Pod Save America “A global laughingstock.”
Dec 5, 2019
House Democrats are gearing up for impeachment proceedings as Trump stumbles through a NATO summit, drawing laughter from world leaders. Kamala Harris exits the presidential race, highlighting the struggles candidates of color face in attracting voter support. A deep dive into Rudy Giuliani's controversial communications reveals the chaos surrounding Trump's presidency. Meanwhile, Cory Booker discusses his strategy for the upcoming debates, emphasizing the need for coalition-building in American politics as candidates navigate systemic inequities.
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Presidential Calls
- Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer recalled their experiences receiving calls from President Obama.
- They described the urgency and slight panic of answering presidential calls, regardless of the time.
Speech Edit Mishap
- Jon Favreau shared a story about falling asleep while working on President Obama's speech edits.
- He woke up to an email from Obama asking if he was awake.
Nunes' Call Logs
- Devin Nunes' denial of involvement in the Ukraine scandal is contradicted by call logs.
- These logs reveal a nine-minute call between Nunes and Lev Parnas.