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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 “A wicked clutch election.” (LIVE from Boston!) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5915

Trump calls off the North Korea summit after Mike Pence was called a dummy, and the NFL restricts the right to free speech after threats from the president. Governor Deval Patrick and Ambassador Samantha Power join Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Erin on stage at the Wang Theater in Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 "Live from Radio City!" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5981

Mueller racks up 75 criminal charges in one year, Trump tries to shut the investigation down, and the White House goes after Planned Parenthood. Then Seth Meyers, Questlove, and the New York Times’ Nikole Hannah-Jones join Jon, Jon, Tommy, Brittany Packnett, and Alyssa Mastromonaco on stage at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “The Full Nixon.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3655

Don Jr. met with a second set of foreign agents who offered help to the Trump campaign, Donald Trump orders an investigation into the investigation of himself, and new voter registration among young people and Democrats is on the rise. Then Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts joins Favs and Tommy to talk about the fight to end gun violence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “The Trump Investigation.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4573

Trump hits a bump in the road on his way to the Nobel Peace Prize, Republicans try their hardest to make 2018 about immigrant gang members, and 700 Trump investigation stories break in one day. Then Jason Kander joins Jon and Dan to talk about the midterms and the new season of Majority 54, and Inimai Chettiar of the Brennan Center for Justice talks about the prison reform bill moving through Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Two maniacs and a bucket of chicken.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3467

Trump sends a couple of bigoted pastors to the opening of the American embassy in Jerusalem, prepares for his meeting with Kim Jong Un, and stands by a White House staffer who joked about John McCain’s brain cancer. Then Michael Avenatti talks to Jon Favreau about his view that Michael Cohen will get indicted and flip on President Trump.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Essential Bribery, LLC.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3418

Michael Cohen’s shell company is a revealed to be a massive corruption scheme that involves Donald Trump’s mistresses, Russian oligarchs, and big corporations looking for presidential access. Then CNN’s Harry Enten talks with Jon and Dan about the midterms, Democrats’ chances, and the state of polling.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “All the President’s goons.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3606

Rudy gives an encore performance, Trump loves paying in (Russian?) cash, the Democrats try to break through the noise, Gina Haspel almost withdraws, and Eric Schneiderman is revealed as an abuser. Then actor and activist Yara Shahidi talks to Jon F and Tommy about her “Eighteenx18” initiative to register young people to vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Ru-dy! Ru-dy! Ru-dy!” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4317

Rudy Giuliani potentially incriminates Donald Trump during his first television appearance as the President's new lawyer, Mueller has many questions about crimes of collusion, and Marco Rubio and Tom Price cut a few very effective ads for Democratic campaigns. Then Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow joins Tommy Vietor to talk about his new book, “War on Peace: The End of Diplomacy and the Decline of American Influence." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Zombie Correspondents’ Dinner.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5151

Michelle Wolf destroys democracy with jokes at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and Trump moves closer to withdrawing from the Iran deal. Then CNN’s Jake Tapper joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to talk about politics, the press, Trump, and his new book, The Hellfire Club. And DeRay Mckesson calls in to talk about Seattle’s move to abolish marijuana convictions, and the brand new season of Pod Save the People.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “It’s your Justice Department!" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4409

Trump calls into his favorite program, Ronny Jackson withdraws, Mulvaney says the quiet part out loud, Kanye tweets, and Democrats find hope in a special election loss. Then Arizona Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema joins Jon and Dan to talk about her Senate race and her approach to politics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Netflix and Macron.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3374

Trump hosts a state dinner for French President/bestie Emmanuel Macron, Democrats hope for an upset in an Arizona special election, and the California primaries are too crowded. Then Arizona teacher Kelley Fisher talks to Lovett about her role in organizing the teacher walkout this week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Shamelessness is all the rage.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4467

Trump’s own lawyer compares him to a mob boss, McConnell helps open the door for Trump to fire Mueller, Beto O’Rourke closes in on Ted Cruz, and Mike Pompeo meets Kim Jong Un. Then activist Ady Barkan joins Jon and Dan to talk about the special election in Arizona and his new project, beaherofund.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Not a scrupulous individual.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4018

Comey renders his judgment on everyone, Cohen has a rough day in court, Hannity is Client #3, and Trump launches airstrikes. Then The New Yorker’s Adam Davidson talks to Jon about his piece, “The End Stage of the Trump Presidency.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Exquisite presidential leadership.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4319

Speaker of the House/Dan’s Favorite Politician Paul Ryan announces his retirement, Donald Trump has a televised meltdown over Mueller, and the Republican media goes all in on a conspiracy to obstruct justice. Then Stoneman Douglas students Delaney Tarr and Diego Pfeiffer talk to Dan and Tommy about the next steps in their efforts to prevent gun violence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Xi likes me!” (LIVE from Orlando) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4577

Trump tries Twitter diplomacy with China and Syria, and Florida Democrats have a chance to help flip Congress. Then Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, Dan, and Alyssa on stage in Orlando to talk about gun control, immigration, and the 2018 midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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