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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, Wednesday and Friday.
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For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com (edited)
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Terminally Online: A Very BTS Episode
The guys are on tour, so the producers take over! Caroline Reston, Elijah Cone, Kendra James, and Fiona Pestana share Pod Save America and Lovett or Leave It tour stories before discussing Charli Xcx's remix with Lorde, a right-wing TV host's Pride Month engagement, and Dave Grohl vs. Taylor Swift beef. New episodes drop every Saturday morning.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pollercoaster: Dan's Guide to Watching the Debate
Dan Pfeiffer is joined by political communications expert Lis Smith to break down the state of the Presidential race and how debates can shape a candidate's narrative
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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.
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*sigh* go touch grass, please
Guys - love you all. Take some deep breaths. You sounded unhinged in the post debate pod. You were so anxious for days before it because you knew there was a big chance it would be terrible. People you respect and that respect you disagree with what you said in that pod and after. We gotta move forward together and fact check the nonsense and lies from trump, get the word out about the insane supreme court rulings.
Best political podcast around
The Pod save America guys are smart, funny, progressive and thoughtful. I listen to a lot (too many) news and political podcasts but this show as well as other Crooked media shows ( Lovett or leave it, Pod save the world, strict scrutiny, hysteria and more) are the best. I’m a long standing progressive but I like to get views from all sides. Some left leaning shows are too predictable and don’t add much to my thinking on an issue but the crooked folks are more challenging even if I do largely agree with them. The current shows on the 2024 Biden vs Trump debate are excellent. Check out this show. Be informed and entertained at the same time!