Pod Save America

“New tone, who dis?”

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump says he’ll have done a “great job” if the coronavirus death toll is between 100,000 and 240,000 Americans, some reporters praise hi...

“Ratings to die for.”

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The United States becomes the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, Trump blames everyone but himself for the bungled response, and public health off...

“Give me GDP, or give me death.”

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Senate passes the largest economic relief bill in history, Trump spreads the deadly lie that letting the virus run wild will boost the economy, an...

“Slush Fund Baby.”

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump refuses to force the production of life-saving medical equipment, Democrats fight to eliminate a corporate slush fund from Mitch McConnell’s s...

“Where are the tests?”

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump’s failures put the U.S. behind the rest of the world on testing, Congress debates the size and scope of the next economic relief package, and ...

“The coronavirus debate.”

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders hold a very unusual debate amid the coronavirus crisis, governments close public places across America, Trump refuses to ...

“Trumpism fuels a pandemic.”

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump’s disastrous Oval Office address fails to calm Americans, Republicans fight Democratic proposals to provide economic relief, Joe Biden ...

“Coronavirus doesn’t watch Fox News.”

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The coronavirus pandemic worsens and markets tank, Trump downplays the crisis and bungles the response, and Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders face off in a...

“Joe’s Super Tuesday.”

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden’s victories on Super Tuesday mark the most dramatic political comeback in recent history, Bernie Sanders faces a tougher map and a need to...

“Joementum!”

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden scores a decisive victory in the South Carolina primary, causing Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, and Tom Steyer to end their campaigns. As th...

“A toxic and unhelpful affair.” (Debate recap special!)

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon and Tommy talk about the chaotic Democratic debate that went down in South Carolina just days ahead of the Palmetto State’s primary, and wh...

“Getting tense out there!”

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down the results of the Nevada caucuses and the ensuing freakout that Bernie Sanders is now the prohibitive favorite to...

“Honeymoon in Vegas.” (Debate recap special!)

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, and Tommy break down the feistiest Democratic debate yet, hosted by NBC in Las Vegas, Nevada. Then Democratic candidate Jessica Cisneros tal...

“Fear and Bloomberg in Las Vegas.”

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats weigh how to confront Trump’s post-impeachment lawlessness, Mike Bloomberg buys himself and his record a lot of attention, and Bernie Sand...

“New Hampshire feels the Bern.”

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bernie Sanders wins a narrow but crucial victory in New Hampshire, the rest of the candidates compete to be the Bernie alternative, and Donald Trump’...

“Send your calculators to Manchester.”

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats try to break out of the pack in the last debate before the New Hampshire primary, Joe Biden hits Pete Buttigieg on his experience, Bernie Sa...

“Get it together.”

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Iowa is still too close to call as the candidates try to break through in New Hampshire, Mitt Romney votes to convict as Trump is acquitted, and the P...

“Iowa, you had one job."

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As they wait for Iowa caucus results, Jon, Jon, Tommy and Dan talk about what went wrong in the first contest in the nomination process, what it means...

"Secret poll results."

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans block witnesses, sealing up President Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate. The Des Moines Register cancels its highly anticipated Iowa...

“Democracy dies with Dershowitz.”

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump's defense team argues that the President can do anything to get elected, Republicans close in on the votes to block witnesses, and a SuperPAC ma...

Iowa Episode 5: Voting is not enough

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of this five-part series on the Iowa caucuses, we take you back to Iowa one last time for the final sprint before caucus day. We ...

“Bolton’s bombshell.”

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John Bolton’s explosive new book upends Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, Adam Schiff joins to talk about what happens next, and Bernie Sanders ex...

“Davos confessions.”

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Schiff makes the case against Trump, Trump confesses to obstruction and floats cuts to Medicare and Social Security in Davos, and Bernie gains momentu...

“Hillary endorses Bernie.”

21 Jan 2020

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Trump’s lawyers kick off his impeachment trial by arguing that the President can’t be impeached, Mitch McConnell is forced to make concessions on ...

“Bernie is my friend.” (Debate recap special!)

16 Jan 2020

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Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan talk about Donald Trump’s impeachment trial and the final Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses, hosted by CNN and the...

“It's wide open!”

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump Administration is caught lying about Iran, the public sours on the President’s handling of the crisis, and the Des Moines Register poll sh...

