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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Woke For His Age?

Episode Date: April 27, 2019

Biden enters the race, Trump ignores subpoenas, Warren tackles student loans, CNN hosts marathon town halls, and Hannity is still worried about Hillar...

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The Mueller-ity Report

Episode Date: April 20, 2019

House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff joins Jon to discuss the release of the (redacted) Mueller report, the congressional response, and the role of im...

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Oh no more candidates!

Episode Date: April 6, 2019

Democratic presidential candidates are competing on fundraising, policymaking, and apology giving. Brexit is a MESS. And the Times reveals the secret...

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A Mueller Walks Into A Barr

Episode Date: March 30, 2019

And we're back! Mueller's report is IN and it's very good for Trump as long as we never ever read it ever. We cover the Barr Book Report, the Fox News...

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Aunt Becky for President

Episode Date: March 16, 2019

Well, a LOT happened this week. Jon Favreau joins Lovett in studio to talk about the insane college admissions scandal, Trump’s first veto over his fa...

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CPAC to Reality

Episode Date: March 9, 2019

Trump literally hugs a flag, figuratively hugs Kim Jong Un, and speaks for two hours at a conservative conference for people who think Fox News isn't...

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Michael Cohen, Perfect Hero!

Episode Date: March 2, 2019

Trump's ex-lawyer (and just plain ex-lawyer) Michael Cohen testifies before Congress and it was WILD. Fox & Friends is loving the dynamic between Trum...

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Bern After Leading

Episode Date: February 23, 2019

Bernie Sanders enters the race, Tucker Carlson can't handle criticism, Trump officials screw with the census, Roger Stone gets put in his place, measl...

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Wallentine’s Day

Episode Date: February 16, 2019

Love and hate are in the air. Trump declares a national emergency to please his TV dads. High speed rail slows down. Jussie Smollett confronts doubter...

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Un-Meet Virginia

Episode Date: February 9, 2019

Trump's State of the Union never happened. Fox News is screaming about socialism. And Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joins Jon on stage at the Anthem in W...

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America's Next Top Vegan

Episode Date: February 2, 2019

Adam Schiff, Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, discusses Mueller, Trump's feud with intelligence officials, impeachment, congressional ove...

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Watch for Falling Stones

Episode Date: January 26, 2019

And we're back! Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor join Lovett to cover Trump's surrender on the shutdown and Roger Stone’s indictment. Then Zoe Lister-Jone...

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Emergency Fake Emergency Pod!

Episode Date: January 9, 2019

Well, he came, he sniffed, he lied. Lovett, Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, and Julissa Arce play "OK, Stop" through Trump's absurd waste of an oval office...

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Impeachment is my Safe Word

Episode Date: December 15, 2018

Cohen faces the music. Trump faces Pelosi. And Favreau and Vietor face Lovett's 2018 quiz. What a week. What a year. Jon is joined by returning champi...

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Thank U, Next Crime

Episode Date: December 8, 2018

And we're back! Wisconsin Republicans reject the will of the voters, Mueller closes in on Individual 1, Fox News launches a new streaming service, Lou...

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Wave New World

Episode Date: November 10, 2018

Stacey Abrams and Bill Nelson fight to count every vote, protesters target Tucker Carlson’s house, a lovely woman wants to marry a ghost, and RBG fell...

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The Wohl of Wall Street

Episode Date: November 3, 2018

We’re days away from the midterms and Republicans are doubling down on racist fear mongering as their closing argument. We play a game about what we c...

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The Sum of All Fearmongering

Episode Date: October 27, 2018

Trump uses the fear of innocent refugees to rally his base. Fox News explains the motivation behind the migrant caravan. We recommend some Halloween c...