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Each week, “Pod Save America” cohost Tommy Vietor and Obama’s former Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes break down the biggest developments in foreign policy, national security and global politics. They try to explain which stories matter and why, and what we can all do to understand and shape the world around us.

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Trump welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu to the White House on the same day as Lindsey Graham’s funeral, a MAGA nut does a wild U-turn on Ukraine, and the freakout over Chinese Artificial Intelli... more

More US casualties in the war with Iran, the State Department's new neo-McCarthy Cuba blacklist, and the UK gets a new Prime Minister while CPAC Great Britain flops.

Tommy and Ben discuss reports that the Pentagon has been covering up the full exten... more

In this special episode of Pod Save the World, Tommy and Ben speak in front of a live audience at the Aspen Security Forum.

First, Trump delivers a rambling speech on election security that offers no new evidence, overstates the threat from China, a... more

Tommy and Ben are back with a week of war, drama over an international bridge, and an angry Norwegian World Cup fan.

First up, the guys say farewell to the ceasefire between Iran and the US, hello to a new forever war, and analyze how a rushed, slop... more

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Recent Guests

Oleksiy Sorokin
Deputy Chief Editor of the Kyiv Independent
Kyiv Independent
Episode: Pentagon Covers Up Iran War Casualties
Mehdi Hasan
Founder of Zateo News UK; guest on the episode
Zateo UK / Zateo News
Episode: Trump Bullies FIFA, NATO
Nicholas Kristof
New York Times columnist, interviewed on the show
The New York Times
Episode: Keeping Up With the Korruption in Kazakhstan
Fred Pleitgen
Senior International Correspondent at CNN
CNN
Episode: How Bad Is Trump’s Iran Deal?
Will Grant
BBC Mexico, Central America, and Cuba correspondent
BBC
Episode: Jared & Ivanka Conquer Albanian Island
Aya Ibrahim
Senior Fellow at the AI Now Institute and former White House/State Department Advisor
AI Now Institute
Episode: Trump’s Top Spy Has One Job: Revenge
Kash Patel
FBI Director/other security official mentioned in discussion
U.S. government (former official)
Episode: Keir Starmer’s Last Stand?
Suzy Hansen
Journalist and author
New York Times Magazine / Author of From Life Itself, Turkey, Istanbul and a Neighborhood in the Age of Erdogan
Episode: Keir Starmer’s Last Stand?
Jason Crow
Congressman, Colorado's 6th District; Armed Services Committee member; Intelligence Committee
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Bullsh*t Ceasefires Everywhere

Hosts

Tommy Vietor
Host of Pod Save the World; Crooked Media
Ben Rhodes
Co-host; Former Deputy National Security Advisor; Crooked Media / Obama Foundation

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35.5k ratings
  • Aspen conference

    Both the honest discussion of foreign policy and weaknesses and the incredible interview with the President of the UN from Germany were so clear and engaging

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hikerdoo
    United States9 days ago
  • Always platforming liars

    I wish you guys would occasionally challenge your guests when they knowingly lie. Last time Mehdi Hassan was on he claimed more Israeli hostages were killed in rescue attempts than rescued, this time he claimed Netanyahu is a premiere murderer of journalists. I know there’s no way you guys are unaware of the extensive number of “journalists” quietly removed from CPJ’s list of journalists killed in Gaza after Israel provided clear evidence of them being terrorists, but god forbid you challenge t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Benjysat
    United States21 days ago
  • Amazing show

    Great conversations with lots of information on global politics with a little humor

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    8/?6
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thanks for the reminder

    Thanks to Ben and Tommy for spending some time on the World Cup. I’m not a soccer person but the coverage reminded me regardless of what leaders do, the people have more in common than what sets us apart.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hollieferguson
    Canadaa month ago
  • PSA for worldos

    Even as the world fractures into nationalistic hellscapes, sane members of humanity need to gather together for updates on world news, and guidance on how to process these perilous times for democracy.

    Ben and Tommy are the beacons of light (in the tradition of their former boss) to inform and guide us. Thank you, gentlemen.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Aunty RoRo
    Australiaa month ago

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Some criticize perceived bias or tone shifts but generally praise depth and humor.
Fans value honest accountability and rigorous scrutiny of policy decisions.
Listeners appreciate clear, informed geopolitics explained accessibly.
Positive feedback highlights smart, passionate analysis and guest variety.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#33
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Apple Podcasts
#139
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Apple Podcasts
#6
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Apple Podcasts
#23
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Apple Podcasts
#162
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#10
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Pentagon Covers Up Iran War Casualties
Q: What is the current state of Ukraine's missile defense and how might it evolve with Patriot licensing?
Ukraine faces a bottleneck in Patriot production, but if licensing progresses, Kyiv could gain a significant boost in air defense, reducing reliance on the U.S. and potentially shortening response times to missile threats.
Trump Bullies FIFA, NATO
Q: Mehdi, what do you think the Trump intervention in the FIFA escalation says about the state of international norms?
Mehdi Hasan argues that Trump treats international diplomacy as transactional and coercive, undermining established norms and exposing the fragility of the rules-based order.
Keeping Up With the Korruption in Kazakhstan
Q: What exactly did Musk and DOGE do to USAID, and what was the observed impact?
They redirected and partially cut funding, fired key health workers, and froze programs, leading to preventable deaths and worsened health outcomes in vulnerable communities.
Trump’s Top Spy Has One Job: Revenge
Q: What should be the priority in AI governance, given the Pope's encyclical?
Aya Ibrahim suggests a rights-based, holistic approach to AI policy that addresses privacy, surveillance, and the social contract, rather than focusing solely on technical guardrails.
Trump’s Top Spy Has One Job: Revenge
Q: What do you think about the choice of Bill Pulte as Acting DNI?
The hosts argue that appointing someone with no intelligence background to lead the DNI is dangerous and absurd, potentially using intelligence tools to target political enemies and erode national security.

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A fast-paced policy show that centers on foreign affairs, national security, and global diplomacy, blending sharp analysis with accessible takeaways. Episodes frequently dissect Iran-related conflicts, Middle East dynamics, U.S. and allied policy, and the mechanics of Congress and governance, often pairing high-stakes geopolitical discussion with interviews from former officials, journalists, and subject-matter experts. Notable strengths include candid moral critique, clear explainer segments, and a willingness to challenge conventional narratives, all delivered with humor that lightens dense topics. For potential listeners, the show offers actionable context on how global events affect everyday politics and the likelihood of informed, outs... more

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8. Suzy Hansen

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