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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, Wednesday and Friday. Ad-Free Pod Save America episodes available NOW through Friends of the Pod subscription. Head to crooked.com/friends to join today! For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com (edited)

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, Wednesday and Friday. Ad-Free Pod Save America episodes available NOW through Friends of the Pod subscription. Head to crooked.com/friends to join today! For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com (edited)

 

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#982

The Pundies: Worst Takes of 2024

The world's richest man trolls Republicans into a potential government shutdown right before the holidays and the curtain closes on 2024...and it can't come soon enough. We didn't win the White House, the Senate, or the House, but we'll always have the Pundies. Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy are joined by producer Elijah Cone for our annual awards show celebrating the worst takes of a year we'd rather forget. Plus, the guys listen back to their old New Year's resolutions and make some new ones for 2025. ... Read more

Yesterday

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:38

Yesterday

#981

AOC Loses to the Gerontocracy

House Democrats choose not to elevate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, arguably the party's most compelling messenger, to Ranking Member on the House Oversight Committee—instead selecting 74-year-old Gerry Connolly, a committee lifer with no national reach. Jon and Dan discuss the magnitude of this missed opportunity, House Republicans laying the groundwork for an FBI investigation of Liz Cheney, whether Democrats should play ball on government funding, and a new effort to clamp down on progressive fundraising spam. Then, longtime immigration advocate Cecilia Muñoz stops by to talk with Jon about how Democrats found themselves out of the mainstream on the issue, and how we can win back voters' trust without compromising our values.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/XhpZK1TTB-4) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

18 Dec 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:43

18 Dec 2024

#980

Is Biden Quiet Quitting?

Joe Biden cedes the spotlight to Donald Trump, who's rolling like he's already taken office: meeting with world leaders, attending the annual Army-Navy game, and calmly announcing the next targets in his legal offensive against the media. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy discuss what Biden could and should be doing in the final weeks of his presidency, what ABC's settlement with Trump says about the state of political media, the mysterious drone-like things over New Jersey, and Trump's pledge to end Daylight Saving Time. Then, Rep. Ro Khanna stops by to talk with Jon about how Democrats in the next Congress can strike the balance between resisting Trump and getting things done, and why he's willing to collaborate with Elon Musk on DOGE.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/EUPDKw50u10) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

17 Dec 2024

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:26

17 Dec 2024

#979

Billionaires' Bet on Trump Pays Off

America's corporate titans seem pretty happy about Donald Trump's election—even pitching in to his inaugural bash—and it's no big mystery why: he's promising yet again to slash their taxes. Meanwhile, in his TIME Person of the Year interview, Trump admits that he may not be able lower grocery prices after all. Oh, well! Jon and Dan dive into all the latest, including FBI Director Christopher Wray's resignation, Biden’s historic pardons, Nancy Mace's latest theatrics, and why Democrats are suddenly cozying up to Elon Musk.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/J6m3LG4ULJk) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

13 Dec 2024

59 MINS

59:21

13 Dec 2024

#978

Is Winning an Election a Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card?

Donald Trump's once-daunting legal challenges continue to melt away, as Special Counsel Jack Smith plans his resignation and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg lays out options for putting the hush money case on indefinite pause. Dan and Melissa Murray, cohost of Strict Scrutiny, discuss all the latest, including the cultural significance of the United Healthcare shooting, the fading resistance to Trump's Cabinet nominees, and why Kimberly Guilfoyle getting the nod to be ambassador to Greece is a twist worthy of the finest reality TV.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/QJSYFfHkEH4) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.   ... Read more

11 Dec 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:34

11 Dec 2024

#977

Pardons, Prosecutions, and Perfume: Trump Unveils 100 Day Agenda

Donald Trump sits down for his first big interview since winning the election and unveils his plans for mass deportations, pardons for January 6th rioters, and revenge against his political enemies. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy explains what they’re watching for when his second term begins, the social media frenzy over the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and how the end of Syria’s dictator Bashar Assad’s regime could impact Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination for Director of National Intelligence. Oh, and just in time for the holidays, Trump is launching a new fragrance: Fight, Fight, Fight—the perfect gift for anyone who wants to smell like grievance and power!   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/i5VgOYJ4Y2E) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.   ... Read more

10 Dec 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:27

10 Dec 2024

#976

Can Biden Stop Trump’s Revenge Tour?

