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Pod Save America

Pod Save America
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Pod Save America is a no-b******t conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, and Tommy Vietor. It cuts through the noise to break down the week’s news and helps people figure out what matters and how they can help. They’re regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders. You can watch on YouTube or listen... more

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As the Trump administration launches economic wars against Iran and Canada, the Washington Post reports on Trump's war with a third adversary: his weight. Jon, Tommy, and Lovett calculate Trump's BMI and then break down Scott Bessent invoking World W... more

How can Democrats reach the elusive swing voter? Danielle Butterfield, executive director of Priorities USA, one of the most important PACs in Democratic politics, joins Dan to talk about Priorities' attempts to reshape how Democratic campaigns think... more

MAGA world continues to express outrage over Jon Ossoff's "travel with Natalie" remarks, including an over-the-top rant from Scott Jennings that is being seen as the pundit's shameless audition for the open White House press secretary job.

Dan and ... more

Jon Ossoff attacks Trump for sidestepping his duties to "travel with Natalie," the White House aide known as Trump's "Human Printer," who has a suspiciously close relationship to the president.

Jon, Tommy, and Lovett discuss the new line of attack ... more

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Recent Guests

Casey Newton
Editor of Platformer; co-host of Hard Fork
Platformer
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Sam Forstag
Montana House candidate, smoke jumper
Democratic candidate, Montana's first district
Episode: Can Dems Put Woke to Bed?
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Author and journalist; regular guest discussing politics
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Writer and founder of the slow boring newsletter
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Episode: The Search for an Exciting Moderate
Jennifer Palmieri
Former Obama communications staffer; co-creator/subject of a new series
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Episode: Trump's Wars Are Bankrupting America
Haley Stevens
Congresswoman from Michigan, Democratic candidate in Michigan race
Democratic candidate for Senate (Michigan)
Episode: The Primaries Will Continue Until Morale Improves
Abdul El-Sayed
Michigan Senate candidate
Michigan Senate campaign
Episode: Trump's Explosive Diarrhea of the Mouth

Hosts

Jon Favreau
Host of Pod Save America; Crooked/Crooked Media network connector with a focus on policy-focused political discussion.
Dan Pfeiffer
Host of Pod Save America; long-time political strategist with emphasis on messaging and strategy.
Jon Lovett
Host of Pod Save America; known for sharp political analysis and policy framing.
Tommy Vietor
Host of Pod Save America; brings organizational and veteran political campaign perspective.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 115.4k ratings
  • I just wish that the most popular and visible wing of the democratic party would stand up and stand for anything. American Conservatives have been faithlessly framing every conversation how they see it, and because the opposition refuses to fight them at all, Republicans have had their way since, well, basically since they killed the Kennedys that weren't controlled by brain worms. This show is the primary example of how feckless the Dems are, on purpose, for money. Soooo much money.

    Podcast Addict
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    pwhpparty3
    3 months ago
  • Woof!

    Keep the glasses….! :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrShowoff.
    United States3 months ago
  • A must follow

    This is a reference point in independent media with focus on political America. Absolutely in my top five, although maybe a bit too establishment democratic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chanosky
    United States3 months ago
  • Still get ads

    I'm a subscriber but some Pod Save America episodes still have ads because the subscriber episodes are not released (Trumps Hand in the Cookie Jar) was never issued as free. It's very frustrating.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Osier5
    United States3 months ago
  • No ad free version again?

    No ad free episode again this week! I paid so I won’t have to listen to ads ( and the other fun additions)

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Waclax21
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners praise clear, candid political analysis and accessible explanations of complex issues.
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Senator Sanders responds that Abdul's victory is extraordinary because he faced a massive outspent campaign and still won, defeating the entire Democratic establishment and a large amount of outside spending, which is highly unusual for a primary, indicating a powerful grassroots resonance and broad coalition-building.
The Race to Replace Graham Platner
Q: What did Roy Cooper see as the big challenges for North Carolina in 2026?
He emphasized affordability, costs of living, and energy policy as core issues, arguing for practical solutions and cross-partisan cooperation to address high prices and inflation.
Can Soccer Save the World?
Q: What do you think about the current World Cup's organization and governance, including FIFA's role?
Lineker expresses ongoing concern about corruption in bids and governance, emphasizing that integrity and consistency in rules are essential for the sport.
The MAGA Supreme Court's Assault on America
Q: Can you explain what's going on with the birthright citizenship case and why there are worries about what the Court might do?
Leah Litman outlines that the case challenges the president's executive order denying birthright citizenship, focusing on how the Court might interpret the 14th Amendment's plain text and its exceptions, while noting that concerns about the Court's recent immigration rulings could influence whether the decision is unanimous or creates a new political narrative around the Court's legitimacy.
Trump Held a Fair And (Almost) No One Came
Q: How can state legislatures influence national democracy and protect voting rights in the coming years?
Williams outlines a strategy of building Democratic majorities in battleground states, leveraging trifectas, veto power, and ballot initiatives to safeguard election processes and ensure votes are counted fairly across the country.

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What is Pod Save America about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A brisk, issue-driven politics show led by former Obama aides that breaks down weekly news with sharp analysis, candid debates, and practical takes on policy, elections, and messaging. Regular conversations mix on-the-record interviews with politicians, journalists, and policy thinkers, plus plenty of hosts' banter and real-time reactions to current events. Expect deep dives into race dynamics, Democratic strategy, data-driven policy discussions, and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, all framed for listeners who want clear takeaways for understanding and engaging with American politics. A notable trait is its willingness to host a broad slate of guests—from state-level candidates to national voices—while weaving in sponsor rea... more

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2. Sam Forstag
3. David Crowley
4. Francesca Hong
5. Jonathan V. Last
6. Matt Yglesias
7. Jennifer Palmieri
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