Pod Save America

Pod Save America

Pod Save America

91 episodes

Episodes

Will the Blue Wave Be Bigger Than 2018?
Sep 18, 2026 · 1h 26m
Alex Wagner promotes his new book on the conservative judicial takeover while the hosts analyze worsening economic indicators, including record gas…
Artificial Intelligence, Actual Idiots
Sep 15, 2026 · 1h 33m
Pod Save America examines the urgent call by AI leaders for regulation amid fears of losing control, contrasting it with President Trump’s dismissal of safety concerns as a conspiracy.
On the Ground in Michigan with Abdul El-Sayed
Sep 13, 2026 · 1h 11m
Tommy Vietor reports from Detroit on the heated Michigan Senate race, interviewing candidate Abdul El-Sayed after a town hall where voters praised…
Dallas Bribers Club
Sep 11, 2026 · 1h 48m
John Fabreau and Dan Pfeiffer analyze the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, mocking Trump’s absurd promise of $5,000 dividends and his insistence that he is "on the ballot.
Poll Me Twice, Shame On Me
Sep 6, 2026 · 1h 10m
John Lovett hosts Nate Silver, Claire Malone, and Galen Drew to discuss the 2026 midterms and their new podcast, Still Counting.
Will Trump's Postal Service Seize This Mail Bag?
Sep 4, 2026 · 1h 7m
The hosts answer listener questions on the 2026 midterms, debating the "progressive penalty," the importance of debates, and how Democrats should manage expectations in divided government.
Republicans Suddenly Have Plans Next Week
Sep 4, 2026 · 1h 38m
The hosts analyze Trump’s ineffective midterm ads and Republicans’ reluctance to attend his costly convention, while discussing the sold-out Trump dollar coins and the ongoing Iran conflict.
Is Trump Trying to Lose the Midterms?
Sep 1, 2026 · 1h 41m
Pod Save America discusses the escalating US-Iran conflict, noting that senior military officials warn the war is unsustainable and distracting from threats like China.
Obama's Campaign Manager's 2028 Scouting Report
Aug 30, 2026 · 1h 4m
John Favre interviews former Obama advisor David Plouffe about the 2026 midterms and the reshaped 2028 Democratic primary calendar.
Lake America Great Again
Aug 28, 2026 · 1h 9m
Pod Save America covers Trump renaming Lake Ontario, his strategy to dominate the midterms with a Dallas convention, and legal battles over mail-in voting restrictions.
Donald J. Plump
Aug 25, 2026 · 1h 30m
Pod Save America hosts discuss Trump’s health, new sanctions on Iran, and 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
How to Reach the Unreachable Voter
Aug 23, 2026 · 1h 14m
Priorities USA’s digital director discusses the Democratic Party’s struggle to effectively reach less engaged voters through modern digital platforms.
Total Eclipse of the Harp
Aug 21, 2026 · 1h 26m
The hosts analyze the "Natalie Harp saga," criticizing her lack of security clearance and influence over Trump, while mocking Scott Jennings’ press secretary audition.
Printer? I Hardly Know Her!
Aug 18, 2026 · 1h 24m
The hosts discuss the expiration of the Iran ceasefire, criticizing Trump’s lack of strategy and his threats against Oman and South Korea.
AI Apocalypse... Now?
Aug 16, 2026 · 58m
Tommy Vitor interviews Casey Newton to dissect the current AI landscape, balancing hype against real risks like autonomous agents hacking systems and "reward hacking.
Trump's Mile-Hide Club
Aug 14, 2026 · 1h 16m
The hosts discuss Trump’s chaotic escape from Iran via a catering truck, the war’s toll on military resources, and ICE’s purchase of electric shock gloves.
Can Dems Put Woke to Bed?
Aug 11, 2026 · 1h 48m
Pod Save America hosts Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett discuss Trump’s failed Iran strategy, the confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General, and a…
Is the Progressive Takeover Real?
Aug 9, 2026 · 1h 4m
Alex Wagner and Chris Hayes analyze progressive victories in Michigan and Wisconsin primaries, highlighting Abdul El-Sayed’s win and the rise of populist messaging.
Tucker 2028?
Aug 7, 2026 · 1h 22m
The hosts discuss Trump’s controversial Vegas rally, where he threatened higher gas prices and faced boos over a Muslim officer’s name, alongside Republican losses in Michigan and Wisconsin primaries.
Bonus: Abdul El-Sayed Wins in Michigan feat. Bernie Sanders
Aug 6, 2026 · 1h 11m
Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, defeating Haley Stevens despite massive AIPAC spending against him.
From Pirro to Zero
Aug 4, 2026 · 1h 14m
Pod Save America discusses Todd Blanche’s AG confirmation after he rescinding the Jan 6 slush fund, Trump’s repeated Iran strike bluffs, and the…
A Unified Theory of Trumpism
Aug 2, 2026 · 1h 3m
Abolish Bad Tweets
Jul 31, 2026 · 1h 11m
Phones and Blame Fly at the DNC
Jul 28, 2026 · 1h 48m
The hosts analyze the DNC’s new 2028 primary calendar, which prioritizes South Carolina and includes Nevada, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia,…
The Search for an Exciting Moderate
Jul 26, 2026 · 1h 15m
Jon Favreau interviews Matt Iglesias, who argues that the Democratic Party must embrace center-left moderation to win in 2028.
Trump's Wars Are Bankrupting America
Jul 24, 2026 · 1h 11m