The White House considers preemptive pardons for the people Donald Trump and his allies have promised to target, setting off a debate among Democrats. Jon and Dan talk through the pros and cons of the move, who Biden could consider if he does move forward, and what Trump or other presidents might do in the future as a result. Then, veteran Democratic strategist Steve Schale talks with Dan about what led to the party's collapse in his home state of Florida, and why he's worried that the damage may spread.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/JQtsq28s-pA) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

06 Dec 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:00

06 Dec 2024

#975

Covering Trump 2.0

Tommy is joined by Eugene Daniels, Politico White House Correspondent, coauthor of the Playbook newsletter, and president of the White House Correspondents Association, to talk about the changing media environment and what will—and won't—change about covering a second Trump term. Plus, the latest on the blowback to the Hunter Biden pardon, Pete Hegseth's mom fighting back, and what's next for Trump's cabinet picks.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/DNpyP8s4FKo) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

04 Dec 2024

51 MINS

51:55

04 Dec 2024

#974

The Old Man and the Clemency

President Biden pardons his son Hunter—a move he'd once promised not to make—and the backlash is immediate. Republicans are calling it a political favor, while some Democrats argue it undermines trust in the justice system. Meanwhile, Trump promises to replace FBI Director Christopher Wray with Kash Patel, a loyalist known for wanting to prosecute Trump's enemies (including journalists), even as his pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, faces new allegations of workplace misconduct—and a scathing email from his own mother. Plus, Bernie Sanders finds surprising common ground with Elon Musk, and Cheryl Hines posts a Black Friday thirst trap.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/nuu8_z4e208) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

03 Dec 2024

56 MINS

56:13

03 Dec 2024

#973

Thanksgiving Mailbag: Trans Rights, Progressive Media, and Skinny Jeans

It’s our annual Thanksgiving Mailbag episode! Jon, Lovett, and Tommy dive into some of your smartest, funniest, and most thought-provoking questions. They tackle everything from concerns about the Democratic Party’s stance on trans rights and Biden’s legacy to ideas for boosting left-wing media and getting more people to run for local office. Plus, they share their thoughts on the fate of skinny jeans in 2025, favorite holiday movies, and their fitness routines.    For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/H3DFTV7RLOA) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

29 Nov 2024

44 MINS

44:03

29 Nov 2024

#972

“Get These Incels to Work” (feat. Hasan Piker)

Lovett sits down with Hasan Piker, the massively popular progressive streamer, to talk through (and argue about) the hard questions about where the Democratic Party needs to go from here, the liberal media landscape, what the Harris campaign told us about why they lost, and yes, a jobs program for incels. Then, Jon talks to Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton about the fight for the House, why blue states like his swung right, and the controversy he kicked up with his comments about trans athletes.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/KVimC-JHr5k) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

28 Nov 2024

2 HR 06 MINS

2:06:00

28 Nov 2024

#971

Exclusive: The Harris Campaign On What Went Wrong

In this candid interview, the leaders of the Harris-Walz Campaign speak for the first time about the challenges they faced and why they made the decisions they did. Dan sits down with Jen O'Malley Dillon, David Plouffe, Quentin Fulks, and Stephanie Cutter to talk about the campaign's roadmap, their approach to nontraditional media outlets like Joe Rogan, the voters they most needed to win over, why they fell short in the end, and what Democrats should do differently next time.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/ab-DDrGCdv0) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

26 Nov 2024

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:44

26 Nov 2024

#970

Gaetz Goes Down

Matt Gaetz is out as Trump's attorney general pick after the mounting questions about past interactions with young women cost him the support of key senators. Nominated in his place: former Florida AG Pam Bondi. Meanwhile, House Republicans have decided their top priority is prohibiting incoming Congresswoman Sarah McBride from using women's bathrooms in the Capitol. Jon and Dan break down what the Gaetz debacle says about Trump's Cabinet picks, his rocky relationships with Senate Republicans, what the bathroom stunt means for LGBTQ rights, and how McBride and her colleagues should respond. Then, Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez talks with Jon about how she pulled off another win in her rural, Trump-supporting district, and what Democrats can learn from her success.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/hGWRZvAcdcg) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

22 Nov 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:09

22 Nov 2024

#969

Matt Gaetz: Venmo Money, Venmo Problems

The problems dogging attorney general pick Matt Gaetz don't seem to be going away, as new leaks expose a history of thousands of dollars in Venmo payments to two women at the center of the complaints against him. Meanwhile, newly unearthed video of RFK Jr., Trump's choice for health secretary, shows him speculating about whether the Covid pandemic was planned by the government. Tommy is joined by Democratic strategist and media expert Lis Smith to unpack all the chaos, plus what the Dems are missing, what needs to shift in their media strategy, and the big questions driving the race for DNC Chair. Then, Dan sits down with Sen. Jon Tester to reflect on his re-election battle in Montana, how Democrats can win in the heartland again, and the best way to connect with voters in red states.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/gxHEnzRjTPw) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

