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Former Obama speechwriter, self-described comedian and Pod Save America co-host Jon Lovett takes the stage for a new season of the hit show that dared guests from Danny DeVito to Amy Klobuchar to ask “What is this?” and “Where am I?” Each week, Jon breaks down the biggest and dumbest stories in politics to help you keep up with and laugh at the news, with big guests and surprising conversations you won’t find anywhere else.
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Trump takes aim at the Kennedy Center, Mike Johnson takes one for Pete Hegseth, and Ed Sheeran takes a raincheck on taking a stand. This week, Hasan Piker doesn't need a publicist, while Andrew Zimmern wants to ACTUALLY make America healthy again. The Rant Wheels spins through red-eye flights, Democratic in-fighting, and getting out the vote. (If you’re not sure how to do that, please go immediately to VoteSaveAmerica.com to find out more.) And second thoughts? We've had a few.Hate listening to ads? Become a Friends of the Pod subscriber for ad-free episodes of Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, Lovett or Leave It, Runaway Country, Offline with Jon Favreau, and more—plus exclusive content, including bonus episodes of Pod Save America. Subscribe now at crooked.com/friends, on Apple Podcasts, or through the Pod Save America YouTube channel.You can request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com. Include the podcast name, episode title, and air date. Please allow 48 hours for delivery.
Trump is a bull in the AI china shop, a Russian fat cat pays for Don Jr.’s wedding, and Kash Patel opens a can of worms on the Hill. This week, Ms. Pat talks about her American dream. And Jaleel White shares some life lessons from sitcoms, and sitcom lessons for life. Plus the Rant Wheel and Second Thoughts? What a show.Hate listening to ads? Become a Friends of the Pod subscriber for ad-free episodes of Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, Lovett or Leave It, Runaway Country, Offline with Jon Favreau, and more—plus exclusive content, including bonus episodes of Pod Save America. Subscribe now at crooked.com/friends, on Apple Podcasts, or through the Pod Save America YouTube channel.You can request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com. Include the podcast name, episode title, and air date. Please allow 48 hours for delivery.
Trump makes America an offer we can refuse at the Republican midterm convention; Zohran Mamdani reminds Rudy Giuliani who the actual mayor of New York is, and Anthropic shrugs its shoulders at the end of the world. This week, Katie Porter looks back at her campaign for governor, before reading Lovett for filth. Larry Wilmore keeps it 100, and then some. The Rant Wheel steers us through the choppy waters of giant strollers, billionaire taxes, and calling Trump stupid, and we double down on our Second Thoughts. Hate listening to ads? Become a Friends of the Pod subscriber for ad-free episodes of Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, Lovett or Leave It, Runaway Country, Offline with Jon Favreau, and more—plus exclusive content, including bonus episodes of Pod Save America. Subscribe now at crooked.com/friends, on Apple Podcasts, or through the Pod Save America YouTube channel.You can request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com. Include the podcast name, episode title, and air date. Please allow 48 hours for delivery.
George Santos bets against the house, Harvard Medical School pays an arm and a leg, and one woman’s literal nightmare leaves a bat taste in our mouths. This week, BenDeLaCreme and Gareth Reynolds open up the Lovett or Leave It advice line. I Don’t Care, I Lovett it lifts a glass to heels, hotel bathtubs, and Matthew Morrison's 9/11 infidelity cabaret. And then bob’s your uncle, it’s time to say goodbye with a round of Second Thoughts.Hate listening to ads? Become a Friends of the Pod subscriber for ad-free episodes of Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, Lovett or Leave It, Runaway Country, Offline with Jon Favreau, and more—plus exclusive content, including bonus episodes of Pod Save America. Subscribe now at crooked.com/friends, on Apple Podcasts, or through the Pod Save America YouTube channel.You can request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com. Include the podcast name, episode title, and air date. Please allow 48 hours for delivery.
JD Vance and Ted Cruz throw punches, the gerontocracy fights back, and Hunter Biden swings both ways. This week, we have a lively time with The Evil Dead’s Bruce Campbell, who has some strong words for horror fans, rom-coms, and, of all people, Jamie Lee Curtis. Paula Poundstone seizes control of the show, and our audience couldn’t be more thrilled. The Rant Wheel spins us through inconsiderate trail users and constantly having to have things to rant about! And we take a final bow with Second Thoughts.Hate listening to ads? Become a Friends of the Pod subscriber for ad-free episodes of Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, Lovett or Leave It, Runaway Country, Offline with Jon Favreau, and more—plus exclusive content, including bonus episodes of Pod Save America. Subscribe now at crooked.com/friends, on Apple Podcasts, or through the Pod Save America YouTube channel.You can request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com. Include the podcast name, episode title, and air date. Please allow 48 hours for delivery.
The DOJ gets wild in Wyoming, the FBI lets the dogs out, and Trump returns ballots to sender. This week, Lauren Lapkus and Brian Posehn journey through the multiverse to crown Hollywood’s biggest nerds, while Trinity the Tuck and Lovett share a message for whoever books Traitors. The Rant Wheel has us spinning out about AI mix tapes, one-star reviews, tasteful drag, and Dolly Parton’s passing, and we have more than a few Second Thoughts in the End Times of this fantastic episode.Hate listening to ads? Become a Friends of the Pod subscriber for ad-free episodes of Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, Lovett or Leave It, Runaway Country, Offline with Jon Favreau, and more—plus exclusive content, including bonus episodes of Pod Save America. Subscribe now at crooked.com/friends, on Apple Podcasts, or through the Pod Save America YouTube channel.You can request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com. Include the podcast name, episode title, and air date. Please allow 48 hours for delivery.
Meta ponies up the dough, Flock is for the birds, and Tim Curry shuffles off to that big Transexual, Transylvania in the sky. This week, Adam Mockler stops by to solve male loneliness, while Sona Movsesian brings down the gavel on all of our bosses. The Rant Wheel spins us through calorie counts, perimenopause, and men who really, really need to get outside once in a while. And we knock out the evening with a double-dose of Second Thoughts.Hate listening to ads? Become a Friends of the Pod subscriber for ad-free episodes of Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, Lovett or Leave It, Runaway Country, Offline with Jon Favreau, and more—plus exclusive content, including bonus episodes of Pod Save America. Subscribe now at crooked.com/friends, on Apple Podcasts, or through the Pod Save America YouTube channel.You can request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com. Include the podcast name, episode title, and air date. Please allow 48 hours for delivery.
Scott Bessent launches Economic D-Day, Trump puts the “eh” in Canadian tariffs, and Fox News is a little hot for Abdul El-Sayed. This week, Josh Johnson takes us to comedy camp. Dustin Lance Black re-writes gay history (complimentary), and we shake our fists at rollercoasters, social media and Americans who just don’t love money enough. And we bring down the house with a barn-burning round of Second Thoughts.Hate listening to ads? Become a Friends of the Pod subscriber for ad-free episodes of Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, Lovett or Leave It, Runaway Country, Offline with Jon Favreau, and more—plus exclusive content, including bonus episodes of Pod Save America. Subscribe now at crooked.com/friends, on Apple Podcasts, or through the Pod Save America YouTube channel.You can request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com. Include the podcast name, episode title, and air date. Please allow 48 hours for delivery.
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Former Obama speechwriter, self-described comedian and Pod Save America co-host Jon Lovett takes the stage for a new season of the hit show that dared guests from Danny DeVito to Amy Klobuchar to ask “What is this?” and “Where am I?” Each week, Jon breaks down the biggest and dumbest stories in politics to help you keep up with and laugh at the news, with big guests and surprising conversations you won’t find anywhere else.
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