Pod Save America podcast

Pod Save America

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)

 

#863

Will the Supreme Court Grant Trump Immunity?

Tommy, guest host Alyssa Mastromonaco, and Strict Scrutiny’s Leah Litman break down the Trump team’s immunity argument at the Supreme Court, the latest with Idaho’s abortion ban, and why a New York court overturned Harvey Weinstein’s conviction. Plus, the Biden administration makes big moves to help out consumers and workers, and the TikTok ban moves forward. Then, Alyssa shares some behind-the-scenes stories about how picking a VP really works. ... Read more

22 hrs Ago

53 MINS

53:55

22 hrs Ago


#862

Scranton Joe vs. Park Ave Trump

Prosecutors in Donald Trump's criminal trial call their first witness: a former National Enquirer publisher who puts the former president at the center of a conspiracy to corrupt the 2016 election. Joe Biden wins a major endorsement from the building trades unions and works to define Trump as an out-of-touch rich guy who only wants to help his rich friends. In Pennsylvania, Connecticut hedge fund manager Dave McCormick officially wins the Republican nomination for Senate and will face Democratic Senator Bob Casey in the fall. Then, George Stephanopoulos talks with Dan about the challenges of covering Trump, his new book about the White House Situation Room. ... Read more

24 Apr 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:13

24 Apr 2024


#861

Law and Odor: Trump Trials

Jon, Tommy, Dan, and Hysteria Co-Host Erin Ryan are live from the LA Times Festival of Books! As the first week of Donald Trump's Manhattan criminal trial ends, Trump defends himself by constantly violating his gag order and—allegedly—farting recklessly in the courtroom. President Biden hits the trail to highlight his plans to help the middle class and pass legislation restoring Roe v. Wade. Trump reportedly narrows in on a VP pick, but rules out governors from states with the most restrictive abortion bans. And, Jon and Tommy talk about their upcoming book, Democracy or Else: How To Save America in 10 Easy Steps.Democracy or Else: How To Save America in 10 Easy Steps is coming June 25th. Crooked is donating its profits from Democracy or Else to support Vote Save America, its partners, and other organizations who are mobilizing for progressive outcomes in the 2024 election and beyond.   Pre-order now wherever books are sold: [http://crooked.com/books] (http://crooked.com/books)   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/Z6CfFcnhc60) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

22 Apr 2024

56 MINS

56:11

22 Apr 2024


#860

So You Think You Can Be a Trump Juror?

Jon talks to Alex Garland, writer and director of the hit movie 'Civil War,' about why he wanted to make a blockbuster about the demise of American democracy. Plus, Jon and Dan talk about the 12 jurors who have officially been seated in Trump's hush-money trial, MAGA Mike Johnson’s gamble on foreign aid for Ukraine and Kari Lake encouraging her supporters to strap on a Glock as Arizona becomes a central battleground of the 2024 election.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [ here] (https://youtu.be/1SnUcVjIOHU) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.   ... Read more

19 Apr 2024

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:15

19 Apr 2024


#859

Black Voters’ Views on Biden

Tommy is joined by Terrance Woodbury, Democratic strategist and pollster, to talk about President Biden's standing with young Black men and other groups he'll need to win the White House a second time. Plus, highlights from the opening days of Trump's criminal trial in New York, Biden's promise to tax the rich, and what new data says about the influence of third-party candidates like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cornel West. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [ here] (https://youtu.be/4jM1HRoaIDM) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

17 Apr 2024

55 MINS

55:37

17 Apr 2024


#858

The People vs Donald Trump

Donald Trump makes history as the first US President to face a criminal trial and reportedly falls asleep at the defense table during jury selection. President Biden urges restraint from Bibi Netanyahu after Iran launches retaliatory drone and missile strikes against Israel. Meanwhile, Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself in a political pickle trying to pass aid for Israel and Ukraine. Then, Tommy and Strict Scrutiny's Melissa Murray discuss Trump's first day in court, the process of jury selection, and how the New York case compares to Trump's other indictments.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/Cfk9FNDEj5Y) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.   ... Read more

16 Apr 2024

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:16

16 Apr 2024


#857

The Trump-Mike Johnson-MTG Love Triangle

Joe Biden lays out the choice on the economy. Donald Trump stands by his man Mike Johnson despite Marjorie Taylor Greene's threats to oust him as Speaker. Republicans tell the New York Times they plan to elevate third party candidates like RFK Jr. as a way to help Trump win. And Fox News can’t get enough of Trump’s masterful Chick-fil-A order.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/HNg21u9pVss) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.   PRE-ORDER DEMOCRACY OR ELSE: https://crooked.com/crookedmediareads/ MORE INFO ---Tour dates & cities:  [crooked.com/events] (http://crooked.com/events) ---Support abortion freedom & shop Crooked’s new No Trespassing Collection:  [crooked.com/store] (http://crooked.com/store) ... Read more

