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“An orgy of corruption.”

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mueller gets another witness, Trump and Rudy become more unhinged, conservative donors reward the politicians who made them richer, and Republicans tr...

“A potpourri of stupid.”

16 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump is acting like a guilty man who’s bad at covering up crimes, and Democrats are nominating history-making candidates while they decide on a mes...

“The white nationalist variety hour.”

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

White nationalists fail to organize a rally but succeed in organizing the GOP, Omarosa has secret recordings, and Democrats decide whether to take mon...

“Horseshoes and hand grenades.”

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday’s special election and primaries deliver some Democratic victories and a warning against complacency, another Republican is indicted for co...

“The smoking tweet.”

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The President potentially incriminates his son on Twitter, Republicans try to rush the Kavanaugh confirmation, and more Democratic incumbents face pro...

“Kochs, votes, and ostrich coats.”

02 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump obstructs justice via Twitter, Manafort faces a jury, and the Koch brothers pick a fight with Trump Republicans on trade. Then Dan talks to Nick...

“A fine mist of bullshit.”

31 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump’s lawyer argues that collusion with a hostile government isn’t a crime after reports that Michael Cohen might implicate the president, and b...

“The own goal presidency.”

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A secret recording of Trump and Cohen conspiring about hush money is released, the President retreats from his own trade war, and he steps up his atta...

“Putin’s Paperless Post.”

24 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump spends the weekend rage-tweeting, the Nunes Memo is exposed as a fraud, and Jim Comey blesses us with punditry. Then students from Parkland, Flo...

“Crazy pills.”

19 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump tries and fails to clean up his Putin mess, but Republicans in Congress make it clear that they won’t be doing anything about it. Then Crooked...

“Helsinki warmed over.”

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump betrays America by siding with Vladimir Putin over the United States, a few days after our government indicted 19 Russian military ope...

“America’s crazy old uncle.”

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats target Brett Kavanaugh’s views on presidential power, Trump blows up the NATO summit, and House Republicans defend Rep. Jim Jordan against...

“Kavanuts.”

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, escalates his trade war with China, and gets played by North Korea. Then former Supreme Co...

Introducing The Wilderness (Trailer)

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Wilderness is a new documentary podcast from Crooked Media and Two-Up Productions about the history and future of the Democratic Party. Jon Favrea...

“Life, liberty and the pursuit of pod.” (Mailbag episode!)

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats debate strategy after one of the worst months in Trump’s presidency. Then we answer some of your questions, and play an excerpt from Jon F...

“Hot takes on ICE.”

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans try to hide the fact that Trump will nominate a justice who will overturn Roe v. Wade, and more Democrats join calls to abolish ICE. The...

“Fight like hell.”

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy retires, Trump and McConnell look to fill the seat before the midterms, and Congressional candidate Alexandria O...

“Stephen Miller went to Duke.” (LIVE from Durham!)

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The political fallout from Trump’s immigration policy intensifies, and the midterm campaign heats up. Governor Roy Cooper and Rev. Dr. William Barbe...

“I vote. Do u?” (LIVE from Nashville)

24 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump has no plan to reunite the children he separated from their parents, Republicans in Congress struggle to pass an immigration bill, and Democrats...

“Sta-cey! Sta-cey! Sta-cey!” (LIVE from Atlanta)

22 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump partially reverses his family separation policy with an executive order that leads to more chaos and confusion, and Republicans take another run...

"Last call for democracy.”

19 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump hits a new low by tearing infants away from their parents at the border, and looks for new ways to obstruct justice as his campaign manager goes...

“Wild Wild GOP.”

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Rhodes joins Jon and Tommy to talk about the aftermath of the North Korea summit, Trump’s family separation policy at the border, and why senior...

“Kim Jong Un is not your BFF.”

12 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump lashes out at our closest allies while kissing up to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un. Then, former Solicitor General Don Verrilli joins Jon and D...

“Don’t tweet, vote.”

07 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday’s primaries point to the importance of Democratic turnout in November, Trump escalates his trade war, and Paul Ryan is briefly reunited with...

“Immunity by congressional majority.”

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump and his legal team argue that the president is above the law, and voters say that health care and immigration are two of the most important issu...

“The outrage election.”

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Roseanne’s racism reveals a reality about life in the Trump Era and the Republican midterm strategy, Trump is caught in a perpetual justice obstruct...

“This is who we are.”

28 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump pretends a staffer doesn’t exist as his will-they-won’t-they drama with Kim continues, Customs and Border Patrol begins tearing away childre...

