Pod Save America

“Norway, if you’re listening.”

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The President says he’d accept foreign assistance to win in 2020, Democrats hold contempt votes over the Census scandal, Joe Biden and Donald Trump ...

“Welcome to the Panderdome.” (LIVE from Des Moines)

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump caves on his Mexican trade war, and the race to win Iowa brings 19 Democratic candidates to Cedar Rapids. Des Moines Register pollster Ann Selze...

"You can run but you can’t Hyde.” (LIVE from Chicago)

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump’s trade war threatens the economy, Elizabeth Warren calls for a new economic patriotism, and Joe Biden reverses his position on the Hyde amend...

“Donald Trump, Diplomat.”

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump spends the weekend picking fights with our biggest trading partner (Mexico) and our closest ally (the U.K.), the mass shooting in Virginia Beach...

2020: Marianne Williamson on big truths and moral outrage

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Author and activist Marianne Williamson joins Jon Favreau to discuss her bid for president, the difference between moral outrage and anger, getting mo...

“A dirty, filthy, disgusting word.”

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Mueller sends an unmistakable message to Congress about impeachment, more Democrats announce their support for an inquiry, the DNC changes its ...

2020: Amy Klobuchar on winning the Midwest and working with Republicans

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar sits down with Dan to discuss what she brings to the 2020 race. They talk climate change, her plan to prioritize menta...

“The world’s assignment editor.”

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The President sides with a murderous tyrant over advisors and allies, the Attorney General targets Trump’s political enemies, and the Democratic can...

"Trumper Tantrum."

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The president “storms” out of another meeting with Democrats in the Oval Office. The House inches closer to an impeachment inquiry. And a new anal...

“Pod Save The Realm.” (Game of Thrones bonus!)

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Priyanka discuss the finale episode of Game of Thrones and look back on the politics of the series.

“Republican(s) for Impeachment.” (LIVE from DC!)

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Amash becomes the first Republican Congressman to say that the President crossed the threshold for impeachment, and Joe Biden says that Democra...

"Half past a Handmaid’s Tale.” (LIVE from Brooklyn)

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alabama Republicans pass the most extreme abortion ban in history, John Bolton tries to start a war with Iran, and Montana Governor Steve Bullock and ...

“Joementum.”

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden’s frontrunner status changes the dynamic of the Democratic primary, and Donald Trump threatens to abuse his power in order to derail the f...

2020: Eric Swalwell on gun control and being bold

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy talks with Congressman Eric Swalwell about gun control, what it means to be bold in his campaign, his work on the intelligence committee and how...

“A contest of sick burns.”

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The President's blanket defiance of Congressional oversight plunges the country into a constitutional crisis, the New York Times discovers that Trump ...

“Killing it on the economy.”

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The President coddles Putin on future election sabotage, the White House says they’re killing it on the economy, Nancy Pelosi believes Democrats nee...

2020: John Hickenlooper on brewing beer and winning purple states

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper talks with Jon Favreau about his life as a brewpub owner, his strategy for winning over Republicans, his plans to ...

“Legislative cosplay.”

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

William Barr lies to Congress and angers Bob Mueller, Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer decide to play along with the latest Infrastructure Week, and Dem...

2020: Tim Ryan on the working class and yoga

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan sits down with Dan Pfeiffer at Crooked HQ in Los Angeles to discuss his economic agenda, how Democrats can retake the Midwes...

“The pundit gap.”

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Another white nationalist targets a synagogue in California, voters believe Trump is guilty of obstruction but aren’t ready for impeachment, and Bet...

2020: Seth Moulton On Patriotism And Beating Trump On National Security

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton joins Tommy Vietor to discuss the threat of nuclear war, his time in the Marine Corps and the need for a new ge...

“Make America 2016 Again?”

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The President ignores the law and Congress in an effort to shut down further investigations, the federal government is woefully unprepared for future ...

“Impeach ‘em if you got ‘em.”

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Congress debates whether to begin impeachment proceedings against the President, Elizabeth Warren proposes free college and student debt relief, and S...

2020: Kirsten Gillibrand on Medicare for All and speaking truths (From Jan. 22)

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sits down with Jon Favreau to talk about Medicare for All, building a green economy, immigration, and more. (Previously rel...

“This is the end of my presidency. I’m f*cked.”

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report is finally public, and it’s not great! Politico’s Natasha Bertrand joins to talk about all the explosive...

