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Pod Save America
Pod Save America is a no-b******t conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, and Tommy Vietor. It cuts through the noise to break down the week’s news and helps people figure out what matters and how they can help. They’re regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders. You can watch on YouTube or listen to new episodes every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Subscribe to Friends of the Pod! Your…
Episodes
Pod Save AmericaLake America Great Again
With his approval rating 20 points underwater, Donald Trump previews his new midterm strategy: telling voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. Jon and Dan break…
Pod Save AmericaDonald J. Plump
As the Trump administration launches economic wars against Iran and Canada, the Washington Post reports on Trump's war with a third adversary: his weight. Jon…
Pod Save AmericaHow to Reach the Unreachable Voter
How can Democrats reach the elusive swing voter? Danielle Butterfield, executive director of Priorities USA, one of the most important PACs in Democratic…
Pod Save AmericaTotal Eclipse of the Harp
MAGA world continues to express outrage over Jon Ossoff's "travel with Natalie" remarks, including an over-the-top rant from Scott Jennings that is being seen…
Pod Save AmericaPrinter? I Hardly Know Her!
Jon Ossoff attacks Trump for sidestepping his duties to "travel with Natalie," the White House aide known as Trump's "Human Printer," who has a suspiciously…
Pod Save AmericaAI Apocalypse... Now?
Is AI set to destroy the world, or could it all just be a bubble? Why does Sam Altman want ChatGPT to monitor everything you do on your computer? Who is set to…
Pod Save AmericaTrump's Mile-Hide Club
Donald Trump hides in a catering truck and boards a secret plane to evade an Iranian security threat, leaving reporters, White House officials, and Secretary…
Pod Save AmericaCan Dems Put Woke to Bed?
Republicans amp up the fear-mongering on "communism" as Democrats try to move past some of their nominees' most controversial past statements. In the words of…
Pod Save AmericaIs the Progressive Takeover Real?
MS NOW's Chris Hayes joins Alex Wagner to talk about what Democrats should take away from the progressive movement's big primary win in Michigan and how the…
Pod Save AmericaTucker 2028?
Tucker Carlson, with the help of Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie, explores launching a third-party bid for president. Jon and Dan discuss how his…
Pod Save AmericaBonus: Abdul El-Sayed Wins in Michigan feat. Bernie Sanders
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's democratic Senate nomination, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens by one point after a heated campaign about the future of the…
Pod Save AmericaFrom Pirro to Zero
Trump trashes Jeanine Pirro — and may be on the brink of firing her — for admitting in court that his narrative about "vandalism" in the Reflecting Pool is a…
Pod Save AmericaA Unified Theory of Trumpism
Jonathan V. Last, editor of The Bulwark, stops by the show to talk to Lovett about his "Grand Unified Theory of Trumpism" — that Trump's opponent "will always…
Pod Save AmericaAbolish Bad Tweets
Progressive candidates have serious momentum going into the upcoming primaries in Michigan and Wisconsin — but they'll have to figure out how to explain away…
Pod Save AmericaPhones and Blame Fly at the DNC
A slew of new reporting details big problems at the DNC, from deepening financial woes to leaks, paranoia, and an allegation that Chairman Ken Martin threw his…
Pod Save AmericaThe Search for an Exciting Moderate
What does a positive vision for the center-left look like? Can moderation still excite the Democratic base? Matt Yglesias, who writes the Slow Boring…
Pod Save AmericaTrump's Wars Are Bankrupting America
The White House doubles down on both of Trump's wars — the war against Iran and his trade war — sending Pete Hegseth to the Hill to request a $70 billion cash…
Pod Save AmericaThe Primaries Will Continue Until Morale Improves
Troy Jackson locks down the nomination to replace Graham Platner in Maine, Wisconsin's gubornatorial primary devolves into chaos as the governor wades in with…
Pod Save AmericaThe Democratic Party's Civil War
Amanda Litman, president and co-founder of Run for Something, joins Dan to talk about what the spate of divisive of primaries means for Democrats and how…
Pod Save AmericaTrump's Explosive Diarrhea of the Mouth
Trump delivers an incomprehensible prime-time address to push election interference conspiracy theories, both old and new. Dan and Jon attempt to make sense of…
Pod Save AmericaTrump Honors Dead Friend, Restarts War
Sen. Lindsey Graham unexpectedly dies and President Trump notifies Congress that the military has resumed strikes against Iran. Jon, Tommy, and Lovett discuss…
Pod Save AmericaCan Soccer Save the World?