Pod Save America analyzes how Trump’s escalating war with Iran and new tariffs are hurting his party in fresh midterm polling.
The Primaries Will Continue Until Morale Improves
Jul 21, 2026 · 1h 10m
Pod Save America discusses the ongoing conflict with Iran, highlighting Pentagon cover-ups of American casualties and Trump’s contradictory claims of victory.
The Democratic Party's Civil War
Jul 19, 2026 · 1h 5m
Dan Pfeiffer interviews Amanda Litman of Run for Something to analyze the Democratic Party’s internal conflicts ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Trump's Explosive Diarrhea of the Mouth
Jul 17, 2026 · 1h 26m
Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer dissect Donald Trump’s rambling primetime address on recycled election conspiracies, noting the lack of new evidence and the political damage to Republicans.
Trump Honors Dead Friend, Restarts War
Jul 14, 2026 · 1h 19m
Jon Favreau returns to discuss the collapse of the Iran ceasefire, Trump’s proposal to control the Strait of Hormuz, and the NDAA vote.
Can Soccer Save the World?
Jul 12, 2026 · 52m
Tommy Vitor interviews soccer legend Gary Lineker about the 2026 FIFA World Cup, discussing the tournament’s joyous atmosphere despite pre-event political anxieties.
The Race to Replace Graham Platner
Jul 10, 2026 · 1h 23m
Dan Pfeiffer and Alex Wagner discuss Graham Plattner’s withdrawal from the Maine Senate race amid rape allegations and his subsequent conspiracy-laden exit video.
Trump Works the FIFA Refs
Jul 7, 2026 · 1h 3m
The hosts discuss Donald Trump’s intervention in a World Cup ruling, his upcoming NATO summit in Turkey, and growing European skepticism of US leadership.
Trump’s 4th Threesome
Jul 2, 2026 · 1h 16m
Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer mock Trump’s self-centered America 250 celebrations, including an AI Teddy Roosevelt encounter, and condemn his $2.
Trump Held a Fair And (Almost) No One Came
Jun 30, 2026 · 1h 15m
The hosts analyze major Supreme Court rulings on mail-in voting and presidential firing power, alongside Trump’s failed attempt to veto a bipartisan housing bill.
The MAGA Supreme Court's Assault on America
Jun 28, 2026 · 1h 11m
Dan Pfeiffer and legal scholar Leah Litman analyze recent Supreme Court rulings, including decisions on Haitian TPS rescission and asylum access, alongside a 7-2 ruling on Monsanto liability.
Trump Sabotages Trump Agenda
Jun 26, 2026 · 1h 34m
Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Trump’s sabotage of a bipartisan housing bill to push the failed SAVE Act, sparking GOP infighting.
Pool Me Twice, Shame On You
Jun 23, 2026 · 1h 39m
Pod Save America analyzes the fragile US-Iran peace deal, criticizing J.
Heather Cox Richardson on Trump’s 250th Celebrations
Jun 21, 2026 · 1h 3m
Historian Heather Cox Richardson joins Alex Wagner to critique Trump’s self-aggrandizing 250th-anniversary plans, contrasting them with true democratic legacy.
LIVE(ish) from the Obama Presidential Center
Jun 19, 2026 · 1h 4m
Hosts Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vitor discuss their visit to the newly opened Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.
LIVE(ish) from the Obama Presidential Center
Jun 19, 2026 · 1h 4m
The hosts tour the newly opened Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, reflecting on its mission to inspire civic engagement rather than just evoke nostalgia.
80-Year-Old Man Loses War
Jun 16, 2026 · 1h 15m
The hosts analyze a U.
80-Year-Old Man Loses War
Jun 16, 2026
The hosts analyze a US-Iran ceasefire memo, arguing it fails Trump’s war goals and leaves nuclear issues unresolved while damaging Israel’s security.
David Sedaris is Mostly Bark, Some Bite
Jun 14, 2026
John Lovett interviews writer David Sedaris about his new essay collection, discussing his father’s Trump support, the evolution of LGBTQ+ terminology, and his views on "punching down.
Cage Match Inside the White House
Jun 12, 2026
Jon Favreau and Alex Wagner discuss Trump’s recurring false claims of an imminent Iran deal, his bizarre admission that he “loves” inflation, and internal White House chaos.
TRUMP CURSES KNICKS
Jun 9, 2026
The hosts analyze escalating Middle East tensions, highlighting the rift between Trump and Netanyahu as Israel strikes Iran despite U.
The Splintering MAGA Media Rage Machine
Jun 7, 2026
Tommy Vitor and Will Sommer analyze the fracturing MAGA media landscape, focusing on the rise of conspiracy theorist Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson’s pivot toward isolationism.
The Splintering MAGA Media Rage Machine
Jun 7, 2026
Tommy Vitor and Will Sommer analyze the fracturing MAGA media landscape, focusing on the rise of conspiracy theorists like Candace Owens and the shifting influence of Tucker Carlson.
The Splintering MAGA Media Rage Machine
Jun 7, 2026
Tommy Vitor and Will Sommer analyze the fracturing MAGA media landscape, focusing on the rise of conspiracy theorist Candace Owens and the shifting influence of Tucker Carlson.
Trump's Versailles on the Potomac
Jun 5, 2026
Jon Favreau and Alex Wagner discuss Republicans blocking an amendment to kill the January 6 slush fund and Trump’s vanity projects.
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