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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)

#908

The Race to Define Kamala Harris

Election Day is just over 100 days away, and the Trump team is scrambling to define Kamala Harris before she can do it herself. Jon and Dan discuss the Harris campaign rollout so far, the Right's attack playbook, and Joe Biden's Oval Office address about passing the torch. Then, former UN Ambassador Susan Rice joins the show to talk about what it really means to say Harris is a "DEI candidate," and what it's like to go through the VP vetting process. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/N1pYRWZN4do) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

20 hrs Ago

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:22

20 hrs Ago

#907

Kamala Harris Starts Hot (feat. Pete Buttigieg)

And she's off! Kamala Harris has clinched the majority of delegates, she's breaking fundraising records and driving voter registration, and she's out on the trail offering a clear contrast to Donald Trump and his dark vision for America. Tommy and guest host Ali Velshi dissect Harris's campaign rollout, the shifting dynamics of the race, and Benjamin Netanyahu's polarizing address to Congress. Then, Pete Buttigieg—a possible VP pick—joins the show to talk about Harris, JD Vance, and everything he'll be doing to help the ticket win in November. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/f6thX8ZrIUM) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

25 Jul 2024

1 HR 31 MINS

1:31:45

25 Jul 2024

#906

Biden Passes the Torch to Kamala

In a historic moment in what was already a norm-shattering campaign, Joe Biden withdraws from the presidential race and endorses Kamala Harris. As the rest of the party moves to unite behind the VP, Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy talk how Biden arrived at his decision, the particular strengths that Harris brings to the race against Donald Trump, and how the GOP will look to blunt the new burst of Democratic energy and excitement. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [ here] (https://youtu.be/7QaLKzXNOEA) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

22 Jul 2024

55 MINS

55:48

22 Jul 2024

#905

Bidin' His Time

Is Biden inching toward dropping out, or is he committed to staying put? If he did make a move, when would he do it, and how? Live in Madison, Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan parse the latest news and discuss the worst and the weirdest of the Republican convention alongside guest host Errin Haines of The 19th and special guest Ben Wikler, chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party. Then, Sen. Tammy Baldwin stops by to talk about her crucial Senate race and what Democrats need to do to win Wisconsin in November. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/Uj4K_TybXYk) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

20 Jul 2024

1 HR 23 MINS

1:23:37

20 Jul 2024

#904

Trump Is So Beatable

Donald Trump returns to form in a rambling, divisive, and endless acceptance speech certain to remind swing voters why they don't like him, and to remind Democrats that they can beat him. The question now is, who will be the Democratic nominee to turn the race around? With more and more party leaders (and most voters) asking for a change, it looks more likely than ever that Biden will go. Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy talk about what might come next, and size up Kamala Harris's many strengths on the trail. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/NH2hiiDy1TM) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

19 Jul 2024

50 MINS

50:59

19 Jul 2024

#903

Vance Vance Revolution

JD Vance makes his debut as Donald Trump's running mate and doesn't exactly hit a home run. Joe Biden tests positive for COVID, details leak out about Chuck Schumer's tough-love conversation with the president, and the DNC blinks in the standoff over its plan for a virtual roll call. Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan break down a truly packed day of news, from the problems with Vance's speech to the latest polling about the future of the Democratic ticket. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/ckYAYLKCxDk) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

18 Jul 2024

40 MINS

40:29

18 Jul 2024

#902

Fear and Unity in Milwaukee

Donald Trump's former rivals compete to see who can praise him the hardest and who can spread the most vile lies about immigration and crime, as a smiling Trump looks on from the audience. Trump's pollster claims Republicans have put solidly blue states like New Jersey in play, and Trump himself tries to convince RFK Jr. to endorse him by spewing nonsense about childhood vaccines in a recorded call that Kennedy's son leaked. Then, Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy talk about the DNC's plan to hold a virtual roll call vote on Joe Biden's nomination as early as next week—and what that would mean for the prospects for Democratic unity. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/BP3GCnZ8Zjc) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

17 Jul 2024

45 MINS

45:41

17 Jul 2024

#901

Trump's Shooting Upends 2024

After surviving a horrifying assassination attempt, Donald Trump announces J.D. Vance as his VP pick and promises to shift the tone of the Republican convention. Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy talk about the VP selection, whether it's possible to "lower the temperature" of our political discourse, and Joe Biden's testy interview with Lester Holt. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/YMoalEDziQI) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

16 Jul 2024

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:58

16 Jul 2024

#900

Was Biden's "Big Boy Presser" Enough?