2020: Kamala Harris on American identity and secret recipes

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

California Senator Kamala Harris talks with Jon Favreau about her record as a District Attorney and Attorney General, how she’d get her priorities t...

2020: Jay Inslee on climate change and beating Donald Trump

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee joins Dan Pfeiffer from the campaign trail in New Hampshire to talk about why climate change is the defining issue of his p...

“Live Free or Run for President.” (LIVE in New Hampshire)

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump and conservatives target Ilhan Omar, red states restrict abortion, Mayor Pete’s meteoric rise continues, Cory Booker kicks off his campaign in...

"Fascist cosplay." (LIVE in Boston)

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump embraces lawlessness on immigration, congressional Democrats press for Trump's tax returns, and the 2020 candidates hit the trail in an economy ...

2020: Elizabeth Warren on dogs and capitalism (From Feb. 21, 2019)

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Senator Elizabeth Warren sits down with Tommy to talk about Medicare for All, climate change, Venezuela, Israel, and more. (Previously released on Feb...

“Chaos is a ladder.”

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen is fired because she’s not extreme enough on immigration, Trump courts Jewish voters while accusing the...

2020: Julián Castro on Immigration and Beyonce

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy interviews former San Antonio Mayor and HUD Secretary Julián Castro about his 2020 bid. They discuss immigration, Puerto Rico, housing policy, ...

“The clouds have not lifted.”

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump announces that 2020 will be about health care, Mueller’s team starts leaking, House Democrats fire their subpoena cannons, Wisconsin signals t...

“Mueller purgatory.”

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Barr’s summary hasn’t moved public opinion, Democrats haul out the subpoena cannon, Trump returns to demagoguing immigrants, Mulvaney’s politica...

“Peak stupid.”

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trumpworld and the Washington media make sweeping conclusions over a report they’ve never seen, Democrats pivot to health care after the Trump Admin...

“No exoneration.”

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara joins to walk through Attorney General William Barr’s 4-page summary of Robert Mueller’s final report, as we ta...

“The Electoral College is f*cking stupid.”

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

2020 candidates embrace a host of democratic reforms to give more people a bigger voice, Donald Trump eagerly awaits Robert Mueller’s report, Democr...

2020: Cory Booker on radical love and the filibuster

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker joins Jon Favreau in studio for a conversation about his presidential campaign, what he learned about politics as Mayor...

“St. Paddy’s Day rage tweeting.”

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The world grapples with the rise of white nationalism, Trump spends Sunday attacking everyone from John McCain to autoworkers, Beto reminds us that Tw...

“To impeach or not to impeach.”

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nancy Pelosi throws cold water on the idea of impeaching Donald Trump, Paul Manafort had a very bad Wednesday, Beto O’Rourke launches his presidenti...

“Trump’s Medicare For None plan.”

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump’s budget guts health care, education, and other programs to pay for his wall, Fox News personalities continue to be awful, House Democrats pas...

“Fox News-addled automatons.”

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Congress launches investigations into Donald Trump that could lay the groundwork for impeachment, Democrats decide against allowing Fox News to host a...

“I’m gonna regret this speech.”

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump is off-script and unhinged at CPAC, the 2020 race starts as a toss-up, Bernie Sanders kicks off his campaign in Brooklyn, and Washington Gov. Ja...

2020: Pete Buttigieg on freedom and farting cows

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg joins Dan in the studio for a conversation about his presidential campaign, how Democrats can win back the Midwest and...

“A very revealing Cohenoscopy.”

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Jon and Dan to talk about the fallout from Michael Cohen’s explosive and incriminating testimony. Then, Elizabeth Warren m...

“The Green Book New Deal.”

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump hates the dictator in Venezuela but loves the one in North Korea, Mueller is nearing his end game with a lot of questions still unanswered, and ...

“Elizabeth Warren talks dogs and capitalism.”

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Senator Elizabeth Warren sits down with Tommy to talk about Medicare for All, climate change, Venezuela, Israel, and more. Before that, Jon and Dan ta...

“Let a thousand obstructions bloom.”

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump’s fake national emergency gets legal and legislative challenges, Andrew McCabe reveals the panic at the FBI and DOJ over the president’s pot...

“Donald Trump’s coffee man.”

