Pod Save America

By Crooked Media

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Four former aides to President Obama — Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor — are joined by journalists, politicians, comedians, and activists for a freewheeling conversation about politics, the press and the challenges posed by the Trump presidency.

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2020: Beto O’Rourke on Bide...

06.21.2019

Tommy talks to Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke about why he thinks he can win, what President O’Rourke would do on day one, recent comments by Joe Biden, lots and lots of policy and why his dog Artemis should be ...

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06.21.2019 2020: Beto O’Rourke on Biden, Iran and the puppy primary Tommy talks to Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke about why he thinks he can win, what President O’Rourke would do on day one, recent comments by Joe Biden, lots and lots of policy and why his dog Artemis should be ...
06.20.2019 “Trump on shuffle.” The President reprises his greatest hits from 2016 at his 2020 re-election kickoff, Joe Biden struggles to keep up with politics in 2019, and Bernie Sanders feels the heat from Elizabeth Warren’s rise. Then Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) talks to ...
06.17.2019 “'Tis the season for virtual treason.” Trump offers up a smorgasbord of delusional buffoonery over the weekend, his Administration saber-rattles with Iran, the Democratic debate lineup is set, and Elizabeth Warren surges to the top of the field. Then Senator Harry Reid talks to Jon F. ...
06.14.2019 2020: Andrew Yang on the universal basic income and why he hates the penny Tommy talks to Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang about why he feels a universal basic income is necessary as more jobs are automated, how he'd get his agenda through Congress, and why he feels America needs to leave the penny ...
06.13.2019 “Norway, if you’re listening.” The President says he’d accept foreign assistance to win in 2020, Democrats hold contempt votes over the Census scandal, Joe Biden and Donald Trump tear into each other, and Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders deliver two big speeches. Then Congresswoman ...
06.10.2019 “Welcome to the Panderdome.” (LIVE from Des Moines) Trump caves on his Mexican trade war, and the race to win Iowa brings 19 Democratic candidates to Cedar Rapids. Des Moines Register pollster Ann Selzer joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, Dan, and Connie Schultz on stage in Des Moines, Iowa.
06.07.2019 "You can run but you can’t Hyde.” (LIVE from Chicago) Trump’s trade war threatens the economy, Elizabeth Warren calls for a new economic patriotism, and Joe Biden reverses his position on the Hyde amendment. Illinois Congressional candidate Marie Newman joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, Dan, and Brittany Packnett on stage at ...
06.03.2019 “Donald Trump, Diplomat.” Trump spends the weekend picking fights with our biggest trading partner (Mexico) and our closest ally (the U.K.), the mass shooting in Virginia Beach puts gun control proposals back in the spotlight, and the Democratic candidates for president descend on ...
05.31.2019 2020: Marianne Williamson on big truths and moral outrage Author and activist Marianne Williamson joins Jon Favreau to discuss her bid for president, the difference between moral outrage and anger, getting money out of politics, and why she wants to establish a Department of Peace. Plus, her take on ...
05.30.2019 “A dirty, filthy, disgusting word.” Robert Mueller sends an unmistakable message to Congress about impeachment, more Democrats announce their support for an inquiry, the DNC changes its requirements for the fall debates, and Elizabeth Warren’s strategy pays off. Then Veep star Julia Louis-Dreyfus and show ...
05.29.2019 2020: Amy Klobuchar on winning the Midwest and working with Republicans Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar sits down with Dan to discuss what she brings to the 2020 race. They talk climate change, her plan to prioritize mental health, whether Congress should open an impeachment inquiry, and how she’ll use humor to ...
05.28.2019 “The world’s assignment editor.” The President sides with a murderous tyrant over advisors and allies, the Attorney General targets Trump’s political enemies, and the Democratic candidates fight for media attention in a crowded field. Then ACLU attorney Chase Strangio talks to Jon L. about ...
05.23.2019 "Trumper Tantrum." The president “storms” out of another meeting with Democrats in the Oval Office. The House inches closer to an impeachment inquiry. And a new analysis of the 2018 midterms sheds light on the challenges up ahead in 2020. Then Rebecca ...
05.21.2019 “Pod Save The Realm.” (Game of Thrones bonus!) Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Priyanka discuss the finale episode of Game of Thrones and look back on the politics of the series.
05.20.2019 “Republican(s) for Impeachment.” (LIVE from DC!) Justin Amash becomes the first Republican Congressman to say that the President crossed the threshold for impeachment, and Joe Biden says that Democrats don’t want an angry candidate. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Goldie Taylor join Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan ...
