Lovett or Leave It

Every Saturday, former Obama speechwriter and self-described "comedian" Jon Lovett is joined live on stage by a killer lineup of comics, journalists, politicians, and celebrities - who may or may not know why they're there - to break down the biggest and dumbest stories in politics and culture. And now because there’s too much news for just one show, join Jon and friends (i.e. beloved producers who have to be there) every Tuesday for a rundown of the latest headlines to help get you through another flawless week in our perfect society. Plus for those who like to watch (*wink*), you can catch all the funniest moments and gayest chaos on the Lovett or Leave It YouTube channel. So check us out there, and listen to Lovett or Leave It wherever you get your podcasts.

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2 Woke 2 Pope

Episode Date: May 10, 2025

This week, Canada finds a loonie in the White House, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy loses (air traffic) control, the new Chicago pope offers up D...

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100 Days of Bummer

Episode Date: May 3, 2025

Donald Trump falls in his own trap, Mike Waltz exits the chat, and sometimes you have to go halfway around the world (to the pope’s funeral) to come f...

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The Grim Veeper

Episode Date: April 26, 2025

Lovett or Leave It returns to the beautiful Lincoln Theatre for a perfect night in our nation’s perfect capital. Pete Hegseth is in the barrel, Trump’...

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The Faust and the Furious

Episode Date: April 19, 2025

Chris Van Hollen flies to El Salvador, Gayle King flies to the edge of the space, and Harvard flies off the handle. This week, we have Bradley Whitfor...

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In-Seder Trading

Episode Date: April 12, 2025

Donald Trump tariffies the global economy, SCOTUS is 9-0 for due process, and RFK Jr says you can have one measles vaccine, as a treat. Rachel Bloom a...

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Martha v. Meghan and SNL v. God

Episode Date: April 5, 2025

It's a Lovett or Leave It + Terminally Online crossover! We’re dark this week at Dynasty, so instead we’re bringing you a special episode of our subsc...

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Freaks and Leaks

Episode Date: March 29, 2025

The Atlantic posts the receipts, Kristi Noem goes full Viet Cong, and Tulsi Gabbard either lied to Congress or needs a doctor. Plus Barbie Ferreira an...

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The Autopen is Mightier

Episode Date: March 22, 2025

Tattoos get people deported, Tesla gets a plug from the Commerce Secretary, and both the Cybertruck and Statue of Liberty get recalled. Plus Al Franke...

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Grand Theft Autocrat

Episode Date: March 15, 2025

This week, getting measles is good for you, and if you believe that, Donald Trump has a Cybertruck to sell you. Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne drop...

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If You Give a Mouse a Pronoun

Episode Date: March 8, 2025

This week, DOGE continues to gobble up federal jobs, and the Secretary of Agriculture suggests you suck eggs. Natalie Morales eats in Was I In This? E...

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Don't do it, Gayle!

Episode Date: March 1, 2025

This week, DOJ rickrolls the MAGAverse over the Epstein files, DOGE faces another round of blowback, and Gayle King becomes an astronaut, which we do...

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The Trigon of Sadness

Episode Date: February 22, 2025

This week, Elon Musk revs up his chainsaw to slice through bureaucracy… and our hearts. Donald Trump comes down on Ukraine and Mitch McConnell walks s...

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DOGE and Penny Show

Episode Date: February 15, 2025

This week, Donald Trump squares off against the judicial system, Democrats circle the wagons, and Elon Musk drags his hexagonal ass into the Oval Offi...

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Who Let the DOGE Out?

Episode Date: February 8, 2025

This week, Elon Musk is the ghost in the machine, that ghost being Slimer. The Treasury and USAID go down, Democrats stand up, and Mitch McConnell tum...

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Lovett or Leavitt

Episode Date: February 1, 2025

Here we are, one thousand years into Trump’s second term, with a brand new Lovett or Leave It! This week, Bernie refuses to baby RFK Jr. and the feder...

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Hail to the $Chief

Episode Date: January 25, 2025

WELL here we go again. Trump's pardons, Melania's hat, Elon's gesture, our hell. Comedian Guy Branum and the Scam Goddess herself Laci Mosley stop by...

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DEI Didn’t Start The Fire

Episode Date: January 18, 2025

And we’re back for our first show of 2025, earnest, eagle-eyed, and already exhausted. This week, Los Angeles battles wildfires, while conservatives b...

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Lovett or Leave It: For Good

Episode Date: December 21, 2024

Before you snuggle up in front of a roaring fire with your loved ones and watch Conclave as is the new tradition, enjoy this end-of-year gift from the...

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All My Exes Live in Athens

Episode Date: December 14, 2024

Lovett or Leave It has officially loved and left another perfect year in America. This week, Margaret Cho and Fortune Feimster look back on the moment...