Pod Save America
847 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 74.6K ratingsFour former aides to President Obama—Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor—are joined by journalists, politicians, activists, and more for a no-b******t conversation about politics. They cut through the noise to break down the week’s news, and help people figure out what matters and how they can help. You can listen to new episodes twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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“This snowflake is enraged.”
August 31, 2017 21:06 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBAlyssa Mastromonaco joins the pod to talk about the response to Hurricane Harvey and Trump’s visit to Texas. Then, Jon and Dan discuss Trump’s tax reform speech, and his impending decision on the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
“You can’t be a woke Hungarian fascist.”
August 28, 2017 21:04 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBHurricane Harvey batters Texas with historic flooding, and Trump again obstructs justice by pardoning a racist sheriff before he’s even sentenced. Former Deputy FEMA Administrator Richard Serino discusses Harvey response efforts with Jon, Jon, and Tommy, and Demos President Heather McGhee joins to discuss how to address racial inequities in the wake of Charlottesville.
"Hits from the Aaron Sorkin bong."
August 24, 2017 20:49 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBTrump goes off the rails in Phoenix, and continues his war with the Republican Congress. Then Jon and Dan talk to focus group guru David Binder about Obama-Trump voters, and Ana Marie Cox joins to discuss the white nationalist resurgence.
“‘Committee to Save America’ my ass.”
August 21, 2017 20:22 - 56 minutes - 49.1 MBWhite House staffers and Republican leaders debate what to do about Trump as he keeps a shrinking base and loses the rest of the country. Then Politico’s Eliana Johnson joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to talk about Bannonism, Trumpism, and the future of the Republican Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“‘Committee to Save America’ my ass.”
August 21, 2017 20:22 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBWhite House staffers and Republican leaders debate what to do about Trump as he keeps a shrinking base and loses the rest of the country. Then Politico’s Eliana Johnson joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to talk about Bannonism, Trumpism, and the future of the Republican Party.
“The dog whistle is now a bullhorn.”
August 17, 2017 21:11 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBTrump’s press conference goes off the rails as he defends the ‘fine people’ who were chanting Nazi slogans in Charlottesville, and the world reacts to the madness. Then Jon and Dan talk to VICE News Tonight correspondent Elle Reeve about her Charlottesville reporting, as well as the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Lecia Brooks about the rise of white supremacist extremism.
“The dog whistle is now a bullhorn.”
August 17, 2017 21:11 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBTrump’s press conference goes off the rails as he defends the ‘fine people’ who were chanting Nazi slogans in Charlottesville, and the world reacts to the madness. Then Jon and Dan talk to VICE News Tonight correspondent Elle Reeve about her Charlottesville reporting, as well as the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Lecia Brooks about the rise of white supremacist extremism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“Denouncing Nazis is so fucking easy.”
August 14, 2017 20:56 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBWhite supremacists and neo-Nazis descend on Charlottesville to provoke violence, and President Trump gives a statement where he refuses to condemn them. Then DeRay Mckesson talks to Jon, Jon, and Tommy about his perspective on Charlottesville, and immigrants rights activist Julissa Arce joins in studio to discuss what we can do about new threats to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“Denouncing Nazis is so fucking easy.”
August 14, 2017 20:56 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBWhite supremacists and neo-Nazis descend on Charlottesville to provoke violence, and President Trump gives a statement where he refuses to condemn them. Then DeRay Mckesson talks to Jon, Jon, and Tommy about his perspective on Charlottesville, and immigrants rights activist Julissa Arce joins in studio to discuss what we can do about new threats to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
"A song of fire and fury."
August 10, 2017 20:26 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThe U.S. confronts a madman with nuclear weapons as well as Kim Jong Un, and Trump picks a fight with McConnell. Then NARAL President Ilyse Hogue joins Jon and Dan to talk about litmus tests, and Ana Marie Cox discusses Sinclair Broadcasting's subtle propaganda.
“The MAGA industrial complex.”
August 07, 2017 20:25 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBMueller impanels a grand jury to investigate Trump, more Republicans start to challenge the President, and Democrats continue to debate their own way forward. Then Lovett interviews Joshua Green about his new Steve Bannon book, and Pod Save the People’s DeRay Mckesson joins to talk about the opioid crisis.
