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Episodes
“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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
“Norway, if you’re listening.”
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The President says he’d accept foreign assistance to win in 2020, Democrats hold contempt votes over the Census scandal, Joe Biden and Donald Trump ...
“Welcome to the Panderdome.” (LIVE from Des Moines)
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trump caves on his Mexican trade war, and the race to win Iowa brings 19 Democratic candidates to Cedar Rapids. Des Moines Register pollster Ann Selze...
"You can run but you can’t Hyde.” (LIVE from Chicago)
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trump’s trade war threatens the economy, Elizabeth Warren calls for a new economic patriotism, and Joe Biden reverses his position on the Hyde amend...
“Donald Trump, Diplomat.”
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trump spends the weekend picking fights with our biggest trading partner (Mexico) and our closest ally (the U.K.), the mass shooting in Virginia Beach...
2020: Marianne Williamson on big truths and moral outrage
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Author and activist Marianne Williamson joins Jon Favreau to discuss her bid for president, the difference between moral outrage and anger, getting mo...
“A dirty, filthy, disgusting word.”
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mueller sends an unmistakable message to Congress about impeachment, more Democrats announce their support for an inquiry, the DNC changes its ...
2020: Amy Klobuchar on winning the Midwest and working with Republicans
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar sits down with Dan to discuss what she brings to the 2020 race. They talk climate change, her plan to prioritize menta...
“The world’s assignment editor.”
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The President sides with a murderous tyrant over advisors and allies, the Attorney General targets Trump’s political enemies, and the Democratic can...
"Trumper Tantrum."
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The president “storms” out of another meeting with Democrats in the Oval Office. The House inches closer to an impeachment inquiry. And a new anal...
“Pod Save The Realm.” (Game of Thrones bonus!)
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Priyanka discuss the finale episode of Game of Thrones and look back on the politics of the series.
“Republican(s) for Impeachment.” (LIVE from DC!)
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Amash becomes the first Republican Congressman to say that the President crossed the threshold for impeachment, and Joe Biden says that Democra...
"Half past a Handmaid’s Tale.” (LIVE from Brooklyn)
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alabama Republicans pass the most extreme abortion ban in history, John Bolton tries to start a war with Iran, and Montana Governor Steve Bullock and ...
“Joementum.”
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden’s frontrunner status changes the dynamic of the Democratic primary, and Donald Trump threatens to abuse his power in order to derail the f...
2020: Eric Swalwell on gun control and being bold
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy talks with Congressman Eric Swalwell about gun control, what it means to be bold in his campaign, his work on the intelligence committee and how...
“A contest of sick burns.”
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The President's blanket defiance of Congressional oversight plunges the country into a constitutional crisis, the New York Times discovers that Trump ...
“Killing it on the economy.”
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The President coddles Putin on future election sabotage, the White House says they’re killing it on the economy, Nancy Pelosi believes Democrats nee...
2020: John Hickenlooper on brewing beer and winning purple states
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper talks with Jon Favreau about his life as a brewpub owner, his strategy for winning over Republicans, his plans to ...
“Legislative cosplay.”
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
William Barr lies to Congress and angers Bob Mueller, Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer decide to play along with the latest Infrastructure Week, and Dem...
2020: Tim Ryan on the working class and yoga
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan sits down with Dan Pfeiffer at Crooked HQ in Los Angeles to discuss his economic agenda, how Democrats can retake the Midwes...
“The pundit gap.”
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Another white nationalist targets a synagogue in California, voters believe Trump is guilty of obstruction but aren’t ready for impeachment, and Bet...
2020: Seth Moulton On Patriotism And Beating Trump On National Security
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton joins Tommy Vietor to discuss the threat of nuclear war, his time in the Marine Corps and the need for a new ge...
“Make America 2016 Again?”
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The President ignores the law and Congress in an effort to shut down further investigations, the federal government is woefully unprepared for future ...
“Impeach ‘em if you got ‘em.”
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Congress debates whether to begin impeachment proceedings against the President, Elizabeth Warren proposes free college and student debt relief, and S...
2020: Kirsten Gillibrand on Medicare for All and speaking truths (From Jan. 22)
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sits down with Jon Favreau to talk about Medicare for All, building a green economy, immigration, and more. (Previously rel...
“This is the end of my presidency. I’m f*cked.”
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report is finally public, and it’s not great! Politico’s Natasha Bertrand joins to talk about all the explosive...
2020: Kamala Harris on American identity and secret recipes
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
California Senator Kamala Harris talks with Jon Favreau about her record as a District Attorney and Attorney General, how she’d get her priorities t...
2020: Jay Inslee on climate change and beating Donald Trump
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee joins Dan Pfeiffer from the campaign trail in New Hampshire to talk about why climate change is the defining issue of his p...
“Live Free or Run for President.” (LIVE in New Hampshire)
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trump and conservatives target Ilhan Omar, red states restrict abortion, Mayor Pete’s meteoric rise continues, Cory Booker kicks off his campaign in...
"Fascist cosplay." (LIVE in Boston)
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trump embraces lawlessness on immigration, congressional Democrats press for Trump's tax returns, and the 2020 candidates hit the trail in an economy ...
