Pod Save America

By: Crooked Media
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • The Pundies: Worst Takes of 2024
    Dec 20 2024

    The world's richest man trolls Republicans into a potential government shutdown right before the holidays and the curtain closes on 2024...and it can't come soon enough. We didn't win the White House, the Senate, or the House, but we'll always have the Pundies. Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy are joined by producer Elijah Cone for our annual awards show celebrating the worst takes of a year we'd rather forget. Plus, the guys listen back to their old New Year's resolutions and make some new ones for 2025.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • AOC Loses to the Gerontocracy
    Dec 18 2024

    House Democrats choose not to elevate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, arguably the party's most compelling messenger, to Ranking Member on the House Oversight Committee—instead selecting 74-year-old Gerry Connolly, a committee lifer with no national reach. Jon and Dan discuss the magnitude of this missed opportunity, House Republicans laying the groundwork for an FBI investigation of Liz Cheney, whether Democrats should play ball on government funding, and a new effort to clamp down on progressive fundraising spam. Then, longtime immigration advocate Cecilia Muñoz stops by to talk with Jon about how Democrats found themselves out of the mainstream on the issue, and how we can win back voters' trust without compromising our values.

    For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Is Biden Quiet Quitting?
    Dec 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-Navy game, and calmly announcing the next targets in his legal offensive against the media. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy discuss what Biden could and should be doing in the final weeks of his presidency, what ABC's settlement with Trump says about the state of political media, the mysterious drone-like things over New Jersey, and Trump's pledge to end Daylight Saving Time. Then, Rep. Ro Khanna stops by to talk with Jon about how Democrats in the next Congress can strike the balance between resisting Trump and getting things done, and why he's willing to collaborate with Elon Musk on DOGE.

    For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

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    1 hr and 17 mins

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Makes staying informed doable

This podcast makes staying informed digestible and doable. This is an intelligent, nuanced yet so well hosted that the average person on the street can follow, enjoy and learn something.

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This has really helped me cope

I was initially devastated by the election results. But I guess we all need to acknowledge that there is indeed waste in government, and problems with the ingredients in our foods.

All the voters who distrust the media and the government, and don't really care about boring policy debates, now have their wish for change. The only thing that will change their minds back is when they experience the fruits of their votes.

My fellow Americans are about to find out what happens when we cut 2 trillion from the budget so that we can extend tax cuts for billionaires. I guess Americans need a gut punch. I don't think anything else will get through to them.

I am relieved to realize that I can't do a thing to make a difference. Let Trump have his cabinet. Voters have to experience this.

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gives me hope for the future!

they do a good job of giving me a good overview of current events. I feel they are as tough on the left as they are the right.

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funny, honest with a left lean

long time listener. I appreciate all of the research and commitment to sharing highlights of current political events. I may disagree with giving Harris a pass on Gaza but I agree many world atrocities including Sudan. it is erie how well they predicted Trump as existential threat to democracy, all around the world it seems a rise in far right hate. They're oddly comforting because it's all really scary but they keep us laughing and informed. Traditional news media is boring and too many commercials. I won't be getting simply safe because I like big dogs but I would try Athletic Greens if I had a free sample to try out first, good concept. I prefer those to constant pharma adds. All of us our lucky They're in the trenches for us digging through the grime and worst of politics to give us a wide perspective and not just a blue bubble. #Harris2024 go democracy, be patriots

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Amazing

Great podcast. Super informative. I love every episode I listen to. They always have a ton of interesting guests

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Thank the gods for these gentlemen.

Never have we needed this kind of pushback more. Insightful commentary from some brilliant hacks. Favreau run for president already!!!

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These guys really take the sting out

America is weird and sad in so many ways right now, this team succeeds in making me feel slightly less depressed about it.

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love this podcast! I enjoy how they explain.

love it! Great review of the issues. I enjoy how they have an explanation of issues.

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Funny and Informative

Love it. Thank for getting to the grit and adding a dash of humor. So tired of the bothsidesism.

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Very Funny and Informative

Great guests and discussions. They acknowledge the more liberal bent of the show and that is a-ok. Good alternative to Right Wing Radio/Podcasts and Fox News.

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