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Former Obama speechwriter, self-described comedian and Pod Save America co-host Jon Lovett takes the stage for a new season of the hit show that dared guests from Danny DeVito to Amy Klobuchar to ask “What is this?” and “Where am I?” Each week, Jon breaks down the biggest and dumbest stories in politics to help you keep up with and laugh at the news, with big guests and surprising conversations you won’t find anywhere else.
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- Yesterday52 min
Maine Character Syndrome
Iran leaves the negotiating table, voters enter the polls, and Graham Platner slides into America’s DMs, for better or for worse. Meanwhile, Tig Notaro weighs in on Lovett’s wedding, RFK Jr’s snake handling, and the dawn of Slam Pig Summer. Aparna Nancherla talks anxiety, stand-up and getting your foot in the door at WikiFeet, and we look back (in horror!) with a round of Second Thoughts.
- 2 weeks ago55 min
An In-Studio Spectacular
Lovett’s getting married, but before he walks down the aisle, he heads into the studio, joining The Bulwark’s Tim Miller to talk ballrooms, breaking news, and Trump’s big, sloppy slush fund. Then Lovett or Leave It writers Halle Kiefer and Sarah Lazarus stop by to share some rehearsal dinner roast jokes, and for a wedding present, they gift Lovett something blue: the coveted Sapphic Token. As his dream foretold! Congrats, boss!
- 2 weeks ago50 min
AI Monks? What's next, a Bot Mitzvah? Oh Brother
Rachel Bloom, Ginger Minj, and director Adam Shankman of Stop! That! Train! join to answer life's great questions. Did Charo know she was in a movie? What trends should we stop in their tracks? Can robots pray? And is it the size of the data center that counts, or how you use it? Lots to think about in this banger of an episode.
- 2 weeks ago57 min
Xi’s Just Not That Into You
China blows smoke up Trump’s skirt, Rand Paul’s son gets hot under the collar, and Marco Rubio slips into something a little more comfortable. This week, Outlander star Sam Heughan and Lovett explore online fandom and only one survives. Hacks’ Caitlin Reilly sweeps us off our feet and into the distant past, and we all journey to cloud nine for a hilarious round of Second Thoughts.
- 3 weeks ago55 min
Look on Trump's works, ye Mighty, and despair!
The president makes waves with his Reflecting Pool reno, the U.S. treads water on the Iran peace process, and Trump’s crypto golden calf is more than a little fishy. This week, rock legend Melissa Etheridge lets the lesbian good times roll. Speaking of roll, Bosco brings the magic while we rank the sexy monsters of Magic: The Gathering. And to close us out, Lovett serves up a piping hot round of Second Thoughts.
- 4 weeks ago56 min
We Bought a Ballroom
Trump gives us a billion reasons to hate his ballroom, Kash Patel is drowning in leaks, and RFK Jr. will have to pry our pills from our cold, tan hands. Then Beck Bennett and Kyle Mooney tackle life's big questions and predict the next great Saturday Night Live host. And Lovett is on one when we take a look at our Second Thoughts.
- May 6, 202655 min
Spirit Gives Up the Ghost
Trump flies by the seat of his pants, Pete Hegseth tries to land the plane on Iran, and Spirit Airlines touches down on that Great Big Tarmac in the sky. This week, rock legend Ann Wilson from Heart decides which pop singers have the pipes, Yamaneika Saunders shares her romantic gripes, and Lovett and his guests answer the question, “What about love?” And we raise a glass to a round of Second Thoughts.
- May 2, 202656 min
License to Kimmel
We’re live from our brand new studio in Hollywood as Republicans take a spin around Trump’s ballroom, Melania goes UFC on ABC, and the Mentalist makes room on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Then Ron Funches joins to talk Traitors, Real Housewives and, of course, autism. Pen15’s Anna Konkle looks back at parenting, embarrassing childhood moments, and one really weird party at Salman Rushdie’s house. Check out the gorgeous new set on YouTube and enjoy as we work out all the gorgeous kinks!For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast, episode title, and episode date.
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Former Obama speechwriter, self-described comedian and Pod Save America co-host Jon Lovett takes the stage for a new season of the hit show that dared guests from Danny DeVito to Amy Klobuchar to ask “What is this?” and “Where am I?” Each week, Jon breaks down the biggest and dumbest stories in politics to help you keep up with and laugh at the news, with big guests and surprising conversations you won’t find anywhere else.
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