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 and Friday. Subscribe to Friends of the Pod! Your subscription makes Crooked’s work possible and gives you access to ad-free episodes of Pod Save America and Pod Save the World, plus exclusive content and a lively Discord community. Learn more and subscribe at crooked.com/friends or on Apple Podcasts. For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com.

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. Subscribe to Friends of the Pod! Your subscription makes Crooked’s work possible and gives you access to ad-free episodes of Pod Save America and Pod Save the World, plus exclusive content and a lively Discord community. Learn more and subscribe at crooked.com/friends or on Apple Podcasts. For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com.

 

#1104

What’s the Story We’re Telling? + Sen. Ruben Gallego (Crooked Con)

Live from Crooked Con, Jon Favreau talks to Jen Psaki, Faiz Shakir, Lis Smith, Rebecca Kat... more

Yesterday

1 HR 37 MINS

1:37:02

Yesterday


#1103

Did Trump Blow It on the Epstein Files?

After failing to pressure Republicans into voting no on releasing the Epstein files, Trump... more

18 Nov 2025

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:31

18 Nov 2025


#1102

What Is the Polling Telling Us About 2026? + Gov. Andy Beshear (Crooked Con)

Live from Crooked Con, Dan Pfeiffer talks with Sarah Longwell, David Shor, Terrance Woodbu... more

16 Nov 2025

1 HR 36 MINS

1:36:03

16 Nov 2025


#1101

Trump's Ballroom Reno Derailed by Epstein

Democrats release a new batch of Jeffrey Epstein's emails—including messages suggesting th... more

14 Nov 2025

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:57

14 Nov 2025


#1100

Can Democrats Lose the Downer Image? + Chris Murphy in Conversation (Crooked Con)

Live from Crooked Con, Jon Lovett talks to Hasan Piker, Symone Sanders Townsend, Tim Mille... more

12 Nov 2025

1 HR 33 MINS

1:33:23

12 Nov 2025


#1099

Shutdown for What? (Schumer's Version)

Eight Democratic senators break from the party to cut a deal with Republicans and end the ... more

11 Nov 2025

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:22

11 Nov 2025


#1098

How Do We Push Back on Authoritarianism? (Crooked Con)

Live from Crooked Con, Jon Favreau is joined by Skye Perryman and Norm Eisen to hash out a... more

09 Nov 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:41

09 Nov 2025


#1097

Live from Occupied D.C. with Barack Obama

Barack Obama drops by our Crooked Con live show to talk about Democrats' big wins and what... more

07 Nov 2025

1 HR 46 MINS

1:46:01

07 Nov 2025


#1096

Revenge of the Libs

Jon, Tommy, and Dan react to Democrats’ big election night, breaking down gubernatorial wi... more

05 Nov 2025

49 MINS

49:04

05 Nov 2025


#1095

Don't Poo — Vote!

Barack Obama hits the campaign trail—and discusses Trump's sh*tposting—as voters head to t... more

04 Nov 2025

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:35

04 Nov 2025


#1094

Debating the Trump Era with Abby Phillip

Who is worth debating? Where do we draw the line? Will all journalism eventually devolve i... more

02 Nov 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:20

02 Nov 2025


#1093

Noem Won't Rule Out Tear-Gassing Trick-or-Treaters

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker asks the Department of Homeland Security to suspend ICE oper... more

31 Oct 2025

1 HR 34 MINS

1:34:04

31 Oct 2025


#1092

Trump's Secret Plan for a 3rd Term

Trump insider Steve Bannon says "there's a plan" for Donald Trump to serve a third term, a... more

28 Oct 2025

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:03

28 Oct 2025


#1091

Trump (Literally) Destroys White House

President Trump demolishes the White House’s East Wing to make room for his ostentatious 9... more

24 Oct 2025

1 HR 37 MINS

1:37:27

24 Oct 2025


#1090

Trump Unloads on No Kings

After millions rally at No Kings protests, Donald Trump posts an AI-generated video of him... more

21 Oct 2025

1 HR 55 MINS

1:55:42

21 Oct 2025


#1089

Why is Big Business Caving to Trump? (with Andrew Ross Sorkin)

Why have CEOs been so eager to bend the knee? How are tariffs actually affecting the econo... more

19 Oct 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:47

19 Oct 2025


#1088

JD Vance Defends Hitler-Loving Racists

When a group of Young Republicans' racist private messages—which included praise for Hitle... more

17 Oct 2025

1 HR 38 MINS

1:38:54

17 Oct 2025


#1087

Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Takes Hold

President Trump travels to Israel and Egypt to celebrate the return of the hostages and th... more

14 Oct 2025

1 HR 23 MINS

1:23:25

14 Oct 2025


#1086

President of Peace Invades Chicago (feat. JB Pritzker)

Donald Trump ramps up his attacks on American citizens, fighting in court to be able to de... more

10 Oct 2025

1 HR 49 MINS

1:49:52

10 Oct 2025


#1085

Trump's War on Blue America

Donald Trump orders National Guard troops to Chicago and Portland, making good on his prom... more

07 Oct 2025

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:03

07 Oct 2025


#1084

Roxane Gay on the Myth of Civility

What is civility? Who does it serve? When, if ever, is incivility called for? New York Tim... more

05 Oct 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:53

05 Oct 2025


#1083

Affordable Healthcare is Worth Fighting For

After Republicans refuse to negotiate with Democrats on extending Affordable Care Act subs... more

03 Oct 2025

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:48

03 Oct 2025


#1082

Can Democrats Win a Shutdown Fight?

A government shutdown appears inevitable after Democratic leaders and President Trump fail... more

30 Sep 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:59

30 Sep 2025


#1081

Trump Has James Comey Indicted

Just days after the President demanded the Justice Department prosecute his political enem... more

26 Sep 2025

1 HR 50 MINS

1:50:25

26 Sep 2025