Pod Save America Department of War (Crimes)
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Dec 2, 2025 
Rob Sand, Iowa State Auditor and Democratic candidate for governor in 2026, addresses crucial issues in Iowa politics. He talks about the impact of the Trump trade war on farmers, detailing how tariffs complicate their planting decisions. Sand also highlights rising cancer rates in Iowa, advocating for increased research funding. His campaign emphasizes a bipartisan approach, promoting dialogue across party lines through grassroots town-hall meetings. Sand believes engaging with rural voters and addressing their concerns is key to restoring Democratic competitiveness in the state.
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Shooting Used To Justify Broad Immigration Crackdown
- The White House used a single tragic shooting as a pretext to enact sweeping anti-immigration policies.
- Hosts describe the response as collective punishment and racially coded rhetoric led by Stephen Miller.
Alleged Boat Strike Likely A War Crime
- The reported second strike on a boat with survivors appears to be a clear violation of the laws of war.
- Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor argue such actions amount to extrajudicial murder and should prompt prosecution.
Military Rules Forbid Attacking Shipwrecked Survivors
- Military doctrine forbids attacking shipwrecked or incapacitated survivors and mandates rescue when possible.
- The hosts stress that attacking defenseless people is dishonorable, unlawful, and explicitly covered in naval manuals.
