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Pod Save America is a no-b******t conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, and Tommy Vietor. It cuts through the noise to break down the week’s news and helps people figure out what matters and how they can help. They’re regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders.
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- 4 days agoconversational58 min7-min read
Let Them Eat Cheesecake
The episode covers the final stretch of the 2024 midterm elections, focusing on Donald Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric, Barack Obama’s campaign appearances, and the Michigan Senate race between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed. The hosts dissect Trump’s anti-Muslim rhetoric, his promotion of conspiracy theories, and a bizarre Truth Social rant about Bill Maher, while also analyzing the political fallout from the 'Cheesecake Factory' aesthetic controversy.
- 5 days agointerview1h 12m7-min read
Stopping the Steal with Eric Holder
Former Attorney General Eric Holder joins Alex Wagner on Pod Save America to discuss the Trump administration's escalating efforts to undermine the integrity of the 2026 midterms. Holder details how the Department of Justice, DHS, and other federal agencies are being weaponized to sow doubt, intimidate voters, and potentially interfere with election certification, while emphasizing that Democrats and civil society are preparing robust legal and grassroots countermeasures.
- 1 weeks agoconversational1h 27m5-min read
Fake Polls, Real Wave?
In the final stretch before the midterms, Democrats lead in key Senate races and national generic ballot polls, while Trump faces declining approval and controversial endorsements of ethically dubious campaign ads. The episode critiques Republican infighting, potential post-election military escalation with Iran, and corruption within Trump’s inner circle, while highlighting Democratic momentum and Keisha Lance Bottoms’ gubernatorial campaign in Georgia.
- 1 weeks agoconversational1h 34m5-min read
Vance Bombs at Brutal Town Hall
The podcast episode covers a wide range of political developments, including Donald Trump’s foreign policy shifts favoring Vladimir Putin, corruption scandals involving Trump advisers, the fallout from Katie Zachariah’s brief tenure as press secretary, and J.D. Vance’s 2028 presidential posturing during a CBS town hall. The hosts also discuss Senate races in Michigan and Maine, and interview Mayor Paige Cognetti, a Democratic congressional candidate in Pennsylvania, who emphasizes anti-corruption and accountability.
- 1 weeks agointerview1h 10m7-min read
Have Republicans Already Blown the Midterms?
With less than two weeks until the midterms, the political environment is exceptionally hostile for Republicans due to Trump’s deep unpopularity, economic dissatisfaction, and voter apathy among GOP base, creating a scenario reminiscent of 2006 but potentially worse. Democrats are favored to make significant gains, especially in traditionally red states, though final outcomes hinge on Republican turnout and polling accuracy.
- 2 weeks agoconversational1h 14m5-min read
Donald Trump: Ass Man
The episode analyzes the Republican Party's strategic retreat from key midterm races amid Trump's damaging public appearances and corruption scandals, while spotlighting the high-stakes Senate race in Ohio where Sherrod Brown faces a massive financial assault from crypto and data center interests aligned with his opponent John Husted.
- 2 weeks agoconversational1h 16m5-min read
One Flu Over the Cuckoo's Nest
A wave of right-wing conspiracy theories targeting Democratic candidates — including false claims about James Talarico's mental health and attacks on Abdul El-Sayed as a Muslim extremist — backfired amid revelations of unethical sourcing and HIPAA violations. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's massive midterm spending, federal raids on Ilhan Omar's home, and Pete Hegseth's plan to livestream an execution exposed the extremism and desperation of the MAGA movement, while Chris Pappas discussed his Senate race in New Hampshire and the need for accountability.
- 2 weeks agointerview59 min7-min read
Democrats' Closing Argument (with David Axelrod)
With the 2024 midterms approaching, David Axelrod and Jon Favreau assess a political environment deeply unfavorable for Republicans due to Trump’s unpopularity, economic discontent, and policy missteps like tariffs and war, which have alienated even traditional GOP strongholds. Democrats have a real opportunity to win key Senate races in red or purple states like Michigan, Maine, Texas, and Georgia, but must avoid past mistakes—such as overclaiming economic progress—and instead focus on empathy, authenticity, and connecting policy to voters’ daily struggles.
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