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"Trump Without the Handcuffs.”

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The world waits for a Manhattan jury to indict Donald Trump. Strict Scrutiny’s Leah Litman joins to break down the strength of D.A. Alvin Bragg’s ...

"Mugshots and Milk Shots." (Live from Wisconsin!)

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mandela Barnes and Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler join Jon, Jon, and guest host Erin Ryan live in Wisconsin! Donald Trump prepares for a ...

"MAGA King v. RINO Loser."

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump unloads on Ron DeSantis while Ron DeSantis hugs Donald Trump on Ukraine. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stops by to talk about housing and ...

"Too Woke To Fail.”

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Biden steps in to prevent a bank run after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Republicans blame the failure on woke culture. Senator Cory Booker ...

“Tuck Around and Find Out.”

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tucker Carlson hates Donald Trump but loves his insurrectionists, Democratic pollster Celinda Lake stops by to talk about Joe Biden’s new economic p...

“The Old Man and the CPAC.”

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump says indictments won’t stop him from running. Ron DeSantis tells his Florida story here in California. Joe Biden balances public safety...

"Fox Knews."

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden tests out his message for a reelection campaign that seems all but certain to happen. Rupert Murdoch admits he knew that Fox News hosts were...

“The 2024 Dry Ron.”

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ron DeSantis kicks off his presidential campaign-in-waiting with a nationwide book tour. The guys run through the week’s top stories in a new segmen...

“Trump’s Train Blame Game.”

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump and his MAGA friends use a toxic train crash in Ohio to pick a fight with the White House. Joe Biden surprises the world with a secret tr...

Bonus: “Fox News EXPOSED”

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new filing in Dominion’s defamation case against Fox News has revealed the big wigs at Fox knew Donald Trump’s claims of election fraud were fal...

“The Age Old Question.”

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prosecutors inch closer to a possible indictment of Donald Trump. Nikki Haley officially becomes the first candidate to challenge him for the Republic...

“The 2024 Mess America Pageant.”

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The GOP primary heats up, along with a little Don-on-Ron action. President Biden enrages Republican politicians everywhere by hammering their position...

"Evening Joe."

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden had a surprisingly good time at his State of the Union address by shooting down Republican hecklers like they were a Chinese balloon. Democr...

“After Balloon Delight.”

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dark Brandon obliterates Beijing’s big balloon ahead of his State of the Union address. And outgoing Chief of Staff Ron Klain stops by to talk about...

“McCarthy’s Malarkey.”

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

President Biden and Kevin McCarthy meet on the debt ceiling. George Santos steps down from his House committees. Wisconsin gears up for the most impor...

Donald vs. Ronald

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump hits the campaign trail and his potential rivals. Democrats revive their calls for police reform after the murder of Tyre Nichols. State ...

“Monsters on the Hill.”

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Pence joins the classified hoarders club. The MAGA House grabs the third rail of politics. Donald Trump is on top of the polls and back on Facebo...

“Biden’s Lawless Raid on Biden.”

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden says goodbye to his chief of staff and hello to more FBI agents. Donald Trump plots his Twitter comeback and struggles to get endorsements. ...

"Kook-ing With Gas."

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

America hits the debt limit and Republicans prepare to take hostages. The best committee assignments go to the House’s biggest MAGA freaks and they’...

“The House that MAGA Built.”

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The MAGA House is off to a rough start. George Santos isn’t going anywhere. Joe Biden deals with a classified documents discovery a bit differently ...

“First Rule Package of Fight Club.”

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin McCarthy gives away the House to become speaker. Joe Biden takes his first presidential trip to the US-Mexico border. And the first Gen Z member...

“Kevin at the Gaetz of Hell.”

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin McCarthy is still trying to make fetch happen. Donald Trump belatedly tries to help his fellow loser. Joe Biden basks in the glow of bipartisan ...

"Kevin Can Wait.”

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The House descends into chaos as Kevin McCarthy fails to win the race for speaker on the first three ballots, Republicans prepare to swear in a new me...

"What a Year!"

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pod Save America's second annual holiday spectacular brings guest hosts Priyanka Aribindi and Tre'vell Anderson together with Jon, Jon, and Dan to loo...

"Holiday Mailbag!"

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon and Dan answer all of your burning questions about 2024, the Democratic party, the White Lotus, Taylor Swift, and more. For a closed-caption...

“Trump’s Grift-mas Miracle.”

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump unveils his own trading cards. Democrats look to finish 2022 on a high note as Republicans squabble about Kevin McCarthy. New polls show ...

