
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 | 565 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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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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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
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
Great conversations with lots of information on global politics with a little humor
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.
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.
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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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