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In a surreal collision of pop culture and national security, Alex Wagner sits down with Nancy Youssef to unpack one of the stranger moments out of the Pentagon this week: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presenting a line from Pulp Fiction as scripture during a prayer service. Then, turning to far more serious questions on breaking news in Iran, the country has now declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping while Trump's naval blockade remains firmly in place, raising the stakes ove...
Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and what this means for Donald Trump and the future of Iran. CHECK OUR SPONSORS ACT BLUE: https://actblue.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Trump's Iran deal 7:15 - Ad break 8:06 - Iran deal cont. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump’s war with the Pope spirals after his “Jesus” post triggers backlash from Republicans and church leaders alike. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the fallout. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE: https://actblue.com/CROOKED 0:00 - Trump Is The Antichrist? 6:39 - Pope Leo Drags Trump 10:11 - Ad Break 11:02 - Pete Hegseth Calls Media “Pharisees” 15:31 - Hegseth Quotes Pulp Fiction Bible Verse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Trump admits Republicans are in deep trouble during a bizarre Fox News interview. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett break down the latest fallout. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump falls silent as MAGA turns on him. Rep. Ilhan Omar joins Tommy Vietor in-studio to break down the growing split between Trump and the Republican Party. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump’s Epstein problems just got WORSE after Melania held a BIZARRE Press Conference. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest fallout. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You’re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/rank. Trump is shocked by Melania Trump’s surprise Epstein announcement. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen react to the strangest news out of Trump World this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes discuss Donald Trump's failing Iran ceasefire deal. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACTBLUE: https://actblue.com/CROOKED 0:00 - A Tenuous Ceasefire Agreement 3:49 - Israel Bombs Lebanon Despite Ceasefire 11:03 - Hormuz Strait Not Fully Open 15:17 - Iran’s 10 Point Peace Plan 20:29 - Ad Break 21:20 - MAGA Attacks Trump Over War 23:19 - Trump Punishing NATO For War Abstention 31:02 - Lego Memes: Iran Winning The Narrative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Dan Pfeiffer and Sarah Longwell discuss Trump's inconsistent Iran war rhetoric, revealing voter backlash, especially among those who expected a "peace president" and lower costs. They analyze Democratic ad strategies that link war spending to domestic issues like gas prices and healthcare, proposing "affordability" as a key unifying narrative. The conversation emphasizes Trump's ongoing political liability for Republican candidates and the strategic advantage Democrats gain by keeping him central to the election discourse.
Trump’s team struggles to explain the Iran War ceasefire in a disastrous press conference. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - The Insane Market Response to Iran 1:18 - Subscribe To Friends of the Pod! 1:52 - Trump TACOs Again 6:25 - Ad Break 7:17 - Hegseth’s Press Conference Makes No Sense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
On this episode of SPEECHCENTER Lovett is joined by The Bulwark's Tim Miller to discuss Donald Trump’s Iran ceasefire announcement, Todd Blanche on Pam Bondi’s firing, Megyn Kelly’s absurd defense of Trump and JD Vance’s Viktor Orbán praise. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 2:29 - NYT article 9:55 - JD Vance 15:33 - Markwayne Mullin 21:08 - Todd Blanche 26:03 - Megyn Kelly 32:14 - Trump declares ceasefire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Calls to impeach Trump grow as MAGA figures revolt over the War with Iran. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett break down the backlash and what it means for Trump. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Tucker Carlson is Making Sense? 7:10 - Alex Jones Calls for Impeachment 9:24 - Ad Break 10:17 - Megyn Kelly is Insane 15:00 - The Weak Dem Response to Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
The Epstein files drama intensifies after Trump fires Pam Bondi. Alex Wagner is joined by Erin Ryan, host of Hysteria, to break down the fallout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump dumps Pam Bondi in a sudden shakeup that raises major questions. Jon Lovett and Dan Pfeiffer break down the fallout. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump’s unhinged Iran speech is raising serious questions about his wellness. Jon Favreau is joined by Ben Rhodes from @podsavetheworld to break it all down. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new report raises serious questions about Trump’s Iran war strategy, global oil supply, and what comes next. Alex Wagner is joined by Ben Rhodes of Pod Save the World to break down the latest. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED 0:00 - Winning Iran War Without Opening Hormuz Strait? 4:47 - A New Low In Trump’s Mishandling Of Iran War 9:01 - Gas Prices A Constant Reminder Trump F***ed Up 12:47 - Ad Break 13:42 - 3500 U.S. Troops In The Gulf, 2500 More On The W...
