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“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...

“DeSantis Cancels Disney.”

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ron DeSantis cancels Disney as Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow teaches her party how to win the culture wars, Dr. Bob Wachter joins to talk ab...

"Midterm Madness with Elizabeth Warren."

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Senator Elizabeth Warren stopped by Crooked HQ to chat with Tommy and since Jon, Jon, and Tommy covered lots of news in the DC and Boston live pods, t...

"Am I The Masshole?" (Live from Boston)

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guest host Jane Coaston joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan live in Boston! Donald Trump tests his strength in the Republican party by endorsing a slate of...

"America’s Next Top Press Secretary." (Live from D.C.!)

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guest host Jane Coaston joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan live in the nation's capital! Donald Trump makes his first major campaign investment while many...

“Mitch McConnell does lines."

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden takes new action to fight gun crime, the Trump family may soon face accountability for a bunch of other crimes, and the Atlantic’s Mark Le...

"OK, Groomer."

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats navigate immigration, student debt relief, and gas prices with an eye on the midterms, Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler joins to ...

“Is Palin Running? Alaska!”

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats move closer to confirming Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, a criminal referral from the January 6 committee, and some version of Build Back Bett...

"Grand Orgy Party."

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans face new challenges from Donald Trump and cocaine orgies, Representative Katie Porter joins talk about Joe Biden’s proposed budget and b...

"Keep My Wife's Name Out Your Evidence."

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden says Vladimir Putin cannot remain in power, Donald Trump is back to saying Vladimir Putin is smart, Clarence Thomas’s wife was part of the...

"Attack of the Racist Babies."

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans beclown themselves while testing their midterm attacks on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, State Department Counselor Derek Chollet joins to t...

"Jackasses v Jackson."

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson sails through the first day of Republican attacks during her confirmation hearing, Surgeon General Vivek M...

Find Taylor Lorenz on Why All Culture is Internet Culture in Offline's new feed.

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Offline has moved to its own feed! To find today's full episode, search "Offline with Jon Favreau" in your podcast app or click the link below:Subscri...

"Zelensky's Plea."

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

President Biden announces more aid to Ukraine after President Zelensky delivers an emotional plea to Congress, Donald Trump may be facing some new pol...

"Putting the Mess in Messaging."

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

President Biden reboots his midterm agenda and message in order to fend off a red wave in November, Democratic strategist Addisu Demissie joins to tal...

"Putin's Price Hike." (with Elizabeth Warren!)

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

President Biden bans Russian oil and labels higher energy costs Putin’s Price Hike, Senator Elizabeth Warren is here to talk about Russian oligarchs...

"Too Cruel for School."

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hysteria's Erin Ryan joins as co-host to talk about the wave of anti-LGBTQ and abortion laws moving through red states and the GOP's recent string of ...

Find Kara Swisher on the Very Online War in Ukraine in Offline's new feed.

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Offline has moved to its own feed! To find today's full episode, search "Offline with Jon Favreau" in your podcast app or click the link below:Subscri...

"Ridin' for Biden vs Rootin' for Putin."

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The January 6th Committee lays out potential criminal charges against Donald Trump, Joe Biden’s State of the Union gets good reviews from voters, Wh...

"The World Rallies Behind Ukraine."

01 Mar 2022

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Joe Biden prepares a State of the Union as war rages in Ukraine, Melissa Murray joins to talk about Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, and a...

Find “Offline with Jon Favreau” in its own feed. New episodes March 6.

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Step away from the Twitter-fueled news cycle with Jon Favreau to hear smarter, lighter conversations about all he ways that our extremely online exist...

"Putin Chooses War in Ukraine."

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Rhodes joins to talk about Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as well as the response from the U.S. and the world. And later, Demo...

"Putin Finds His Pretext."

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Rhodes joins to talk about the potentially imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine and all the political and economic implications both globally and ...

Offline: Ezra Klein on the Democrat’s Echo Chamber

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some exciting news! Starting March 6th, new episodes of Offline will be released in its very own podcast feed. To catch new episodes, search “Offlin...

"How To Win A Culture War."

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats try to get back on offense for the midterms, Shannon Watts from Moms Demand Action joins to talk about the historic settlement that Sandy H...

"Fox Trucks Canada."

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats need a better plan to fight inflation anxiety, Republicans get bolder about defying Donald Trump, and guest host Erin Ryan joins to talk abo...

Offline: Hank Green on Inspiring Curiosity

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jon is joined by the internet’s dad, Hank Green. For many people, Hank is a staple of the internet, whether on TikTok, YouTube, or in the...

"Hangin' with Mike Pence."

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Republican Party is once again in disarray thanks to Donald Trump, Democratic Governors are ending Covid restrictions as Omicron recedes, and host...

"Fine, we’ll talk about Joe Rogan.”

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Republican Party passes an official resolution stating that the violent insurrection on January 6th that left multiple people dead and injured was...

Offline: Roxane Gay on Why People Are So Awful Online

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Offline, Jon is joined by writer, professor, and social commentator Roxane Gay for a wide-ranging conversation on consequence culture, wr...

"The Masked Fascist." with Stacey Abrams!

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump goes from fascist curious to fascist enthusiast, Stacey Abrams stops by to talk about her run for Georgia governor and how to save democr...

"Pardon the Insurrection."

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump threatens to pardon the insurrectionists while potentially inciting new ones, guest host Ben Rhodes talks about his new Atlantic piece th...

Offline: Abbie Richards on Fighting Disinformation on TikTok

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Offline, Jon is joined by TikToker and disinformation researcher Abbie Richards. A leading voice on the platform, Abbie inoculates her vi...

"Rebreyerment."

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement announcement gives President Biden his first chance to fill a Supreme Court vacancy, former Obama White House la...

"Cold War, Hot Mic."

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Vladimir Putin inches closer to a war in Ukraine that could have global repercussions, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki talks about the Biden Adm...

We’re Going on Tour!

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pod Save America is vaxxed, boosted, and headed back on the road! Get tickets & learn more: crooked.com/eventsJoin Jon, Lovett, Tommy, Dan, and speci...

Offline: Jenny Odell on How to Do Nothing

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jenny Odell teaches Jon how to unplug and, almost literally, smell the roses. Pulling from lessons outlined in her book “How to Do Nothin...

"New Year, New Biden."

20 Jan 2022

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Joe Biden marks one year in office with a two-hour press conference, Run For Something’s Amanda Litman joins to talk about the local races that coul...

"Spar-a-lago: Ron v. Don."

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump’s Arizona rally offers a preview of the 2022 midterm campaign and perhaps a 2024 rivalry between him and Ron DeSantis, Martin Luther Ki...

Offline: Chimamanda Adichie on the Death of Good Faith

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie joins Jon on Offline to talk through the viral essay on social media that she wrote last June. The two ...

“Democracy in Disarray.”

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden and just about every elected Democrat in America make one final run at Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema on voting rights, Dr. Fauci says we’...

“Joe and the Giant Speech.”

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden takes on Republican voter suppression in Georgia, Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler talks about Ron Johnson’s re-election announ...

Offline: Alex Stamos on Leaving Facebook and Zuckerberg’s Reign

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Offline, Jon is joined by Alex Stamos, Facebooks former Chief Security Officer. As Jon’s first guest whose worked at a social media com...