How is the world reacting to America's World Cup? Did Trump's red card interference ruin all the fun? And will the U.S. men's national team ever be good? Gary…
Pod Save AmericaThe Race to Replace Graham Platner
Graham Platner announces he's ending his Senate campaign, and Maine Democrats scramble to replace him. Dan and Alex Wagner discuss the state of the race, what…
Pod Save AmericaTrump Works the FIFA Refs
After FIFA unexpectedly overturns the red card handed to U.S. star Folarin Balogun, Donald Trump confirms that he personally called FIFA's president and asked…
Pod Save AmericaTrump’s 4th Threesome
Trump kicks off his Fourth of July celebration at the Theodore Roosevelt Library, where he muses about giving his two sons and himself the Medal of Honor —…
Pod Save AmericaTrump Held a Fair And (Almost) No One Came
Trump's "Great American State Fair" draws almost no visitors — except for a MAGA live-streamer who gets arrested for public masturbation. Jon, Tommy, and…
Pod Save AmericaThe MAGA Supreme Court's Assault on America
Dan is joined by Strict Scrutiny's Leah Litman to talk about this week's big Supreme Court decisions giving Trump the right to kick out Haitian immigrants and…
Pod Save AmericaTrump Sabotages Trump Agenda
Donald Trump cancels the signing of a landmark bipartisan housing bill at the last minute, saying he won't approve it until Congress passes the SAVE America…
Pod Save AmericaPool Me Twice, Shame On You
Donald Trump says the Reflecting Pool will need to be drained for repairs to the coating he said would "last for at least 50 years" — blaming vandals for the…
Pod Save AmericaHeather Cox Richardson on Trump’s 250th Celebrations
Historian Heather Cox Richardson joins Alex Wagner to discuss Trump's plans for America's semiquincentennial, put his fight on the White House lawn into…
Pod Save AmericaLIVE(ish) from the Obama Presidential Center
Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan record from Chicago after the dedication ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center, reacting to Barack and Michelle Obama's…
Pod Save America80-Year-Old Man Loses War
Trump ends his war against Iran without accomplishing any of the goals he set at the war's onset. Jon, Tommy, and Lovett discuss how real the deal to end the…
Pod Save AmericaDavid Sedaris is Mostly Bark, Some Bite
Legendary humorist David Sedaris stops by the studio to talk to Lovett about his new book of essays, "The Land and Its People," his father's support for Trump…
Pod Save AmericaCage Match Inside the White House
As Trump prepares for his UFC match on the White House lawn, Politico reports that "knives are out" inside the White House, with staffers reeling from a…
Pod Save AmericaTRUMP CURSES KNICKS
President Trump, days after storming out of a Meet the Press interview, returns to New York City to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Jon, Tommy, and Lovett…
Pod Save AmericaThe Splintering MAGA Media Rage Machine
Will Sommer, author of The Bulwark's "False Flag" newsletter, sits down with Tommy to talk about the MAGA media world — including the right-wing personalities…
Pod Save AmericaTrump's Versailles on the Potomac
President Trump announces yet another D.C. construction project — a renovation to the Lincoln Memorial dubbed "The Trump Promenade" — as well as the…
Pod Save AmericaTrump and Pod Save America Agree: JD Is Lame
Donald Trump thinks JD Vance is a bit of a loser and he's worried he may not be presidential enough to be the 2028 Republican nominee, according to The New…
Pod Save AmericaWhat Does it Mean to Be an American?
Jon sits down with our own Ben Rhodes to talk about how American leaders tell the story of who we are — and who they think we should be — through the speeches…
Pod Save AmericaIs It Gay to Flip Texas?
