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Pod Save AmericaPete Buttigieg Thinks Democrats Can't Go BackPete Buttigieg—former South Bend mayor, 2020 presidential candidate, and Transportation Secretary—sits down with Jon Favreau to discuss how much of the status quo Democrats should aim to restore (if any) if they win in 2026, what the party needs to change to effectively message around Trump’s broken promises, and what Pete thinks of JD Vance’s rapid ascent to power—and the values he’s abandoned along the way. Then, Lovett joins Jon to answer listener questions about building a Democratic Project 2029, our nation’s new gerrymandering war, and whether Barack Obama is right about ketchup’s place on a burger.
2025-08-101h 15
podcast de Wilson mariano Mário FijamosPete Buttigieg Thinks Democrats Can't Go BackPete Buttigieg—former South Bend mayor, 2020 presidential candidate, and Transportation Secretary—sits down with Jon Favreau to discuss how much of the status quo Democrats should aim to restore (if any) if they win in 2026, what the party needs to change to effectively message around Trump’s broken promises, and what Pete thinks of JD Vance’s rapid ascent to power—and the values he’s abandoned along the way. Then, Lovett joins Jon to answer listener questions about building a Democratic Project 2029, our nation’s new gerrymandering war, and whether Barack Obama is right about ketchup’s place on a burger.
2025-08-101h 18
Pod Save AmericaPete Buttigieg Thinks Democrats Can't Go BackPete Buttigieg—former South Bend mayor, 2020 presidential candidate, and Transportation Secretary—sits down with Jon Favreau to discuss how much of the status quo Democrats should aim to restore (if any) if they win in 2026, what the party needs to change to effectively message around Trump’s broken promises, and what Pete thinks of JD Vance’s rapid ascent to power—and the values he’s abandoned along the way. Then, Lovett joins Jon to answer listener questions about building a Democratic Project 2029, our nation’s new gerrymandering war, and whether Barack Obama is right about ketchup’s place on a burger.
2025-08-101h 18
Pod Save AmericaPete Buttigieg Thinks Democrats Can't Go BackPete Buttigieg—former South Bend mayor, 2020 presidential candidate, and Transportation Secretary—sits down with Jon Favreau to discuss how much of the status quo Democrats should aim to restore (if any) if they win in 2026, what the party needs to change to effectively message around Trump’s broken promises, and what Pete thinks of JD Vance’s rapid ascent to power—and the values he’s abandoned along the way. Then, Lovett joins Jon to answer listener questions about building a Democratic Project 2029, our nation’s new gerrymandering war, and whether Barack Obama is right about ketchup’s place on a burger.
2025-08-101h 18
The Weekly Show with Jon StewartJons Save America?As Democrats seek to reestablish their credibility, Jon is joined by Crooked Media founders and "Pod Save America" hosts Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett. Together, they dissect the political and media environment that shields established leaders from accountability, debate how Democrats should position themselves during Trump's second term, and explore what qualities might help future Democratic candidates break through.
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2025-05-221h 18
The CGAI Podcast NetworkThe Bloc Québécois Defence PlatformIn this episode of #DefenceDeconstructed, David Perry sit down with Deputy Parliamentary Leader of the Bloc Québécois and representative of the Saint-Jean electoral district, Christine Normandin MP. They discuss the Bloc Québécois’ perspective on Canadian defence and Quebec’s role within it, as well as articulating her party’s vision for the future of Canadian defence in a world of declining nature of our U.S. relationship.
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Christine Normadin MP is the Deputy Parliamentary Leader of the Bloc Québécois and represent the the Saint-Jean electoral district in the House of Commons. She was first el...
2025-04-0426 min
5 Daily Trivia Questions (Five Daily Trivia Questions)Pod Save America TriviaMark Ellison explores the evolution from "Keepin' it 1600" to political podcast powerhouse. From Obama's guest appearance to Lovett's game show spin-off, this episode reveals how former speechwriters built a media empire. Learn why they chose the name "Crooked Media" and discover which Jon Favreau is which.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!
2025-02-1803 min
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics PodcastPod Save America Hosts on Trump Pardoning Cop-AttackersYesterday's inauguration of President Trump began a whirlwind day of executive orders, unofficial speeches and attention grabbing gestures. On Today's Show:Jon Favreau, host of Pod Save America, Offline with Jon Favreau, and co-founder of Crooked Media, and Jon Lovett, host of Pod Save America and co-founder of Crooked Media, round up the latest news from Washington.
2025-01-2124 min
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert'Pod Save America' Hosts | The Oaf Of OfficeStephen Colbert’s two-part monologue begins with a look at President Trump’s inaugural address, where he promised a new golden age of national success and pledged to plant the American flag on Mars. Then Stephen dives into the last-minute pardons issued by President Biden, America’s awkward 14 hours without TikTok, and rap legend Snoop Dogg’s decision to perform at a party celebrating President Trump’s inauguration. And 'Pod Save America' hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor sit down with Stephen Colbert to discuss President Trump’s inauguration and the executive orders he signed on his first day bac...