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The President loses his wall but keeps the issue, kicks off his re-election campaign in El Paso with a new screed against Democrats, and gets a boost ...

“Dan’s imaginary SuperPAC.” (LIVE in Durham)

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Shutdown negotiations falter as Trump takes his demagoguery to El Paso, Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar formally launch their presidential campaign...

“Who dat obstructing justice?” (LIVE in New Orleans)

10 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump lashes out as investigators close in, Democrats introduce a Green New Deal, and former Mayor Mitch Landrieu joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, Dan, and Brit...

“Organize the rage.” (LIVE in Charelston)

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We like Stacey Abrams’s speech more than Trump’s. Virginia’s political scandals throw control of the statehouse into question. The Democratic pr...

“Donald Trump’s halftime show.”

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The President prepares to deliver a not-very-anticipated State of the Union, Governor Ralph Northam refuses to resign after a racist photo of him surf...

“The neocon recycling program.”

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump attacks the threat assessment from his own intelligence chiefs, and a debate breaks out in the Democratic primary over Medicare for All and taxi...

“America runs on Dunkin.”

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump trades his wall for a cave, Roger Stone becomes the sixth Trump advisor to be indicted, Republicans weigh a primary challenge to the president, ...

“The state of our union is a clusterf*ck.”

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump’s shutdown has plunged the country into crisis with no end in sight, Michael Cohen refuses to testify because the President intimated his fath...

“Crisis actor in the White House.”

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump offers the Democrats a deal they can’t accept, Buzzfeed defends its story about Trump suborning perjury, and Kamala Harris announces her candi...

“The impeachment eagle soars.” (BONUS episode)

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, and Crooked Media editor-in-chief Brian Beutler break down the bombshell BuzzFeedNews story that President Trump committed a crime by direct...

“Nancy P and Cardi B try to open D.C.”

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pelosi tells Trump he can’t deliver the State of the Union until the government opens, Trump advisors tell him the shutdown is hurting the economy, ...

“Deleted scenes from Helsinki.”

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump hides the details of his chats with Putin while the FBI investigates whether he’s compromised, the government shutdown becomes the longest in ...

“Conspiracy of Dunces.”

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump wastes America’s time with his primetime address, throws a temper tantrum during shutdown negotiations, and claims not to know that his campai...

“Impeach the motherforker.”

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The human toll of Trump’s shutdown grows as he plans a primetime address, Democrats debate how to talk about impeachment, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cort...

“Shutdown for what.”

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump keeps the government shut down over his metaphorical wall, House Democrats bring back PAYGO, Elizabeth Warren kicks off her presidential campaig...

“Pod Lang Syne.”

27 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In a special New Year’s episode, Jon, Jon, Tommy, Dan, Erin Ryan, DeRay Mckesson, Ana Marie Cox, Ira Madison, and Louis Virtel discuss their resolut...

"Pulling out of the War on Christmas.” (Holiday mailbag episode!)

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump's government shutdown doesn’t stop Jon F. and Dan from answering listener questions in this special holiday mailbag edition of the pod....

“Crime after crime.”

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A judge’s shock over Michael Flynn’s crimes destroys right-wing conspiracy theories, Trump is forced to shut down his fraudulent charity, Trump ma...

"Rudy Giuliani, human tweet.”

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A Texas judge rules in favor of Republicans trying to dismantle Obamacare, Trump and Rudy flail against a legal onslaught, and a bipartisan coalition ...

“Owned in the Oval.”

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump throws a tantrum over the wall in the Oval Office, Michael Cohen is sentenced to three years in prison, and more Democrats throw their support b...

“Hot tub crime machine.”

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Department of Justice effectively accuses the President of directing an illegal scheme to manipulate the 2016 election, Mueller uncovers more conn...

“Tariff Man without a plan.”

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Flynn’s cooperation is rewarded, Republicans subvert democracy in Wisconsin, Trump’s tweets tank the markets, and Democrats begin the batt...

“Quid pro penthouse.”

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

George H.W. Bush leaves a complicated legacy, Michael Cohen’s guilty plea pieces together a conspiracy that implicates Trump, and Republicans respon...

“Yo, collusion!”

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Marcy Wheeler joins Jon and Dan to break down Individual-1’s very bad day and discuss the future of the Trump investigation, Pelosi wins her caucus ...

“Subpoena cannon.”

