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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

The Supreme Court’s recent rulings have significantly curtailed the ability of individuals to challenge executive actions, signaling a shift toward insulating government and corporate entities from legal accountability. Decisions such as the six-to-three ruling allowing the rescission of Temporary Protected Status for ...

Trump Sabotages Trump Agenda

26 Jun 2026

1h 34m

Pool Me Twice, Shame On You

23 Jun 2026

1h 39m

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The Trump administration’s second term is defined by pervasive corruption, chaotic management, and a disregard for traditional governance. Recent developments include the controversial appointment of Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence, the ongoing failure of the Reflecting Pool renovation, and the a...

Heather Cox Richardson on Trump’s 250th Celebrations

21 Jun 2026

1h 3m

LIVE(ish) from the Obama Presidential Center

19 Jun 2026

1h 4m

80-Year-Old Man Loses War

16 Jun 2026

1h 15m

David Sedaris is Mostly Bark, Some Bite

14 Jun 2026

1h 7m

Cage Match Inside the White House

12 Jun 2026

1h 40m

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The Trump administration’s erratic approach to the Iran conflict, characterized by contradictory threats and claims of imminent deals, highlights a broader pattern of geopolitical instability and potential war crimes regarding infrastructure targeting. Economic mismanagement, particularly rising inflation, further comp...

TRUMP CURSES KNICKS

09 Jun 2026

1h 38m

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Escalating violence in the Middle East and the collapse of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire highlight the volatility of regional de-escalation efforts and the friction between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu over military autonomy. Trump’s recent media appearances reveal a strategy of disavowing past anti-war promises ...