2025-01-2137 min
The Rubin ReportDemocrat Megadonor Shocks Piers Morgan by Exposing Democrats' Dirty LaundryDave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about Democrat megadonor John Morgan explaining to “Piers Morgan Uncensored” how Joe Biden’s pardoning of Hunter Biden is just the latest hypocritical move from the party that pretended to care about democracy while anointing Kamala Harris; John Morgan explaining to Fox News’ Kayleigh McEnany how incompetent the Harris campaign really was behind the scenes and how even Barron Trump knew how important it was to go on the Joe Rogan podcast; Scott Galloway telling “This Past Weekend’s” Theo Von how Donald Trump was able to reach disaffected and struggling men that the Kamala Ha...
2024-12-0446 min
The Back Room with Andy OstroyJoanna ColesDonald Trump, Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, GOP, Republican Party, Democrats, election, Elon Musk, politics, cabinet, RFK Jr., US Constitution, rule of law, recess appointments, separation of powers, advise and consent, congress, US Senate, midterm election, The Daily Beast, Ben Sherman, Jeff Bezos, The Washington Post, media, Mika Brzezinski, Joe Scarborough, Morning Joe, Fox News, Stormy Daniels, Barry Diller, journalism, John Oliver, Linda McMahon, Pam Bondi, Bill Clinton, CNN, MAGA, Joe Biden, Biden, John Thune Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, Mar A Lago, Britain, Princess Diana, Kensington Palace, Prince Charles, Samantha Bee, podcasting, podcast, Alex Cooper, Call Her Daddy, Amazon, Twitter...
2024-11-2542 min
Inside Trump's HeadJon Favreau and Jon Lovett: Pod Save and SurvivorJoanna Coles and Samantha Bee talk Survivor and that Tim Walz-JD Vance debate with Beasts of the Week, Pod Save America's Jon Lovett and Jon Favreau. Sam reveals her meet cute with George Clooney, and she and Coles obsess about the crazy downfall of New York Mayor Eric Adams and how Vladimir Putin keeps his love life under wraps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-0358 min
The BookmarkBook Four, Chapter 1: Cozy Vacation ReadsRachel is back from vacation and Laura is getting ready to take one - so this month they're telling you about everything they read or plan to read during their time off. Spoiler Alert: Rachel read multiple books!
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
*also mentioned: Red, White, and Royal Blue and One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan
Assistant to the Villain and Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
*also mentioned: Nimona by ND Stevenson
The Spell Shop by...
2024-10-0157 min
Real News Now PodcastTop Obama Advisers Criticize Biden's Public PerformanceThree men who were central in guiding the presidency of Barack Obama, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor - famously known as the 'Obama Bros,' have recently unbosomed their critiques of current President Joe Biden. In their well-known 'Pod Save America' podcast, the trio used the platform to openly question President Biden's recent public appearances, against the backdrop of whispers of unease among their political circles. Their lambasting revolved around Biden's lacklusterness in the first debate and his subsequent interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos. Vietor, expressing his sincere shock, admitted, 'I found it quite appalling and at times...
2024-07-1103 min
Real News Now PodcastTop Obama Advisers Criticize Biden's Public PerformanceThree men who were central in guiding the presidency of Barack Obama, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor - famously known as the 'Obama Bros,' have recently unbosomed their critiques of current President Joe Biden. In their well-known 'Pod Save America' podcast, the trio used the platform to openly question President Biden's recent public appearances, against the backdrop of whispers of unease among their political circles. Their lambasting revolved around Biden's lacklusterness in the first debate and his subsequent interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos. Vietor, expressing his sincere shock, admitted, 'I found it quite appalling...
2024-07-1103 min
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Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps by Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jon Favreau with Josh Halloway
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2024-06-271h 39
WIRED Politics LabPod Save America Comes to WIREDToday on WIRED Politics Lab, Pod Save America co-hosts Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor join the show to discuss what the Biden administration has to say about Disinformation. Plus, how to wade through the social media muck and stay informed through this election. Leah Feiger is @LeahFeiger. Jon Favreau is @jonfavs. Tommy Vietor is @TVietor08. Write to us at politicslab@WIRED.com. Be sure to subscribe to the WIRED Politics Lab newsletter here.Mentioned this week:Google’s and Microsoft’s AI Chatbots Refuse to Say Who Won the 2020 US Election by David Gilber...
2024-06-2728 min
Step Inside A Breakthrough Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps by Jon Favreau, Josh Halloway, Jon Lovett, Tommy VietorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/721492to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps
Author: Jon Favreau, Josh Halloway, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor
Narrator: Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jon Favreau
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 15 minutes
Release date: June 25, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
From your friends at Pod Save America comes a useful and illustrated guide to saving American democracy just in time for the 2024 election and 2025 insurrection If you’re looking to navigate the chaotic, dunce-infested waters of American politics, Democracy or Else is her...