“Kevin’s Gavel In A Vice.”

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marjorie Taylor Greene says she would’ve organized a more successful coup, Kevin McCarthy still cant find 218 votes for speaker, and Sen. Kyrsten Si...

“51 and Done.”

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats will have 51 Senate seats after Raphael Warnock wins the final election of the 2022 midterms, Donald Trump racks up more losses and legal tr...

"Dicks Seek Pics."

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden and the Democratic Party try to kill off Iowa and New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation status, Donald Trump tries to kill off the Constitut...

“Cleanup on Heil 12!”

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Republican leaders struggle to respond to Trump’s Nazi Dinner, Congress passes a bill to protect same-sex marriage as Washington gears up for a busy...

"Dine Kampf."

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump gets dinner with a Nazi, a new special counsel to investigate his crimes, and his Twitter account back. Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock t...

“Thanksgiving Mailbag!”

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jon and Dan answer all your midterm questions + a few about Taylor Swift, reality tv, and their favorite reads. For a closed-captioned version of thi...

“He’s Running (from the law)”

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump makes it official. Republicans win the House. Nancy Pelosi steps down as leader. Kari Lake loses her race for Arizona governor. And  Dan...

“2022 is dead. Long live 2024”

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats keep the Senate, hold off a Red Wave in the House, and prepare for a productive lame duck session. The knives are out for Mitch McConnell an...

“You Fetter Believe It!”

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats fight off a Red Wave in a historic midterm that defied expectations and handed Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans a stunning defeat. All eyes...

“Nate Nate…Dont Tell Me!”

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats and Republicans hold dueling rallies in Pennsylvania as the midterm campaign comes to a close. Jon, Jon and Tommy touch down in Nevada to ta...

"Last Call for Democracy."

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

President Biden focuses on democracy as his closing midterm message, Democrats angst over the party's strategy and look for signs of hope in the early...

“Between Barack and A Hard Place.”

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

President Obama shows Dems how it’s done as candidates hone their closing arguments. Republicans deflect blame following a brutal attack on Speaker ...

“Fetterman vs The Phony Sociopath.”

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John Fetterman debates Dr. Oz.  Democrats get more nauseous on the pollercoaster. Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto checks in to talk about her race in Nev...

"It’s Midnights In America (with AOC!)"

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With just 2 weeks until the midterms, Democrats deliver their closing argument to voters. Trump and his goons get ready to screw with another election...

The Wilderness Chapter 6: Young Black Voters in Atlanta

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can Democrats keep Georgia blue? We hear from young Black voters in Atlanta about Stacey Abrams, Raphael Warnock, Joe Biden, voting rights, and the fu...

“Doompolling!”

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Great Poll Freakout of 2022 has begun, as Democrats give their closing message to voters. Congressman Tim Ryan stops by to talk about his Ohio Sen...

“All Your Midterm Questions Answered.”

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, and Tommy answer listener questions about the midterms and other topics, and Lovett shares highlights from his recent trip to North Carolina...

The Wilderness Chapter 5: Working-Class Latinos in Las Vegas

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are demographics destiny? We talk to working-class Latino voters in Las Vegas about what issues matter most to them and whether they’ll vote for Dem...

“Obama’s Advice For Democrats.”

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Barack Obama sits down for his first major interview of the midterm season to talk about the state of democracy here and abroad, the escalating situat...

"The Subpoena Finale."

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The final January 6th hearing suggests that Donald Trump isn’t a great guy, Democrats zero in on a closing midterm message, and Colorado Senator Mic...

"Weed Is Tight (and so are the midterms)"

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Republican closing argument is as Trumpy and racist as ever. Joe Biden takes a big step towards decriminalizing marijuana. And Georgia Senator Rap...

The Wilderness Chapter 4: Gen-Z Voters in Orange County

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are young voters the key to the midterms? We hear from disillusioned Gen-Z voters in Orange County, California as well as their Member of Congress, Ka...

"The Herschel Walker Abortion Fund."

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Herschel Walker gets caught paying for a girlfriend's abortion while advocating for a national abortion ban and control of the Senate hangs in the bal...

"Best Wishes > Death Wishes."

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trumps asks if Mitch McConnell has a death wish, Republican Senate candidates are polling better while the House is still in play, and Cody Kee...

The Wilderness Chapter 3: Disconnected Democrats in Pittsburgh

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can Democrats reach disconnected voters? We talk to Biden voters in Pittsburgh who are fed up with national politics. Jon breaks down their respon...

