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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.
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- Yesterday1h 48m
Phones and Blame Fly at the DNC
A slew of new reporting details big problems at the DNC, from deepening financial woes to leaks, paranoia, and an allegation that Chairman Ken Martin threw his phone at a staffer. Jon, Tommy, and Lovett react to the disarray inside the Democratic Party, debate whether it's possible to replace Martin before the midterms, and discuss how the DNC's new 2028 primary calendar, which starts with South Carolina, could shape the race for president. They check in on the Michigan Senate race, the latest in Trump's continued back-and-forth with Iran, and his pitiful performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Then, Ben Wikler, former chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, stops by the new studio to talk to Jon about his new book "This Is the Plan" and what Democrats can do to restructure and protect American democracy.For a transcript of this episode, email transcripts@crooked.com
- 3 days agointerview1h 15m9-min read
The Search for an Exciting Moderate
Matt Yglesias argues that the Democratic Party's recent electoral struggles stem not just from image problems but from a substantive leftward shift on issues like immigration, education, and criminal justice that has alienated swing voters. He contends that a viable path forward lies in a 2028 presidential primary campaign that articulates a center-left critique of the current party status quo, emphasizing moderation, pragmatism, and the ability to connect with voters through charisma and clear communication.
- 5 days agoconversational1h 11m5-min read
Trump's Wars Are Bankrupting America
In this episode of Pod Save America, hosts Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer analyze Donald Trump’s declining political standing amid unpopular foreign and economic policies, including a costly war with Iran, new tariffs, and controversial data center expansion. They discuss how these missteps are boosting Democratic polling, examine the DNC’s debate over the 2028 primary calendar, and feature a conversation with Jennifer Palmieri about Democratic prospects in the South.
- 1 weeks agoconversational1h 10m5-min read
The Primaries Will Continue Until Morale Improves
The podcast episode covers a wide range of political developments, including Donald Trump’s controversial presence at the FIFA World Cup final, ongoing military escalation with Iran despite claims of victory, ICE violence and immigration policy backlash, Democratic Senate races in Maine and Michigan, and internal party tensions shaping the 2028 election cycle.
- 1 weeks agoconversational1h 5m5-min read
The Democratic Party's Civil War
Dan Pfeiffer hosts a conversation with Amanda Litman, co-founder of Run For Something, to dissect the Democratic Party's internal struggles, focusing on the failed Senate bid of Graham Platner in Maine and the contentious Michigan primary between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. The discussion explores candidate recruitment, vetting failures, the rise of democratic socialism, and the influence of money in politics, ultimately arguing that Democrats must embrace authentic, community-driven leadership to revitalize the party.
- 1 weeks agoconversational1h 26m7-min read
Trump's Explosive Diarrhea of the Mouth
Donald Trump delivered a rambling, incoherent primetime address recycling debunked election conspiracy theories, falsely claiming China and Venezuela interfered in U.S. elections and that the 'deep state' hid evidence. The speech, carried only by Fox and CBS, failed to present new evidence, ignored pressing issues like inflation and Iran, and was widely dismissed as a political stunt. Meanwhile, revelations emerged about corruption in Trump’s inner circle, including a teleprompter operator betting on speech content, the Trump family’s company selling real-time access to presidential statements to Wall Street, and Vice President J.D. Vance demanding taxpayer-funded helicopter rides for his son’s golf lessons. The episode concludes with Alex Wagner’s interview with Michigan Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, who discusses abolishing ICE, rethinking U.S. aid to Israel, and building a politics centered on everyday people.
- 2 weeks agoconversational1h 19m6-min read
Trump Honors Dead Friend, Restarts War
The hosts of Pod Save America discuss the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, the health scare and public skepticism surrounding Mitch McConnell, the resumption of military conflict with Iran under Trump, and the administration's aggressive subpoena of New York Times journalists over reporting on Air Force One security. They also explore the broader implications of Trump’s erosion of democratic norms, the Republican Party’s internal fractures, and the challenges facing a post-Trump Democratic Party.
- 2 weeks agointerview52 min5-min read
Can Soccer Save the World?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in the U.S. has defied pre-tournament anxieties about politics, immigration, and ticket prices, delivering joyous football, passionate global fan culture, and moments of unity, while deeper issues in FIFA, sports betting, and racism remain unresolved. England legend Gary Lineker reflects on the tournament’s emotional highs, the integrity of the game, and the long road ahead for American soccer.
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