2024-06-253h 15
Get Lost In The Full Audiobook That Keeps Story Seekers Hooked.Democracy or Else by Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Josh HallowayPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/164185to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Democracy or Else
Author: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Josh Halloway
Narrator: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor
Format: mp3
Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
Release date: 06-25-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 322 ratings
Genres: Civics & Citizenship
Publisher's Summary:
If you’re looking to navigate the chaotic, dunce-infested waters of American politics, Democracy or Else is here to help you tackle what might be the greatest question of our time: How do you get involved in the political process and make a real difference without giving in to the se...
2024-06-253h 15
the Best Audio Stories in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsDemocracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps by Jon Favreau, Josh Halloway, Jon Lovett, Tommy VietorPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/721492 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps Author: Jon Favreau, Josh Halloway, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor Narrator: Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jon Favreau Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 15 minutes Release date: June 25, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: From your friends at Pod Save America comes a useful and illustrated guide to saving American democracy just in time for the 2024 election and 2025 insurrection If you’re looking to navigate the chaotic, dunce-infested waters of American politics, Democracy or Else ...
2024-06-2503 minDiscover the Best Audio Stories in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsDemocracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps by Jon Favreau, Josh Halloway, Jon Lovett, Tommy VietorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/721492to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps
Author: Jon Favreau, Josh Halloway, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor
Narrator: Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jon Favreau
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 15 minutes
Release date: June 25, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
From your friends at Pod Save America comes a useful and illustrated guide to saving American democracy just in time for the 2024 election and 2025 insurrection If you’re looking to navigate the chaotic, dunce-infested waters of American politics, Democracy or Else is her...
2024-06-253h 15
Pod Save the WorldWhy Is Putin Going To North Korea?Tommy and Ben discuss the “Peace Summit” held in Switzerland for the war in Ukraine and the glaring problem of Russia’s absence, Putin’s first visit to North Korea in 24 years and why this growing alliance is a troubling development, and the news that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will stand trial next week in Russia on espionage charges. They also talk about Netanyahu disbanding his war cabinet, analysts warning of increasing terror threats to the United States because of the war in Gaza, devastating polling for Emmanuel Macron ahead of a snap election in France, protests in Argentin...
2024-06-191h 25
FocusWhy Is Putin Going To North Korea?Tommy and Ben discuss the “Peace Summit” held in Switzerland for the war in Ukraine and the glaring problem of Russia’s absence, Putin’s first visit to North Korea in 24 years and why this growing alliance is a troubling development, and the news that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will stand trial next week in Russia on espionage charges. They also talk about Netanyahu disbanding his war cabinet, analysts warning of increasing terror threats to the United States because of the war in Gaza, devastating polling for Emmanuel Macron ahead of a snap election in France, protests in Argentin...
2024-06-191h 23
Pod Save the WorldWhy Is Putin Going To North Korea?Tommy and Ben discuss the “Peace Summit” held in Switzerland for the war in Ukraine and the glaring problem of Russia’s absence, Putin’s first visit to North Korea in 24 years and why this growing alliance is a troubling development, and the news that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will stand trial next week in Russia on espionage charges. They also talk about Netanyahu disbanding his war cabinet, analysts warning of increasing terror threats to the United States because of the war in Gaza, devastating polling for Emmanuel Macron ahead of a snap election in France, protests in Argen...
2024-06-191h 23
The Assignment with Audie CornishJon Favreau and Jon Lovett of Pod Save AmericaJon Favreau and Jon Lovett were speechwriters in the Obama White House who, along with Tommy Vietor, decided to venture into media with a podcast now called Pod Save America. The show became a hit, so they founded a whole company around it called Crooked Media. Now, they produce a plethora of podcasts, host a full schedule of live shows, and even write books like their new title, Democracy or Else. Favreau & Lovett go behind the fights over messaging in the Democratic party, parse Joe Biden's campaign strategy, and explain the challenges of running a progressive media company in...
2024-04-2930 min
The Briefing with Jen PsakiHocus SCOTUS: Justices Hear Immunity ArgumentsJen Psaki is joined by all-star legal analysts Neal Katyal, Andrew Weissmann, and Lisa Rubin to discuss what went down at the Supreme Court, where Trump lawyers argued for sweeping presidential immunity, as well as the latest in Trump's criminal fraud trial in New York. Former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain also joined to talk about the stark contrast between the former President spending most of his time in court while Joe Biden campaigns for a second term. And hosts of the podcast Pod Save America, Jon Lovett and Jon Favreau, talk to Jen about their thoughts on...
2024-04-2945 min
The Briefing with Jen PsakiHocus SCOTUS: Justices Hear Immunity ArgumentsJen Psaki is joined by all-star legal analysts Neal Katyal, Andrew Weissmann, and Lisa Rubin to discuss what went down at the Supreme Court, where Trump lawyers argued for sweeping presidential immunity, as well as the latest in Trump's criminal fraud trial in New York. Former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain also joined to talk about the stark contrast between the former President spending most of his time in court while Joe Biden campaigns for a second term. And hosts of the podcast Pod Save America, Jon Lovett and Jon Favreau, talk to Jen about their thoughts...