2020: Elizabeth Warren on dogs and capitalism (From Feb. 21, 2019)
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Senator Elizabeth Warren sits down with Tommy to talk about Medicare for All, climate change, Venezuela, Israel, and more. (Previously released on Feb...
“Chaos is a ladder.”
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen is fired because she’s not extreme enough on immigration, Trump courts Jewish voters while accusing the...
2020: Julián Castro on Immigration and Beyonce
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy interviews former San Antonio Mayor and HUD Secretary Julián Castro about his 2020 bid. They discuss immigration, Puerto Rico, housing policy, ...
“The clouds have not lifted.”
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trump announces that 2020 will be about health care, Mueller’s team starts leaking, House Democrats fire their subpoena cannons, Wisconsin signals t...
“Mueller purgatory.”
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barr’s summary hasn’t moved public opinion, Democrats haul out the subpoena cannon, Trump returns to demagoguing immigrants, Mulvaney’s politica...
“Peak stupid.”
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trumpworld and the Washington media make sweeping conclusions over a report they’ve never seen, Democrats pivot to health care after the Trump Admin...
“No exoneration.”
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara joins to walk through Attorney General William Barr’s 4-page summary of Robert Mueller’s final report, as we ta...
“The Electoral College is f*cking stupid.”
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
2020 candidates embrace a host of democratic reforms to give more people a bigger voice, Donald Trump eagerly awaits Robert Mueller’s report, Democr...
2020: Cory Booker on radical love and the filibuster
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker joins Jon Favreau in studio for a conversation about his presidential campaign, what he learned about politics as Mayor...
“St. Paddy’s Day rage tweeting.”
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The world grapples with the rise of white nationalism, Trump spends Sunday attacking everyone from John McCain to autoworkers, Beto reminds us that Tw...
“To impeach or not to impeach.”
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Pelosi throws cold water on the idea of impeaching Donald Trump, Paul Manafort had a very bad Wednesday, Beto O’Rourke launches his presidenti...
“Trump’s Medicare For None plan.”
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trump’s budget guts health care, education, and other programs to pay for his wall, Fox News personalities continue to be awful, House Democrats pas...
“Fox News-addled automatons.”
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Congress launches investigations into Donald Trump that could lay the groundwork for impeachment, Democrats decide against allowing Fox News to host a...
“I’m gonna regret this speech.”
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trump is off-script and unhinged at CPAC, the 2020 race starts as a toss-up, Bernie Sanders kicks off his campaign in Brooklyn, and Washington Gov. Ja...
2020: Pete Buttigieg on freedom and farting cows
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg joins Dan in the studio for a conversation about his presidential campaign, how Democrats can win back the Midwest and...
“A very revealing Cohenoscopy.”
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Jon and Dan to talk about the fallout from Michael Cohen’s explosive and incriminating testimony. Then, Elizabeth Warren m...
“The Green Book New Deal.”
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trump hates the dictator in Venezuela but loves the one in North Korea, Mueller is nearing his end game with a lot of questions still unanswered, and ...
“Elizabeth Warren talks dogs and capitalism.”
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Senator Elizabeth Warren sits down with Tommy to talk about Medicare for All, climate change, Venezuela, Israel, and more. Before that, Jon and Dan ta...
“Let a thousand obstructions bloom.”
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trump’s fake national emergency gets legal and legislative challenges, Andrew McCabe reveals the panic at the FBI and DOJ over the president’s pot...
“Donald Trump’s coffee man.”
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The President loses his wall but keeps the issue, kicks off his re-election campaign in El Paso with a new screed against Democrats, and gets a boost ...
“Dan’s imaginary SuperPAC.” (LIVE in Durham)
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shutdown negotiations falter as Trump takes his demagoguery to El Paso, Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar formally launch their presidential campaign...
“Who dat obstructing justice?” (LIVE in New Orleans)
10 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trump lashes out as investigators close in, Democrats introduce a Green New Deal, and former Mayor Mitch Landrieu joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, Dan, and Brit...
“Organize the rage.” (LIVE in Charelston)
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We like Stacey Abrams’s speech more than Trump’s. Virginia’s political scandals throw control of the statehouse into question. The Democratic pr...
“Donald Trump’s halftime show.”
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The President prepares to deliver a not-very-anticipated State of the Union, Governor Ralph Northam refuses to resign after a racist photo of him surf...
“The neocon recycling program.”
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trump attacks the threat assessment from his own intelligence chiefs, and a debate breaks out in the Democratic primary over Medicare for All and taxi...
“America runs on Dunkin.”
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trump trades his wall for a cave, Roger Stone becomes the sixth Trump advisor to be indicted, Republicans weigh a primary challenge to the president, ...
“The state of our union is a clusterf*ck.”
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trump’s shutdown has plunged the country into crisis with no end in sight, Michael Cohen refuses to testify because the President intimated his fath...
“Crisis actor in the White House.”
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trump offers the Democrats a deal they can’t accept, Buzzfeed defends its story about Trump suborning perjury, and Kamala Harris announces her candi...