12 Apr 2024

52 MINS

52:33

12 Apr 2024


#856

Trump's Abortion Gambit Implodes

Dan is joined by Jennifer Palmieri, co-host of MSNBC's How to Win 2024 podcast and a former communications director for Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, to discuss the ramifications of Arizona's Supreme Court upholding a 160-year old abortion ban. Then they break down President Biden's interview with Univision reporter Enrique Acevedo and his campaign’s efforts to reach out to Latino voters. And with just over seven months until the election, they look at the state of both campaigns, how much each candidate is raising and whether or not all that money really matters.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/uXz4MXPaB4A) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.   ... Read more

10 Apr 2024

55 MINS

55:42

10 Apr 2024


#855

Trump "Proudly" Supports Abortion Bans

Donald Trump once again takes credit for overturning Roe v. Wade and promises to allow states to enact even the most extreme abortion bans. He also promises billionaire donors more tax cuts and whiter immigrants. Joe Biden announces a new student debt relief plan for another 23 million people and finally gives Benjamin Netanyahu an ultimatum. Then, Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin stops by the studio to talk to Jon Lovett about her tough re-election campaign, TikTok, and what actually counts as milk.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/RlwD_zc4O5w) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

09 Apr 2024

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:31

09 Apr 2024


#854

Bernie Sanders on the War in Gaza and Beating Trump

Jon and Dan discuss why Donald Trump is suddenly so eager to debate, how the Florida abortion ballot measure could help Democrats’ chances there, and what doomed the No Labels presidential ticket. Then, Senator Bernie Sanders stops by the studio to talk with Jon about his frustrations with President Biden’s Gaza policy, what it will take to fix our broken health care system, and why beating Trump is so critical. PRE-ORDER DEMOCRACY OR ELSE: https://crooked.com/crookedmediareads/     For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/vvHsw6KXxlI) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

05 Apr 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:12

05 Apr 2024


#853

Has Optimism Become Cringe? (with Chris Hayes)

MSNBC’s Chris Hayes, host of All In and Why Is This Happening?, joins Jon Lovett to talk about why Trump’s rhetoric on immigration and crime is so dangerous, why being optimistic about America has fallen so far out of the mainstream, and the disconnect between what’s actually happening in politics and how people feel about it.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/g7wBFyYrZ8k) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. You can check out Chris Hayes’s podcast, Why Is This Happening, here: [https://link.chtbl.com/withpod_sn] (https://link.chtbl.com/withpod_sn) ... Read more

03 Apr 2024

50 MINS

50:04

03 Apr 2024


#852

Trump's Veepstakes Begin

Conservatives celebrate Easter Sunday with a meltdown after Biden acknowledges Trans Day of Visibility. Trump kicks off his “Apprentice”-style veepstakes with a list of possible contenders that includes Kristi Noem, JD Vance and Marco Rubio. Wall Street billionaires come to Trump’s rescue as his campaign scrambles for cash and his Truth Social stock tanks. Trump continues his streak of attacking and threatening his political opponents and their families. Joe Biden drops a new ad reaching out to Nikki Haley voters, and new RNC Chair Lara Trump drops a certified banger. MORE INFO ---Tour dates & cities:  [crooked.com/events] (http://crooked.com/events) ---Support abortion freedom & shop Crooked’s new No Trespassing Collection:  [crooked.com/store] (http://crooked.com/store)   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/MmrClpUKYgw) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

02 Apr 2024

48 MINS

48:33

02 Apr 2024


#851

A Tale of Two Campaigns

Joe Biden breaks fundraising records and hits 8 swing states in 18 days, while a cash-strapped Donald Trump splits time between his beach club and a Manhattan courtroom. Trump goes after RFK Jr., Larry David goes after Trump, and No Labels goes after anyone left who will join their ticket. MAGA world goes nuts with conspiracy theories about how the Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed because of DEI programs and open borders. And later, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Texas stops by the studio to talk to Tommy about the secret to driving House Republicans crazy and reproductive rights.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/0OmsuP22ptw) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

29 Mar 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:04

29 Mar 2024


#850

Donald Trump: Bible Salesman

The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell joins Dan to talk about Biden’s post State of the Union uptick in the polls. A cash-strapped Donald Trump is now selling bibles while preparing to be the first President to be criminally prosecuted after his hush money case gets a trial date. Meanwhile, he’s refusing to court the Nikki Haley voters who might make or break his fate in the general election. And Sarah tells Dan about the voters she’s targeting with ads from Republican Voters Against Trump. Later, Democratic Strategist Lis Smith joins the pod to talk about Robert F. Kennedy’s Vice Presidential pick Nicole Shanahan and how the Democratic National Committee is countering the threat posed by third party candidates.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/j4rvV8jrx5Q) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.  ... Read more

27 Mar 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:09

27 Mar 2024


#849

Trump's Pump and Dump (feat. Sen. Raphael Warnock)

Donald Trump prepares to pay a $175 million bond, Truth Social goes public and a date is set for the first ever criminal trial of a former president. Mike Johnson faces a motion to vacate his speakership while his House majority seems to be disappearing. Bibi Netanyahu beefs with Joe Biden over the UN ceasefire resolution and NBC faces an internal revolt over the network’s decision to hire former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel. And later, Senator Raphael Warnock stops by the studio to talk to Lovett about Georgia, the 2024 campaign, and more.    For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/17YxP9OdwQg) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

26 Mar 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:42

26 Mar 2024


#848

How Broke and Desperate Is Donald Trump?