“A wicked clutch election.” (LIVE from Boston!)

26 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump calls off the North Korea summit after Mike Pence was called a dummy, and the NFL restricts the right to free speech after threats from the pres...

"Live from Radio City!"

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mueller racks up 75 criminal charges in one year, Trump tries to shut the investigation down, and the White House goes after Planned Parenthood. Then...

“The Full Nixon.”

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Don Jr. met with a second set of foreign agents who offered help to the Trump campaign, Donald Trump orders an investigation into the investigation of...

“The Trump Investigation.”

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump hits a bump in the road on his way to the Nobel Peace Prize, Republicans try their hardest to make 2018 about immigrant gang members, and 700 Tr...

“Two maniacs and a bucket of chicken.”

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump sends a couple of bigoted pastors to the opening of the American embassy in Jerusalem, prepares for his meeting with Kim Jong Un, and stands by ...

“Essential Bribery, LLC.”

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Cohen’s shell company is a revealed to be a massive corruption scheme that involves Donald Trump’s mistresses, Russian oligarchs, and big ...

“All the President’s goons.”

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rudy gives an encore performance, Trump loves paying in (Russian?) cash, the Democrats try to break through the noise, Gina Haspel almost withdraws, a...

“Ru-dy! Ru-dy! Ru-dy!”

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rudy Giuliani potentially incriminates Donald Trump during his first television appearance as the President's new lawyer, Mueller has many questions a...

“Zombie Correspondents’ Dinner.”

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Wolf destroys democracy with jokes at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and Trump moves closer to withdrawing from the Iran deal. The...

“It’s your Justice Department!"

26 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump calls into his favorite program, Ronny Jackson withdraws, Mulvaney says the quiet part out loud, Kanye tweets, and Democrats find hope in a spec...

“Netflix and Macron.”

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump hosts a state dinner for French President/bestie Emmanuel Macron, Democrats hope for an upset in an Arizona special election, and the California...

“Shamelessness is all the rage.”

19 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump’s own lawyer compares him to a mob boss, McConnell helps open the door for Trump to fire Mueller, Beto O’Rourke closes in on Ted Cruz, and M...

“Not a scrupulous individual.”

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Comey renders his judgment on everyone, Cohen has a rough day in court, Hannity is Client #3, and Trump launches airstrikes. Then The New Yorker’s ...

“Exquisite presidential leadership.”

12 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Speaker of the House/Dan’s Favorite Politician Paul Ryan announces his retirement, Donald Trump has a televised meltdown over Mueller, and the Repub...

“Xi likes me!” (LIVE from Orlando)

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump tries Twitter diplomacy with China and Syria, and Florida Democrats have a chance to help flip Congress. Then Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (D-...

“Gang of Foxes.”

06 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mueller’s writing a summer blockbuster, Fox and Friends is making immigration policy, and Scott Pruitt is late for dinner. Then the Rev. Demetrius J...

“Hold for Lou Dobbs.”

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump has a Twitter meltdown over immigration after a MAGA revolt over the wall, Sinclair Broadcast Group forces local news anchors to read their prop...

“Choose your own obstruction.”

29 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Parkland students enrage right-wing pundits, Trump’s legal problems get worse, the Department of Veterans Affairs gets a new boss, and the Censu...

“Smartass.”

28 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Vice President Joe Biden sits down with Jon, Jon, and Tommy at his office in Washington, DC to talk about Donald Trump, John Bolton, partisanship, the...

"It has to be the kids."

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump becomes even more unhinged, and makes warmonger John Bolton his national security advisor. Then Jon, Jon and Tommy attend the March for Our Live...

“Grift while you can.”

22 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump congratulates Putin on an election well-rigged, loses his head lawyer, and Congress does nothing to protect Mueller while the corruption scandal...

“Witch hunt!”

19 Mar 2018

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Trump begins publicly attacking Robert Mueller, only a few Republicans in Congress speak out, and Trump data firm Cambridge Analytica harvests data fr...

"Taking the gavel from Paul Ryan's hand."

15 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats win another special election, Republicans flail around for a response, and Trump sends Tillerson to the Rexit in a major shakeup of the nati...

“Trump’s message of hope and inclusion.” (LIVE from Dallas)

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

House Republicans end their Russia investigation, Trump sides with the NRA on gun control, Conor Lamb eyes an upset in Pennsylvania, and Democrats loo...

