Pod Save America

By: Crooked Media
  • Summary

  • Pod Save America is a no-bullshit 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, Wednesday and Friday. Ad-Free Pod Save America episodes available NOW through Friends of the Pod subscription. Head to crooked.com/friends to join today! For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com (edited)
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Episodes
  • Pardons, Prosecutions, and Perfume: Trump Unveils 100 Day Agenda
    Dec 10 2024

    Donald Trump sits down for his first big interview since winning the election and unveils his plans for mass deportations, pardons for January 6th rioters, and revenge against his political enemies. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy explains what they’re watching for when his second term begins, the social media frenzy over the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and how the end of Syria’s dictator Bashar Assad’s regime could impact Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination for Director of National Intelligence. Oh, and just in time for the holidays, Trump is launching a new fragrance: Fight, Fight, Fight—the perfect gift for anyone who wants to smell like grievance and power!

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Can Biden Stop Trump’s Revenge Tour?
    Dec 6 2024

    The White House considers preemptive pardons for the people Donald Trump and his allies have promised to target, setting off a debate among Democrats. Jon and Dan talk through the pros and cons of the move, who Biden could consider if he does move forward, and what Trump or other presidents might do in the future as a result. Then, veteran Democratic strategist Steve Schale talks with Dan about what led to the party's collapse in his home state of Florida, and why he's worried that the damage may spread.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Covering Trump 2.0
    Dec 4 2024

    Tommy is joined by Eugene Daniels, Politico White House Correspondent, coauthor of the Playbook newsletter, and president of the White House Correspondents Association, to talk about the changing media environment and what will—and won't—change about covering a second Trump term. Plus, the latest on the blowback to the Hunter Biden pardon, Pete Hegseth's mom fighting back, and what's next for Trump's cabinet picks.

    For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

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    52 mins

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Makes staying informed doable

This podcast makes staying informed digestible and doable. This is an intelligent, nuanced yet so well hosted that the average person on the street can follow, enjoy and learn something.

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This has really helped me cope

I was initially devastated by the election results. But I guess we all need to acknowledge that there is indeed waste in government, and problems with the ingredients in our foods.

All the voters who distrust the media and the government, and don't really care about boring policy debates, now have their wish for change. The only thing that will change their minds back is when they experience the fruits of their votes.

My fellow Americans are about to find out what happens when we cut 2 trillion from the budget so that we can extend tax cuts for billionaires. I guess Americans need a gut punch. I don't think anything else will get through to them.

I am relieved to realize that I can't do a thing to make a difference. Let Trump have his cabinet. Voters have to experience this.

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gives me hope for the future!

they do a good job of giving me a good overview of current events. I feel they are as tough on the left as they are the right.

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funny, honest with a left lean

long time listener. I appreciate all of the research and commitment to sharing highlights of current political events. I may disagree with giving Harris a pass on Gaza but I agree many world atrocities including Sudan. it is erie how well they predicted Trump as existential threat to democracy, all around the world it seems a rise in far right hate. They're oddly comforting because it's all really scary but they keep us laughing and informed. Traditional news media is boring and too many commercials. I won't be getting simply safe because I like big dogs but I would try Athletic Greens if I had a free sample to try out first, good concept. I prefer those to constant pharma adds. All of us our lucky They're in the trenches for us digging through the grime and worst of politics to give us a wide perspective and not just a blue bubble. #Harris2024 go democracy, be patriots

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Amazing

Great podcast. Super informative. I love every episode I listen to. They always have a ton of interesting guests

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Thank the gods for these gentlemen.

Never have we needed this kind of pushback more. Insightful commentary from some brilliant hacks. Favreau run for president already!!!

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These guys really take the sting out

America is weird and sad in so many ways right now, this team succeeds in making me feel slightly less depressed about it.

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love this podcast! I enjoy how they explain.

love it! Great review of the issues. I enjoy how they have an explanation of issues.

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Funny and Informative

Love it. Thank for getting to the grit and adding a dash of humor. So tired of the bothsidesism.

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Very Funny and Informative

Great guests and discussions. They acknowledge the more liberal bent of the show and that is a-ok. Good alternative to Right Wing Radio/Podcasts and Fox News.

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