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.
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Dallas Bribers Club
#2 trending · All Podcasts
At the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, Donald Trump promises that he'll give every American adult a $5,000 check if — and only if — Republicans retain control of the Se
Sep 11 1 h 48 min
Will Trump's Postal Service Seize This Mail Bag?
#47 trending · Politics
Jon, Tommy, Lovett, and Dan answer listener questions, diving into what they’re most hoping to learn from the 2026 midterms, their favorite political ads of all time, and
Sep 8 1 h 07 min
Poll Me Twice, Shame On Me
Nate Silver, Clare Malone, and Galen Druke — the hosts of Crooked Media's new show Still Counting — join Lovett to talk about the Senate races they find most interesting
Sep 6 1 h 10 min
Republicans Suddenly Have Plans Next Week
Dozens of Republican lawmakers tell the press that they won't be attending Trump's midterm convention next week, citing a variety of unconvincing excuses, but the preside
Sep 4 1 h 38 min
Is Trump Trying to Lose the Midterms?
Weeks after a Republican campaign committee called AI data centers the "anchor hanging around" GOP candidates' necks, Trump weighs in to say that all Americans who oppose
Sep 1 1 h 41 min
Obama's Campaign Manager's 2028 Scouting Report
Jon sits down with legendary Democratic strategist David Plouffe to assess the race for the Senate and House and — why not? — look forward to 2028. The two talk through t
Aug 30 1 h 04 min
Lake America Great Again
With his approval rating 20 points underwater, Donald Trump previews his new midterm strategy: telling voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. Jon and Dan break down how th
Aug 28 1 h 09 min
Donald J. Plump
As the Trump administration launches economic wars against Iran and Canada, the Washington Post reports on Trump's war with a third adversary: his weight. Jon, Tommy, and
Aug 25 1 h 30 min
How to Reach the Unreachable Voter
How can Democrats reach the elusive swing voter? Danielle Butterfield, executive director of Priorities USA, one of the most important PACs in Democratic politics, joins
Aug 23 1 h 14 min
Total Eclipse of the Harp
MAGA world continues to express outrage over Jon Ossoff's "travel with Natalie" remarks, including an over-the-top rant from Scott Jennings that is being seen as the pund
Aug 21 1 h 26 min
Printer? I Hardly Know Her!
Jon Ossoff attacks Trump for sidestepping his duties to "travel with Natalie," the White House aide known as Trump's "Human Printer," who has a suspiciously close relatio
Aug 18 1 h 24 min
AI Apocalypse... Now?
Is AI set to destroy the world, or could it all just be a bubble? Why does Sam Altman want ChatGPT to monitor everything you do on your computer? Who is set to win the AI
Aug 16 58 min
Trump's Mile-Hide Club
Donald Trump hides in a catering truck and boards a secret plane to evade an Iranian security threat, leaving reporters, White House officials, and Secretary of State Mar
Aug 14 1 h 16 min
Can Dems Put Woke to Bed?
Republicans amp up the fear-mongering on "communism" as Democrats try to move past some of their nominees' most controversial past statements. In the words of Rep. Alexan
Aug 11 1 h 48 min
Is the Progressive Takeover Real?
MS NOW's Chris Hayes joins Alex Wagner to talk about what Democrats should take away from the progressive movement's big primary win in Michigan and how the party's react
Aug 9 1 h 04 min
Tucker 2028?
Tucker Carlson, with the help of Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie, explores launching a third-party bid for president.
Jon and Dan discuss how his candidacy cou
Aug 7 1 h 22 min
Bonus: Abdul El-Sayed Wins in Michigan feat. Bernie Sanders
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's democratic Senate nomination, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens by one point after a heated campaign about the future of the Democratic party.
Aug 6 1 h 11 min
From Pirro to Zero
Trump trashes Jeanine Pirro — and may be on the brink of firing her — for admitting in court that his narrative about "vandalism" in the Reflecting Pool is a lie. Todd Bl
Aug 4 1 h 14 min
A Unified Theory of Trumpism
Jonathan V. Last, editor of The Bulwark, stops by the show to talk to Lovett about his "Grand Unified Theory of Trumpism" — that Trump's opponent "will always choose surr
Aug 2 1 h 03 min
Abolish Bad Tweets
Progressive candidates have serious momentum going into the upcoming primaries in Michigan and Wisconsin — but they'll have to figure out how to explain away some problem
Jul 31 1 h 11 min
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A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
I look forward to listening to PSA every episode. I find Jon F and Dan P to be so knowledgeable about elections and politics in general. I love hearing the breakdowns. There are many times I do not agree with what is said, but many times it proves to be true. I think the guys on the pod are truthful, I think they are knowledgeable, and I like the sense of humor that is embedded in the truth and knowledge. This is a great place to hear political news that isn’t being reported by the “media”.
Eiramasil · Aug 2026
I love their insightful points, differing experiences and their genuine desire to make a difference. Each week is very unique and the gentlemen provide fresh opinions. However, sometimes their own success peeks through making it can come off less relatable to a 20-something in the south. Love you guys though!
ThatMahalGuy · Dec 2024
Pod Save has been a defining part of liberal media since our post-2016 soul searching and resistance. Their episodes are always insightful, thoughtful, and entertaining.
music001 · Dec 2024
I love hearing them engage in really thoughtful and meaningful discussions and analysis. And they crack each other up and you can’t help but laugh along with them. It’s really good. It’s like eavesdropping on a conversation at the bar or dinner and you wish you had friends like these.
04Heaven Slake · Dec 2024
I don’t know if it’s because they’ve retained corporate sponsors or if it’s a viewpoint change, but Pod Save America has become similar to typical corporate media. In one of their more recent videos, they talk about how they feel Joe Biden is quietly quitting, even though he is out giving speeches and doing his job. This, combined with them helping to fracture the Democratic Party after the Trump-Biden debate, has caused me to stop wanting to listen. I used to be an avid listener, but these changes have made it difficult to continue.
Joey’s stuff · Dec 2024
The interview of the Harris campaign leaders was emblematic of why I stopped listening to these guys. They’re unwilling or unable to turn a critical eye on the Democratic establishment of which they’ve been a part. According to these advisors the reason Harris campaign lost was the timeframe was too short. The MAGA Super PACs were better. And the hurricane. At no point did Dan ever press them on the factors they controlled. This was a close race and a very difficult one for the reasons they’ve indicated and yet at no point did they ever say here’s what could’ve been done differently. Zero acknowledgment of any errors on their part despite losing every battleground state. Sadly, all of these people will continue to be well paid campaign consultants and PSA will still be the voice of liberals which is why the Dems will continue to lose. Wake up and get out of the echo chamber.
excharger · Dec 2024
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