20 Nov 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:45

20 Nov 2024

#968

Joe and Mika Do the Trump Dance

Donald Trump completes his journey from outcast to cool kid, showing off his MAGA clique at a glitzy UFC fight and even getting nemeses Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski to come groveling to Mar-a-Lago. Meanwhile, it may not be such smooth sailing for two of his top cabinet picks, Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth, as questions mount about sexual misconduct. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy break down all the latest, including Democratic governors' plan to constrain Trump's power, the upcoming race for DNC chair, and under-the-radar moves at the FCC. Then, Tommy talks with NBC News's Brandy Zadrozny, an expert in misinformation and the rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., about RKF's plans for the medical care you get and the food you eat.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/n9mq52D5TMs) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

19 Nov 2024

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:02

19 Nov 2024

#967

Trump's YOLO Cabinet

Donald Trump goes all in on naming his biggest political boosters to Cabinet posts, whether they're qualified or not (they're not!). Trump wants alleged sex offender Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. for HHS Secretary, dictator sympathizer Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence, Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, and Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy for the newly invented Department of Government Efficiency. Jon and Dan discuss the odds of Senate Republicans blocking any of these nominations, why Trump picked them in the first place, and how Democrats can respond without defending the status quo. Then, Jon sits down with Senator-elect Andy Kim of New Jersey to talk about how Democrats can listen and learn after the election, what Kim thinks of Trump's Cabinet picks so far, and learning to be comfortable with uncomfortable politics.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/of9q4rUjBgQ) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

15 Nov 2024

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:22

15 Nov 2024

#966

Ezra Klein on Where Democrats Go From Here

Jon and New York Times columnist Ezra Klein, host of The Ezra Klein Show, talk through what we know about how Democrats started to lose working-class and lower-information voters—even before 2024—how social media and interest groups drive those divides, why blue states and cities shifted right, and what progressives can do to tackle the affordability crisis.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/dZae3sJAjPE) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

13 Nov 2024

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:50

13 Nov 2024

#965

First Look At Trump's Second Term

Trump begins staffing top roles in his second administration with loyalists and sycophants—and demands that the senators running for majority leader agree to embrace a process that would allow him to appoint whoever he wants without Senate confirmation. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy discuss whether Trump's opening moves are as chilling as we thought they'd be, what we do and don't know about his second-term plans, and how he might pursue revenge on his opponents. Then, Tommy speaks with New York Congressman Pat Ryan, who hung on in a tough district, about the lessons the Democratic Party needs to learn in order to win.    For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/BX6qLWHMuSk) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

12 Nov 2024

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:24

12 Nov 2024

#964

How Trump Built His Coalition

The best way to understand what happened on Tuesday is to listen to what the actual voters have been saying. Dan checks back in with two strategists who run focus groups with key parts of the electorate: Sarah Longwell of The Bulwark, who's been talking to Trump-curious swing voters for months, and Carlos Odio of Equis Research, an expert on the Latino vote. Sarah and Carlos discuss some of the warning signs that were blinking red long before last week, and how we can recognize them—and act on them—in the future.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/wTNe3msnSf0) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.   ... Read more

10 Nov 2024

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:12

10 Nov 2024

#963

Let the Blame Game Commence!

As Kamala Harris officially concedes after a terrible election, Democrats begin searching for lessons—and singling out others for blame. Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy discuss Harris's farewell message, the various conflicting and enraging theories being floated as to why she lost, and how we should think about campaigns going forward. Plus: Sen. Jacky Rosen appears to score a win in Nevada, and Democratic House candidates in uncalled races see a path to victory—and maybe even a narrow majority.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/ngAw_GyYysc) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.   ... Read more

08 Nov 2024

56 MINS

56:00

08 Nov 2024

#962

Making Sense of Trump's Win

After a night of resounding losses and a nationwide lurch to the right, Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan begin to sift through the pieces—what we know, and we don't, about the race Democrats ran, what voters are looking for, and how to endure the turmoil of a second Trump term.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/JwWD72r9e-o) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

06 Nov 2024

54 MINS

54:17

06 Nov 2024

#961

A Strong Close—And an Iowa Poll Shocker

After a surprise appearance on  Saturday Night Live, Kamala Harris closes on optimism, unity, and lower prices—while Trump fantasizes about reporters getting murdered and says he regrets leaving office after losing reelection. With just one day to go, Jon, Lovett, and Tommy sort through the latest from the trail and the final batch of high-quality polls, including a stunning result from Ann Selzer in Iowa showing Harris up three points in a deep-red state. Then, the guys reflect on what we've already  learned from the campaign—regardless of the outcome.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/vAM2o-o_-Y0) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

04 Nov 2024

49 MINS

49:47

04 Nov 2024