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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“Veepstakes!”

Episode Date: May 4, 2020

The President steps up his efforts to blame China for the coronavirus, the Trump campaign is divided over its re-election message, Joe Biden responds...

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“The Trump Pod Challenge.”

Episode Date: April 27, 2020

The White House weighs cutting back on Trump’s daily briefings, Republicans start to worry about November, and Joe Biden’s campaign adjusts to life in...

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“High on Bernie.”

Episode Date: April 20, 2020

Trump encourages Trump supporters protesting against Trump’s social distancing guidelines, governors in both parties plead for help with testing, Cong...

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“Dems in Array.”

Episode Date: April 16, 2020

Democrats win a stunning upset in Wisconsin, Joe Biden wins the endorsements of Barack Obama, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren, and Data for Progr...

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“Trump’s Grand Opening.”

Episode Date: April 13, 2020

Trump reignites the debate over when to re-open the country against the advice of public health experts in his own administration, his campaign launch...

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“New tone, who dis?”

Episode Date: April 2, 2020

Donald Trump says he’ll have done a “great job” if the coronavirus death toll is between 100,000 and 240,000 Americans, some reporters praise his somb...

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“Ratings to die for.”

Episode Date: March 30, 2020

The United States becomes the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, Trump blames everyone but himself for the bungled response, and public health off...

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“Slush Fund Baby.”

Episode Date: March 23, 2020

Trump refuses to force the production of life-saving medical equipment, Democrats fight to eliminate a corporate slush fund from Mitch McConnell’s sti...

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“Where are the tests?”

Episode Date: March 19, 2020

Trump’s failures put the U.S. behind the rest of the world on testing, Congress debates the size and scope of the next economic relief package, and Jo...

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“The coronavirus debate.”

Episode Date: March 16, 2020

Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders hold a very unusual debate amid the coronavirus crisis, governments close public places across America, Trump refuses to...

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“Joe’s Super Tuesday.”

Episode Date: March 4, 2020

Joe Biden’s victories on Super Tuesday mark the most dramatic political comeback in recent history, Bernie Sanders faces a tougher map and a need to e...

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“Joementum!”

Episode Date: March 2, 2020

Joe Biden scores a decisive victory in the South Carolina primary, causing Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, and Tom Steyer to end their campaigns. As th...