2024-04-2941 min
Hello IsaacPodcast Host & Crooked Media Co-Founder, Jon LovettIsaac Mizrahi has a fun, frank and, at times, flirty conversation with podcast host and former presidential speechwriter, Jon Lovett (“Pod Save America”, “Lovett or Leave It.”) They talk about Jon’s imposter syndrome, his feelings about identifying as a gay man, being on Mounjaro and more. Plus, when Isaac misspeaks about Jon Favreau, it nearly comes to blows in the most hilarious way possible.Follow Hello Isaac on @helloisaacpodcast on Instagram and TikTok, Isaac @imisaacmizrahi on Instagram and TikTok and Jon Lovett @jonlovett and @crookedmedia.(Recorded on February 14, 2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
2024-03-0450 min
Strict ScrutinyThe Dobbs Decision Hasn't Aged WellIt's been over a year since the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The majority opinion, concurrences, and joint dissent all made a lot of predictions about life without Roe-- but how accurate were they? Leah, Kate, and Melissa assemble a star-studded cast to do dramatic readings of the opinions and reflect on how they've panned out.Featuring Jon Lovett as Sam Alito, Elie Mystal as Clarence Thomas, Jon Favreau as Brett Kavanaugh, and the hosts of Betches Sup (Amanda Duberman, Alise Morales, and Milly Tamarez) as...
2023-08-071h 38
The fckry with Leslie Jones and Lenny MarcusGet Your Fckn’ Ass Up And Vote! w/ Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy VietorThis week, Leslie and Lenny talk politics with the hosts of Pod Save America, Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor. From protecting Democracy to holding elected officials accountable, Leslie and Lenny discuss it all with the former Obama White House Aides. GO VOTE.Sources:Info to vote: votesaveamerica.com@ 1:14:55 : In the Fckry of the week, @thomas_thevillain_bishop made a TikTok post commenting on a USA Today Editorial about Republican Senate candidate Hershel Walker. He describes what Hershel represents to the Republican party. USA Today Article: https://www.usato...
2022-11-031h 21
Lovett or Leave ItLovett in WonderlandDepressed by the prospect of turning 40 and losing his youthful optimism about politics, Lovett chases Pundit into Wonderland in this week’s fully scripted, extremely experimental episode of Lovett or Leave It. America’s Cheshire Cat Kyrsten Sinema (Kylie Brakeman) gets Lovett even more lost, while CerberusXM demands ad reads… from Hades! Lovett plays court jester to Red Queen Kamala Harris (Allison Reese), and attempts to answer the Neoliberal Riddles of The Sphinx. Nancy Pelosi the Caterpillar (Michaela Watkins) offers him a nibble of her moderate mushroom. Lovett gains strength from historic Bavarian gay rights advocate Henry Gerber (Sam Pancak...
2022-08-2048 min
Commonwealth Club of California PodcastDan Pfeiffer: Battling the Big Lie"Pod Save America" co-host Dan Pfeiffer argues that democracy relies on a shared understanding of reality—and with misinformation and fake news saturating the American political right, this shared understanding is in peril. Hobbling America’s ability to rationally deal with threats like the COVID pandemic and climate change, Pfeiffer argues that something must be done about right wing media—and fast.Dan Pfeiffer is an author, political commentator and former senior advisor to President Obama. An outspoken critic of the American political right and a longtime Obama aide, Pfeiffer is a regular contributor to CNN and co-hosts "Pod Save Americ...
2022-06-211h 14
historiclyAre we in the Mirror Universe?- Part 2 with Jackson WinterToday's part two of my two-part conversation with Jackson Winter, on the 2001 edition of Karl Polanyi's 1944 book, The Great Transformation. This is also part two of a larger four-part series on the book. Jackson is co-writer and editor for PEGS Institute, which is a project to demystify and explain some commonly misunderstood realities of the modern world. Here's their YouTube channel.(A list of the "audio chapters" in this episode can be found at the bottom of this post. A link to all four parts in the series can be found in Part 1...
2022-04-1955 min
The ProgressiveEp110[2/2,2/4]: Jackson Winter: Polanyi's Great Transformation (layperson discussion) Podcast: Activist #MMT - podcast (LS 30 · TOP 5% what is this?)Episode: Ep110[2/2,2/4]: Jackson Winter: Polanyi's Great Transformation (layperson discussion)Pub date: 2022-02-27Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationWelcome to episode 110 of Activist #MMT. Today's part two of my two-part conversation with Jackson Winter, on the 2001 edition of Karl Polanyi's 1944 book, The Great Transformation. This is also part two of a larger four-part series on the book. Jackson is co-writer and editor for PEGS Institute, which is a project to demystify and explain some com...
2022-03-0159 min
Activist #MMT - podcastEp110[2/2,2/4]: Jackson Winter: Polanyi's Great Transformation (layperson discussion)Welcome to episode 110 of Activist #MMT. Today's part two of my two-part conversation with Jackson Winter, on the 2001 edition of Karl Polanyi's 1944 book, The Great Transformation. This is also part two of a larger four-part series on the book. Jackson is co-writer and editor for PEGS Institute, which is a project to demystify and explain some commonly misunderstood realities of the modern world. Here's their YouTube channel. (A link to all four parts in the series can be found near the top of this post: A summary of Polanyi's Great Transformation (with many sources to learn more...
