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Pod Save the World

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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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The war with Iran reaches six months, Trump’s Pentagon cuts a corrupt oil deal with Venezuela, and Russia makes an (unwelcome) surprise appearance at a G20 meeting.

Tommy and Ben mark six months of the war with Iran, including the death toll, damage... more

Trump starts a trade war with Canada, announces “Economic D-Day” against Iran, while Russia deploys AI killer drones in Ukraine.

Tommy and Ben break down the collapse of US-Canada trade negotiations, the politics animating Prime Minister Mark Carney... more

Tommy and Ben walk through a week of leaders making bad decisions. President Trump kneecaps military exercises with South Korea, Vladimir Putin’s paranoia reaches new heights, and British PM Andy Burnham gets pranked.

They start with Trump's decisio... more

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

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Recent Guests

David Eby
Premier of British Columbia
Government of British Columbia
Episode: The Art of the Venezuela Oil Deal
Feroze Sidhwa
Episode: Trump & Carney’s Heated Rivalry
Poh Si Teng
Director of American Doctor
American Doctor (documentary)
Episode: Trump & Carney’s Heated Rivalry
Natalia Oliverio
Independent journalist, Navy veteran, Pentagon/Military Times reporter
Military Times; War Horse News
Episode: Trump’s Unrequited Love for Kim Jong Un
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)

Hosts

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

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35.5k ratings
  • Re Head; as in give yours a shake

    All y’all podcast yanks can’t be beyotch ing about any wars when you shill for automakers. All y’all just sound soooooo stupid. Stupidly stupid. Yeeeeeehaw.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jammyjimmy
    Canada22 days ago
  • At least…

    If you make it your job to sit in front of a microphone and analyze Trump and all that, I’m sorry for you, but at least you should know some basic stuff, and the airplane thing leavening everybody as decoy etc was done by Trump in Trump1, as reported by his biographer Michael Wolf.

    I think you don’t like the guy, not many do, but I think is part of your job, since he seems to know more about the subject than you, the Bulwark guys, Ms now, etc etc who repeat the same things everyday on that side... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Almost-deaf
    United Statesa month ago
  • What happened to the transcription?

    As a hearing impaired individual, the transcription is incredibly important. It has been unavailable for the past couple of weeks and is negatively impacting my experience. I love the show, but find it hard to follow along, and don’t want to miss a word of Ben’s rants.

    Apple Podcasts
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    dissatisfiedwinelover
    United Statesa month ago
  • A Dan Patrick commercial?!?!?!? Wtf?

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Claire F
    a month ago
  • Ooops wrong episode

    Today you have a pod save America instead of pod save the world.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Clay534
    United Statesa month 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.

Chart Rankings

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

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#34
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Apple Podcasts
#27
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Apple Podcasts
#82
United States/News
Apple Podcasts
#17
Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#36
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#55
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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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