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“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...

“The Convention is good!”

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The first three days of the Democratic National Convention features a wide variety of locations, segments, and speakers, including major addresses fro...

“The Democratic National Couch-vention.”

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Postal Service warns states that mail-in ballots might not be counted in time, Democrats plan an emergency hearing with the Postmaster General, an...

“Kamala!”

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden selects Kamala Harris to be his Vice President, and Hysteria’s Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Jon and Dan to break down the choice, the rollout...

“Art of the Steal.”

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump announces a few fairly useless executive actions, forges ahead with his plan to steal the election, and dismisses new reports of foreign ...

“Debate me, coward.”

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday’s primaries lead to Missouri victories for Medicaid expansion and Black Lives Matter activist Cori Bush, the Biden campaign announces the bi...

“You’ve got (no) mail.”

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump campaign smashes that reset button, the President tries to undermine the election by attacking mail-in voting and the Postal Service, Republ...

"Sex Demons and Karaoke with Dan and Alyssa."

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Dan to talk about Trump's promotion of more conspiracy theories, jealousy of Dr. Anthony Fauci, inability to help himself po...

"99 days to the election (with Mehdi Hasan)."

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Intercept’s Mehdi Hasan joins to discuss the state of the presidential campaign now that we’re less than 100 days out, how COVID reached deep ...

“Person, woman, man, camera… podcast.”

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Tommy talk about the new tone that President Trump is not adopting now that daily White House coronavirus briefings have resumed, Rep. Alexand...

“The John Lewis Voting Rights Act.”

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump’s 40-minute interview with Fox News’s Chris Wallace is perfection, the Administration is sending unidentified paramilitary troops to ...

“Parscale finds something new.”

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump replaces his campaign manager as his re-election bid hits a rough patch, Joe Biden rolls out an ambitious new climate plan, and his campaign dec...

“Cold Stone Schemery.”

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Stone is rewarded for covering up Trump’s corruption with a commuted prison sentence, the White House orchestrates a hit job on Dr. Anthony Fa...

That's the Ticket Episode 3: The Decision

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the third, and final, installment of That's the Ticket, Dan and Alyssa talk about what factors a candidate has to consider once they've vetted pote...

“SCOTUS Gives Trump Notice.”

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Supreme Court rules on Native rights and Trump’s taxes, the President bullies schools to re-open, Joe Biden and progressive Democrats find commo...

“Joe Biden, Antifa General.”

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The President commemorates July 4th with a racist speech at Mt. Rushmore, the Biden and Trump campaigns focus on the pandemic response, and Senate Rep...

That's the Ticket Episode 2: Paving the Way

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the second episode of That's the Ticket, Dan and Alyssa talk through Biden's pledge to select a woman as his running mate and how the candidacies o...

“Trump’s Recovery Summer.”

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump celebrates another month of double-digit unemployment and rising Covid infections, and Dan and Jon answer your questions about reopening schools...

"Statues over soldiers.”

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump does nothing about reports that Russia put a bounty on American troops, shares a video of his supporters chanting “white power,” and asks th...

That's the Ticket Episode 1: Vet on It

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the first episode of this three part mini-series, Dan Pfeiffer and Alyssa Mastromonaco break down the vetting for vice presidential candidates - ho...

“Biden up, Trump down, Covid rising.” (with Alyssa Mastromonaco!)

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alyssa Mastromonaco joins as a guest host to talk about the Covid resurgence, what Tuesday’s progressive primary victories mean for the Democratic P...

“Live, from the Tulsa overflow” (with Jon Stewart!)

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump tanks in Tulsa with a small crowd and rambling speech, fires a U.S. Attorney who was investigating his allies, loses a legal battle to stop John...

“Juneteenth.”

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Color of Change Chair Heather McGhee joins as a guest host to talk about Trump’s speech on police reform, the Senate Republican bill, where Joe Bide...

“Trump, unmasked.”

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Police kill Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta as Republicans in Congress balk at reform proposals, Trump moves the date of his Juneteenth MAGA rally even as ...

“Let the healing begin!”

11 Jun 2020

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Trump prepares for a potential speech on race and unity by attacking an elderly protester and defending Confederate-named buildings, Republicans feel ...

“Protest works.”

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The mass demonstrations against police violence and racism have ignited a debate about transformational change, Republican and military leaders start ...

“Your President of Lawlessness and Disorder.”

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The nationwide protest against racism and injustice shows early signs of progress, Trump’s presidency reaches a dangerous new low, and Joe Biden and...

“Justice for George Floyd.”

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

George Floyd’s murder sparks nationwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism, Donald Trump responds by hiding in the White House an...

“Biden grieves, Trump tweets.”

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The two candidates mark the pandemic death toll reaching 100,000 Americans in starkly different ways, a masked Biden emerges from his home, and both c...

“How we beat Trump.”

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Six battlegrounds will likely determine whether Trump or Biden wins in November, and Crooked Media content chief Tanya Somanader joins to talk about w...

“Trump hits the Hydroxy.”

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The President takes a dangerous drug to own the libs, Ted Cruz gets in a Twitter fight with the pod, our new Change Research poll shows Joe Biden with...

“Fired up and ready to Zoom.”

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The President continues his purge of government officials who expose corruption, the Trump campaign uses a kitchen sink strategy to define Joe Biden, ...

“OBAMAGATE!”

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump tries to make the election about Barack Obama, Democrats come up short in a California special election, Joe Biden announces a set of policy uni...

“1600 Covid Ave.”

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The White House’s robust testing and contact tracing program finds two cases inside the West Wing, Attorney General Bill Barr drops the charges agai...

“Live and Let Die.”

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump surrenders in the War Against the Invisible Enemy, pivots to a message about rebuilding the economy, and tries to make the race about Joe Biden....

“Veepstakes!”

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The President steps up his efforts to blame China for the coronavirus, the Trump campaign is divided over its re-election message, Joe Biden responds ...

“The Freedom to Kill Workers Act.”

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans’ top priority is giving corporations the freedom to let their workers and customers get sick, former Republican Justin Amash explores a ...

“The Trump Pod Challenge.”

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The White House weighs cutting back on Trump’s daily briefings, Republicans start to worry about November, and Joe Biden’s campaign adjusts to lif...

“Trump’s imaginary enemy.”

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump responds to falling poll numbers with a temporary ban on some forms of immigration, Mitch McConnell wants to hit pause on economic relief, and w...

“High on Bernie.”

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump encourages Trump supporters protesting against Trump’s social distancing guidelines, governors in both parties plead for help with testing, Co...

“Dems in Array.”

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats win a stunning upset in Wisconsin, Joe Biden wins the endorsements of Barack Obama, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren, and Data for Progr...

“Trump’s Grand Opening.”

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump reignites the debate over when to re-open the country against the advice of public health experts in his own administration, his campaign launch...

“Biden v. Trump v. Coronavirus.”

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The general election between Joe Biden and Donald Trump begins as Bernie Sanders suspends his campaign, COVID-19 trutherism gets worse as Trump media ...