Jon and Dan break down Joe Biden's big press conference, whether he did enough to calm nervous Democrats, and whether he's making a sharp enough case against Donald Trump—or for himself—to move the numbers and create a plausible path to victory. Plus, the latest signals from the campaign about what its strategy will be going forward, and how the Trump veepstakes is playing out with only days left to go. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/1DmkrXGCf1A) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

12 Jul 2024

53 MINS

53:02

12 Jul 2024

#899

Is the Biden Dam Breaking?

The effort to remove President Biden from the ticket picks up momentum as more Democratic members of Congress speak out. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi reveals more about her position—and says "time is running short" to make the right decision. MSNBC's Jen Psaki joins Lovett to break down the latest, and to talk about openly about what Biden needs to do to hang on. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/gbI9zJpH-xE) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

11 Jul 2024

48 MINS

48:03

11 Jul 2024

#898

Biden Digs In

President Biden stays on the offensive, calling into his favorite morning show to excoriate the naysayers, rallying support among old allies, and vowing to everyone who will listen that he’s staying the race no matter what. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy lay out President Biden’s strategy and size up whether it’s working so far. And as the fight over Biden’s future moves to Capitol Hill, Lovett talks with Rep. Ro Khanna—a key Biden surrogate—about which way House members will go, and what Biden could be doing better. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/xZQsFnzN2n0) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

09 Jul 2024

1 HR 31 MINS

1:31:00

09 Jul 2024

#897

Why No One’s Winning Young Voters (Ep. 5)

Jon is joined by youth polling experts John Della Volpe and Kristen Soltis Anderson to talk about apathy among young voters this election cycle. Why are they so disengaged? Are some truly defecting to Trump? And what message, if any, can get them out for the polls? Jon, John, and Kristen dive into the focus group tape to unpack Gen Z’s opinions of our octogenarian presidential candidates, their top economic issues, and the war in Gaza. And Anderson Clayton, the 26-year-old Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, joins to talk about Gen Z’s faith in their own ability to improve democracy. Take action with Vote Save America: Visit votesaveamerica.com/2024 Order Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps at crooked.com/books or wherever books are sold. ... Read more

07 Jul 2024

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:32

07 Jul 2024

#896

Democrats Debate Biden's Future

President Biden’s campaign fights to contain fallout from the disastrous debate, as Democrats begin to go public with concerns. Jon, Tommy, and Dan discuss the polling and the media-frenzy, what Biden should be doing, and how all this drama could impact down-ballot races. The Supreme Court’s stunning round of right-wing decisions deals damage to American institutions, and further raises the stakes of this election. Steve Bannon goes to prison. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/vdftyGy6p_I) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

03 Jul 2024

51 MINS

51:24

03 Jul 2024

#895

Joe vs. The Unknown

Democrats begin to grapple with two huge questions: is it possible to replace Biden at the top of the ticket—and is it wise? Mehdi Hasan joins Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan, live in Boston, to debate the options. Plus, Gov. Maura Healey joins the show to give her own debate reaction and talk about rising to the challenge on immigration and abortion. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/mI_8KXBuNUA) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

29 Jun 2024

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:49

29 Jun 2024

#894

A Brutally Honest Debate Recap

Joe Biden turns in a disastrous debate performance, missing an opportunity to take advantage of Donald Trump's (many) lies and unhinged moments, and sowing real doubt about his strength as a candidate over the long run. Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan discuss what went wrong and what might happen now. ... Read more

28 Jun 2024

39 MINS

39:49

28 Jun 2024

#893

The First (and Last?) Debate

The first debate is upon us, and you’re not the only one feeling nervous. Guest host Stacey Abrams joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan, live in Brooklyn, to talk about what we can learn from the 2020 debates, and what would constitute a win for Biden on Thursday night. Then, Strict Scrutiny’s Melissa Murray joins the hosts to break down the latest from the Supreme Court and what’s still to come this term, and Run for Something co-founder Amanda Litman talks with Dan about why it’s so important to have progressive candidates running in local races.Democracy or Else is out now! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/nGldCxux6BQ) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Pick up your copy wherever you buy books, or at [http://crooked.com/books] (http://crooked.com/books) . Want to join Crooked’s subscriber live chat for the presidential debate? Sign up at [http://crooked.com/friends] (http://crooked.com/friends) . ... Read more

