Pod Save America
Crooked Media
Pod Save America is a no-bullshit conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, and Tommy Vietor. It cuts through the noise to break down the week’s news and helps people figure out what matters and how they can help. They’re regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders. You can watch on YouTube or listen to new episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
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Episodes
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Mar 11, 2019 • 1h 7min
“Trump’s Medicare For None plan.”
Kara Swisher, a New York Times contributing writer and host of Recode Decode, joins the conversation to tackle some pressing issues. They dissect Trump's budget proposal, revealing its devastating cuts to Medicare and Medicaid aimed at financing tax breaks for the wealthy. Swisher and Jon Favreau also discuss Elizabeth Warren's bold plan to regulate tech giants like Amazon and Facebook. The duo critiques the evolving dynamics within the Democratic Party and explores the necessity for progressive reforms amidst rising political tensions.
Mar 7, 2019 • 1h 25min
“Fox News-addled automatons.”
John Legend, the acclaimed musician and activist known for his work on criminal justice reform, joins the discussion. He shares insights about his new song 'Preach' and a mini-documentary series highlighting activists. The conversation dives into the current political landscape, including Congressional investigations into Trump and the DNC's strategic choices around media. Legend emphasizes the role of art in advocacy and the importance of community engagement in driving social change, all sprinkled with humor and personal anecdotes.
Mar 4, 2019 • 1h 17min
“I’m gonna regret this speech.”
Trump is off-script and unhinged at CPAC, the 2020 race starts as a toss-up, Bernie Sanders kicks off his campaign in Brooklyn, and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper join the Democratic field. Then Daily Beast reporter Asawin Suebsaeng talks to Tommy about the right-wing craziness that is CPAC. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 1, 2019 • 1h 2min
2020: Pete Buttigieg on freedom and farting cows
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg joins Dan in the studio for a conversation about his presidential campaign, how Democrats can win back the Midwest and what he's bringing to the table as the youngest candidate in the race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 28, 2019 • 1h 4min
“A very revealing Cohenoscopy.”
Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Jon and Dan to talk about the fallout from Michael Cohen’s explosive and incriminating testimony. Then, Elizabeth Warren makes a big fundraising move, Biden keeps waiting, and Beto makes a decision. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 25, 2019 • 1h 7min
“The Green Book New Deal.”
Trump hates the dictator in Venezuela but loves the one in North Korea, Mueller is nearing his end game with a lot of questions still unanswered, and Senator Dianne Feinstein debates the Green New Deal with some student activists. Then one of the architects of the Green New Deal, Rhiana Gunn-Wright, talks to Jon Favreau about why the ambitious proposal is such an urgent necessity. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events.
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Feb 21, 2019 • 1h 30min
“Elizabeth Warren talks dogs and capitalism.”
Senator Elizabeth Warren sits down with Tommy to talk about Medicare for All, climate change, Venezuela, Israel, and more. Before that, Jon and Dan talk about Mueller’s end game, Trump’s latest attacks on the media, and the future of the Supreme Court. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events.
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Feb 19, 2019 • 1h 15min
“Let a thousand obstructions bloom.”
Trump’s fake national emergency gets legal and legislative challenges, Andrew McCabe reveals the panic at the FBI and DOJ over the president’s potential criminality, and Bernie Sanders enters the 2020 race. Then the Washington Post’s Dave Weigel talks to Jon Lovett about Bernie and the 2020 primary. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 14, 2019 • 1h 9min
“Donald Trump’s coffee man.”
The President loses his wall but keeps the issue, kicks off his re-election campaign in El Paso with a new screed against Democrats, and gets a boost from potential independent candidate Howard Schultz. Then journalist Marcy Wheeler talks to Dan about the latest Paul Manafort revelations, Andrew McCabe’s return to the spotlight, and whether we’ll see a Mueller report. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 11, 2019 • 1h 16min
“Dan’s imaginary SuperPAC.” (LIVE in Durham)
Shutdown negotiations falter as Trump takes his demagoguery to El Paso, Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar formally launch their presidential campaigns, and “The Best of Enemies” star Taraji P. Henson joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan live on stage in Durham, North Carolina.
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