05.17.2019 "Half past a Handmaid’s Tale.” (LIVE from Brooklyn) Alabama Republicans pass the most extreme abortion ban in history, John Bolton tries to start a war with Iran, and Montana Governor Steve Bullock and New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio round out the 23-candidate field for the Democratic nomination. ...
05.13.2019 “Joementum.” Joe Biden’s frontrunner status changes the dynamic of the Democratic primary, and Donald Trump threatens to abuse his power in order to derail the former Vice President’s candidacy. Then Senator Brian Schatz joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Priyanka in studio ...
05.10.2019 2020: Eric Swalwell on gun control and being bold Tommy talks with Congressman Eric Swalwell about gun control, what it means to be bold in his campaign, his work on the intelligence committee and how he plans to win over his Trump-supporting family.
05.09.2019 “A contest of sick burns.” The President's blanket defiance of Congressional oversight plunges the country into a constitutional crisis, the New York Times discovers that Trump avoided income tax by declaring a billion dollars of business loses, and Kamala Harris tries to reset her campaign ...
05.06.2019 “Killing it on the economy.” The President coddles Putin on future election sabotage, the White House says they’re killing it on the economy, Nancy Pelosi believes Democrats need to own the center-left, and the electability debate rages in America and Westeros. Then digital strategist Tara ...
05.03.2019 2020: John Hickenlooper on brewing beer and winning purple states Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper talks with Jon Favreau about his life as a brewpub owner, his strategy for winning over Republicans, his plans to combat climate change and deal with automation, and what it’s like to govern in times of ...
05.02.2019 “Legislative cosplay.” William Barr lies to Congress and angers Bob Mueller, Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer decide to play along with the latest Infrastructure Week, and Democrats are in need of Senate candidates for 2020. Then Senator Bernie Sanders talks to Tommy ...
04.30.2019 2020: Tim Ryan on the working class and yoga Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan sits down with Dan Pfeiffer at Crooked HQ in Los Angeles to discuss his economic agenda, how Democrats can retake the Midwest and his passion for mindfulness.
04.29.2019 “The pundit gap.” Another white nationalist targets a synagogue in California, voters believe Trump is guilty of obstruction but aren’t ready for impeachment, and Beto O’Rourke rolls out the first detailed climate plan of the 2020 campaign. Then former Obama pollster Cornell Belcher ...
04.26.2019 2020: Seth Moulton On Patriotism And Beating Trump On National Security Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton joins Tommy Vietor to discuss the threat of nuclear war, his time in the Marine Corps and the need for a new generation of leadership in the White House.
04.25.2019 “Make America 2016 Again?” The President ignores the law and Congress in an effort to shut down further investigations, the federal government is woefully unprepared for future election sabotage, and former Vice President Joe Biden officially enters the Democratic primary. Then Mother Jones’s Ari ...
04.23.2019 “Impeach ‘em if you got ‘em.” Congress debates whether to begin impeachment proceedings against the President, Elizabeth Warren proposes free college and student debt relief, and Seth Moulton enters the field. Then Jessica Yellin, author of Savage News, joins to talk about political media coverage in ...
04.22.2019 2020: Kirsten Gillibrand on Medicare for All and speaking truths (From Jan. 22) Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sits down with Jon Favreau to talk about Medicare for All, building a green economy, immigration, and more. (Previously released on January 22, 2019)
04.18.2019 “This is the end of my presidency. I’m f*cked.” Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report is finally public, and it’s not great! Politico’s Natasha Bertrand joins to talk about all the explosive revelations, the fallout, and what comes next. Then we discuss Bernie Sanders’s decision to hold a Fox News ...
04.17.2019 2020: Kamala Harris on American identity and secret recipes California Senator Kamala Harris talks with Jon Favreau about her record as a District Attorney and Attorney General, how she’d get her priorities through Congress, what drives her crazy about the Democratic Party, and her views on immigration, health care, ...
04.16.2019 2020: Jay Inslee on climate change and beating Donald Trump Washington Gov. Jay Inslee joins Dan Pfeiffer from the campaign trail in New Hampshire to talk about why climate change is the defining issue of his presidential campaign, what he’s learned from running a state government and his plan to ...
04.15.2019 “Live Free or Run for President.” (LIVE in New Hampshire) Trump and conservatives target Ilhan Omar, red states restrict abortion, Mayor Pete’s meteoric rise continues, Cory Booker kicks off his campaign in Newark, and the new primary calendar may have unintended effects. Washington Governor Jay Inslee joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, ...
