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“Pod Save America” cohost Tommy Vietor thought foreign policy was boring and complicated until he got the education of a lifetime working for President Obama’s National Security Council. On “Pod Save the World,” he and former deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes break down the latest global developments and bring you behind the scenes with the people who were there. New episodes every Wedne... more

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Tommy and Ben talk about the growing and very real threat of President Trump attempting to take Greenland by force, the spectrum of reactions from world leaders from feckless NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to scorning French President Emmanuel Mac... more

Tommy and Ben talk about the historic protests in Iran and reports of the regime’s brutal crackdown with potentially tens of thousands dead, President Trump’s threats of military intervention (and why they’re a bad idea), and Iranian exiles vying for... more

Tommy and Ben discuss: the fallout from the Trump administration’s strikes on Venezuela and kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro, why President Trump chose Maduro’s VP Delcy Rodríguez to run the country instead of opposition leader María Corina Mac... more

Tommy and Ben respond to the breaking news that the Trump administration launched strikes on Venezuela and arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a special forces raid. They talk about President Trump’s claims that the US will now “run” the ... more

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Yousra Elbagir
Africa correspondent for Sky News
Sky News
Episode: Greenland Prepares for Trump Invasion
Joaquin Castro
Democrat member of the House from San Antonio, ranking member on the House subcommittee dealing with the Western Hemisphere
House of Representatives
Episode: Where Will Trump Invade Next?
Anika Wells
Australia's Minister for Communications
Government of Australia
Episode: Trump Forfeits AI Race to China
Atul Gawande
A renowned surgeon and public health leader, former Administrator for Global Health at USAID.
USAID
Episode: Trump & Saudi Arabia: A Tale of Corruption
Josh Paul
Former State Department official, co-founder of A New Policy
A New Policy
Episode: From Al Qaeda to the White House
Tariq Habash
Former advisor at the Department of Education, co-founder of A New Policy
A New Policy
Episode: From Al Qaeda to the White House
Yassamin Ansari
Represents Arizona's third congressional district
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: What Should Progressive Foreign Policy Look Like? (Crooked Con)
Sanna Marin
Former Prime Minister of Finland
Former Prime Minister
Episode: Trump Flirts With Nuclear Annihilation
Mike McFaul
Former US Ambassador to Russia and Director of the Freeman Spokely Institute for International Studies
Stanford University
Episode: Trump Dances Across Asia

Hosts

Tommy Vietor
Host of Pod Save the World and co-host of Pod Save America, known for his insights on foreign policy and political analysis, with prior experience in the National Security Council during the Obama administration.
Ben Rhodes
Co-host of Pod Save the World and former deputy national security adviser, recognized for his commentary on U.S. foreign policy and political events.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 34.8k ratings
  • Best source for world events

    Thoughtful, knowledgeable and thorough approach to current world events, which is desperately needed in these crazy times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ns88312
    United States24 days ago
  • Love you Crooked Media

    Thanks for the episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Che Block
    United Statesa month ago
  • The best way to keep informed

    I feel like I finally have an informed grasp on world events and despite how grim things are in the world, the guys still find a way to make the pod humorous without it being cringe. Thank you for getting into stories that are nowhere else to be found and providing context that makes sense to average people. Love you guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jessica Anne D
    United Statesa month ago
  • Disappointed

    I seriously love these guys, but come on, a Meta ad? We are actively talking out against these corporations and their data centers specifically, these guys are too, and you let Meta run an ad in the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    👎😭😬
    United States2 months ago
  • Easy to stay up to date on world happenings

    Thanks Tommy and Ben, I appreciate you distilling the world news and helping me stay up to speed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aeniman
    United States2 months ago

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The hosts are regarded as knowledgeable and articulate, with a strong ability to engage the audience on important topics.

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#37
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#43
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#119
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#29
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#54
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#100
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Greenland Prepares for Trump Invasion
Q: What do younger Ugandans think about the current political situation?
There is a lot of frustration among young Ugandans who feel they inherit a debt crisis and high unemployment, leading them to vote out of protest despite knowing the outcome may be rigged.
Greenland Prepares for Trump Invasion
Q: What was the atmosphere like in Uganda leading up to the election?
There was definitely an electricity and nervousness with people aware of the state's willingness to take drastic measures against dissent, leading to a sense of dread.
Iranian Regime Massacres Protesters, Will Trump Respond?
Q: What role, if any, do you think the Israeli strikes on Iran and Hezbollah, and then the US military strikes on Iran played in kind of maybe emboldening or leading to these protests?
I think it really showed people that this system is not impenetrable, it's not invincible.
Iranian Regime Massacres Protesters, Will Trump Respond?
Q: How would you compare the kind of scale and the tenor of these protests to say the Women Life Freedom protest in 2022, or the Green Movement protest in 2009?
This is broad. They cross-societal. And they're about regime change. And that's huge.
Iranian Regime Massacres Protesters, Will Trump Respond?
Q: What is your reaction to what you have seen so far out of Iran?
Every time I see a new round of protests kick off, of course, there's a slightly different spark each time around, but the core sentiment is the same. We don't like you, leave us alone.

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This podcast provides engaging and insightful discussions centered around prominent global issues and U.S. foreign policy. Hosted by former National Security Council staff Tommy Vietor and ex-deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes, episodes frequently tackle topics such as the intricacies of international relations, the implications of U.S. military actions, and the humanitarian crises it spawns. Notably, the hosts blend sharp political analysis with personal anecdotes from their experiences in government, consequently enriching the listener's understanding of complex geopolitical dynamics. With an emphasis on accountability, human rights, and diplomatic solutions, the podcast also critiques past and present U.S. administrations, makin... more

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