
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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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 552 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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Ben and Tommy break down another chaotic week in foreign policy full of bad ideas and worse outcomes. Trump rolls out—and just as quickly unrolls—a new Pentagon plan—dubbed “Project Freedom”—to “guide” ships through the Strait of Hormuz, leaked intel... more
The US-Iran ceasefire is holding, but the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the global economy is teetering on the edge of disaster, and America's precision weapons stockpile is badly depleted after repeated conflicts with Iran, with experts warning t... more
Tommy and Ben break down another chaotic and consequential week in global affairs. Trump blinks and extends the ceasefire with Iran, but the Strait of Hormuz remains closed as US-Iran negotiations stall. Meanwhile, an internal power struggle between ... more
Tommy and Ben walk through a week of epic failures for the Trump administration, from peace talks with Iran to Viktor Orbán’s historic loss in Hungary.
They break down everything that was wrong with the US-Iran peace talks, like both sides coming in... more
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Always look forward to Ben telling it like it is!
Great podcast. Very informative and sane unlike many other political shows
No more Alyona Thanks to Ben for speaking truth from the heart
So Ben Rhodes is a friend of Hasan Piker, eh? K, I’m out.
I get can better geopolitics insights from noncredibledefense.
Ben and Tommy have a real gift of being able to translate complicated global events into something human and understandable and to connect the dots for listeners who feel the horror of what’s happening in the world but don’t necessarily have the expertise to articulate it themselves. Ben’s unfiltered response to the human cost of this asinine war of choice in Iran in the latest episode (“Trump Begs Allies to Clean Up Iran Mess”) brought me to tears. This moment deserves that kind of rage and as ... more
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This podcast provides insightful commentary on pressing global affairs and U.S. foreign policy, often highlighting significant geopolitical issues. Frequent discussions revolve around military actions, international relations, and humanitarian concerns, particularly in places like Iran and Venezuela. The hosts leverage their backgrounds in politics and national security to analyze current events and the implications of governmental actions, making complex topics more accessible to listeners. The format blends serious analysis with engaging dialogue, often featuring expert guests who offer unique perspectives on the dynamics of global politics, embodying a blend of informative and entertaining content.
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