“Beto days to come.” (LIVE from Austin)

11 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

America sends its best negotiator to denuclearize a dictator, and Democrats craft an economic message for 2018. Then Texas Democratic Senate candidate...

“Give Ruth a break.” (LIVE from Houston)

09 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump accepts Kim Jong Un’s invite to a Madman vs Madman summit, Mueller has a new witness, and Democrats look to turn Texas blue. Former Houston Te...

“President for life.”

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

White House staffers are concerned about Trump’s stability but only on background, Trump escalates the world’s first Twitter-based trade war, West...

“The Committee to Defraud America.”

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hope Hicks is out, Jared Kushner is in trouble, Jeff Sessions is beleaguered, and Donald Trump is so angry he just might…implement tariffs on steel ...

“MAGA hats and perjury traps.”

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Stoneman Douglas students start to move the needle on gun control, the Schiff memo obliterates the Nunes memo, Trump’s lawyers are worried he’...

“We call BS.”

22 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the aftermath of the Parkland shooting, a new student movement is born, the Republican/NRA conspiracy nuts go crazy, and Republican politicians sta...

“Hold my putter.”

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Department of Justice indicts 13 Russian nationals who conducted information warfare against the United States, Mueller’s charges offer hints ab...

“Beat the NRA.”

15 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The NRA and GOP vow to do nothing about America’s 18th school shooting in 35 days, Trump and Republican leaders reject a bipartisan agreement to pro...

“The worst Cirque du Soleil ever.” (LIVE from Las Vegas)

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump White House extends the domestic abuse scandal for a fifth day, Republicans fret about staying on their tax message, and Democrats start to ...

“A government eclipse.” (LIVE from Denver)

09 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Ryan needs Democratic votes to keep the government open, and the Democrats can’t decide whether to demand a vote on dreamers. The White House c...

“#ReleaseThePod” (LIVE from LA’s Dolby Theater)

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

House Republicans give America its dumbest conspiracy yet. Jimmy Kimmel, John Legend, and Chrissy Teigen join Jon, Jon, Tommy, Dan, and Erin for a nig...

“An insult to banana republics.”

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump’s first State of the Union is long on words, low on energy, and short on policy. Jon and Dan break down the speech, the reaction, and all the ...

“A human centipede of obstruction.”

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The media lowers the bar for Trump’s State of the Union, Democrats look for an economic message, and the Republican effort to shut down the Mueller ...

“Paul Ryan’s shit sandwich.”

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats plot their next move on immigration after the shutdown, Mueller closes in on Trump, and Republicans go full whack job in pushing their lates...

“Have fun at Davos!”

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Shithole Shutdown ends as McConnell promises a vote on a bill to protect the DREAMers, and Democrats vote for another short-term funding bill. The...

“The shithole shutdown.”

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump and the Trumpiest Republicans oppose a bipartisan deal that would pass the Senate, protect the DREAMers, and keep the government open. Then Sama...

“Our American Apology Tour.”

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump reveals the racism at the heart of his immigration policy, cancels a trip to London to avoid protests, and buys a porn star’s silence. Pod Tou...

“Mr. President, don’t you mean the opposite?”

11 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump gets rave reviews for not being senile in a meeting, Bannon goes down in flames, and Oprah makes everyone lose their minds. Dr. Catherine Thorli...

“Stockholm Syndrome.”

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The President assures the country of his mental stability, Mueller hones in on obstruction while Republicans in Congress try to undermine him, and the...

“Cons and clowns.”

04 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump kicks off 2018 with a series of deranged and dangerous tweets, and then has an ugly break-up with Steve Bannon. Then Seth Myers joins Jon, Jon, ...

“Weird year.”

31 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The guys look back on 2017 and the setbacks, surprising victories, lessons, frustrations and inspiring moments that defined a tough year. Also a few a...

“We’re saying Pod Save America again.”

26 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A very special Christmas mailbag with Jon, Jon, and Tommy to wrap up 2017 and look ahead to 2018.

“Keep your heads up.”

21 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans celebrate passing the least popular piece of legislation in modern history, and Democrats plot their strategy to protect DREAMers and the ...

“The perpetual bullshit machine.”

18 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Trump and his state-run media conspire to undermine a federal investigation, Republicans in Congress enrich themselves with their tax plan, and Democr...

“How to Dougie.”

14 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Alabama gives America hope, and Democrats a path to power. Senator-elect Doug Jones talks with Jon and Dan about his improbable victory over Roy Moore...

“It’s like Medieval Times every night!”

11 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Alabama special election comes down to who gets more votes, Trump and his propagandists continue to delegitimize the press, and there’s too much...

