Pod Save America

Pod Save America

Pod Save America

Episodes 1,189
Avg. Duration 1h 7m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.5 (84,727)
Since Jan 2017
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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.

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Recent Episodes

TRUMP CURSES KNICKS

Jun 09, 2026 1h 38m

President Trump, days after storming out of a Meet the Press interview, returns to New York City to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Jon, Tommy, and Lovett discuss how New Yorkers are reacting to the…

The Splintering MAGA Media Rage Machine

Jun 07, 2026 1h 2m

Will Sommer, author of The Bulwark's "False Flag" newsletter, sits down with Tommy to talk about the MAGA media world — including the right-wing personalities who may be considering a political…

Trump's Versailles on the Potomac

Jun 05, 2026 1h 20m

President Trump announces yet another D.C. construction project — a renovation to the Lincoln Memorial dubbed "The Trump Promenade" — as well as the nominations of his former personal lawyer Todd…

Trump and Pod Save America Agree: JD Is Lame

Jun 02, 2026 1h 35m

Donald Trump thinks JD Vance is a bit of a loser and he's worried he may not be presidential enough to be the 2028 Republican nominee, according to The New York Times. After a series of court losses,…

What Does it Mean to Be an American?

May 31, 2026 1h 20m

Jon sits down with our own Ben Rhodes to talk about how American leaders tell the story of who we are — and who they think we should be — through the speeches they give. The two go through the…

Is It Gay to Flip Texas?

May 29, 2026 1h 31m

After Ken Paxton's victory in the Texas Senate Republican primary runoff, the MAGA faithful set their sights on James Talarico, attempting to disqualify him for being too much of a beta male for…

50 Shades of Legal Gray

May 24, 2026 1h 4m

Norm Eisen, President Obama's "ethics czar" and founder of Democracy Defenders, talks to Alex Wagner about Trump's latest avalanche of corruption: the $1.8 billion slush fund to pay off Jan. 6…

Trump's Revenge Leads to Republican Revolt

May 22, 2026 1h 41m

So much for Trump's iron grip on the party. Just days after Thomas Massie's defeat, Republicans in the Senate and House begin to buck Trump on his top priorities: ballroom funding, the…

The Bruised Hand in the Cookie Jar

May 19, 2026 1h 6m

Trump's DOJ launches a $1.7 billion fund to make payments to his allies, as Democrats revive the debate about whether to make Trump's declining fitness—even his increasingly discolored hands—a…

Which Democrats Have What It Takes to Win the White House?

May 17, 2026 1h 19m

David Axelrod joins Dan to discuss the Democratic Party's best messengers and its likely 2028 contenders. Together, they break down standout moments from some of the party's rising voices, examine…

Trump Admits He's for He/Him, Not You

May 15, 2026 1h 18m

Republicans attempt to defend President Trump's admission that he does not "think about Americans' financial situations," while his Department of Justice is on the verge of giving him billions of…

AOC vs. Bezos

May 12, 2026 1h 7m

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivers a blistering response to Jeff Bezos's Washington Post after the editorial board attacks her for criticizing billionaires. Jon, Tommy, and Lovett mull what an…

Will Raphael Warnock Hear the Call?

May 10, 2026 1h 9m

Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock stops by the studio to talk to Jon about the Supreme Court's dismantling of the Voting Rights Act, his visit to an ICE detention facility, and whether the Democratic…

It's One Ballroom, Donald, How Much Could It Cost?

May 08, 2026 1h 38m

Congressional Republicans plan to spend $1 billion in taxpayer money on Trump's ballroom, claiming the money is necessary for "security" — and creating a huge political problem for themselves. The…

Trump Is Falling. Are Democrats Rising?

May 05, 2026 1h 39m

Just like the ceasefire with Iran, Trump's standing in the polls has effectively collapsed, but Democrats aren't performing better on the generic ballot. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy discuss why, and what…

Bernie vs. the Robots

May 03, 2026 1h 16m

Lovett sits down with Senator Bernie Sanders about what we need to do rein in AI, getting super PAC money out of Democratic politics, and building support for stopping weapons sales to Israel. Then,…

Did Trump's Supreme Court Rig the Midterms?

May 01, 2026 1h 41m

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court guts the Voting Rights Act, setting the stage for Republicans to grab more Democratic seats — but will they be able to do it in time for the midterms? Dan and…

Why Is the DNC Hiding Its Own 2024 Autopsy?

Apr 29, 2026 43m Bonus

DNC Chairman Ken Martin wanted to come on and respond to criticisms about his refusal to release the 2024 "after-action report" — despite his promise to do so — and about the Committee's fundraising…

Political Violence Shocks Washington

Apr 28, 2026 1h 25m

As more details emerge about the gunman who tried to rush the White House Correspondents Dinner, one thing is clear: it must be Democrats' fault. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy discuss the reaction to the…

Are Trump Voters Feeling Buyer's Remorse? (With Sarah Longwell)

Apr 26, 2026 1h 6m

Polls showing dropping support for Trump are one thing, but what do his voters actually say when you get them together in a room? Tommy talks to Sarah Longwell, host of The Focus Group Podcast and…

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