“Mitch McConnell, Welcome to the Resistance.” (with John Legend and Senator Warren!)

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Sanders joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan live from SiriusXM! The January 6th committee delays their hearing among new revelations about Roger Stone,...

"Impeaching to the Choir."

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans finally release a policy agenda for the midterms. Democratic strategist David Plouffe stops by to talk about the homestretch of the campai...

The Wilderness Chapter 2: Party Switchers in Virginia

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why would Biden voters support Republicans? We hear from party switchers in Loudoun County who turned Virginia red in 2021 by voting for Republican Go...

"The Special Master Baits Trump."

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump has an absolutely brutal day of legal news, Republicans pivot to attacking Democrats on crime, and Carlos Odio from Equis Research joins ...

"Trump's Pre-surrection Rally."

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show Ron Desantis' performative cruelty wins rave reviews from the Republican base. Donald Trump goes full QAnon in Ohio. Democrat Tony E...

Introducing The Wilderness Chapter 1: The Divide

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What will it take to save democracy in 2022 and beyond? The MAGA movement is one of the greatest threats to American democracy. But one of the greates...

"The GOP's One-Man Ban."

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans propose a nationwide abortion ban, MAGA candidates win the year’s final primaries in New Hampshire, and a Republican political stunt fai...

"Mitch Better Have Their Money."

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Republicans get nervous about midterms. The Senate tries to pass same-sex marriage protections. Economic expert Lindsay Owens from The Groundwork ...

"Of MAGA and Midterms (with John Fetterman!)"

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The final stretch of the 2022 midterms have begun, but it is still Trump vs Biden on the campaign trail. The Mar A Lago investigation hits the skids a...

“A Picture Says a Thousand Crimes.”

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Department of Justice reveals more evidence against Donald Trump, Republicans try to run from their extreme abortion positions, Joe Biden caps off...

"Redactions Speak Louder."

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump and his pals threaten riots in the streets if the GOP frontrunner is charged w a crime, New York’s newest congressman Pat Ryan joins to...

"Biden cancels student debt!"

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Murray guest hosts as Donald Trump kinda, sorta mounts a defense in the rapidly moving criminal investigation into his habit of illegally stor...

"Will Trump Cost Mitch the Senate?"

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans are in disarray as Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell fight over their party’s chances to take back the Senate, Beto O’Rourke joins to t...

"Let them eat crudité."

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Inflation Reduction Act is law, Liz Cheney is defeated, Donald Trump is still under investigation, and Dr. Oz is still looking for crudité. Then,...

"Raiders of the Lost Docs." (Live from Atlanta!)

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guest co-host Josie Duffy Rice joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan live in Atlanta! New details about the Mar-A-Lago raid send Republicans scrambling to de...

"Nukes of Hazzard." (Live from Nashville!)

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guest co-host Josie Duffy Rice joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan live in Nashville! Republicans go on defense after the unsealed Mar-a-Lago search warran...

"Everything’s Coming Up Brandon."

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Senate passes the biggest climate change legislation in history to cap off the best week of Joe Biden’s presidency, Donald Trump wins the CPAC s...

“A Kansas of Whoop-Ass.”

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kansas voters deliver a victory for abortion rights, Arizona voters deliver a victory for MAGA extremists, Missouri voters deliver a victory for just ...

"Climate Change of Heart."

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The fate of the Manchin miracle lies in the hands of Kyrsten Sinema, Democrats' prospects of holding the senate may be brightening with just 100 days ...

"We always loved Joe Manchin!"

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats find a reason to believe again after Joe Manchin announces a surprise climate and tax deal. Donald Trump returns to DC as his support in the...

“Arizona Gets Double Teamed.” (Live from Portland!)

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fake the Nation host Negin Farsad joins Jon, Tommy and Dan live in Portland! Frenemies Donald Trump and Mike Pence campaigned in Arizona on Friday for...

“Insurrection: Season Finale.” (Live from Seattle!)

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fake the Nation host Negin Farsad joins Jon, Tommy and Dan live in Seattle! The January 6th committee wraps up this season of “Insurrection” with ...

"Why Republicans Can't Get Over The Trump."

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Manchin fucks over the planet while Democrats try to make progress without him. Then former Republican strategist Tim Miller joins the pod to talk...

"Trump's Tamper Tantrum."

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump tries to cover up incriminating January 6th testimony with some light witness tampering, Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto joins to t...

"Bannon Assumes the Deposition."