04.12.2019 "Fascist cosplay." (LIVE in Boston) Trump embraces lawlessness on immigration, congressional Democrats press for Trump's tax returns, and the 2020 candidates hit the trail in an economy that is growing while growing more unequal. Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, Dan ...
04.11.2019 2020: Elizabeth Warren on dogs and capitalism (From Feb. 21, 2019) Senator Elizabeth Warren sits down with Tommy to talk about Medicare for All, climate change, Venezuela, Israel, and more. (Previously released on Feb. 21, 2019)
04.08.2019 “Chaos is a ladder.” Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen is fired because she’s not extreme enough on immigration, Trump courts Jewish voters while accusing them of dual loyalty, Nancy Pelosi counsels pragmatism while predicting a House victory in 2020, and another 40 candidates enter ...
04.05.2019 2020: Julián Castro on Immigration and Beyonce Tommy interviews former San Antonio Mayor and HUD Secretary Julián Castro about his 2020 bid. They discuss immigration, Puerto Rico, housing policy, why Democrats have underperformed with Latino voters and how he plans to make the debates and win. On ...
04.04.2019 “The clouds have not lifted.” Trump announces that 2020 will be about health care, Mueller’s team starts leaking, House Democrats fire their subpoena cannons, Wisconsin signals trouble ahead, and Bernie Sanders leads the field in fundraising and polling. Then former White House Senior Advisor Valerie ...
04.01.2019 “Mueller purgatory.” Barr’s summary hasn’t moved public opinion, Democrats haul out the subpoena cannon, Trump returns to demagoguing immigrants, Mulvaney’s political instincts are awful, and all the latest 2020 news. Then Planned Parenthood President Dr. Leana Wen talks to Jon Lovett about ...
03.28.2019 “Peak stupid.” Trumpworld and the Washington media make sweeping conclusions over a report they’ve never seen, Democrats pivot to health care after the Trump Administration declines to defend the Affordable Care Act in court, and Democrats work to counter Trump’s 2020 message ...
03.25.2019 “No exoneration.” Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara joins to walk through Attorney General William Barr’s 4-page summary of Robert Mueller’s final report, as we talk about what it all means and what comes next. Then we discuss Kirsten Gillibrand’s announcement speech, Bernie ...
03.21.2019 “The Electoral College is f*cking stupid.” 2020 candidates embrace a host of democratic reforms to give more people a bigger voice, Donald Trump eagerly awaits Robert Mueller’s report, Democrats work to maintain enthusiasm ahead of 2020, and Joe Biden strategizes about fundraising and a potential running ...
03.20.2019 2020: Cory Booker on radical love and the filibuster New Jersey Senator Cory Booker joins Jon Favreau in studio for a conversation about his presidential campaign, what he learned about politics as Mayor of Newark, and how he intends to pass his agenda and fix our politics if he ...
03.18.2019 “St. Paddy’s Day rage tweeting.” The world grapples with the rise of white nationalism, Trump spends Sunday attacking everyone from John McCain to autoworkers, Beto reminds us that Twitter isn’t real life, Mayor Pete is having a moment, and Elizabeth Warren churns out another ambitious ...
03.14.2019 “To impeach or not to impeach.” Nancy Pelosi throws cold water on the idea of impeaching Donald Trump, Paul Manafort had a very bad Wednesday, Beto O’Rourke launches his presidential campaign, and Peter Hamby warns Democrats not to run their campaigns via Twitter. Then Senator Sherrod ...
03.11.2019 “Trump’s Medicare For None plan.” Trump’s budget guts health care, education, and other programs to pay for his wall, Fox News personalities continue to be awful, House Democrats pass sweeping democracy reform, and a new poll shows that Democratic voters are less concerned about ideology ...
03.07.2019 “Fox News-addled automatons.” Congress launches investigations into Donald Trump that could lay the groundwork for impeachment, Democrats decide against allowing Fox News to host a primary debate, and five potential Democratic contenders decide against running for president in 2020. Then John Legend joins ...
03.04.2019 “I’m gonna regret this speech.” Trump is off-script and unhinged at CPAC, the 2020 race starts as a toss-up, Bernie Sanders kicks off his campaign in Brooklyn, and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper join the Democratic field. Then Daily Beast ...
03.01.2019 2020: Pete Buttigieg on freedom and farting cows South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg joins Dan in the studio for a conversation about his presidential campaign, how Democrats can win back the Midwest and what he's bringing to the table as the youngest candidate in the race.
02.28.2019 “A very revealing Cohenoscopy.” Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Jon and Dan to talk about the fallout from Michael Cohen’s explosive and incriminating testimony. Then, Elizabeth Warren makes a big fundraising move, Biden keeps waiting, and Beto makes a decision. Also – Pod Save America is ...
02.25.2019 “The Green Book New Deal.” Trump hates the dictator in Venezuela but loves the one in North Korea, Mueller is nearing his end game with a lot of questions still unanswered, and Senator Dianne Feinstein debates the Green New Deal with some student activists. Then ...

