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“deja coup.”

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Democratic leaders agree to a $3.5 trillion economic plan, President Biden delivers an impassioned speech on voting rights that still doesn’t mentio...

“CPAC: The Fascist & The Furious” (with Katie Porter & Dr. Vivek Murthy)

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump inches closer to another run for the presidency at CPAC, Representative Katie Porter talks about President Biden’s new executive order ...

“Trump Mini-Me’s and Wannabe’s.”

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats look to the midterms as they prepare to pass most of Joe Biden’s agenda in one bill, while Republicans believe that their path to victory ...

“Baby, you’re a firework.” (Fourth of July holiday pod!)

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In a special Fourth of July holiday episode, Tommy and Jon L. take a hard look at some of the widely accepted narratives that shape American politics ...

"Criminal Apprentice." (with Anat Shenker-Osorio!)

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Communications expert Anat Shenker-Osorio joins Dan as Donald Trump and leaders of The Trump Organization get closer to seeing the inside of a jail ce...

"MAGA v. The Military." (with Sam Sanders!)

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NPR's Sam Sanders joins the pod as Donald Trump holds his first rally since leaving the White House, former AG William Barr reveals what really went d...

“Infrastructure 1, Democracy 0.” (with Sen. Amy Klobuchar!)

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden announces a bipartisan infrastructure deal, Senator Amy Klobuchar talks to Dan Pfeiffer about what’s next for voting rights, Democrats gra...

“That new Biden smell.” (with Sen. Bernie Sanders!)

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden’s approval rating takes a hit among some Democrats as Republicans obstruct his agenda, law professor Melissa Murray joins to discuss wheth...

“Juneteenth and the GOP’s anti-anti-racism.” (with Jelani Cobb!)

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Manchin is Joe Manchining all over infrastructure and voting rights legislation, New Yorker writer Jelani Cobb joins to discuss the right-wing hys...

“Trump Leaks and Tax Cheats.” (with Rep. Val Demings!)

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Florida Congresswoman Val Demings joins to talk about the news that Donald Trump’s Justice Department targeted House Democrats and her bid to unseat...

“Does size matter?” (with Pete Buttigieg!)

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Lo...

“Trump’s Fauci fetish.”

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Manchin says he’s voting against the For the People Act, Donald Trump returns to the campaign trail to target Dr. Fauci, and a new Democratic an...

“Cowboy up, Joe Manchin.” (with Stacey Abrams and Ben Rhodes!)

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump says he’ll be reinstated as President this August as his former National Security Advisor calls for a military coup, Republicans contin...

"Body temperature takes." (500th episode special!!)

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pod Save America is celebrating 500 episodes! Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan answer listener questions, quiz their memories, and reminisce about the last fe...

“Stop the 2024 Steal.”

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A grand jury is convened to decide Donald Trump’s fate as he mulls another run for president, Marjorie Taylor Greene compares vaccine and mask requi...

“The AP Bows to the Right-Wing Mob.”

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden’s ambitious agenda confronts the reality of a broken Congress, the Associated Press sets off a controversy over objectivity in journalism ...

"Capitol-storming police-haters."

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Republican leaders reject a bipartisan commission created to investigate their own attempted murder on 1/6, Democrats finish a new analysis of why the...

“Dr. Fauci, Unmasked.”

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Biden Administration faces a moment of truth over the escalating violence between Israel and Palestine, Dr. Anthony Fauci talks to Jon Lovett abou...

“Cheney Reaction.”

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans purge Liz Cheney then meet with Joe Biden, Tucker Carlson launches an anti-vax crusade on Fox, and a look at this year’s Virginia gubern...

“Horny for Bipartisanship.” (with Beto O’Rourke!)

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

President Biden meets with Republicans who are blaming him for a disappointing jobs report, more states follow Georgia in passing voting restrictions...

“Republicans cancel a Cheney.” (PLUS - Elizabeth Warren!)

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Republican cancel culture comes for the Cheneys, Mark Zuckerberg’s private Supreme Court upholds Facebook’s decision to suspend Donald Trump, and ...

“Vax On, Mask Off.”

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump and his allies are winning the GOP’s civil war, Rudy Giuliani and Matt Gaetz may face indictments, and the Biden Administration weighs ...