The Wilderness, Season 2 (coming January 13, 2020)

12 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Favreau looks for the path to victory in 2020 by talking to voters, strategists, organizers, and candidates in the battleground states that will d...

“All is not well!”

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trump gives his Mission Accomplished speech after a momentary pause in the crisis he started, Mitch McConnell and the Senate Republicans get ready to ...

“A little noise from Iran.”

06 Jan 2020

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Trump starts a new conflict in the Middle East by assassinating an Iranian general, John Bolton says he’s willing to testify in the Senate impeachme...

“Resolutions of the Pod for 2020.”

30 Dec 2019

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In their second annual New Year’s resolutions pod, Jon, Jon, and Tommy react to resolutions from some of your favorite 2020 candidates. Then they ho...

“Holiday mailbag!”

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon F. and Dan answer your questions on 2020, the Senate, campaign finance, their top Spotify picks, and more.

“Whine cave.” (Debate recap special!)

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan talk about the impeachment of Donald Trump and the final Democratic debate of 2019, hosted by PBS and POLITICO in Los Angeles...

“A jury of Trump’s peers.”

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The House prepares to impeach Donald Trump as new polling shows an uptick in support, Chuck Schumer tries to prevent Mitch McConnell from rigging the ...

“The Do Something Democrats.”

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats are on the verge of voting to impeach Donald Trump and to approve his trade deal, Bernie Sanders is underestimated, Joe Biden contemplates s...

Iowa Episode 4: The final sprint

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode four of this five-part series on the Iowa caucuses, we take you behind the scenes as the campaigns prepare for one of the biggest nights of...

“Devin’s Gate.”

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to discuss the Inspector General’s report, Donald Trump’s response to the shooting in Pensacola, Joe...

“A global laughingstock.”

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

House Democrats prepare to draft articles of impeachment, Trump embarrasses himself and America at NATO, and Kamala Harris ends her presidential campa...

Iowa Episode 3: Endorsements, surrogates and criticisms of Iowa

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode three of this five-part miniseries on the Iowa caucuses, we dive into the all-important race to lock down the state’s key endorsements. T...

“The Great Impeachment Bake Off.”

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The next phase of impeachment begins as the Judiciary Committee plans hearings, the 2020 primary is wide open with two months until Iowa, and Pete But...

“Thanksgiving mailbag.”

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, and Tommy answer your questions on impeachment, 2020, politics, Thanksgiving, and more. Then Ady Barkan checks in with Jon F. about his endo...

Iowa Episode 2: The history and the rules

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode two of this five-part miniseries on the Iowa caucuses hosted by Tommy Vietor and produced by Pineapple Street Studios, we’ll learn how vi...

“Everyone was in the loop."

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The impeachment inquiry moves to a new phase, Republican Congressman Devin Nunes may be implicated in the scandal he’s supposed to be investigating,...

“All that pizzazz.” (Debate recap special!)

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down a week of pizzazz-filled impeachment hearings and the fifth Democratic primary debate in Atlanta, Georgia.

Iowa Episode 1: The Stakes

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first episode of a five-part miniseries on the Iowa caucuses hosted by Tommy Vietor and produced by Pineapple Street Studios. In episode o...

“He loves your ass.”

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rep. Adam Schiff joins to break down all of the latest impeachment news, Pete Buttigieg takes the lead in Iowa, and Elizabeth Warren offers her own Me...

“Welcome to the Schiff-show.”

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Taylor drops a bombshell on the first day of the impeachment hearings while Republicans peddle conspiracies, Democratic presidential candidates p...

On The Ground in Iowa (coming 11/19)

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A five episode limited series by Pod Save America host Tommy Vietor on the Iowa Caucuses. Tommy takes the listener to Iowa to spend time with the cand...

“Lights, camera, impeachment!”

11 Nov 2019

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Democrats and Republicans telegraph their strategies for the first public impeachment hearings, and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg prepa...

“The greatest defeat in history.”

07 Nov 2019

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Democrats win big victories in Virginia and Kentucky, a new Crooked Media/Change PollerCoaster 2020 survey shows majority support for impeachment, and...

“Fighting words in Des Moines.”

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The House prepares for the public phase of impeachment, Republicans move towards a defense of foreign interference, and the Democratic candidates make...

"Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Impeachment Inferno."

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The House of Representatives votes to endorse the impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump, a parade of the President’s employees testify against him, ...