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Border Patrol fires tear gas at unarmed migrants, Trump threatens to shut down the government over the wall, Mike Espy looks to pull an upset in M...

“Podsgiving mailbag!”

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Jon answer questions about the midterms, 2020, Never Trump Republicans, Iowa, the Senate, Fox News, the plutocracy, and our favorite Thanksgiv...

“That’s Chairman Schitt to you.”

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Orange County turns blue, Stacey Abrams delivers a non-concession speech, and Democrats debate whether Nancy Pelosi should be Speaker. Then Congressma...

“A hit Trump will holler.”

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump lashes out at everyone after his midterm defeat, Democrats see opportunities and challenges in the Midwest and Florida, and the party debates ho...

“Wet president.”

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Blue Wave is real, Kyrsten Sinema wins in Arizona, Trump takes a pass on honoring veterans because it rained, and House Democrats put voting right...

“We won.”

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats flip the House, Republicans keep the Senate, and Donald Trump fires Jeff Sessions. Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down the results of the mi...

“The election is nigh!”

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A final discussion about the state of the 2018 midterms, including our thoughts on why it’s close, the closing arguments, what races we’ll be watc...

"Every state is a swing state."

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With six days to go before Election Day, Trump floats repealing the 14th amendment via executive order, the most racist member of the Republican caucu...

“From Charlottesville to Pittsburgh.”

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Right-wing conspiracies echoed by Trump and some Republicans help fuel an anti-Semitic massacre in Pittsburgh, and the President responds by attacking...

"Caravan of Lies."

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 nation...

“Pollercoaster.”

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With 15 days to go, Jon and Dan give a midterm update, Trump uses caravans and voter fraud to scare people, Democrats try to flip state legislatures, ...

“They’re coming for your health care.”

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump goes on a media tour to rev up the base, Republicans admit that they’re coming after health care and retirement programs if they win, and Demo...

"Ride or die with dictators."

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy and Lovett discuss Senator Elizabeth Warren's October surprise, Democrats carping about Beto O'Rourke's fundraising, GOP voter suppression tacti...

"Democracy in a headlock."

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy and Lovett talk about Nikki Haley’s abrupt departure from her UN role, a frightening new report about climate change, and where the battles fo...

“November is coming.”

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the aftermath of Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation, Republicans feel energized, Democrats debate what’s next, and both parties hone their messages...

“Fred Trump’s bootstraps.”

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The President mocks and lies about Dr. Christine Blasey Ford at a political rally, Republicans energize their base by attacking #MeToo, and Trump is e...

"Hold the door!"

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, and Tommy discuss the renewed FBI investigation into Brett Kavanaugh, Jeff Flake's change of heart, and the shifting politics of Supreme Cou...

"We believe Christine Blasey Ford."

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Dan, and Erin Ryan discuss the testimony of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Then Katie...

“A little hiccup.”

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans respond to a second credible allegation of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh by accusing Democrats of a smear campaign, and The New Y...

“Unfazed and determined.”

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans refuse to allow an independent investigation into credible claims of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and Dem...

“You can’t trust Brett Kavanaugh.”

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Brett Kavanaugh is credibly accused of sexual assault by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, throwing his nomination into question, and Paul Manafort agrees to...

“The hurricane truther.” (LIVE in LA)

14 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump prepares for Hurricane Florence by denying the deaths caused by Hurricane Maria, and Democrats spend the final months of the midterms talking he...

“Barack to the future.”

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Obama returns to the campaign trail, Kavanaugh lies to the Judiciary Committee, and Democrats see their chances of taking back the Senate improve. The...

"Anonymous cowards.”

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump administration officials confirm that the president is unstable in the New York Times and Bob Woodward’s new book, Kavanaugh struggles under t...

“Kava-not-cool, guys.”

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Kavanaugh hearings have begun and Senate Democrats came ready to fight. Do we have a shot at stopping his nomination? President Trump spent his La...

"Florida man."

30 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Florida race for governor will be a contest between the Republican mini-Trump and the Democrats’ future, Paul Ryan’s SuperPAC is blowing loude...

“McCain’s legacy.”

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

John McCain leaves behind a complicated legacy after a lifetime of service and sacrifice, Republicans worry that Democrats will investigate the scanda...

"It's Cohen down for real."

23 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The President has been implicated by his lawyer in a crime that involves the cover-up of extramarital affairs through illegal campaign contributions, ...