“A Very Lit Joint (Address) with Jen Psaki.”

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki joins Jon and Dan to break down President Biden’s first address to a Joint Session of Congress. Then, new 2020...

“Raise Caitlyn Jenner’s taxes!”

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

President Biden prepares to roll out an ambitious agenda ahead of his first address to a Joint Session of Congress, the potential recall in California...

“Accountability today, justice tomorrow.”

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Derek Chauvin is found guilty of murdering George Floyd, Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) joins to talk about renewed hope that Congress might pass police refo...

"The Tucker Carlson Caucus."

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Biden administration waffles on its pledge to take in more refugees, a few Republicans try to start a white nationalist caucus in the House of Rep...

“Daunte Wright should be alive today.”

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Biden Administration’s focus on the pandemic and the economy is interrupted by multiple new challenges, Democrats analyze how to poll and advert...

“Mag-a-Lago."

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Republican Party’s spring donor retreat becomes a MAGA-fest at Mar-a-Lago, Joe Biden launches a commission to reform the Supreme Court, and Dem...

“Are we infrastructure?”

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The debate over Joe Biden’s jobs plan devolves into a fight over the definition of the word infrastructure, Republicans threaten their corporate don...

“A-holes in the Outfield.”

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Major League Baseball pulls the All-Star game out of Georgia as the battle over voting rights intensifies, the push to legalize marijuana gets a lift ...

“Planes, Trains, and Matt Gaetz.”

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Infrastructure Week is finally here with President Biden’s $2 trillion American Jobs Plan, Republicans continue their quest to rebrand as a Working ...

“March Badness.”

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The White House press corps whiffs its first presidential news conference, Republicans shape the media narrative about the border, and Georgia passes ...

“Biden’s chance to go big.” (with Heather McGhee!)

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jon and Heather talk about how Biden’s next economic plan could be even more progressive and transformative than the last, the results from the late...

“The voter suppression will continue until morale improves.”

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

President Biden and Vice President Harris call out anti-Asian hate while Republicans make excuses, the GOP says that voter suppression is now their to...

“Democracy or the Filibuster.” (with Alyssa Mastromonaco!)

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Concepcion joins to talk about the Atlanta shooting and anti-Asian racism. Then Jon and Alyssa discuss Joe Biden coming out as filibuster reform...

“Beat the Press.”

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden announces vaccines for all by May 1st and Donald Trump wants credit, Tan Suit journalism returns as some political reporters work hard to ge...

“Green Eggs and Covid Relief Plan."

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans respond to vaccine funding and $1400 check with Dr. Seuss and Mr. Potato Head, Donald Trump fights with the Republican Party over the use ...

“The Era of Big Government is Back.”

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Senate Democrats pass Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, the fight for the $15 minimum wage continues, and Joe Manchin opens the door t...

“Basket of Neanderthals.”

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The end of the pandemic may finally be in sight, the House passes historic voting rights legislation, and Joe Biden offers his support to unionizing w...

"Bienvenidos a Orlando (with Will Smith!)"

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats debate a path for the minimum wage now that the Senate parliamentarian has ruled against using budget reconciliation. Donald Trump gives the...

“The Clown Prince of CPAC.”

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trump tightens his grip on the GOP ahead of this weekend’s CPAC speech, Texas Democrats analyze why they came up short in November, and new Data for...

“When they Cuomo, we go high.”

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

House Democrats try to pass the American Rescue Plan by the end of the week, President Biden says he wants schools open five days a week by the end of...

“Flyin’ Ted.”

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The MAGA vs. Mitch McConnell battle heats up with Trump’s return to public life, Joe Biden and progressives debate how much student debt to cancel, ...

“He did it. Not guilty.”

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trump is acquitted despite a bipartisan majority voting to convict and a few last-minute witness surprises, Republicans can’t quit Trumpism, and Dem...

“Impeachment, Lies, and Videotape.”

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

House Democrats use video footage of the Capitol attack to make a powerful case against Donald Trump, Republican Senators look for excuses to acquit, ...

“Impeaching the Big Lie.”

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The second impeachment of Donald Trump begins, President Biden reins in ICE as part of an immigration overhaul, and Fox News is hit with a $2.3 billio...

