Pod Save America Pod Save America

Donald J. Plump

Aug 25, 2026 · 1h 30m

Summary

Pod Save America hosts discuss Trump’s health, new sanctions on Iran, and 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. They analyze J.D. Vance’s campaign stops in Maine and Michigan, focusing on his attacks against Susan Collins and Abdul El-Sayed. The episode also previews the launch of Nate Silver’s new podcast, Still Counting, and features an interview with Congressman Seth Moulton ahead of his primary against Ed Markey.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: SimpliSafe Home Security Sponsor: ChatGPT for Business Show preview and Still Counting promo Trump's health, weight, and robot games Analysis of new Iran sanctions and Gulf tensions Sponsors: Article and Working Forest Initiative US-Canada trade deal collapse and tariff politics Maine Senate race: Collins vs. Jackson Sponsors: Helix and ZipRecruiter Michigan Senate race: Islamophobia and AIPAC Ohio outlook and Jeffries-Kushner meeting Sean Duffy's viral 'Road Rules' video Sponsors: Strawberry.me and ChatGPT Work Moulton interview: Generational change and policy Moulton interview: AI regulation and data centers Moulton interview: Ethics and constituent service Moulton interview: Term limits and transit plans Moulton interview: Fundraising and immigration Closing remarks Sponsor: ChatGPT for Business
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