Pod Save America show

Pod Save America

Summary: Four former aides to President Obama—Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor—are joined by journalists, politicians, activists, and more for a no-b******t conversation about politics. They cut through the noise to break down the week’s news, and help people figure out what matters and how they can help. Text us questions and comments: (323) 405-9944. New episodes Mondays and Thursdays.

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 2020: Cory Booker on radical love and the filibuster | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4161

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker joins Jon Favreau in studio for a conversation about his presidential campaign, what he learned about politics as Mayor of Newark, and how he intends to pass his agenda and fix our politics if he wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  “St. Paddy’s Day rage tweeting.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5213

The world grapples with the rise of white nationalism, Trump spends Sunday attacking everyone from John McCain to autoworkers, Beto reminds us that Twitter isn’t real life, Mayor Pete is having a moment, and Elizabeth Warren churns out another ambitious policy proposal on housing. Then Mehdi Hasan, host of the Intercept’s Deconstructed podcast, talks to Tommy about Islamophobia and anti-Muslim rhetoric from politicians. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “To impeach or not to impeach.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4535

Nancy Pelosi throws cold water on the idea of impeaching Donald Trump, Paul Manafort had a very bad Wednesday, Beto O’Rourke launches his presidential campaign, and Peter Hamby warns Democrats not to run their campaigns via Twitter. Then Senator Sherrod Brown talks to Jon about his decision not to run, the dignity of work, the Senate’s dysfunction, and how Democrats can win in 2020. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Trump’s Medicare For None plan.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4379

Trump’s budget guts health care, education, and other programs to pay for his wall, Fox News personalities continue to be awful, House Democrats pass sweeping democracy reform, and a new poll shows that Democratic voters are less concerned about ideology than political reporters. Then Kara Swisher talks to Jon Favreau about Elizabeth Warren’s new plan to break up Amazon, Facebook, and Google. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Fox News-addled automatons.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5465

Congress launches investigations into Donald Trump that could lay the groundwork for impeachment, Democrats decide against allowing Fox News to host a primary debate, and five potential Democratic contenders decide against running for president in 2020. Then John Legend joins Jon Lovett in studio to talk about his new song and mini-documentary series that features the stories of activists and community leaders. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “I’m gonna regret this speech.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5002

Trump is off-script and unhinged at CPAC, the 2020 race starts as a toss-up, Bernie Sanders kicks off his campaign in Brooklyn, and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper join the Democratic field. Then Daily Beast reporter Asawin Suebsaeng talks to Tommy about the right-wing craziness that is CPAC. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 2020: Pete Buttigieg on freedom and farting cows | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3905

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg joins Dan in the studio for a conversation about his presidential campaign, how Democrats can win back the Midwest and what he's bringing to the table as the youngest candidate in the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “A very revealing Cohenoscopy.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4351

Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Jon and Dan to talk about the fallout from Michael Cohen’s explosive and incriminating testimony. Then, Elizabeth Warren makes a big fundraising move, Biden keeps waiting, and Beto makes a decision. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  “The Green Book New Deal.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4407

Trump hates the dictator in Venezuela but loves the one in North Korea, Mueller is nearing his end game with a lot of questions still unanswered, and Senator Dianne Feinstein debates the Green New Deal with some student activists. Then one of the architects of the Green New Deal, Rhiana Gunn-Wright, talks to Jon Favreau about why the ambitious proposal is such an urgent necessity. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Elizabeth Warren talks dogs and capitalism.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5833

Senator Elizabeth Warren sits down with Tommy to talk about Medicare for All, climate change, Venezuela, Israel, and more. Before that, Jon and Dan talk about Mueller’s end game, Trump’s latest attacks on the media, and the future of the Supreme Court. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  “Let a thousand obstructions bloom.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4872

Trump’s fake national emergency gets legal and legislative challenges, Andrew McCabe reveals the panic at the FBI and DOJ over the president’s potential criminality, and Bernie Sanders enters the 2020 race. Then the Washington Post’s Dave Weigel talks to Jon Lovett about Bernie and the 2020 primary. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Donald Trump’s coffee man.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4526

The President loses his wall but keeps the issue, kicks off his re-election campaign in El Paso with a new screed against Democrats, and gets a boost from potential independent candidate Howard Schultz. Then journalist Marcy Wheeler talks to Dan about the latest Paul Manafort revelations, Andrew McCabe’s return to the spotlight, and whether we’ll see a Mueller report. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Dan’s imaginary SuperPAC.” (LIVE in Durham) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4944

Shutdown negotiations falter as Trump takes his demagoguery to El Paso, Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar formally launch their presidential campaigns, and “The Best of Enemies” star Taraji P. Henson joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan live on stage in Durham, North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Who dat obstructing justice?” (LIVE in New Orleans) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4622

Trump lashes out as investigators close in, Democrats introduce a Green New Deal, and former Mayor Mitch Landrieu joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, Dan, and Brittany Packnett live on stage in New Orleans.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Organize the rage.” (LIVE in Charelston) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5551

We like Stacey Abrams’s speech more than Trump’s. Virginia’s political scandals throw control of the statehouse into question. The Democratic presidential field takes shape. And Jaime Harrison joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, Dan, and Brittany Packnett live on stage in Charleston, South Carolina to announce his exploratory committee to challenge Senator Lindsey Graham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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