Pod Save America

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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Elon Musk's Nerd Coup

Episode Date: February 4, 2025

With Donald Trump's blessing, Elon Musk and a small crew of inexperienced software engineers take near full control of the government, moving to shut...

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Trump Heals Grieving Nation

Episode Date: January 31, 2025

Finally, a president willing to blame a devastating air crash on diversity hiring and two of his predecessors! Nearly two weeks into his second term,...

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Has Anyone Seen the Democrats?

Episode Date: January 28, 2025

Apparently, there's an opposition party in this country—but they've been awfully quiet lately. Meanwhile, Trump's immigration crackdown nearly sparks...

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Trump's Indefensible Pardons

Episode Date: January 24, 2025

Donald Trump makes good on his promise to free the January 6 rioters—including those convicted of savage violence against police officers—calling the...

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Well ... he's back.

Episode Date: January 21, 2025

And so it begins—again. In front of an audience of adoring billionaires, Donald Trump takes the oath of office, delivers a speech promising a return t...

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Biden’s Final Warning

Episode Date: January 17, 2025

Biden bids the nation farewell from the Oval Office, delivering a stark warning about the rise of an American "oligarchy." Dan and Jon break down how...

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AOC Loses to the Gerontocracy

Episode Date: December 18, 2024

House Democrats choose not to elevate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, arguably the party's most compelling messenger, to Ranking Member on the House Oversig...

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Is Biden Quiet Quitting?

Episode Date: December 17, 2024

Joe Biden cedes the spotlight to Donald Trump, who's rolling like he's already taken office: meeting with world leaders, attending the annual Army-Nav...

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Covering Trump 2.0

Episode Date: December 4, 2024

Tommy is joined by Eugene Daniels, Politico White House Correspondent, coauthor of the Playbook newsletter, and president of the White House Correspon...