Pete Hegseth faces fallout after a humiliating new report drops. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett break down the latest. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump gets blindsided by Republicans at CPAC. Senator Chris Murphy joins Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett to break it all down. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Interview with Senator Chris Murphy 0:11 - Cheers for Impeachment at CPAC 1:52 - Mike Johnson spars with FOX News Reporter over DHS Shutdown 7:06 - What Is The Goal re: DHS Shutdown? 10:21 - Ad Break 11:15 - Little Marco Rubio Flip Flops On Iran 18:17 - Will Democrats Reject War Funding Req...
Joe Rogan’s attack on Trump sends shockwaves through MAGA. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the fallout. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An embarrassing cabinet meeting spirals into chaos for Trump. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the fallout. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tommy Vietor and Dan Pfeiffer break down voters abandoning Donald Trump, his flailing approval ratings and Melania Trump hanging out with a robot. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Democrats Win Trump’s Mar-a-Lago District in Florida 4:51 - Male Voters Are Abandoning Trump 8:24.- Trump’s Worst Ever Approval Rating In Wisconsin 9:48 - Ad Break 10:43 - Trump’s Attempted Manipulation Of Oil Markets 15:13 - First Lady Melania Trump Walks With AI R...
Janet Mills releases a brutal new attack ad targeting Graham Platner as Maine’s Democratic Senate primary heats up. Dan Pfeiffer and Alex Wagner of @RunawayCountrywithAlexWagner break down the race. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED DAN'S MESSAGE BOX http://crooked.com/yeswedan 00:00 - Janet Mills' Attack Ad 08:20 - Ad Break 09:40 - Graham Platner Response Ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Trump says negotiations are underway, Iran calls his bluff, and Putin piles on. Alex Wagner and Evan Osnos break down the latest chaos from Trump's White House. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Trump Contradicts Iran On Peace Talks 5:18 - Negotiations Are Going Poorly 8:49 - Ad Break 9:44 - Putin Trolling Trump With Russian Oil Tanker To Cuba 13:30 - Trump Looks Weak At Home And Globally Photos courtesy of AP Photo Archive Learn more about yo...
Trump’s BIZARRE Iran Speech Leaves Crowd STUNNED. Emma Vigeland of The Majority Report joins Tommy Vietor. Trump’s Iran messaging keeps shifting as Republicans scramble to control the fallout. Emma Vigeland of The Majority Report joins Tommy Vietor to break it down. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did Trump just LEAK his War Plans? Trump sparks outrage after a chaotic press conference where he may have revealed key war details, as Republicans push back on his $200 billion request. Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes break it down. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Republicans TURN ON Trump Over War Spending Trump faces backlash from MAGA and Republicans over his $200 billion war request. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the growing divide between Trump and Republicans. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump FALLS APART as Surprise Update ROCKS White House Go to https://surfshark.com/rank or use code RANK at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! After brutal hearings from Tulsi Gabbard and Markwayne Mullin, Trump hits a new low in the polls. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen break down a disastrous week for Trump and Republicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Pete Hegseth melts down in a chaotic press conference defending Trump. Tommy Vietor and Jon Favreau break it down. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of SPEECHCENTER Lovett is joined by The Bulwark's Tim Miller to discuss Mike Johnson on the Save Act, Kevin Hassett on the Iran War's impact on the U.S. economy, Trump's rant on Joe Kent's resignation and his whining about allies not helping with the Strait of Hormuz, and Megyn Kelly on Mark Levin's micro penis. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Mike Johnson on Save America Act 5:28 - Kevin Hassett on Iran War impact 9:47 - Trump on Joe Kent 15:43 - Trump on France 22:44 - Megyn Kelly...
Trump’s DHS pick implodes in a brutal confirmation hearing. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett break it down. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