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Pod Save America episodes:

2020: Beto O’Rourke on Biden, Iran and the puppy primary

“Trump on shuffle.”

“'Tis the season for virtual treason.”

2020: Andrew Yang on the universal basic income and why he hates the penny

“Norway, if you’re listening.”

“Welcome to the Panderdome.” (LIVE from Des Moines)

"You can run but you can’t Hyde.” (LIVE from Chicago)

“Donald Trump, Diplomat.”

2020: Marianne Williamson on big truths and moral outrage

“A dirty, filthy, disgusting word.”

2020: Amy Klobuchar on winning the Midwest and working with Republicans

“The world’s assignment editor.”

"Trumper Tantrum."

“Pod Save The Realm.” (Game of Thrones bonus!)

“Republican(s) for Impeachment.” (LIVE from DC!)

"Half past a Handmaid’s Tale.” (LIVE from Brooklyn)

“Joementum.”

2020: Eric Swalwell on gun control and being bold

“A contest of sick burns.”

“Killing it on the economy.”

2020: John Hickenlooper on brewing beer and winning purple states

“Legislative cosplay.”

2020: Tim Ryan on the working class and yoga

“The pundit gap.”

2020: Seth Moulton On Patriotism And Beating Trump On National Security

“Make America 2016 Again?”

“Impeach ‘em if you got ‘em.”

2020: Kirsten Gillibrand on Medicare for All and speaking truths (From Jan. 22)

“This is the end of my presidency. I’m f*cked.”

2020: Kamala Harris on American identity and secret recipes

2020: Jay Inslee on climate change and beating Donald Trump

“Live Free or Run for President.” (LIVE in New Hampshire)

"Fascist cosplay." (LIVE in Boston)

2020: Elizabeth Warren on dogs and capitalism (From Feb. 21, 2019)

“Chaos is a ladder.”

2020: Julián Castro on Immigration and Beyonce

“The clouds have not lifted.”

“Mueller purgatory.”

“Peak stupid.”

“No exoneration.”

“The Electoral College is f*cking stupid.”

2020: Cory Booker on radical love and the filibuster

“St. Paddy’s Day rage tweeting.”

“To impeach or not to impeach.”

“Trump’s Medicare For None plan.”

“Fox News-addled automatons.”

“I’m gonna regret this speech.”

2020: Pete Buttigieg on freedom and farting cows

“A very revealing Cohenoscopy.”

“The Green Book New Deal.”

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