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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SEE DIGGER, NOW IN THEATERS!

Episode Date: October 14, 2026

Trump takes a long, hard look at John Husted, Kimberly Guilfoyle takes a bow from her ambassadorship, and new White House press secretary Katie Zacha...

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Who Framed Richard Nixon?

Episode Date: October 2, 2026

Trump and AI execs pinky swear, Pete Hegseth gets treasonal allergies, and Republicans Make Nixon Great Again. Then Hollywood legend Barry Diller is...

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Schmitt for Brains

Episode Date: September 30, 2026

It’s a full Schmitt show for Republicans in Congress this week, with Jack Smith cheering from the sidelines. Meanwhile, Trump launches a government c...

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This is Your Captain Freaking

Episode Date: September 25, 2026

Susan Collins is caught in a corruption scandal, Tommy Tuberville is a dog with a bone, and Trump locks the ballroom doors from the outside. Rachel M...

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Everybody Out of the Pool!

Episode Date: September 23, 2026

Trump drains the White House press pool, makes waves at the UN, and blows off steam with his number one guy, Zohran Mamdani. This week, AI spokespers...

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Less is Macklemore

Episode Date: September 18, 2026

Trump takes aim at the Kennedy Center, Mike Johnson takes one for Pete Hegseth, and Ed Sheeran takes a raincheck on taking a stand. This week, Hasan...

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OpenAI-ing Pandora's Box

Episode Date: September 11, 2026

Trump makes America an offer we can refuse at the Republican midterm convention; Zohran Mamdani reminds Rudy Giuliani who the actual mayor of New Yor...

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The Good, the Bat and the Ugly

Episode Date: September 9, 2026

George Santos bets against the house, Harvard Medical School pays an arm and a leg, and one woman’s literal nightmare leaves a bat taste in our mouth...

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No Olds Barred

Episode Date: September 4, 2026

JD Vance and Ted Cruz throw punches, the gerontocracy fights back, and Hunter Biden swings both ways. This week, we have a lively time with The Evil...

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Democracy Goes Postal

Episode Date: September 2, 2026

The DOJ gets wild in Wyoming, the FBI lets the dogs out, and Trump returns ballots to sender. This week, Lauren Lapkus and Brian Posehn journey throu...

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Flock Around and Find Out

Episode Date: August 28, 2026

Meta ponies up the dough, Flock is for the birds, and Tim Curry shuffles off to that big Transexual, Transylvania in the sky. This week, Adam Mockler...

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Choppy Watters

Episode Date: August 26, 2026

Scott Bessent launches Economic D-Day, Trump puts the “eh” in Canadian tariffs, and Fox News is a little hot for Abdul El-Sayed. This week, Josh John...

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Give 'Em Helipad

Episode Date: August 21, 2026

Donald Trump shows off his pole, Darline Graham shrugs her way to the Senate, and two Dan Sullivans (Dans Sullivan?) try to make a name for themselve...

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Harp of Darkness

Episode Date: August 19, 2026

Jared Kushner turns on the charm, Natalie Harp prints her heart out, and SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler adjusts to life on planet Earth. Jimmi Simp...

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Crazy Stupid Glove

Episode Date: August 14, 2026

The Kennedy Center puts Trump’s name up in lights, Karoline Leavitt gives her final bow, and ICE’s electric gloves steal the show. This week, Congres...

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Dial M-M-R for Murder

Episode Date: August 12, 2026

Trump ends up in hot water with his catering truck stunt, RFK Jr says no free refills on infant vaccines, and Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht leaves ‘em high...