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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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Tommy and Ben are back with a week of bad deals, high-stakes elections, and World Cup joy.

The US and Iran have agreed to a deal to end the war, but the Trump administration has refused to release the text to anyone — so the guys parse through what ... more

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Tommy and Ben are back to discuss a week that includes collapsed ceasefire(s), the World Cup, and Jared and Ivanka pretending to be conquistadors.

The so-called ceasefires between Israel and Lebanon and the US and Iran continue to unravel, while Tru... more

Trump says he’s bored with peace talks, American right-wingers flock to Moscow, and the new Director of National Intelligence’s claim to fame is owning an HVAC company. Another fun week!

Tommy and Ben discuss why Trump installing Bill Pulte as the n... more

Tommy and Ben dig into a week of an “almost” deal, a sweeping AI warning, and a terrifying Ebola outbreak.

First up, the Iran deal that was supposedly days away somehow produced new US airstrikes instead, and the guys break down why the path to a pe... more

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Recent Guests

Will Grant
BBC Mexico, Central America, and Cuba correspondent
BBC
Episode: Jared & Ivanka Conquer Albanian Island
Aya Ibrahim
Senior Fellow at the AI Now Institute and former White House/State Department Advisor
AI Now Institute
Episode: Trump’s Top Spy Has One Job: Revenge
Kash Patel
FBI Director/other security official mentioned in discussion
U.S. government (former official)
Episode: Keir Starmer’s Last Stand?
Suzy Hansen
Journalist and author
New York Times Magazine / Author of From Life Itself, Turkey, Istanbul and a Neighborhood in the Age of Erdogan
Episode: Keir Starmer’s Last Stand?
Federica Vinci
Program coordinator for Democracy Hub (DHUB)
Democracy Hub (DHUB)
Episode: King Trump Welcomes King Charles
Nick Antipov
Project associate for Democracy Hub (DHUB) and co‑founder of Make Out
Democracy Hub (DHUB)
Episode: King Trump Welcomes King Charles
Nick Enrich
Former USAID Global Health Bureau official, author of Into the Woodchipper
USAID (former)
Episode: All the President’s (Corrupt) Men
Anand Gopal
Writer for The New Yorker, author of Days of Love and Rage
The New Yorker
Episode: JD Vance’s Global Humiliation
Nika Kovač
Slovenian activist, leader of My Voice My Choice, co-founder of 8th of March Institute
My Voice My Choice; 8th of March Institute
Episode: Trump Begs Allies to Clean Up Iran Mess

Hosts

Tommy Vietor
Host of Pod Save the World; Crooked Media
Ben Rhodes
Co-host; Former Deputy National Security Advisor; Crooked Media / Obama Foundation

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35.4k ratings
  • Has become annoying

    TV is just full of himself. I can’t stand the frat boy vibe that he oozes.

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    damonr
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • april 29 show

    where is the ad free version

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    joseindalecio
    United States2 months ago
  • Problems with Secret Service are not new

    During the 2024 election campaign, President Biden made a surprise visit to a restaurant where I was having lunch. The secret Service checked every person there, but they did not check our bags or our coat. Also I’m blind and I carry a white cane which could’ve concealed anything considering the president sat right next to me. I found the lack of thoroughness to be surprising as well as concerning, I had no intention of harming the president, but if I had they made it very easy for someone to do... more

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    5
    CKF VIP RN
    United States2 months ago
  • Destination Pods

    Always look forward to Ben telling it like it is!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Friends with Pods
    United States2 months ago
  • Great show

    Great podcast. Very informative and sane unlike many other political shows

    Apple Podcasts
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    Crunchy fries
    United States2 months ago

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Fans value honest accountability and rigorous scrutiny of policy decisions.
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Positive feedback highlights smart, passionate analysis and guest variety.

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#36
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#112
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Apple Podcasts
#5
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#17
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#139
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Trump’s Top Spy Has One Job: Revenge
Q: What should be the priority in AI governance, given the Pope's encyclical?
Aya Ibrahim suggests a rights-based, holistic approach to AI policy that addresses privacy, surveillance, and the social contract, rather than focusing solely on technical guardrails.
Trump’s Top Spy Has One Job: Revenge
Q: What do you think about the choice of Bill Pulte as Acting DNI?
The hosts argue that appointing someone with no intelligence background to lead the DNI is dangerous and absurd, potentially using intelligence tools to target political enemies and erode national security.
Jared & Ivanka Conquer Albanian Island
Q: How has life in Cuba changed under the current policy environment?
Will Grant explains that the island has moved from a period of openness and optimism under Obama to a harsher footing under Trump and Biden, with electricity shortages, blackout-weary hospitals, and limited opportunities, fueling public anger at both the government and external policy changes.
Pope Warns of AI Apocalypse
Q: What did you make of Pope Leo's encyclical on AI?
We found it refreshing that the Pope framed AI in moral terms, calling for disarmament of AI's competitive and militarized use, and urging global discussion of ethics and social justice in technology.
Keir Starmer’s Last Stand?
Q: What is your stance on whether Keir Starmer should step aside?
The hosts present a balanced debate, outlining the case for removing Starmer due to the electoral losses and the risk of continued poor strategy, while also presenting the counterpoint that continuity might provide stability until an alternative vision is ready.

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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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