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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 Pod Save America episode centers on a critical analysis of Donald Trump's Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky, focusing on the perceived disrespect and potential negative impacts on US-Ukraine relations. The hosts discuss the meeting's fallout, including potential consequences for future aid and...

Trump and Zelensky's Disastrous Meeting

01 Mar 2025

42m

Will Elon Find the Epstein Files Before It's Too Late?

28 Feb 2025

1h 22m

Finally, a Podcaster at the Top of the FBI!

25 Feb 2025

1h 6m

Bill Maher on Hating Donald Trump, the Far Left and 69ing

23 Feb 2025

1h 16m

Is Trump's Honeymoon Over?

21 Feb 2025

1h 14m

Trump's Shocking Cuts to Air Safety and Nuke Inspection

18 Feb 2025

1h 25m

Is Elon a Drag on Trump?

14 Feb 2025

1h 26m

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This Pod Save America episode discusses the first few weeks of the Trump administration, focusing on controversial actions and appointments. The hosts analyze Trump's reciprocal tariffs, the confirmations of Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to cabinet positions, and Elon Musk's unusual Oval Office press confere...

Will Trump Defy the Courts?

11 Feb 2025

1h 37m

How the Right Took Over the Media

09 Feb 2025

1h 8m

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This Pod Save America episode interviews Ben Smith, Semaphore's editor-in-chief, about the state of the American free press in the context of Trump's presidency. The conversation analyzes Trump's "flood the zone" media strategy, the responses of various media outlets (including corporate appeasement), and the evolving...

Trump's War on the U.S. Government

07 Feb 2025

1h 29m

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This Pod Save America episode analyzes the early actions of the Trump administration, focusing on its efforts to dismantle diversity initiatives and its impact on federal agencies like USAID. The hosts discuss Trump's controversial Gaza proposal and his administration's attempts to undermine the federal workforce thro...

Elon Musk's Nerd Coup

04 Feb 2025

1h 28m

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This Pod Save America episode analyzes Donald Trump's early actions in his second term, focusing on his erratic trade policies and attempts to dismantle government agencies. The hosts discuss Trump's threatened tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, ultimately concluding that they were largely a negotiating tactic for ...

Trump Heals Grieving Nation

31 Jan 2025

1h 10m

Has Anyone Seen the Democrats?

28 Jan 2025

1h 26m

Rachel Maddow on Surviving Trump 2.0

26 Jan 2025

1h 1m

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This interview podcast features Jon Favreau interviewing Rachel Maddow, focusing on the early days of Trump's second term as president. The conversation begins with reflections on Trump's return to power and the initial reactions, moving into a discussion of Trump's pardons and their political implications. Maddow hi...