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"Two Truths & the Big Lie." (with Jen Psaki!)

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

White House press secretary Jen Psaki joins Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer to chat about all of the challenges in front of the Biden administration. The...

“Trump’s running again, again.”

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump returns to Iowa and teases a second run with the full support of the Republican establishment, the race in Virginia between former Govern...

"Coming soon to Pod Save America."

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey! Whether you've been listening from the jump, or just discovered us because of an algorithm controlled by a billionaire sociopath, welcome! This ...

“Not my default.”

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mitch McConnell decides that he won’t plunge the nation into a catastrophic recession for at least two more months, Democratic Congressional Campaig...

“Civility down the toilet.”

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats in Congress inch closer to agreement on Joe Biden’s agenda despite a few whiny centrists and bad media takes, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapa...

“The fun part.”

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema are still holding Joe Biden’s agenda hostage despite exclusive new polling that shows his Build Back Better plan is e...

“Cyber Ninjas Stop the Steal.”

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Democratic agenda is on the line this week as the House prepares to vote on President Biden’s infrastructure and Build Back Better plans, Donald...

“Humane immigration and salad vaccination.”

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

President Biden tries to unify Democrats around his economic plan, former White House domestic policy director Cecilia Muñoz joins to discuss what th...

“Joe vs. the Fall-cano.”

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden is having a less than stellar September thanks to crises abroad and setbacks at home, the Wall Street Journal’s Jeff Horwitz talks to Tom...

“You win some, you Newsom.”

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Governor Gavin Newsom keeps his job as the Republican recall goes down in flames, Congresswoman Katie Porter joins to talk about the latest negotiatio...

“Sick of vaxxing nicely.”

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain joins to talk about the President’s new vaccine requirements, Republican politicians have a meltdown over Biden...

“Elder Abuse.”

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An awful August gives way to a shitshow of a September in Washington, NYU Law Professor Melissa Murray is back to talk about what’s next in the lega...

“Resignation Dogs.”

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The war in Afghanistan is almost over after a massive evacuation and a horrifying terrorist attack, Republican politicians use the tragedy as a preten...

“Problems not solved.”

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nancy Pelosi stops a centrist rebellion over the budget, a new Change Research/Crooked Media poll of Virginia gives Democrats a small lead and a few w...

“The Media’s Afghanistan Amnesia.”

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NPR’s Sam Sanders joins Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor to talk about the political fallout and lessons (not) learned from Afghanistan, Democratic anxi...

“Third shot’s the charm.”

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

President Biden grapples with criticism from Republicans like Donald Trump, journalists, pundits, and fellow Democrats over the withdrawal of American...

“The Taliban takes Afghanistan.”

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The New York Times’s Jane Coaston joins Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor to talk about the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the Biden Administration’s...

“Fire sale on Cuomo books.”

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden’s economic agenda gets closer to becoming reality, Republicans flirt with a debt ceiling disaster, former Obama economic advisor Austan Go...

“No Climate, No Deal.”

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump fails to stop Republicans from supporting the bipartisan infrastructure deal, Joe Biden and the Democrats look to budget reconciliation a...

“Biden v. Florida Man.”

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden and Ron DeSantis fight over mask and vaccine requirements as Delta ravages Florida, Congressman Mondaire Jones talks to Jon Favreau about th...

“The Fear Olympics.”

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats make another run at passing a voting rights bill, Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health Dr. Ashish Jha talks about what the l...

“1/6 Truth and 1/6 Truthers.”

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Day 1 of the House’s January 6th investigation goes poorly for Republicans, Dan Pfeiffer talks to White House Covid Equity Task Force Chair Marcella...

"Panic! At The Delta."

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Biden Administration grapples with the Delta surge, Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) talks to Tommy Vietor and Jon Favreau about the January 6th ...

“Both Sides-ing the Insurrection.” (with Mehdi Hasan)

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mehdi Hasan joins Jon Favreau to discuss Joe Biden’s town hall in Cincinnati, the Republican intra-party battle over vaccines and the 1/6 commission...

“Is Facebook killing people?” (with Sen. Brian Schatz)

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The White House calls out Facebook for spreading misinformation about vaccines, Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz talks about climate change, immigration, v...

“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 ...