Pod Save America The 2025 Pundies: Highs & Lows from a Long Year
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Dec 23, 2025 In a hilarious awards show, the hosts celebrate the year's political blunders with categories like the worst self-inflicted scandal and the most irritating public discourse. They humorously debate nominees for the Fluffer of the Year, examine the most entertaining political beefs, and recall their own comical spats with officials. The Epstein files snag the title of Pundie of 2025, while the panel shares rays of hope amidst the chaos. Join the laughter as they recap the highs and lows of a tumultuous political year!
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Year Defined By Repeated Fiascos
- The Pundies frame 2025 as a year defined by repeated political fiascos rather than a single event.
- Hosts treat satire and awards as a way to process sustained political chaos.
Catalogue Of Self-Inflicted Scandals
- The panel recounts SignalGate, Ballroom Gate, KimmelGate, and the Epstein files as self-inflicted scandals.
- They dramatize awkward texts and notes to show how amateurish behavior fueled major controversies.
Power Behind The Throne
- The hosts nominate a 'fluffer' of the year to highlight obsequious officials who enable harmful policies.
- They conclude Stephen Miller is the most influential and dangerous non-Trump actor in the administration.