“Trump’s crack legal team.”

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump announces the death of the Islamic State’s leader in the most Trump way possible. A federal judge gives a boost to the House’s imp...

Announcing: What A Day

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“What A Day,” Crooked Media’s new daily news podcast, is here! Hosted by comedian Akilah Hughes and politics reporter Gideon Resnick, “What A ...

“PizzaGaetz.”

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

New testimony from the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine all but assures the president will be impeached, while House Republicans stage a pizza sit-in to dis...

“Pierre Delecto, Welcome to the Resistance.”

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump cancels his plan to host the G7 at his struggling hotel amid growing Republican criticism on everything from Ukraine to Syria, Pete Buttigieg is...

“Plans vs. Pipe Dreams.” (Debate recap special!)

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down all the highs and lows of the fourth and largest Democratic debate hosted by CNN and The New York Times in Westerv...

“Yovanovitch-hunt.”

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Trump officials agree to testify for the impeachment inquiry, Trump’s call with Erdogan leads to disaster in Syria, and the Democratic cand...

“Maddow!”

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Maddow joins as guest co-host to talk about the White House announcement that they intend to obstruct the impeachment inquiry, Trump’s decisi...

“Where is the line?”

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

New evidence and whistleblowers further incriminate the President, Republicans are running out of believable excuses, and Joe Biden’s campaign weigh...

“Ukraine, if you’re listening.”

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump commits the impeachable offenses he’s accused of on live television, Congress subpoenas the White House and its Cabinet co-conspirators, and o...

“Drunk dialing for kompromat.” (LIVE from Seattle!)

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

New polls show a majority of Americans now support an impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump, while the President’s campaign hones a re-election mess...

"Big Liddle’ Lies." (LIVE from Portland!)

29 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

House Democrats get moving on an impeachment strategy as a cascade of news reports sheds light on even more potentially impeachable behavior by Presid...

“Do us a favor, though.” (LIVE from San Jose)

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump becomes the 4th U.S. President to face impeachment as an explosive whistleblower report is released, the Director of National Intelligenc...

“Rudy likes club drugs.” (LIVE from Las Vegas!)

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The President admits to using the powers of his office to target Joe Biden and his son by pressuring the Ukrainian government to fabricate a scandal, ...

“Whistle while you spy.”

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump promises a foreign leader something so alarming that an intelligence staffer becomes a whistleblower, Corey Lewandowski launches his Senate camp...

“Fair Fight 2020!”

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

An attack on Saudi Arabia leads to Trump saber-rattling on Iran, new allegations surface against Brett Kavanaugh, the United Nations convenes a Climat...

“Joe, put your records on.” (Debate recap special!)

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down the highlights, lowlights, and weird jokes from the third Democratic primary debate hosted by ABC in Houston, Texas.

“Taliban sleepovers and midnight cat videos.”

09 Sep 2019

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The President cancels secret negotiations with the Taliban in between tweeting cat videos, the House investigates whether the Defense Department has b...

“High crimes and weather map misdemeanors.”

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The House's impeachment inquiry ambles on as Trump’s crimes pile up, a North Carolina special election looms, and the Democratic presidential candid...

2020: Bill de Blasio on taxing the rich and rooting for the Red Sox

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio joins Jon L. to talk about staying in the race, running a city, achieving universal pre-K, beefing with Cuomo, and ...

“Trump’s lost summer.”

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump caps off a lost summer by golfing and rage-tweeting through a hurricane, and a debate begins about which states are most important in 2020. Then...

"Our lawless, wall-less president."

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alyssa Mastromonaco and Jon L. discuss reports that Trump has promised pardons if aides break the law to build his border wall, the winnowing of the D...

"Nuke the Hurricane."

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump makes an enemy of China and the chairman of the Fed while the Amazon rainforest continues to burn, Trump gets a new primary challenger, and the ...

“The Chosen One.”

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump has a meltdown for the ages that includes snubbing Denmark because they refused to sell him Greenland, accusing American Jews of stupidit...

“Vote Save The Greek.” (LIVE from LA!)

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Democratic primary is relatively stable heading into the fall campaign, voters are still trying to define electability, and Stacey Abrams passes o...

“AOC calls BS.”

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our new Wisconsin poll shows Trump's strengths and vulnerabilities in a pivotal state, the economy shows warning signs of a possible recession, and th...