27 Jun 2024

1 HR 36 MINS

1:36:37

27 Jun 2024

#892

This Is Your Debate on Drugs

Donald Trump vows to cut education funding by half, throws his support behind displaying the Ten Commandments in public classrooms, and offers a new, anatomically specific theory for how Joe Biden gets his pre-debate uppers. With Biden holed up in debate camp, his campaign works to set expectations, and marks the second anniversary of the end of Roe v. Wade with a blistering new attack ad and waves of surrogate events around the country. Plus, it’s publication day at last: Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps is out now! Head to your local bookstore or www.crooked.com/books to order your copy. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/xanSPBwvY3k) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

25 Jun 2024

47 MINS

47:13

25 Jun 2024

#891

How Democrats Can Win Latinos Back (Ep. 4)

Jon is joined by Carlos Odio and Stephanie Valencia, founders of Equis Research, the nation’s leading polling and research firm focused on the Latino electorate, to talk about what Democrats can do to win back the Latino voters who left the party for Trump in 2016 and 2020. Why are some of them leaning towards Trump? How did they react to Biden’s border actions? And what issues are they most focused on in 2024? Jon, Carlos, and Stephanie dive into the focus groups to answer these questions and Leo Murrieta, Director of Make the Road Nevada, joins to talk about his trip to the White House and offer his advice for the Biden campaign. Take action with Vote Save America: Visit votesaveamerica.com/2024 Pre-order Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps at crooked.com/books or wherever books are sold. Out June 25th. ... Read more

23 Jun 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:53

23 Jun 2024

#890

Trump Loses It Over Fox News Poll

Joe Biden heads to Camp David to prepare for next week's debate, Donald Trump bungles the expectations game, and both sides prepare for the post-broadcast clip war. Meanwhile, a new Fox News poll shows Biden ahead, and Trump lashes out at the betrayal. Then, former White House Counsel Bob Bauer stops by to talk about playing Trump in debate prep in 2020, the Supreme Court, and his new book, The Unraveling: Reflections on Politics without Ethics and Democracy in Crisis. To pre-order Democracy or Else, out June 25th, visit www.crooked.com/books To buy tickets for book events and live shows, visit www.crooked.com/events For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/z4csddGZ7g0) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

21 Jun 2024

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:07

21 Jun 2024

#889

The Plan to Fight Trump's Second-Term Agenda

Joe Biden makes a big new move on immigration, and Democratic governors and progressive groups quietly make plans to fight back against the second-term agenda that Trump is promising, from mass deportations to bans on medication abortion and gutting the civil service. Strict Scrutiny's Kate Shaw joins Jon and Lovett to talk about the legal challenges in store for both Trump and Biden, the Supreme Court's dangerous decision on bump stocks, and what else we can expect from the justices with so many opinions yet to drop. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/ZGOR9_ga-uc) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

19 Jun 2024

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:21

19 Jun 2024

#888

Biden Campaign Unloads on Trump's Conviction

The Biden campaign puts big money into a new ad slamming Trump as a convicted felon, fraudster, and sexual predator, and painting Biden as a fighter for working families. Trump courts the Black vote in front of a mostly white audience in Detroit, and CNN announces the final rules for next week’s debate. Plus: Jon, Lovett, and Tommy talk about who’s up and who’s down in the race to be Trump’s VP.To preorder you copy of Democracy or Else, visit [http://crooked.com/books] (http://crooked.com/books) For tickets to upcoming live shows and book events, visit [http://crooked.com/events] (http://crooked.com/events) For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/hdYweo4JcXQ) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

18 Jun 2024

48 MINS

48:17

18 Jun 2024

#887

Trump Returns to the Scene of the Crime

Trump returns to the Capitol for the first time since January 6th and receives a hero’s welcome from House and Senate Republicans—where he calls Milwaukee a “horrible city,” refers to the Justice Department as “dirty bastards,” and complains about Taylor Swift not endorsing him. Meanwhile, the same Republicans attempting to overturn Trump’s conviction are instead trying to prosecute Attorney General Merrick Garland. Plus, SCOTUS affirms legal access to abortion medication, Biden takes voters’ cost of living concerns head on, and Trump tries to woo CEOs with more tax cuts. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/C7g1aTPqZPg) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

14 Jun 2024

47 MINS

47:08

14 Jun 2024

#886

The GOP Meltdown Over Hunter's Conviction

Dan and The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell break down the chaotic Republican response to the Hunter Biden news and what the conviction might mean for the Biden campaign, which of Donald Trump’s rumored VP picks scare them the most, and the latest from Tuesday’s primaries. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/8hx6IPQxtsw) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