“Jeff Sessions’s mixtape.”
August 03, 2017 19:54 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThe Mooch Era is a short one, General Kelly takes control, Jeff Flake takes on Trump, and Trump and Sessions play the hits. Then Jon Lovett talks to Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto about the future of the Democratic Party.
“Jeff Sessions’s mixtape.”
August 03, 2017 19:54 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThe Mooch Era is a short one, General Kelly takes control, Jeff Flake takes on Trump, and Trump and Sessions play the hits. Then Jon Lovett talks to Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto about the future of the Democratic Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"9 parts hero, 1 part troll" (LIVE from Pasadena!)
July 31, 2017 07:08 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBReincey goes home, and the Resistance kills Trumpcare. Then Joy-Ann Reid and Symone Sanders join Jon, Jon, and Tommy to talk about the future of the Democratic Party.
Pod Save the Planet with Al Gore
July 29, 2017 07:05 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBFormer Vice President Al Gore talks with Jon, Jon, and Tommy about his new movie Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power. Lovett also made some jokes.
Pod Save the Planet with Al Gore
July 29, 2017 07:05 - 29 minutes - 24.9 MBFormer Vice President Al Gore talks with Jon, Jon, and Tommy about his new movie Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power. Lovett also made some jokes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“This is like a car crash.”
July 27, 2017 20:01 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBThe Mooch has a meltdown, Trump bullies Sessions, and tweets out a ban on transgender Americans serving in the military. Then Jon and Dan get a Trumpcare update from Senator Chris Murphy, and talk with John Podesta about Russian interference in our election.
“Mooch saves America.”
July 24, 2017 20:18 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBRepublicans have no idea what health care bill they’re voting on, the Mooch lets Trump be Trump, and the Democrats unveil a new slogan and agenda. Then CBS News' Margaret Brennan joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to talk about the Administration’s foreign policy challenges.
“One step away from drooling on himself.”
July 20, 2017 20:23 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBTrumpcare is dead and alive and dead and alive again, and we discover from a terrifying New York Times interview that the President doesn’t actually know what health insurance is. Then Jon and Dan talk to Montana Governor Steve Bullock about his vision for the party and the country, and Ana Marie Cox joins to talk about Trump’s elimination of teen pregnancy prevention programs.
“One step away from drooling on himself.”
July 20, 2017 20:23 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBTrumpcare is dead and alive and dead and alive again, and we discover from a terrifying New York Times interview that the President doesn’t actually know what health insurance is. Then Jon and Dan talk to Montana Governor Steve Bullock about his vision for the party and the country, and Ana Marie Cox joins to talk about Trump’s elimination of teen pregnancy prevention programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Hack away, China."
July 17, 2017 20:07 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBAs the health care vote is delayed due to a medical emergency, Andy Slavitt, who ran Medicare, Medicaid & ACA for President Obama, lays out the strategy for this final push. Then Jon, Jon, and Tommy get into all the lies and revelations around the Trump Tower/Russia confab. And Tommy talks with Jeff Mason who leads the White House Correspondence Association to debate press access and freedom.
“Turd in the GOP punchbowl.”
July 13, 2017 20:33 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBDonald Trump Jr. admits to a failed attempt at collusion, Republicans pretend it didn’t happen, and Mitch McConnell picks Ted Cruz over Medicaid in his new health care bill. Then Republican communications guru Tim Miller joins Jon and Dan to talk about where his party has gone wrong, and Ana Marie Cox discusses Trump’s presser with Macron.
“Turd in the GOP punchbowl.”
July 13, 2017 20:33 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBDonald Trump Jr. admits to a failed attempt at collusion, Republicans pretend it didn’t happen, and Mitch McConnell picks Ted Cruz over Medicaid in his new health care bill. Then Republican communications guru Tim Miller joins Jon and Dan to talk about where his party has gone wrong, and Ana Marie Cox discusses Trump’s presser with Macron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Propaganda, foreign and domestic."
July 10, 2017 20:35 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBMcConnell is down to a final few moves on health care. Don Jr. dissembles on yet another Trump campaign Russia meeting. Senator Al Franken stops by to talk about life in the Senate and his new book. And DeRay joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to preview this week's Pod Save the People.
"Making redistricting sexy again."