“Impeachment: we’re in it.”

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump says he’s open to background check legislation, House Democrats announce they’re in the middle of an impeachment inquiry, Jeffrey Epstein’...

“America’s grief vs. Trump’s grievances.”

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The President lashed out at multiple politicians and media figures while visiting mass shooting victims in Dayton and El Paso, Democrats in Congress m...

“8chan in the White House.”

05 Aug 2019

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A white nationalist terror attack in El Paso, Texas and a mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio focus the country’s attention on the President’s racism an...

“Go to Pod Save America 3-0-3-3-0.” (Debate recap special!)

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down all the highs and lows of the second set of Democratic primary debates hosted by CNN in Detroit, Michigan.

“Charm city offensive.”

01 Aug 2019

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The President trashes the city of Baltimore because Rep. Elijah Cummings criticized his immigration policies, Trump advisors are telling reporters tha...

2020: Bernie Sanders on democratic socialism and Cardi B

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders sits down with Jon F. to talk about why he feels he's uniquely prepared to lead a movement for change in the 2020 presiden...

“Mueller: The Season Finale.”

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Special Counsel Robert Mueller testifies for six hours before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees, Democratic leaders remain hesitant on i...

“The Jackson Pollock of racism.”

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump doubles down on his racist attack, the Administration proposes further restrictions on refugees and asylum-seekers, and the President heads into...

“Jerry Nadler’s Revenge!” (LIVE from Salt Lake City)

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The House inches closer to impeachment after Trump’s racist week, CNN selects the Democratic debate lineups with an NBA lottery-style drawing, and S...

“Get Mitch Or Die Trying.” (LIVE from Denver)

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The House votes to condemn the President’s racism, Mitch McConnell’s job and the Senate are up for grabs in 2020, and Governor Jared Polis joins J...

“Racist Hall of Fame.”

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The President tells four Democratic Congresswomen of color to go back to the countries where they came from, House Democrats continue their intraparty...

"Megan Rapinoe!!!" (BONUS episode)

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon and Tommy sit down with World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe for a special bonus episode. They chat about her team’s triumph, her beef with Don...

“A prison of political caution.”

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Affordable Care Act is in legal jeopardy, House Democrats argue over how to handle the latest Trump scandals, Tom Steyer runs for president, and o...

“Dems in disarray!”

08 Jul 2019

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Trump looks for a new rationale to rig the Census, Nancy Pelosi triggers an intraparty skirmish, Joe Biden goes for a campaign reset, and Kamala Harri...

“The empty National Mall in Trump’s heart.” (July 4th Mailbag)

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon and Dan answer your questions about Trump’s jingoistic July 4th, 2020 strategy, Medicare for All vs. Medicare for America, Ivanka’s foreign tr...

2020: Michael Bennet on fixing Washington and defeating Mitch McConnell

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dan talks to Colorado Senator Michael Bennet about the threats facing our democracy, what he’ll do to fix Washington, our immigration system, and ho...

“A largely accurate affair.”

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The President kisses the asses of three different murderous dictators during his trip abroad, Kamala Harris is having a moment, Joe Biden is having so...

“Girlfriend, you are so on.” (Debate recap special!)

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Twenty Democratic candidates debate over the course of two nights in Miami, and Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down who helped themselves, who didn’...

2020: Steve Bullock on winning back Trump voters and making dad jokes

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon talks to Montana Governor and Democratic presidential candidate Steve Bullock about getting dark money out of politics, making college and health ...

“Fear and electability in Miami.”

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tensions with Iran grow as the President threatens obliteration, the U.S. government is holding young children in inhumane detention facilities, and T...

2020: Beto O’Rourke on Biden, Iran and the puppy primary

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy talks to Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke about why he thinks he can win, what President O’Rourke would do on day one, recent...

“Trump on shuffle.”

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The President reprises his greatest hits from 2016 at his 2020 re-election kickoff, Joe Biden struggles to keep up with politics in 2019, and Bernie S...

“'Tis the season for virtual treason.”

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump offers up a smorgasbord of delusional buffoonery over the weekend, his Administration saber-rattles with Iran, the Democratic debate lineup is s...

2020: Andrew Yang on the universal basic income and why he hates the penny

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy talks to Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang about why he feels a universal basic income is necessary as more jobs are automated, how ...