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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 episode explores the intersection of sports, politics, and money through the lens of Donald Trump's relationships and influence. It questions whether Trump truly understands sports, examining his connections with the NFL, FIFA, and UFC. The conversation highlights Trump's use of sports events for PR and propaganda,...

1117: Trump Threatens to Steal the Midterms

06 Feb 2026

1h 38m

1116: Epstein Files: Worse Than You Thought

03 Feb 2026

1h 49m

1115: Why Are Democrats Afraid of Power?

01 Feb 2026

1h 6m

Minneapolis is a Turning Point

30 Jan 2026

2h 3m

Trump Retreats After Alex Pretti's Killing

27 Jan 2026

1h 27m

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The podcast analyzes the political fallout from the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, focusing on the government's response and the subsequent retreat by the Trump administration. It highlights the administration's initial smear campaign against Pretti, labeling him a domestic terrorist, and cont...

How Dems Can Defeat MAGA Once and For All

25 Jan 2026

1h 22m

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The Democratic Party faces a potential crisis of long-term power, stemming from demographic shifts and a struggling brand. David Plouffe, Obama's 2008 campaign manager, joins Dan Pfeiffer to discuss strategies for the party's revitalization. Plouffe emphasizes the need for new leaders and ideas to counter voter dissati...