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

President Biden announces new steps to protect abortion access amid criticism of the White House response to Dobbs. Steve Bannon has a very bad day in...

"Will Trump '24 Come Too Soon?"

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump contemplates a pre-midterm presidential announcement, Joe Biden tries to escape a pre-midterm presidential rut, and with November just fo...

Introducing: Mother Country Radicals

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zayd Dohrn was born - underground - his parents were radicals and counter-culture outlaws, on the run from the FBI. Now, Zayd takes us back to the 197...

"A Very Special Episode of Insurrection."

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The latest Jan 6 hearing gives what might have been the most shocking Congressional hearing in American history, Hot Take’s Amy Westervelt joins to ...

"Fighting Back Post-Roe."

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hysteria host Erin Ryan joins the pod to discuss the political fight to restore abortion access in America, and how Democrats should confront the acti...

“Roe Is Dead. Now What?” (Strict Scrutiny Emergency Episode)

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate, Leah and Melissa discuss the Supreme Court’s egregious decision to end the constitutional right to abortion, and whether other rights could be...

"50 Shades of MAGA."

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The January 6th committee highlights how Trump’s attempted coup led to threats of violence against anyone who refused to go along. Strict Scrutiny’...

“Get The Pardon Started.” Live from Oakland!

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The guys head to the bay area with cohost Melissa Murray and discuss the January 6th committee exposing Trump’s pressure campaign and pardon list. T...

"Too Much Crime On Their Hands."

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The January 6th committee makes the case that Donald Trump broke the law, election results in South Carolina and Texas offer hints about November, com...

"It's Coup O'Clock Somewhere."

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The second January 6th hearing exposes Donald Trump’s Big Lie, Senator Chris Murphy joins to talk about a potential deal on gun safety, and Surgeon ...

“This Season On Insurrection.” (Live from LA!)

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What a Day host Tre'vell Anderson joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan live in Los Angeles! The bipartisan House select committee concluded its first primet...

"Live from DC, it’s January 6!"

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The January 6th special committee sets expectations high for Thursday’s prime time hearing, tensions in the Biden White House spill into the press, ...

"Trump's Crimetime Preview." (Live from The Beacon Theatre!)

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guest host Melissa Murray joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy in New York City! Politico unveils new details about the Republican plan to overturn the election ...

"Memorial Day Mailbag."

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, and Tommy answer your burning questions about student loan debt, getting involved in politics, and the best Summer blockbusters. For a clos...

"Why We Can't Give Up."

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. Senate debates gun safety reform following the horrific school shooting at a Texas elementary school and Senator Alex Padilla joins to talk a...

"Trump Loses Georgia Again?"

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Minnesota, and Georgia hold primaries this week, including the biggest race with possibly the most predictable outcome: Ge...

"The Most Dangerous Candidate of 2022?"

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Voters select Democratic and Republican nominees in North Carolina, Oregon, Kentucky, Idaho, and Pennsylvania in the biggest set of midterm primaries ...

"Stoking Hate in Primetime."

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A heavily armed 18-year-old carries out a mass shooting in Buffalo, New York inspired by the same racist conspiracy theory pushed by Tucker Carlson an...

"We Don't Chalk About Susan."

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Senate vote to protect abortion rights fails but the larger fight has just begun, Joe Biden’s top economic advisor Brian Deese talks about the Whi...

"Running the Ultra MAGAthon." (Live from St. Louis!)

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guest host Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Jon, Jon and Dan live in St. Louis! The newest tell-all book reveals Donald Trump wanted to lob missiles at Mexic...

"Ginni Leaked It!" (Live at The Chicago Theatre!")

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guest host Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Jon, Jon and Dan live in Chicago! Democrats look for ways to protect abortion access as the midterms approach. Th...

What the SCOTUS leak could mean for abortion (Strict Scrutiny Emergency Episode)

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate, Leah and Melissa get together for an emergency episode of Strict Scrutiny to discuss a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion that indicates the jus...

"Trump's Missed Vance."

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The midterms are six months away and new polling has the race closer than you might expect, Donald Trump forgets who he endorsed in Ohio, and later: s...

"Drop Debt Gorgeous."

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

President Biden indicates he is considering student debt relief while Joe Manchin continues to block the rest of the Democratic agenda in the name of ...

"New Phone, Coup Dis?" (with Stacey Abrams!)

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans were even more complicit than thought in carrying out and covering up Donald Trump’s coup, Kevin McCarthy gets caught lying, Stacey Abra...