2022-02-2759 min
Pod Save America"Coming soon to Pod Save America."Hey! Whether you've been listening from the jump, or just discovered us because of an algorithm controlled by a billionaire sociopath, welcome! This is Pod Save America, a no-bullshit conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor. We're here to break down the biggest stories, scandals, and political fights - and talk about what each of us can do about it. We publish new episodes twice a week, and starting on October 26, 2021, we’ll be shifting our schedule in this feed to Tuesdays and Thursdays.crook...
2021-10-1002 min
Pod Save America"Coming soon to Pod Save America."Hey! Whether you've been listening from the jump, or just discovered us because of an algorithm controlled by a billionaire sociopath, welcome! This is Pod Save America, a no-bullshit conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor. We're here to break down the biggest stories, scandals, and political fights - and talk about what each of us can do about it. We publish new episodes twice a week, and starting on October 26, 2021, we’ll be shifting our schedule in this feed to Tuesdays and Thursdays.crooked.com/podsaveamericaTwitter: @podsaveamerica
2021-10-1002 min
Pod Save America"Coming soon to Pod Save America."Hey! Whether you've been listening from the jump, or just discovered us because of an algorithm controlled by a billionaire sociopath, welcome! This is Pod Save America, a no-bullshit conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor. We're here to break down the biggest stories, scandals, and political fights - and talk about what each of us can do about it. We publish new episodes twice a week, and starting on October 26, 2021, we’ll be shifting our schedule in this feed to Tuesdays and Thursdays.crooked.com/podsaveamericaTwitter: @podsaveamerica
2021-10-1002 minLovett or Leave ItPride Plus Some Wrath (200th episode!)Guy Branum joins to break down the week's news. Lovett quizzes Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor to mark 200 episodes of Lovett or Leave It. Tara Houska talks about the end of Keystone XL and the fight against Line 3 in Minnesota. And it's a very special (and shattering) Rant Wheel as Akilah Hughes, Emily Heller, Travis Helwig, Elisa Gutierrez, and Emily "Jeff Ross" Favreau get too honest about this very podcast.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/lovettorleaveit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.c...
2021-06-121h 13
podcast de Wilson mariano Mário Fijamos“Does size matter?” (with Pete Buttigieg!)Joe Biden’s Hot Vax Summer is off to a rocky start thanks to Republicans in Congress, and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg talks to Jon Lovett about how the administration plans to pass their jobs and infrastructure plan. Then, Dan Pfeiffer and Jon Favreau talk about some bright spots in the Biden agenda, and answer listener questions.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/podsaveamerica. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.
2021-06-101h 08Pod Save America“Does size matter?” (with Pete Buttigieg!)Joe Biden’s Hot Vax Summer is off to a rocky start thanks to Republicans in Congress, and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg talks to Jon Lovett about how the administration plans to pass their jobs and infrastructure plan. Then, Dan Pfeiffer and Jon Favreau talk about some bright spots in the Biden agenda, and answer listener questions.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/podsaveamerica. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.
2021-06-101h 03Pod Save America“Does size matter?” (with Pete Buttigieg!)Joe Biden’s Hot Vax Summer is off to a rocky start thanks to Republicans in Congress, and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg talks to Jon Lovett about how the administration plans to pass their jobs and infrastructure plan. Then, Dan Pfeiffer and Jon Favreau talk about some bright spots in the Biden agenda, and answer listener questions.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/podsaveamerica. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.
2021-06-101h 03Pod Save America“Does size matter?” (with Pete Buttigieg!)Joe Biden’s Hot Vax Summer is off to a rocky start thanks to Republicans in Congress, and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg talks to Jon Lovett about how the administration plans to pass their jobs and infrastructure plan. Then, Dan Pfeiffer and Jon Favreau talk about some bright spots in the Biden agenda, and answer listener questions.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/podsaveamerica. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast....
2021-06-101h 03
Dailypod“Trump who?” Podcast: Pod Save America (LS 87 · TOP 0.01% what is this?)Episode: “Trump who?”Pub date: 2021-01-19Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn the final pod of the Trump Era, Jon, Jon, and Tommy talk about the 45th President’s final days in office, how he’s changed the Republican Party and America over the last four years, and President-elect Joe Biden's new plans to fight the recession and the pandemic. Then Lovett and Favreau talk about what goes into writing an inaugural address as part of the...
2021-01-201h 03Pod Save America“Trump who?”In the final pod of the Trump Era, Jon, Jon, and Tommy talk about the 45th President’s final days in office, how he’s changed the Republican Party and America over the last four years, and President-elect Joe Biden's new plans to fight the recession and the pandemic. Then Lovett and Favreau talk about what goes into writing an inaugural address as part of their Crooked Media YouTube series, Speechwriters React.
2021-01-191h 03Pod Save America“Trump who?”In the final pod of the Trump Era, Jon, Jon, and Tommy talk about the 45th President’s final days in office, how he’s changed the Republican Party and America over the last four years, and President-elect Joe Biden's new plans to fight the recession and the pandemic. Then Lovett and Favreau talk about what goes into writing an inaugural address as part of their Crooked Media YouTube series, Speechwriters React.
