Pod Save America
Hosted by Daniel Pfeiffer, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor · 29 decoded episodes · newest Oct 6, 2026
<div>Pod Save America is a no-b******t conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, and Tommy Vietor. It cuts through the noise to break down the week’s news and helps people figure out what matters and how they can help. They’re regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders. You can watch on YouTube or listen to new episodes every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.</div> <br> <div> <p>Subscribe to Friends of the Pod! Your subscription makes Crooked’s work possible and gives you access to ad-free episodes of Pod Save America and Pod Save the World, plus exclusive content and a lively Discord community. Learn more and subscribe at <a href="http://crooked.com/friends">crooked.com/friends</a> or on Apple Podcasts. </p> <p>For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com.</p> </div>
Episodes 29
- Oct 6, 2026 · 1h 24mDemocrats find openings across Trump’s red-state mapThe episode tests whether economic frustration, candidate quality, and Republican missteps could turn traditionally safe states into competitive 2026 battlegrounds.
- Oct 4, 2026 · 1h 8mDOGE’s assault on government tests the value of expertiseThe episode examines how politicized leadership and indiscriminate cuts can weaken public safety, tax compliance, institutional trust, and democratic accountability.
- Oct 2, 2026 · 1h 24mTrump’s message creates new risks for Republican candidatesThe episode tests whether Trump’s economic, foreign-policy, and technology agenda is becoming a liability for Republicans in competitive races.
- Sep 29, 2026 · 1h 2mTrump’s economic promises collide with war costs and AI chaosThe episode connects economic frustration, unchecked executive power, and an undefined AI race to the political risks facing Trump and Republicans.
- Sep 27, 2026 · 1h 8mTexas Democrats see an opening as Republican weaknesses spreadThe episode tests whether Democratic gains in Texas could signal a broader national shift while examining the candidates and voters driving it.
- Sep 25, 2026 · 1h 54mKaepernick links athlete power to political protestThe episode connects a volatile Senate map and attacks on press freedom with Colin Kaepernick’s argument that institutions protect power before principle.
- Sep 22, 2026 · 1h 21mTrump’s press restrictions test media solidarity and democratic normsThe episode connects viewpoint-based press access restrictions to legal precedent, institutional resistance, and broader risks from executive overreach.
- Sep 20, 2026 · 1h 6mJessica Tarlov argues Democrats must fight beyond friendly mediaThe conversation tests whether Democrats can persuade skeptical voters by confronting difficult issues and political opponents where those voters already are.
- Sep 18, 2026 · 1h 30mDemocrats see a midterm opening as Trump’s record strainsThe episode tests whether Democratic gains reflect a durable backlash or an overly optimistic reading of uneven races and voter concerns.
- Sep 15, 2026 · 1h 39mAI safety collides with Washington’s race against ChinaThe episode connects fast-moving AI risks to weak regulation, public distrust, political corruption, and the battles reshaping both parties before 2028.
- Sep 13, 2026 · 1h 16mAbdul El-Sayed bets authenticity can break through Michigan’s noiseThe conversation tests whether a progressive, Muslim candidate can turn economic concerns, public-health distrust, and personal authenticity into a general-election strategy.
- Sep 11, 2026 · 1h 52mRepublicans sell grievance as Trump’s coalition loses energyThe episode tests whether Republican messaging can overcome weak enthusiasm while exposing the policy and moral tensions surrounding support for Donald Trump.