“Party of Q.”

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats choose to go big and fast on Covid relief, Republicans choose applause over punishment for Marjorie Taylor Greene, and control of the House ...

“Katie Porter’s stock tips.”

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans make Joe Biden an offer he can refuse, the race to vaccinate America is on, and the new face of the GOP is a QAnon school shooting truther...

“Go Big or Lose Small.”

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Senate Republicans seem likely to exonerate the man who incited a mob that almost killed them, and our new Crooked Media/Change Research Pollercoaster...

“There’s no ‘I’ in ‘Unity.’”

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

President Biden steers his Covid relief plan through bad faith whining about unity, Mitch McConnell tries to prevent Democrats from taking control of ...

“Joe Biden is President.”

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, Kamala Harris is sworn in as the 49th Vice President, former game show host Donald T...

“Trump who?”

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

"2 Impeachment 2 Furious.”

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump becomes the first president in history to be impeached twice, ten Republicans break from the party over the vote, and Mitch McConnell wei...

“Tweets and Reconciliation.”

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The fallout continues from last week’s Trump-inspired attack on the U.S. Capitol, as the House prepares to impeach Donald Trump for the second time,...

“Two Americas.”

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump incites a violent insurrection against the U.S. Capitol, and Democratic candidates Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff make history in Georgia...

“Sedition: Impossible.”

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon and Tommy kick off 2021 by examining the last ditch attempts by Donald Trump and Republicans to subvert November’s election, the latest in ...

"PSA Presents: The Pundies."

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, and Tommy go over the worst takes of 2020 (including their own) during Pod Save America’s first annual Pundies! Then, they reflect on thei...

Introducing 'Gaining Ground: The New Georgia' (episode 1)

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our new podcast, “Gaining Ground: The New Georgia” is a co-production of Tenderfoot TV and Crooked Media. Episode 1: Wins and LossesAs Georgia ge...

“Melania’s Last Christmas” (Holiday mailbag!)

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jon F. and Dan answer your questions on the Senate majority, redistricting, what they hate about Twitter and like about Taylor Swift’s new albums.

“Stimulus checks and balances.”

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mitch McConnell agrees to stimulus checks because he’s worried about losing Georgia, Covid relief nears the finish line, and Democrats ponder why th...

“Drunk on Coup-laid.”

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. launches the largest vaccination effort in history as the first doses of Pfizer’s vaccine are delivered, the Electoral College meets to for...

“The Mitch Who Stole Christmas.”

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mitch McConnell blocks bipartisan pandemic relief to help his corporate pals, Joe Biden continues to staff up his Cabinet and White House, and Republi...

“Caught in the Trump trap.”

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

President-elect Biden makes announcements about his pandemic strategy and health care team, Trump asks Georgians to vote in an election he says is rig...

“Pardon me?”

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Covid relief has new life after a bipartisan group of Senators announces a new plan that wins the support of Joe Biden and Democratic leaders, and Don...

“Certified Loser.”

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump’s attempted coup fizzles out after an impressive streak of losses, and President-elect Joe Biden announces an experienced and diverse s...

"The ads that defined 2020."

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jon F. and Dan connect for a special crossover installment of the hit YouTube series "Campaign Experts React" and break down the best and worst of the...

"Have you tried role playing?" (Thanksgiving mailbag!)

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, and Tommy answer your questions about the 2020 election, incoming Biden administration, Thanksgiving dishes, and more.

“My Cousin Rudy.”

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump and Republicans continue their failing scheme to steal the election, Joe Biden makes his first round of White House hires, and Democrats figure ...

“Transition to greatness!”

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The outgoing president's antics consume attention that should be focused on the raging pandemic, while President-elect Biden looks to make progress on...

“One Flew Over the Coup-Coup’s Nest.”

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump and Republican leaders are still refusing to acknowledge that Joe Biden won, the Trump campaign strategy to steal the election is failing...

“President-elect Joe Biden.”

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris deliver victory speeches after the race is called, two-time popular vote loser and so...

"We won.”

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan discuss Joe Biden’s victory over one-term President Donald Trump, and what comes next in the fight for democracy.

“Nauseously optimistic.” (Election update)

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan discuss the clusterf*ck of an Election Night that has ended with votes still being counted in several states, and Joe Biden o...

