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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 evades Iran via catering truck, Pete Hegseth's Pentagon is a disaster, and Jared pays off a gangster and drug trafficker as part of his Albanian island takeover.

This week Tommy and Ben cover shocking new info on how Trump hid from Iran on his... more

Over 70,000 migrants try crossing into Spain, the US is running out of precision missiles, and Jared Kushner's brother almost bought FIFA.

Tommy and Ben break down the mass crossing of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and why ... more

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

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Recent Guests

Richard Horsey
Senior Advisor for Asia at the International Crisis Group
International Crisis Group
Episode: Mission: Impossible - Catering Truck (Starring Donald J. Trump)
David Remnick
Editor of The New Yorker, interviewing guest on the episode
The New Yorker
Episode: Lindsey Graham's Bloody Legacy
Oleksiy Sorokin
Deputy Chief Editor of the Kyiv Independent
Kyiv Independent
Episode: Pentagon Covers Up Iran War Casualties
Annalena Baerbock
Leader of the German Greens and Foreign Minister (at time of episode)
Germany/Green Party
Episode: Trump's Delusional Election Rant
Ro Khanna
Congressman, Silicon Valley, Armed Services Committee member, and advocate for West Bank access and accountability
U.S. Congress
Episode: Forever War (Trump's Version)
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

Hosts

Tommy Vietor
Host of Pod Save the World
Ben Rhodes
Co-host

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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month ago
  • Amazing show

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    8/?6
    United States2 months 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
    Canada2 months 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
    5
    Aunty RoRo
    Australia2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful guests and rigorous but accessible policy discussions.
Honest, data-driven commentary with engaging humor.
Insightful analysis with a global perspective on complex policy issues.
High-quality, informative episodes that connect foreign policy to real-world impact.
Strong critical take on geopolitical narratives and media framing.

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

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#35
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Apple Podcasts
#32
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Apple Podcasts
#99
United States/News
Apple Podcasts
#27
Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#40
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#88
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mission: Impossible - Catering Truck (Starring Donald J. Trump)
Q: What are the main strategic concerns raised by the secret flight and decoy narrative around Trump's NATO travel?
The hosts argue that the use of a decoy and secret reboarding of Air Force One signals a dangerous normalization of subterfuge in national security operations, potentially increasing risk to staff and media while undermining trust in official statements and procedures.
Lindsey Graham's Bloody Legacy
Q: What did David Remnick say about Eisenkot's potential to be prime minister and how does that compare to Netanyahu?
Remnick portrays Eisenkot as a more center-focused, potentially more restrained leader who could resist a full regional war and push for a more measured approach, in contrast to Netanyahu's hawkish, coalition-driven strategy.
Trump's Delusional Election Rant
Q: What are the main lessons learned from the Iraq War and how should they influence future policy?
There needs to be accountability for policy failures, a willingness to reckon with error, and a shift towards more skepticism of intervention as a default solution; embrace diversification and democratic processes to shape foreign policy.
Trump's Delusional Election Rant
Q: Let's start with part 2, the blob. Ben, you want to define the blob for everyone here?
The blob refers to the groupthink and reflexive intervention in foreign policy within the national security establishment, which Rhodes argues has eroded accountability and credibility; reform should involve acknowledging error, diversifying voices, and increasing congressional involvement to prevent perpetual intervention.
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.

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A globally focused foreign policy show that blends sharp, data-driven takes on geopolitics, national security, and democracy with accessible dialogue and humor. Episodes mix timely policy analysis with long-form interviews from prominent writers, journalists, and policy experts, offering nuanced perspectives on Iran, Ukraine, the Middle East, international institutions, and global power dynamics. The program often critiques imperial overreach, highlights transparency and accountability, and features candid conversations with guests who provide frontline reporting or insider viewpoints. A distinctive edge is the balance between serious policy scrutiny and approachable, often witty, banter, plus regular sponsor reads that support independent ... more

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2. David Remnick
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8. Fred Pleitgen

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