July 06, 2017 20:33 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBTrump holds a press conference in Warsaw in advance of the G20 conference, where he'll meet face-to-face with Vladimir Putin and talk to the leaders of Japan and South Korea about the nuclear crisis in North Korea. Then Jon and Dan talk to former Attorney General Eric Holder about his redistricting efforts, and Ana Marie Cox joins to discuss CNN vs. Trump.
"Tweet your feelings."
July 03, 2017 21:35 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBThe President shares a video of him fake wrestling a CNN logo, Republicans face bad local headlines about their wealthcare bill, and a closer look at Trump's fraudulent voter fraud commission. Then Jon and Tommy sit down with New Jersey Senator Cory Booker to talk about health care, criminal justice reform, and how to maintain optimism in the Trump era.
“Never bet against Mitch McConnell.”
July 01, 2017 13:04 - 35 minutes - 30.9 MBJon and Tommy attend a health care rally outside the United States Capitol and talk to patients, doctors, activists, and politicians, including Senator Chris Van Hollen, Senator Brian Schatz, Congresswoman Debbie-Wasserman Schultz, Senator Ron Wyden, Senator Chris Murphy, and Senator Michael Bennet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“Never bet against Mitch McConnell.”
July 01, 2017 13:04 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBJon and Tommy attend a health care rally outside the United States Capitol and talk to patients, doctors, activists, and politicians, including Senator Chris Van Hollen, Senator Brian Schatz, Congresswoman Debbie-Wasserman Schultz, Senator Ron Wyden, Senator Chris Murphy, and Senator Michael Bennet.
"Kill Bill Vol. 2."
June 29, 2017 21:20 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBMcConnell delays the wealthcare vote after a horrendous CBO score, and the resistance ramps up the pressure on wavering Republican Senators. Then, Jon and Dan talk to Massachusetts Congressman Joe Kennedy III about his views on health care, public service, and the future of the Democratic Party.
"CBO Brother, Where Art Thou?"
June 26, 2017 19:52 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBTommy and Jon discuss the ongoing efforts to ram Trumpcare through the Senate, and whether Obama did enough to respond to and deter Russian interference in our election. Then they discuss the impact of Trumpcare on West Virginia with Senator Joe Manchin.
"Same shitburger, different bun."
June 22, 2017 20:12 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBGuest host Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Dan to discuss the Secret Senate Health care bill that is no longer secret, the aftermath of the the Democrats' loss in Georgia-06, and a ray of hope in Wisconsin. Then Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi talks to Lovett and Tommy about health care and next steps for the Democrats.
“We can win this fight.”
June 20, 2017 20:05 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBAs McConnell moves toward a vote on the secret GOP health care bill, Lovett and Tommy are joined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to talk about the Democratic strategy to defeat Trumpcare and what each of us can do to help. Plus, mounting tension between the US and Russia over Syria, the demise of the White House press briefing, and declining transparency across our government.
"Tiny, decent things."
June 16, 2017 02:16 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBThe aftermath of the Alexandria shooting, the investigation of the President, and the Democrats' plan to stop health care. Then, former White House lawyer Danielle Gray joins Jon, Dan, and Tommy to talk about the travel ban, and Judge Tim Black discusses his ruling in the same-sex marriage case, Obergefell v. Hodges.
"All hands on deck."
June 12, 2017 19:47 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThe Comey fallout continues, the left is resurgent in Europe, and the final showdown is near on #wealthcare. Then, Vox's Sarah Kliff joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to talk about the policy implications of the Senate health care bill, and DeRay McKesson joins to discuss his interview with Katy Perry.
"All hands on deck."
June 12, 2017 19:47 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThe Comey fallout continues, the left is resurgent in Europe, and the final showdown is near on #wealthcare. Then, Vox's Sarah Kliff joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to talk about the policy implications of the Senate health care bill, and DeRay McKesson joins to discuss his interview with Katy Perry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Comey came to play."
June 08, 2017 20:54 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBJim Comey builds a case for obstruction of justice in testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee, and Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee Adam Schiff joins Jon and Dan to break it down. Then, Trumpcare 2.0 gets new life in the Senate, and Ana Marie Cox joins to talk about the Republican reaction to Comey's testimony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Comey came to play."
