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Pod Save America

Pod Save America is a no-b******t 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, Friday and Sunday. 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 [email protected].

Episodes

This episode explores the multifaceted impacts of President Trump's newly implemented tariffs, examining their economic consequences and broader political ramifications. Against the backdrop of plummeting stock markets and recessionary warnings from major financial institutions, the hosts discuss the lack of a clear st...

Michael Lewis on Bravery in Politics and Why Elon Musk Seems so "Disturbed"

06 Apr 2025

1h 10m

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This episode explores the often-overlooked contributions of government employees and the challenges in accurately portraying their work. Against the backdrop of a government increasingly under attack and facing budget cuts, the conversation highlights the critical role of data collection and analysis in effective gove...

Trump's "Liberation Day" Crashes the Stock Market

04 Apr 2025

1h 46m

Trump “Not Joking” About 3rd Term

01 Apr 2025

1h 22m

Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson on How Democrats Can Build Their Way Back to Power

30 Mar 2025

1h 0m

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This episode explores the concept of "abundance" in the context of American governance and the Democratic Party's recent failures. Against the backdrop of widespread online debate surrounding Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson's new book, "Abundance," the discussion delves into why liberal governance has fallen short of it...