (1978-08-19)August 19, 1978 (age 46) |
| Education | Barnard College (BA) Bennington College (MFA) |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, editor |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Erica Jong Jonathan Fast |
| Relatives | Howard Fast (grandfather) |
Molly Jong-Fast (born August 19, 1978[1]) is an American writer, journalist, author, political commentator, and podcaster.
Jong-Fast is the daughter of novelistErica Jong[2] and authorJonathan Fast, and the granddaughter of writerHoward Fast.[3] She was raised in a Jewish family, though she has mentioned that her nanny "raised [her]Catholic," despite not partaking in the sacraments.[4] Her parents divorced during her childhood, and she was raised as an only child.[5]
Jong-Fast graduated from theRiverdale Country School and attendedBarnard College before earning a Master of Fine Arts degree fromBennington College in 2004.[6][7]
Jong-Fast is the author of two novels,Normal Girl[8] andThe Social Climber's Handbook,[9] and a memoir,Girl [Maladjusted],[9] orThe Sex Doctors in the Basement.[10][11]
After the 2016 election, Jong-Fast began focusing her writing on politics.[12] She became a regular contributor toThe Forward,[13]The Bulwark,[14]Playboy,[15]Glamour,[16] andVogue.[17]
In December 2019, Jong-Fast became aneditor-at-large atThe Daily Beast, hosting the podcastThe New Abnormal.[18][7]
In November 2021, Jong-Fast became a contributing writer atThe Atlantic,[19] and the writer ofThe Atlantic'sWait, What? newsletter.[20]
In 2022, Jong-Fast joinedVanity Fair as a special correspondent and began hosting theFast PoliticsiHeart Media podcast.
In January 2024, Jong-Fast joinedMSNBC as apolitical analyst.[21]
Kirkus Reviews has described her as "theJoan Rivers forslackers".[11]
In 2003, Jong-Fast marriedCUNY professor Matthew Adlai Greenfield.[22][23] They have three children.[24]Jong-Fast is a cousin of Lebanese-American political strategistPeter Daou[25] and has written about her experience withAlcoholics Anonymous.[26]
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