
Pod Save the World
“Pod Save America” cohost Tommy Vietor thought foreign policy was boring and complicated until he got the education of a lifetime working for President Obama’s National Security Council. On “Pod Save the World,” he and former deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes break down the latest global developments and bring you behind the scenes with the people who were there. New episodes every Wednesday.
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Latest episodes

Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 19min
Far Right Surges in European Elections
Tommy and Ben discuss far-right parties' success in European elections, Macron's snap election call, Sunak skipping D-Day ceremony, developments in Israel and Gaza, Sudan's civil war, Canadian espionage scandal, Chinese waterfall aid, and Tuberville's foolishness. Dr. Rosa Balfour from Carnegie Europe talks about implications of European Parliament election results on climate change.

Jun 5, 2024 • 1h 19min
World Reacts to Trump’s Guilty Verdict
Discussions on Biden's ceasedire proposal and inviting Netanyahu to Congress, global reactions to Trump's guilty verdict, debate over Ukraine using US weapons near Russia, early elections in the UK, surprising election results in India, political changes in South Africa, tensions between North and South Korea, Mexico's election of first female president.

12 snips
May 29, 2024 • 1h 32min
Norwegian Prime Minister Explains Decision to Recognize a Palestinian State
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store discusses recognizing a Palestinian state and the push for peace. Fareed Zakaria talks about global peace prospects. Ravi Gupta discusses the new podcast 'Killing Justice'.

May 27, 2024 • 4min
Introducing "Killing Justice"
Investigating the suspicious death of Judge Loya in India, sparking intrigue and uncovering potential foul play. Delving into challenges faced by journalists and the broader implications for democracy, shedding light on the complex web of secrecy and power in the country.

May 22, 2024 • 1h 21min
Hamas and Netanyahu Accused of War Crimes
Ben and guest host Alyona Minkovski discuss the ICC’s application for arrest warrants against Hamas and Netanyahu for war crimes, mass civilian exodus from Rafah, US-Saudi pact progress, internal rebukes of Netanyahu, Iranian president's death, Zelensky's diplomatic efforts, slaying attempt on Slovakian PM, Assange's trial updates, failed coup in Congo involving Americans, and Blinken's foreign policy

May 15, 2024 • 1h 22min
Biden Punishes China
Guest hosts Daniel Kurtz-Phelan and Rana Ayyub discuss Biden's tariffs on China, Russia's offensive in Kharkiv, protests in Georgia, Indian elections, Modi's impact on democracy, attacks on Muslims and journalists in India.

10 snips
May 8, 2024 • 1h 16min
Israel Begins Rafah Offensive (feat. Ali Velshi)
Ali Velshi joins the hosts to discuss the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Rafah offensive, Al Jazeera shutdown, TikTok ban. They tackle Chinese President's Europe visit, Putin's inauguration, assassination plot against Zelensky. They also talk about activism for abortion rights in Europe and discuss Ali's book 'Small Acts of Courage'.

May 1, 2024 • 1h 25min
Tucker Carlson Interviews "Putin's Brain"
Tucker Carlson interviews a far-right ultranationalist close with Putin, discussing ceasefire in Israel, Saudi-Israeli relations, ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu. They also cover leaked intelligence on Navalny's death, Blinken's China trip, Iranian rapper's death sentence, leadership changes in Scotland, and Africa's upcoming election and Rwandan genocide anniversary.

17 snips
Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 24min
Gaza Protests Roil College Campuses
Israeli military aid, Gaza protests on US campuses, Ukraine funding, Musk's legal battle, US troop withdrawal from Niger, Biden's remarks on cannibalism, Congresswoman's 'no' vote on offensive weapons, escalating crisis in Gaza, and guest discussing foreign aid debate in Congress.

Apr 19, 2024 • 51min
Breaking: Israel Strikes Back at Iran
Tommy and Ben discuss Israel's retaliatory strike in Iran, the Biden administration's response, supplemental funding bills for Israel and Ukraine. They touch on US messaging in Gaza, vetoing UN resolutions, and take audience questions on Discord.
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