2021-01-191h 03podcast de Wilson mariano Mário Fijamos“Trump who?”In the final pod of the Trump Era, Jon, Jon, and Tommy talk about the 45th President’s final days in office, how he’s changed the Republican Party and America over the last four years, and President-elect Joe Biden's new plans to fight the recession and the pandemic. Then Lovett and Favreau talk about what goes into writing an inaugural address as part of their Crooked Media YouTube series, Speechwriters React.
2021-01-191h 07Pod Save America“Trump who?”In the final pod of the Trump Era, Jon, Jon, and Tommy talk about the 45th President’s final days in office, how he’s changed the Republican Party and America over the last four years, and President-elect Joe Biden's new plans to fight the recession and the pandemic. Then Lovett and Favreau talk about what goes into writing an inaugural address as part of their Crooked Media YouTube series, Speechwriters React.
2021-01-191h 03
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2020-10-3024 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffTommy Vietor, The Democratic Debate Battle Royales, 9/11 Hero Rob Serra Goes to the White House, Detroit Rock CityThis week, the clash of the Democratic political titans finally happened in Detroit. The leading candidates fighting to take on Donald Trump in 2020 battled on two massive nights in Detroit. And Angry Americans is channeling our inner Joe Rogan, Max Kellerman and Tyler Durden and breaking down all the political fighting from a unique, informed and independent viewpoint.Paul Rieckhoff (@Paul Rieckhoff) leads the charge and is joined by Democrat whisperer Tommy Vietor (@TVietor08). Tommy is one of the hosts of the groundbreaking podcast sensation, Pod Save America (@PodSaveAmerica, hosts Pod Save the World and is a...
2019-08-021h 21
Frank Buckley InterviewsJon Lovett, Pod Save America Co-HostJon Lovett is a co-host of the popular progressive politics podcast, Pod Save America, with fellow Obama Administration staffers Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor. Jon also hosts the Lovett or Leave It podcast for the company he co-founded Crooked Media. Jon was a speechwriter for President Barack Obama before becoming a Hollywood writer. He co-created NBC's 1600 Penn and was a producer on HBO's The Newsroom. During this podcast, Jon reveals how Pod Save America was created and provides his views on why the podcast has become so popular especially among political progressives, he compares the podcast to ri...
2019-07-3141 minLovett or Leave ItSend Him BackTrump finds a new low. Republicans find ways to avoid confronting him. And Tom Cruise finds a way BACK INTO OUR HEARTS. Backstage in Salt Lake City, Lovett catches up with Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, Dan Pfeiffer, and Erin Ryan on Trump's fascist rally, the CNN debate draw, and the Cats/Top Gun divide. Then we go to a fantastic live show with James Adomian, Kiran Deol, and Jenny Yang to cover Democratic infighting, straight bars, and how we finally got Bernie Sanders on the show.
2019-07-201h 02
Hating On EverythingHating On "Pod Saves America" | Hating On Everything #3On this week’s episode of “Hating On Everything” hosts: Ben Herwitz, Jazmyn, and Seth Plummer attempt to listen to “Pod Saves America” and learn about it’s hosts Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, and Jon Lovett. No one can stay on track, Seth explains what it means to be handicapped, Jazmyn tells the gang they need to get out more, and Ben would take one or two.
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2019-07-0400 minLovett or Leave ItBBQ, Bombs, and de Blasio (LIVE from Austin)Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor join Lovett for an update on Alabama's heinous new law, Trump's trade war, John Bolton's war war, and the Game of Throne's finale. Then we go to Austin for a fantastic live show with Shea Serrano, Emily Heller, and the Texas Tribune's Evan Smith to cover Texas's turn toward Democrats, Beto's habit of standing on things, plus some classic rants and a BBQ taste test. Thank you, Texas!
2019-05-181h 15
Lovett or Leave ItAunt Becky for PresidentWell, a LOT happened this week. Jon Favreau joins Lovett in studio to talk about the insane college admissions scandal, Trump’s first veto over his fake national emergency, the Boeing 737 Max 8, Paul Manafort’s sentencing, Tucker Carlson’s bigoted radio interviews, Beto O’Rourke’s presidential announcement, and the terror attack in New Zealand. Then we go to our live show at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee with Move On’s Ben Wikler, activist Angela Lang, and returning champion Akilah Hughes. We cover corporate consolidation in the beer industry, Foxconn’s dirty deal with Republicans like Scott Walker, high top table...
2019-03-161h 19
Lovett or Leave ItWatch for Falling StonesAnd we're back! Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor join Lovett to cover Trump's surrender on the shutdown and Roger Stone’s indictment. Then Zoe Lister-Jones, Mitra Jouhari, Andrew Ti, and D’Arcy Carden join to talk about Pelosi versus Trump, the nationwide teacher strikes, those MAGA teens, dueling Fyre Festival documentaries, Rudy Giuliani’s emo streak, and more. Season 3! Here we go.
