Pod Save America Terminally Online: Live from Crooked Con (Subscription Preview)
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Nov 28, 2025 Live from Crooked Con, the hosts blind-rank the most online politicians of 2025. They discuss Donald Trump's unique posting style and analyze Zoran Mamdani's digital campaign savvy. Controversies ensue over Nancy Mace's airport incident and her internet persona. Gavin Newsom and JD Vance's placements spark debate, while honorable mentions highlight the impact of Reddit on political discourse. A straw poll reveals wild preferences for 2028 candidates, leading to a comedic twist as Dan Pfeiffer emerges as the final winner.
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What Makes A Politician ‘Most Online’
- The hosts define “most online” as frequency plus engagement and defensiveness, not just posting volume.
- Donald Trump scores high but loses points for posting only in his own platform sandbox.
Digital Savvy ≠ Being ‘Online’
- Zoran Mamdani runs an unusually savvy digital campaign but seems well-adjusted and not defensive.
- Hosts treat not-replying and not being reactive as signs of being less 'online.'
Main‑Character Energy Fuels Online Drama
- Nancy Mace embodies a chaotic, attention-seeking online persona that amplifies controversies.
- The panel links main-character energy and repetitive posting to being deeply online.