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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 “Hold my putter.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4759

The Department of Justice indicts 13 Russian nationals who conducted information warfare against the United States, Mueller’s charges offer hints about his next move, Trump reacts on Twitter with his characteristic subtlety and cool, and the students of Stoneham Douglas lead a movement to stop mass shootings. Then Lovett talks to New York Times writer Zeynep Tufekci about Facebook’s role in the Russia indictments and whether mass shootings are contagious. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Beat the NRA.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3600

The NRA and GOP vow to do nothing about America’s 18th school shooting in 35 days, Trump and Republican leaders reject a bipartisan agreement to protect the dreamers, and the Administration is filled with corrupt goons who screw taxpayers and jeopardize national security. Jon and Dan cover another banner day in the Trump Era, and then talk to immigration activist Marisa Franco about how she helped defeat Sheriff Joe Arpaio, and what we can do to change the politics of immigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “The worst Cirque du Soleil ever.” (LIVE from Las Vegas) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4308

The Trump White House extends the domestic abuse scandal for a fifth day, Republicans fret about staying on their tax message, and Democrats start to fight back. Then Congresswoman Jacky Rosen joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan to talk about Nevada politics and the 2018 election.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “A government eclipse.” (LIVE from Denver) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4695

Paul Ryan needs Democratic votes to keep the government open, and the Democrats can’t decide whether to demand a vote on dreamers. The White House covers up a senior aide’s domestic abuse allegations, and Pennsylvania may be headed towards a constitutional crisis. Jon, Jon, Tommy, Dan, and Alyssa are joined by business owner and community activist Wanda James live on stage in Denver, Colorado. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “#ReleaseThePod” (LIVE from LA’s Dolby Theater) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6000

House Republicans give America its dumbest conspiracy yet. Jimmy Kimmel, John Legend, and Chrissy Teigen join Jon, Jon, Tommy, Dan, and Erin for a night of politics, games, and musical performances at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “An insult to banana republics.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4406

Trump’s first State of the Union is long on words, low on energy, and short on policy. Jon and Dan break down the speech, the reaction, and all the Mueller Madness that followed with their guest, Ashley Parker of the Washington Post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “A human centipede of obstruction.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4632

The media lowers the bar for Trump’s State of the Union, Democrats look for an economic message, and the Republican effort to shut down the Mueller investigation continues apace. Then DeRay McKesson joins to talk about restoring voting rights in Florida, and Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz sits down with Jon and Tommy to talk immigration and 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Paul Ryan’s shit sandwich.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4352

Democrats plot their next move on immigration after the shutdown, Mueller closes in on Trump, and Republicans go full whack job in pushing their latest Deep State conspiracy. Then Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego joins Jon and Dan to talk immigration, shutdowns, and how Democrats should campaign in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Have fun at Davos!” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3875

The Shithole Shutdown ends as McConnell promises a vote on a bill to protect the DREAMers, and Democrats vote for another short-term funding bill. Then medical student and immigration activist New Latthivongskorn joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to discuss the challenges he’s faced as an undocumented American. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “The shithole shutdown.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4255

Trump and the Trumpiest Republicans oppose a bipartisan deal that would pass the Senate, protect the DREAMers, and keep the government open. Then Samantha Power, Ben Rhodes, and Greg Barker talk to Tommy about The Final Year, a new documentary that focuses on Obama’s foreign policy in 2016.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Our American Apology Tour.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3403

Trump reveals the racism at the heart of his immigration policy, cancels a trip to London to avoid protests, and buys a porn star’s silence. Pod Tours the World wraps up with a live show in London where Jon, Jon, and Tommy breakdown a shithole of a week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Mr. President, don’t you mean the opposite?” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4709

Trump gets rave reviews for not being senile in a meeting, Bannon goes down in flames, and Oprah makes everyone lose their minds. Dr. Catherine Thorlieffson joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy on stage in Oslo, Norway to talk about the rise of right-wing extremism, and Jan Stromnes of Halden Prison discusses criminal justice reform.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Stockholm Syndrome.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4694

The President assures the country of his mental stability, Mueller hones in on obstruction while Republicans in Congress try to undermine him, and the Democrats plot their strategy to protect the DREAMers. Jon, Jon, and Tommy do the pod live from Stockholm, Sweden.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Cons and clowns.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5158

Trump kicks off 2018 with a series of deranged and dangerous tweets, and then has an ugly break-up with Steve Bannon. Then Seth Myers joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to talk about hosting the Golden Globes and comedy in the Trump Era.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 “Weird year.” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3778

The guys look back on 2017 and the setbacks, surprising victories, lessons, frustrations and inspiring moments that defined a tough year. Also a few arguments over barking dogs. It’s the New Year’s Cuckin’ Eve clip show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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