“See you on the other side.” (Pre-election special!)

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down the closing arguments and strategies from Donald Trump and Joe Biden, answer your questions, and offer some final ...

“One last ride on the pollercoaster.”

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump-McConnell Supreme Court gets involved in the election, and the results of the final Crooked Media/Change Research Pollercoaster series show ...

“Covid, covid, covid.”

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic dominates the final week of the election, the dueling candidate schedules reflect their most likely paths to 270, and what the early vote...

"We got Joe!"

24 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Jon L. talk with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden about what’s at stake for our democracy in the 2020 election, his final debate wi...

“Abraham Lincoln over here.” (Debate recap special)

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down what will hopefully be the last presidential debate ever to include Donald Trump.

“Trump’s secret Chinese bank account.”

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump whines about the rules, moderator, and topics in advance of the final presidential debate. Democrats inch closer to a Senate majority. Dan and J...

“How Trump can win.”

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump attacks Dr. Fauci and science as his campaign descends into chaos and recriminations, but both the Trump and Biden campaigns still see a path to...

“America’s Crazy Uncle.” (Town hall recap)

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump and Joe Biden participate in dueling town halls on ABC and NBC, Covid hits the Biden-Harris campaign, and Jon and Dan answer some listene...

“Barack Obama on 2020.”

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Former President Barack Obama joins Jon F. and Tommy to talk about the stakes of the 2020 election up and down the ballot, make his case for Joe Biden...

"Willy Wonka and The Covid Factory.”

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump-Covid ticket returns to the campaign trail despite unanswered questions about the President’s condition, Senate Republicans revolt against...

“Kamala at me, bro.” (Debate recap!)

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down the vice presidential debate between Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence, and discuss Donald Trump...

“Trump's Covid Joyride.”

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A hospitalized Donald Trump takes a spin outside Walter Reed Medical Center and tells America not to be afraid of Covid, hundreds of people are expose...

“Trump gets Covid.”

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The President and First Lady test positive for Covid-19 after flouting public health precautions and exposing countless others to the virus. Joe Biden...

“Will you shut up, man?” (Debate recap special)

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down the lows and lower lows of the worst presidential debate in history between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

“The 750 Dollar Man.”

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump’s taxes reveal that he’s heavily in debt and doesn't pay income taxes, Republicans want to make Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination about her C...

“Trump’s Coup de Nah.”

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump refuses to commit to a peaceful transfer of power, Democrats fight to overcome mail-in voting shenanigans, and Republicans make appeals to QAnon...

“RBG and the fight to come.”

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87 years old, setting up a nomination battle to fill her seat with just 43 days to go until the pres...

“Herd mentality.”

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump publicly rebukes his CDC Director for testifying that masks are effective and a vaccine might take awhile, he faces tough questions from undecid...

“50 Days to Joe.”

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump finishes his weekend of superspreader rallies with a trip to California amid a climate disaster he thinks is a hoax, Mike Bloomberg says he’ll...

“Trump’s Covid confessions.”

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump confesses to Bob Woodward that he intentionally downplayed the severity of the virus for the last six months, the western United States is on fi...

“Is hating the troops good for Trump?”

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden maintains a steady lead as the campaign enters the homestretch, Trump spends five days defending himself against disgraceful comments about ...

“AirTifa.”

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump deflates his convention bounce with a week of deranged conspiracies and potential felonies, a Pollapalooza shows the race largely unchanged by t...

“The Weakest Strongman.”

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump cheers on violent supporters in Kenosha and Portland, Joe Biden gives a speech in Pennsylvania condemning violence and Trump, Covid outbreaks on...

“Well that was terrible.”

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down Donald Trump’s acceptance speech and discuss how the Republican National Convention will shape the final 67 days...

“Kenosha vs. Convention.”

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin after the police shooting of Jacob Blake provide the backdrop to a Republican National Convention where the party t...

“The RNC: Now, With 5x More Trump!”

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Republican National Convention lineup is heavy on Trump and light on policy, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris see their favorability rise after last we...

“It’s Joe Time.”

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan reflect on Joe Biden’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention, reflect on the week of speeches and moments...