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Episodes

"The most damning conclusion of all."

Trump issues a new immigration ban, and peddles a deranged conspiracy about Obama tapping his phones. Then, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to talk about his committee's investigation into the contacts between Trump officials and Russia.

Mar 06, 201747 minEp. 19

"The greatest speech in history."

Sessions lies about meetings with Russians, and Trump snows the pundits with his speech. Then, former Republican operative Nicolle Wallace joins Jon and Dan to talk about Obama-Trump voters and the future of the Republican Party.

Mar 02, 20171 hr 7 minEp. 18

"It's making us dumber."

The latest on health care, Trump's joint address to Congress, and Peter Hamby of Snapchat joins to talk about press access and the changing media landscape.

Feb 27, 20171 hrEp. 17

"A conversation about our divides."

Trump's relatively tame week on Twitter, his orders on deportations and transgender policies, and the growing activism at town halls. Then Ana Marie Cox joins Jon and Dan to talk about her new Crooked Media podcast, With Friends Like These.

Feb 23, 20171 hr 3 minEp. 16

"Card-carrying badass."

Katie Couric joins for a freewheeling conversation about Trump's attacks on the media, persuading Trump voters and the future of the Democratic Party.

Feb 20, 20171 hr 1 minEp. 15

"Caps lock freakout mode."

General Flynn gets fired, the NYT's report on Trump-Russia contacts, and the White House's awful week. Then, the Atlantic's Julia Ioffe joins Jon and Dan to talk Russia, and MoveOn.org 's Ben Wikler announces the launch of #ResistanceRecess.

Feb 16, 201759 minEp. 14

"C'mon, Shinzo... they've paid me a fortune!"

Trump holds national security talks in a crowded Mar-a-Lago ballroom. Flynn and Priebus are on the ropes. And DeRay McKesson joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to discuss protest and activism.

Feb 13, 201752 minEp. 13

Pod Save America Takes Brooklyn

Jon, Jon and Tommy pierce their liberal bubble by traveling to Brooklyn for a live podcast. They're joined by Mayor Bill de Blasio and Alex Wagner of CBS News.

Feb 11, 20172 hr 10 minEp. 12

"Can I call you Easy D?"

The threat posed by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Trump's battle against the judiciary, and the travails of Sean Spicer. Then, New York Magazine's Jonathan Chait joins Jon and Dan to talk about Obama's legacy and Trump's first few weeks.

Feb 09, 20171 hr 5 minEp. 11

"A moment of silence for Bowling Green."

Behind the scenes of Trump's first weeks, his attacks on the judiciary, and his not-so-populist revolution. Then Neera Tanden joins Jon, Jon and Tommy to discuss the fight to save ACA.

Feb 06, 201748 minEp. 10

BONUS POD: "He has a lot of edits."

Cody Keenan, President Obama's chief speechwriter in the second term, joins Jon and Jon to talk about speechwriting, working for Obama, and lessons learned over eight years in the White House.

Feb 03, 201736 minEp. 9

"A season for happy warriors."

Jon and Dan talk about Trump's bullying of Mexico and Australia, the promise of progressive protests, and Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Then they're joined by two DNC Chair candidates, Mayor Pete Buttigieg and South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Jaime Harrison.

Feb 02, 201757 minEp. 8

"Protest is the new brunch."

Jon, Jon and Tommy discuss Trump's unconscionable Muslim ban and the politicization of national security. They're joined by The Guardian's Sabrina Siddiqui to discuss the global reaction to the EO, and then later by former White House lawyer Danielle Gray to discuss the EOs and Trump's impending Supreme Court pick.

Jan 30, 20171 hr 1 minEp. 7

"What the hell are alternative facts?"

Jon and Dan talk about Trump's disturbing first week in office, including his Executive Orders, ABC interview, and voter fraud lies. Then they're joined by DNC Chair candidate Tom Perez to talk about the future of the Democratic Party.

Jan 26, 20171 hrEp. 6

"The Mall sank into the earth."

Jon, Jon and Tommy talk about Trump's inaugural address, the women's marches across the US and Sean Spicer's wonderful weekend. Then they're joined by Seth Meyers from "Late Night with Seth Meyers".

Jan 23, 20171 hr 19 minEp. 5

Obama's Last Interview

The Pod Save America team sits down with President Obama for his last interview as President.

Jan 19, 201737 minEp. 4

"Congress scares easy."

Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor talk about the rallies to preserve ACA, Trump’s twitter war with John Lewis and his creepy embrace of Russia. Then they’re joined by Erin Gloria Ryan to discuss covering the Trump White House and Philippe Reines talks about playing Donald Trump.

Jan 16, 201750 minEp. 3

"We had plenty of ethical fun."

Jon and Dan talk about Obama's farewell and Trump's press conference. Then, former Obama ethics czar Norm Eisen joins to talk about Trump's decision to retain ownership of his business empire. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/podsaveamerica . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast....

Jan 12, 201756 minEp. 2

"Repeal and go f*ck yourself." Our first episode!

Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor launch Pod Save America with a discussion of Russia hacking, cabinet confirmations, saving Obamacare and Obama's final speech. Then they're joined by Tamika Mallory and Linda Sarsour to discuss the Women's March on Washington.

Jan 09, 201751 minEp. 1
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