2019-01-261h 24
Lovett or Leave ItEmergency Fake Emergency Pod!Well, he came, he sniffed, he lied. Lovett, Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, and Julissa Arce play "OK, Stop" through Trump's absurd waste of an oval office address. Also, Lovett or Leave It is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events
2019-01-0929 min
Lovett or Leave ItImpeachment is my Safe WordCohen faces the music. Trump faces Pelosi. And Favreau and Vietor face Lovett's 2018 quiz. What a week. What a year. Jon is joined by returning champions Alicia Garza, Megan Gailey, Louis Virtel, Jon Favreau, and Tommy Vietor to break down a wild week of culminations and confrontations. Plus: Lady Gaga's repetitive sound bites, romaine lettuce's bitter downfall, Amy Adams's many Oscar snubs, and we announce our 2019 Lovett or Leave It tour. Terrific.
2018-12-1558 min
The News Never Ends#52: Pod Pod Pod Chi Minh w/ Peter Herman (2018/11/29)Pod Chi Minh is gonna win! Peter "Tommy" Herman (@TweeterHerman) fills out our roster this week with Peter "Favs" Ronson (@Parenthestein) and Dan "The Other Jon" Ackerman (@DarnArckerman). Basically two eps, the first one on NYT's video-pivot New Red Scare masterpiece, Operation InfeKtion [sic], and the second (and the one you've been waiting for), our Pod Save America deep-dive, in honor of the Pod Boys' recently revealed support for an antisemitic hate-monger.
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0:00: Our first ad!
1:35: Which...
2018-11-301h 51
podcast de Wilson mariano Mário Fijamos"Caravan of Lies."Tommy and Lovett discuss Trump's closing argument of lies and why the media needs to stop repeating them, they inexplicably have to explain why nationalism is bad, offer a health care policy update and the latest on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Then, Jon Favreau interviews Andrew Gillum, the Democratic candidate for governor in Florida.
2018-10-2450 min
Pod Save America"Caravan of Lies."Tommy and Lovett discuss Trump's closing argument of lies and why the media needs to stop repeating them, they inexplicably have to explain why nationalism is bad, offer a health care policy update and the latest on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Then, Jon Favreau interviews Andrew Gillum, the Democratic candidate for governor in Florida.
2018-10-2446 min
Pod Save America"Caravan of Lies."Tommy and Lovett discuss Trump's closing argument of lies and why the media needs to stop repeating them, they inexplicably have to explain why nationalism is bad, offer a health care policy update and the latest on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Then, Jon Favreau interviews Andrew Gillum, the Democratic candidate for governor in Florida.
2018-10-2447 min
Pod Save America"Caravan of Lies."Tommy and Lovett discuss Trump's closing argument of lies and why the media needs to stop repeating them, they inexplicably have to explain why nationalism is bad, offer a health care policy update and the latest on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Then, Jon Favreau interviews Andrew Gillum, the Democratic candidate for governor in Florida.
2018-10-2448 min
StortingsrestaurantenEpisode 62: Stortingsrestauranten + Aftenpodden på Sentrum sceneOnsdag 10. januar var Sentrum Scene stappfullt før innspilling av den populære podcasten Pod Save America (PSA). Og før Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett og Tommy Vietor entret scenen for å spille inn episode av PSA, var Tina Bru og Henrik Asheim på plass - sammen med gjengen i Aftenpodden.God fornøyelse!---Stortingsrestauranten er podcasten hvor Tina Bru og Henrik Asheim tar deg med inn bak dørene på Stortinget og kan gi deg noen svar på hva som foregår i norsk politikk.Har du innspill, ris, ros eller forslag til gjester? Send veldig gjerne innspillene dine til some@hoyre...
2018-01-1145 min
AftenpoddenEkstra: Aftenpoddsave America fra NHOs årskonferanse"Dere har en prins, vi har Don Jr!" - Sarah Sørheim ledet en samtale med de tidligere Obama-rådgiverne John Favreau, Jon Lovett og Tommy Vietor, kjent fra podkasten Pod Save America, under NHOs årskonferanse, og Lars fikk snakket med dem etterpå. Her er de om Norge, Trump, Oprah og hva de har lært. (NB på engelsk)
2018-01-0941 min
iFanboy - Comic Books2017 All-Media Year End Round-UpIt’s the twelve (eleventh?) annual iFanboy All-Media Year End Round-Up! Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan, and Mike Romo discuss some of what they enjoyed in media in 2017. Movies, television, podcasts, books, music, games, and comics–it’s all here!
Running Time: 03:10:00
Movies:
00:01:31 – Darkest Hour
00:06:17 – Dunkirk
00:13:38 – Blade of the Immortal
00:17:19 – Wonder Woman
00:21:17 – Cars 3
00:25:54 – Blade Runner 2049
00:35:26 – Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
00:38:18 – T2 Trainspotting
00:42:52 – Get Out
00:48:49 – Lucky
00:50:57 – The Big Sick
00:56:48 – Wheelman
01:01:43 – Lady Bird
01:04:15 – The Founder
01:07:46 – Bad Genius
Television:
01:12:11 – This Is Us
01:13:59 – Halt and Catch Fire
01:20:23 – The Orville
01:25:45 – Big Little Lies
01:29:10 – The Vietnam War
01:32:34 – Five Came Back
01:36:03 – Riverdale
01:37:06 – The Handmaid’s Tale
01:41:28 – Star Trek: Discovery
01:47:21 – The Good Place
01:49:07 – The Deuce...