Donald Trump is desperately looking for help to raise the 464 million dollar bond he has to put up for his New York civil fraud case. Joe Biden makes another big push on climate and student loans. Democrats try to keep voters of color from defecting to Trump. And later, Strict Scrutiny co-host Leah Litman joins the pod to talk with Dan about the latest Trump legal developments and the border war between Texas and the federal government.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/cCJzJGbWga4) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

22 Mar 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:33

22 Mar 2024


#847

A Guide to the 2024 Battleground States

Addisu Demissie joins Tommy to discuss President Biden’s post State of the Union swing state tour, plan to reach Latino voters, and dig into the key 2024 battleground states. They also cover Tuesday’s primary election results and the down ballot races that will determine control of Congress next year, including the critical Ohio Senate race between Senator Sherrod Brown and Trump-backed MAGA candidate Bernie Moreno. Then they discuss Trump getting the old criminal band back together as former aides Paul Manafort and Corey Lewandowski are rumored to be making a return to his 2024 campaign team.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/xhSaUb4Shgk) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

20 Mar 2024

50 MINS

50:46

20 Mar 2024


#846

Trump’s Bloodbath? (feat. Katie Porter)

Donald Trump salutes violent insurrectionists at a rally in Ohio over the weekend and deals with the fallout from his comments that there will be a "bloodbath" if he's not elected. Former VP Mike Pence says he won’t endorse Trump, Chuck Schumer calls for elections to replace Benjamin Netanyahu, and Congresswoman Katie Porter stops by the pod to talk about her Senate primary loss, crypto, and why she voted against a possible TikTok ban.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/Jtz3xoYtQsQ) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.     Tour dates & cities: [crooked.com/events] (http://crooked.com/events)   Support abortion freedom & shop Crooked’s new No Trespassing Collection: [crooked.com/store] (http://crooked.com/store) . ... Read more

19 Mar 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:41

19 Mar 2024


#845

Republicans' Work Till You Die Agenda

Donald Trump tries to walk back his comments on cutting Medicare and Social Security while Joe Biden goes on offense during a campaign swing in Wisconsin and Michigan. Kamala Harris becomes the highest ranking government official to visit an abortion clinic and RFK Jr. praises Aaron Rodgers as a "critical thinker" after he's reported to be a Sandy Hook truther. Later, EPA Administrator Michael Regan stops by the studio to talk to Tommy about clean energy and environmental justice. For Pod Save America tour dates and cities, please visit: [crooked.com/events] (http://crooked.com/events)   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/LtGhDhdyxcg) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

15 Mar 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:57

15 Mar 2024


#844

Trump's TikTok Dance

Jon Favreau and guest host Jane Coaston discuss why Robert Hur's Capitol Hill testimony infuriated both Republicans and Democrats, the potential TikTok ban that Donald Trump no longer supports, RFK Jr. reportedly considering Aaron Rodgers as his running mate, and whether Republican politicians are too online to win this election. Support abortion freedom! Shop Crooked’s new No Trespassing Collection: [crooked.com/store] (http://crooked.com/store) .   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/Ah51O7DdHk0) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

13 Mar 2024

55 MINS

55:53

13 Mar 2024


#843

Biden’s in His Jacked-Up Joe Era

President Biden’s re-election effort kicks into high gear, including a 30 million dollar ad buy and a run of campaign stops in battleground states. Meanwhile, Donald Trump launches his campaign by mocking Joe Biden’s stutter, hosting a concert for Viktor Orban, and floating cuts to Medicare and Social Security. Alabama Senator Katie Britt and Republicans are still dealing with the fallout from what may have been the worst-ever State of the Union response. And later, producer Elijah Cone joins the pod for a round of Take Appreciator.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/MBY8IouAreI) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.   Subscribe for pre-sale access: [crooked.com/friends] (http://crooked.com/friends) Tour dates & cities: [crooked.com/events] (http://crooked.com/events) ... Read more

12 Mar 2024

49 MINS

49:59

12 Mar 2024


#842

Biden's Fiery State of the Union

Jon and Dan break down the highlights of what might be the biggest speech of Joe Biden's re-election campaign so far, from his hits on Donald Trump to his defense of reproductive rights and tax fairness for working families. Then, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stops by to talk about the new policy initiatives Biden will be pushing in the months ahead.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/gcAv5lozHyg) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

08 Mar 2024

49 MINS

49:31

08 Mar 2024


#841

The Biden-Trump Rematch Begins

Nikki Haley suspends her campaign and doesn’t endorse Trump. Adam Schiff finishes first in California’s primary, Colin Allred will face Ted Cruz in Texas and Ruben Gallego goes against Kari Lake in Arizona as Kristen Sinema announces she will not run for reelection. North Carolina Republicans nominate Holocaust denier Mark Robinson for Governor. And Joe Biden prepares for his State of the Union speech.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click  [here] (https://youtu.be/i7GKS0C96RQ) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

06 Mar 2024

53 MINS

53:06

06 Mar 2024