After Ken Paxton's victory in the Texas Senate Republican primary runoff, the MAGA faithful set their sights on James Talarico, attempting to disqualify him…
Pod Save America50 Shades of Legal Gray
Norm Eisen, President Obama's "ethics czar" and founder of Democracy Defenders, talks to Alex Wagner about Trump's latest avalanche of corruption: the $1.8…
Pod Save AmericaTrump's Revenge Leads to Republican Revolt
So much for Trump's iron grip on the party. Just days after Thomas Massie's defeat, Republicans in the Senate and House begin to buck Trump on his top…
Pod Save AmericaThe Bruised Hand in the Cookie Jar
Trump's DOJ launches a $1.7 billion fund to make payments to his allies, as Democrats revive the debate about whether to make Trump's declining fitness—even…
Pod Save AmericaWhich Democrats Have What It Takes to Win the White House?
David Axelrod joins Dan to discuss the Democratic Party's best messengers and its likely 2028 contenders. Together, they break down standout moments from some…
Pod Save AmericaTrump Admits He's for He/Him, Not You
Republicans attempt to defend President Trump's admission that he does not "think about Americans' financial situations," while his Department of Justice is on…
Pod Save AmericaAOC vs. Bezos
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivers a blistering response to Jeff Bezos's Washington Post after the editorial board attacks her for criticizing…
Pod Save AmericaWill Raphael Warnock Hear the Call?
Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock stops by the studio to talk to Jon about the Supreme Court's dismantling of the Voting Rights Act, his visit to an ICE…
Pod Save AmericaIt's One Ballroom, Donald, How Much Could It Cost?
Congressional Republicans plan to spend $1 billion in taxpayer money on Trump's ballroom, claiming the money is necessary for "security" — and creating a huge…
Pod Save AmericaTrump Is Falling. Are Democrats Rising?
Just like the ceasefire with Iran, Trump's standing in the polls has effectively collapsed, but Democrats aren't performing better on the generic ballot. Jon…
Pod Save AmericaBernie vs. the Robots
Lovett sits down with Senator Bernie Sanders about what we need to do rein in AI, getting super PAC money out of Democratic politics, and building support for…
Pod Save AmericaDid Trump's Supreme Court Rig the Midterms?
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court guts the Voting Rights Act, setting the stage for Republicans to grab more Democratic seats — but will they be able to do…
Pod Save AmericaWhy Is the DNC Hiding Its Own 2024 Autopsy?
DNC Chairman Ken Martin wanted to come on and respond to criticisms about his refusal to release the 2024 "after-action report" — despite his promise to do so…
Pod Save AmericaPolitical Violence Shocks Washington
As more details emerge about the gunman who tried to rush the White House Correspondents Dinner, one thing is clear: it must be Democrats' fault. Jon, Lovett…
Pod Save AmericaAre Trump Voters Feeling Buyer's Remorse? (With Sarah Longwell)
Polls showing dropping support for Trump are one thing, but what do his voters actually say when you get them together in a room? Tommy talks to Sarah…
Pod Save AmericaTrump Loses the Gerrymander War
Virginia voters approve a new congressional map that could net Democrats four seats, dealing what might be the decisive blow to Republicans in the…
Pod Save AmericaJ. Edgar Boozer
FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for defamation after they publish a well-sourced article alleging he's frequently drunk on the job. Donald Trump…
Pod Save AmericaMAGA Media Turns on Trump (feat. David Pakman)
Political commentator David Pakman joins the show to talk with Dan about the war brewing on the right between Trump and the MAGA influencers who once supported…
Pod Save AmericaThe Gospel According to Trump
JD Vance and Mike Johnson defend Donald Trump's fight against the pope, while Trump says "he's all about the Gospel" and Defense Secretary Hegseth leads…
Pod Save AmericaThe Audacity of Pope
President Trump attacks Pope Leo as "weak on crime" in a long social media screed before posting an AI-generated photo of himself as Christ healing the sick…
Pod Save AmericaHasan Piker Has Thoughts on the Hasan Piker Discourse
Political commentator Hasan Piker stops by the studio to talk to Jon about his move into electoral politics and the discussion inside the Democratic Party…