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. You can watch on YouTube or listen to new episodes every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Subscribe to Friends of the Pod! Your subscription makes Crooked’s work possible and gives you access to ad-free episodes of Pod Save America and Pod Save the World, plus exclusive content and a lively Discord community. Learn more and subscribe at crooked.com/friends (http://crooked.com/friends) or on Apple Podcasts. For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com.
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
Jon and David Axelrod on Democrats’ final pitch—and the early shape of 2028
Democrats’ closing argument in competitive races is the focus as Jon and David Axelrod break down standout Senate debate moments, the strongest messages of the cycle, and how frontline candidates can finish strong. They also look ahead to 2028, including possible runs by AOC and Jon Ossoff.
A new Trump-world scandal meets a sharp look at the Senate map
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s reported misconduct as ambassador to Greece anchors an episode that also digs into Trump’s closing message and several high-stakes Senate races. It mixes scandal, campaign messaging, and a Florida-focused interview with Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon.
Can Democrats really be surging in red-state Senate races?
The episode digs into Trump’s latest campaign rhetoric and a surprising set of polls showing Democratic Senate candidates ahead in five Republican states. Jon, Tommy, and Lovett weigh whether the momentum is real, check key races, and talk with Texas gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa.
Michael Lewis on the officials who pushed back inside Trump’s government
Michael Lewis joins Lovett to discuss Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State, his book about government employees who resisted Elon Musk and Donald Trump during the DOGE era. The episode looks at specific clashes, what essential workers told Lewis, and why rebuilding government should be a central Democratic message.
Trump’s campaign detours, Pentagon culture-war rhetoric, and a Kansas Senate long shot
This episode digs into Pete Hegseth’s combative Department of War speech, Trump’s Senate-campaign swing with Ken Paxton in Texas, and a string of headline-grabbing Republican moments. It also shifts to Kansas, where Rev. Adam Hamilton makes the case for a Democratic Senate upset and explains his mix of liberal and conservative politics.
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