June 08, 2017 20:54 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBJim Comey builds a case for obstruction of justice in testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee, and Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee Adam Schiff joins Jon and Dan to break it down. Then, Trumpcare 2.0 gets new life in the Senate, and Ana Marie Cox joins to talk about the Republican reaction to Comey's testimony.
“Some kind of decline.”
June 05, 2017 21:24 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBTrump responds to terrorism in London by attacking the city’s mayor and his own Justice Department, while Capitol Hill prepares for The Comey Show. Then, Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) talks to Jon, Jon, and Tommy about a progressive foreign policy and how politicians can talk like normal human beings, and Pod Save the People’s DeRay Mckesson joins to preview this week’s episode.
“More fucked than we think.”
June 01, 2017 19:57 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBAs Trump prepares to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, Jon and Dan talk about the consequences with one of the deal’s chief negotiators, Brian Deese. Then, they break down the politics of the decision, catch up on the latest Russia developments, and talk with Ana Marie Cox about Trump’s decision to rollback birth control coverage under Obamacare.
“More fucked than we think.”
June 01, 2017 19:57 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBAs Trump prepares to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, Jon and Dan talk about the consequences with one of the deal’s chief negotiators, Brian Deese. Then, they break down the politics of the decision, catch up on the latest Russia developments, and talk with Ana Marie Cox about Trump’s decision to rollback birth control coverage under Obamacare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"The energy is in progressive politics."
May 30, 2017 20:24 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBTrump jeopardizes the NATO alliance on his “historically successful” foreign trip, Kushner conducts secret diplomacy with a Russian banker, and the Democrats hone their message after Montana. Then, Senator Elizabeth Warren joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy in studio to discuss the fights Democrats should wage on behalf of working Americans.
“The cycle of bullshit.”
May 25, 2017 20:42 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBTrumpcare gets a CBO score so bad that it causes Republicans to lie, cry, and body-slam a reporter in Montana. Then, the Atlantic’s Annie Lowrey talks to Jon and Dan about Trump’s budget, and Ana Marie Cox joins with a look at the President’s foreign trip.
“The cycle of bullshit.”
May 25, 2017 20:42 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBTrumpcare gets a CBO score so bad that it causes Republicans to lie, cry, and body-slam a reporter in Montana. Then, the Atlantic’s Annie Lowrey talks to Jon and Dan about Trump’s budget, and Ana Marie Cox joins with a look at the President’s foreign trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Exhausted from Obstructing Justice."
May 22, 2017 20:48 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBJon, Jon, and Tommy discuss Trump's semester abroad, the latest on the investigations, right-wing lies about a tragedy, and what's next for health care. With special guest: no one.
Pod Save America Takes Los Angeles
May 18, 2017 17:06 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBJon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan talk obstruction of justice and all the rest at the Ace Theater in Downtown LA. Plus Mayor Eric Garcetti joins to discuss the Democratic agenda and the lessons we can draw from success at the local level.
"Government by sucker punch."
May 15, 2017 19:29 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBIn the aftermath of Comey's firing, what can Democrats do to hold Trump accountable? The Vice Chair of the Intel Committee, Senator Mark Warner, joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to discuss the latest on the investigation. Plus DeRay on Sessions, Snowden, and more.
“Literally farcical.”
May 11, 2017 19:50 - 1 hour - 58 MBTrump fires FBI Director Jim Comey in the middle of an investigation involving the Trump campaign’s potential collusion with Russia, and gets plenty of support from Republicans in Congress. Then, former White House Counsel Kathy Ruemmler joins Jon and Dan to talk about the legal implications of the Comey firing.
"Think globalist, act localist."
May 08, 2017 21:51 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBFrench elections, Sally Yates' testimony, Kushner family corruption, the latest on health care, and our interview with Senator Kamala Harris recorded live in front of a rowdy San Fransisco crowd.
Pod Save America Takes Seattle
May 07, 2017 15:17 - 2 hours - 117 MBJon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan hold a live show at Seattle’s Showbox SoDo Theater, where they’re joined by Washington Governor Jay Inslee to talk health care, activism, and the future of Democratic Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pod Save America Takes Seattle
May 07, 2017 15:17 - 2 hours - 117 MBJon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan hold a live show at Seattle’s Showbox SoDo Theater, where they’re joined by Washington Governor Jay Inslee to talk health care, activism, and the future of Democratic Party.