12 Jun 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:03

12 Jun 2024

#885

MTG: Jesus Was a Felon Too

Donald Trump meets with a probation officer for his pre-sentencing interview just a day after holding an unhinged rally in Nevada where Marjorie Taylor Greene compared him to notable defendant Jesus Christ. Trump's crew of hard-right advisors plots a new round of tax cuts for the rich while the Biden campaign sharpens its lines of attack. Then: Jon and Tommy land the world-exclusive first interview with newly minted reality TV persona Jon Lovett, who suffers through a quiz about all the news he missed during his time away. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/wTvkR0eLFwE) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

11 Jun 2024

57 MINS

57:27

11 Jun 2024

#884

Could Trump-Curious Black Voters Swing the Election? (Ep. 3)

Jon is joined by pollster Terrance Woodbury and Lavora Barnes, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, to talk about the black voters who may cast their ballots for Trump this November. Who are they? Why are they leaving the Democratic Party? And how can we bring them back into the fold? Jon, Terrance, and Lavora dive into focus group tape, the Trump campaign’s strategy, and Biden’s recent speeches to find a message that works for these voters and then John Taylor, co-founder of Black Male Initiative Georgia, reminds us that the work of organizing should always begin with love. Take action with Vote Save America: Visit votesaveamerica.com/2024 Pre-order Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps at crooked.com/books or wherever books are sold. Out June 25th. ... Read more

09 Jun 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:08

09 Jun 2024

#883

The MAGA Plot to Jail Democrats

Republican voters are starting to second-guess their support for convicted felon Donald Trump, who’s now threatening to lock up President Biden and other Democrats if he wins. Meanwhile, one of Trump’s most loyal henchmen, Steve Bannon, is finally going to jail. In Normandy, Biden makes the case for democracy with a fist bump at the D-Day anniversary, while Republicans block a bill to protect access to birth control. Grab your tickets for all of the upcoming shows at [crooked.com/events] (http://crooked.com/events) now! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/W0qZfokbKLc) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

07 Jun 2024

54 MINS

54:15

07 Jun 2024

#882

Biden Takes Action on the Border

President Biden issues an executive order temporarily closing the US-Mexico border to migrants. Tommy and Addisu Demissie discuss Democratic backlash to the action and why Republicans, despite having killed a bipartisan border bill, are claiming it’s too little, too late. Donald Trump joins TikTok, attends a UFC fight, and exploits MAGA backlash to his conviction to close his fundraising gap. And Tommy sits down with Michael Tyler, Communications Director for Biden-Harris 2024, to chat about upcoming presidential debate and how Trump’s new felony status has presented challenges and opportunities for the Biden campaign. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/213b1Ek6x7A) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

05 Jun 2024

55 MINS

55:04

05 Jun 2024

#881

New Polling on Trump’s Felony Conviction

Republicans fall in line behind convicted felon and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump as he lobs insults at prosecutors, witnesses and the rule of law. President Biden fights back, labeling Trump a “white collar crook” while jury selection begins for his son’s criminal gun charge trial in Delaware. And, as the White House pushes for a ceasefire, Republican and Democratic congressional leadership invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the nation’s capitol to address Congress. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click [here] (https://youtu.be/bj0fxPM_m5A) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. ... Read more

04 Jun 2024

57 MINS

57:26

04 Jun 2024

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#908

The Race to Define Kamala Harris

#907

Kamala Harris Starts Hot (feat. Pete Buttigieg)

#906

Biden Passes the Torch to Kamala

#905

Bidin' His Time

#904

Trump Is So Beatable

#903

Vance Vance Revolution

#902

Fear and Unity in Milwaukee

#901

Trump's Shooting Upends 2024

#900

Was Biden's "Big Boy Presser" Enough?

#899

Is the Biden Dam Breaking?

#898

Biden Digs In

#897

Why No One’s Winning Young Voters (Ep. 5)

#896

Democrats Debate Biden's Future

#895

Joe vs. The Unknown

#894

A Brutally Honest Debate Recap

#893

The First (and Last?) Debate

#892

This Is Your Debate on Drugs

#891

How Democrats Can Win Latinos Back (Ep. 4)

#890

Trump Loses It Over Fox News Poll

#889

The Plan to Fight Trump's Second-Term Agenda

#888

Biden Campaign Unloads on Trump's Conviction

#887

Trump Returns to the Scene of the Crime

#886

The GOP Meltdown Over Hunter's Conviction

#885

MTG: Jesus Was a Felon Too

#884

Could Trump-Curious Black Voters Swing the Election? (Ep. 3)

#883

The MAGA Plot to Jail Democrats

#882

Biden Takes Action on the Border

#881

New Polling on Trump’s Felony Conviction