“A bottomless pit of bad faith.”

07 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Franken resigns, Moore keeps running with the GOP’s support so they can get their tax cut, and Trump recognizes Jerusalem to give Jared a win. Then ...

“Donald Trump is Deep Throat.” (LIVE from Oakland)

05 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Trump hides his crimes in plain sight, Republicans embrace a child molester, and Democrats have the upper-hand in the shutdown fight. Recode’s Kara ...

“Our lawyer wrote this title.” (LIVE from Sacramento)

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Trump tweets about his crimes, and Republicans pass a tax bill that will define the 2018 elections. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, Stockt...

“Legislative looting.”

30 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans do whatever it takes to pass their Donor Relief Act, and Trump reminds us why he’s unstable and unfit to hold office. Then White House p...

“Have some crullers, bureaucrats.”

27 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans don’t yet have the votes to jam through their Donor Relief Act, Trump goes all-in for Moore, Conyers steps down from Judiciary, Tillerso...

“Happy Podsgiving.”

23 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the first annual Pod Save America Thanksgiving mailbag, Jon and Dan answer questions about #MeToo, Doug Jones, net neutrality, how they got into po...

“The Donor Relief Act of 2017.”

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans jam the second most unpopular piece of legislation in history through the House, Doug Jones could transform Washington with a victory over...

"Say what it takes to heal a culture."

16 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dan, Tommy and Lovett discuss the allegations against Senator Franken, the Republicans trying to use tax reform to take health care from people, and t...

“Watch out for falling Keurigs.”

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans are divided over whether to support an alleged child molester for the U.S. Senate, Trump gets cranky at the end of his foreign trip, and C...

“A good day.”

09 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats have the best Election Night in five years, dominating races up and down the ballot in a decisive rejection of Trump and Trumpism. Then Jon ...

"Don't Hiss. Vote." (LIVE from Richmond)

06 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Virginia race, the DNC and Brazile-gate, and the possibility of a shutdown for Dreamers. Lt. Governor Ralph Northam, Justin Fairfax, Attorney Gene...

“Your tweets are not enough.” (LIVE from DC)

04 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Trump vs. the Law, reforming the DNC, and the race in Virginia. Rep. Keith Ellison, former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, and Alyssa Mastromonac...

“The fog of bullshit.” (LIVE from Philadelphia)

03 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Trump blames Schumer and the courts for terrorism, Republicans propose trillions in tax cuts for the rich, and Facebook testifies before Congress. DeR...

"Indictments!"

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Trump’s former campaign chairman is indicted for money laundering, his former foreign policy advisor pleads guilty to lying to the FBI about contact...

“Another cuck bites the dust.”

26 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Corker and Flake take on Trump, Wall Street wins in the Senate, and Clinton conspiracies are back. Then New Jersey gubenatorial candidate Phil Murphy ...

“Republicans have an O’Reilly problem.”

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Congress wants answers on Niger, Fox News defends O’Reilly, and Trump pushes a $6 trillion tax cut for the wealthy. Then Alabama Democratic Senate c...

“The strategic sense of a rabid raccoon.”

19 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Trump botches the human act of calling grieving families and rejects a bipartisan deal to improve the Affordable Care Act. Then Jon and Dan talk to Vi...

“No blood for ego.”

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats look to stop ACA sabotage with a shutdown fight, and Ben Rhodes joins to talk about Trump’s Iran Deal sabotage. Then Preet Bharara joins t...

“A feckless despot.”

12 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Trump continues to sabotage Obamacare, threatens to pull media licenses, threatens the NFL’s tax exemption, wishes for more nuclear weapons, and yel...

“Slack channel for the last adults.” (LIVE from Chicago!)

11 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Corker tells the New York Times that Trump is a dangerous liar, Stephen Miller sabotages the DREAMer deal, and social media platforms wrestle with fak...

"Mike Pence, you sleep like a horse." (LIVE from Cleveland)

09 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Senator Sherrod Brown and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Connie Schultz join Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan in Cleveland, where the crew talks Trump's Nor...

"Paul Ryan's my dad". (LIVE from Madison)

06 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan, Randy "Iron Stache" Bryce, and Rep. Chris Taylor join Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan in Madison, Wisconsin to talk about gun safety, Tillerson ca...

“What’s your plan to stop mass shootings?”

02 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Las Vegas becomes the site of the worst mass shooting in American history, Trump attacks hurricane victims in Puerto Rico, and Tom Price’s flights o...