2017-12-173h 10
Decoder with Nilay PatelRecode Decode: Kara Swisher visits Pod Save America (Live)Recode's Kara Swisher talks with Crooked Media's Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor and Dan Pfeiffer, appearing as a guest on a live taping of their podcast, Pod Save America, in Oakland, California. The group talks about the regulatory challenges facing tech companies today, the future of jobs and how Facebook has defended itself in the wake of mounting evidence that Russian agents used its platform to manipulate voters during the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Plus: When are left-leaning techies going to get politically organized? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2017-12-1119 min
Lovett or Leave ItLock Him UpFlynn cops a plea. The tax bill verges on passage. A government shutdown looms. And Trump still manages to find new lows on Twitter. In a special crossover episode, Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer, Ira Madison, and Lovett walk through Mueller’s deal with Flynn. Then Megan Gailey, Jamil Smith, and Maz Jobrani join to break down a wild week. Plus there’s a dramatic reading with Liz Meriwether and we discuss the royal engagement you people care about for some reason. There’s too much news.
2017-12-021h 24
Stay Tuned with PreetPodcasting and the Politics of Persuasion (with Pod Save America)How does a group of former White House staffers make politics accessible for a new generation? Preet talks with Pod Save America’s Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor about their very popular show and how to persuade young voters in a deeply partisan age.
Do you have a question for Preet? Tweet them to @PreetBharara or call 669-247-7338 and leave a voicemail.
2017-11-3051 min
Stay Tuned with PreetPodcasting and the Politics of Persuasion (with Pod Save America)How does a group of former White House staffers make politics accessible for a new generation? Preet talks with Pod Save America’s Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor about their very popular show and how to persuade young voters in a deeply partisan age.
Do you have a question for Preet? Tweet them to @PreetBharara or call 669-247-7338 and leave a voicemail.
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2017-11-3052 min
Larry Wilmore: Black on the AirPod Save America’s Jon Lovett and Jon Favreau Reflect on Crafting Political Messages With President Obama (Ep. 13)
Larry Wilmore weighs in on immigration, DACA, and pursuing the American Dream (0:01) before sitting down with with Crooked Media founders and 'Pod Save America' hosts Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett to discuss their time as speechwriters for President Obama as well as the 2016 election and DACA (9:15).
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2017-09-071h 11
Upfront VenturesJon Favreau & Jon Lovett Discuss Trump And The Election | Upfront Summit 2017Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett of Crooked Media (formerly of The Ringer podcast), join Jeff Berman of Whalerock Media to discuss Donald Trump, the election, and politics at Upfront Summit 2017.
2017-03-2922 min
Lovett or Leave ItTrumpcare is dead, Lovett or Leave It is LIVE. Our first episode!Michaela Watkins, Katie Nolan, and Jon Favreau join for a rundown of the week's news in front of a live audience, plus we introduce the Rant Wheel.
2017-03-2553 min
Decoder with Nilay PatelRecode Decode: Crooked Media founders: We're podcasting the Trump resistance (Live at SXSW)Crooked Media Founders Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor and Jon Lovett talk with Recode's Kara Swisher about their hit podcast, "Pod Save America," in a live interview at South by Southwest 2017. Having previously worked as speechwriters and spokespersons for the Obama administration, the trio discusses what Democrats missed during the 2016 election and how the new "opposition party" to Donald Trump can best focus its resistance. They explain how they run their "progressive media company," which cares more about impact than income, and why they're not excited by the prospect of a presidential run from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
2017-03-151h 06
Next Question with Katie CouricPod Save America: Crossover Episode (w/ Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor)Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor are alumni of the Obama administration who recently founded Crooked Media, a progressive media company. They also host the hit political podcast, Pod Save America. For this special crossover episode, Katie speaks with these former White House communications aides about President Trump's troubled relationship with the press, media accountability and how Democrats can translate protests into votes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2017-02-231h 07
Next Question with Katie Couric20. Pod Save America: Crossover Episode (w/ Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor)Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor are alumni of the Obama administration who recently founded Crooked Media, a progressive media company. They also host the hit political podcast, Pod Save America. For this special crossover episode, Katie speaks with these former White House communications aides about President Trump's troubled relationship with the press, media accountability and how Democrats can translate protests into votes.
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2017-02-231h 10
Cone of Silence with Tammy HaddadJon Favreau and Jon Lovett - Mixing Politics with Comedy to Create the Comedian-in-Chief.Jon Favreau (right) and Jon Lovett (left), former President Barack Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton speechwriters - who also created the comedic presentations for President Obama at the White House Correspondents' Dinner - discuss what it takes to make the President the funniest person in the room.
2015-04-1633 min