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What A Day: Livin’ LaCivita Loca

October Surprise! Team MAGA gets messy.

Open Tabs: The Adam Hamilton Surge

The Kansas Senate candidate is having a moment — and trying a new approach to winning red areas.

Top Trump Advisers PAID BIG By PRO-RUSSIAN Government

Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor dig into the NYT's report that two top Trump advisors consulted for a pro-Putin party, break down the Maine Senate debate, react to Mike Rogers' break from Trump, and answer a listener voicemail. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.yout

Will the Midterms Be a Red Riptide?

Watch now (59 mins) | Polls show Democratic candidates are leading or tied in several deep red states—places the left never thought they could win.

Pod Save America: OnlyFriends (Trump's Putin Problem, Maine Debate, New Michigan Ad)

Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor dig into the NYT’s report that two top Trump advisors consulted for a pro-Putin party...

Let's Take a Look at This Week's South Park

Jon Favreau reacts to this week's South Park: "Billionaires used to be there and quiet but now they can’t shut the f*ck up.” Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?sub_confirmation=1 Photos courtesy of AP Photo Archive Crooked believes that w

Tommy Reacts to Vivek Ramaswamy at His Recent Rally

"He has a repellent personality. He's not a person you want to spend time with." TV reacting to Vivek Ramaswamy at his recent rally. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?sub_confirmation=1 Photos courtesy of AP Photo Archive Crooked believe

Big Oil Runs to Trump’s Supreme Court to Escape Climate Lawsuits

Alex is joined by Katie Phang to talk about big oil trying to get out of climate lawsuits by begging Trump's Supreme Court to protect them.

Take Angela Paxton's Husband, Please!

Watch now (64 mins) | Trump offers up L.A. on a silver platter, Ken Paxton eats his own words, and Tom Cotton politely declines some Daylight Savings time beef.

Tommy and Jon Favreau React to the Reports of What Kristi Noem Used DHS Funds to Buy on Her Last Day

"It’s such an old-school corruption that I felt like I was reading it through a sepia filter or something." –Tommy Vietor on reports the Kristi Noem used DHS funds to buy marked-up jets from a political donor on her last day as secretary. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! htt

What A Day: Party Crasher-in-Chief

Republicans ditch Donald Trump.

The Math Teacher About to Flip a +17 Trump District

Tommy Vietor speaks with Jake Johnson about his leap from high school math teacher to the Democratic candidate for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District.

This Teacher Held A Town Hall In Every County After His Republican Congressman REFUSED

Tommy Vietor speaks with Jake Johnson about his leap from high school math teacher to the Democratic candidate for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Jake Johnson 7:58 - Ad break 8:50 - Jake Johnson cont. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, pleas

Trump Gives Bizarre Answer When Asked About Russian Plague Threat

Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes discuss Trump's response to Putin's plague threat. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?sub_confirmation=1 Photos courtesy of AP Photo Archive Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics,

Tommy Vietor on Angie Nixon's Interview with Jim DeFede

Vietor: That stopped me in my tracks. A great politician talks about who they are, where they come from, and how their bio informs the things they care about and fight for. I thought it was really powerful and hopefully can cut through in a way that usually interviews don't. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooke

Tommy Vietor on Abdul El-Sayed's Interview with Martha MacCallum

"Abdul was almost too good. He was too poised and calm. There wasn’t an explosive moment that you can make go viral like he did with Jesse Watters." –Tommy Vietor on Abdul El-Sayed's interview with Martha MacCallum Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/cro

Russian Plague and Putin's Prisons

Watch now (76 mins) | Tommy and Ben break down elections in Brazil and Quebec, unrest across Europe, updates in the Iran war, and questions about Xi Jinping’s health, before Ben speaks with WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich.

Why Are We Still Doing This With Trump?

Lovett: It is amazing that we’re still doing this, “Where’s the evidence? Where’s the evidence?” And Trump's like, “Yeah, shut the f*ck up.” Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?sub_confirmation=1 Photos courtesy of AP Photo Archive Crooked

What A Day: This Democrat Wants to Put Trump in a Museum

Raskin: Don’t forget what he’s done.

Let's Talk About the Latest Batch of New York Times/Siena Polls

Favreau: Voters still think the Democratic Party as a whole is too far left, [but] only 35% say their actual Democratic Senate candidate is too far left. And so the candidates are all outrunning the national party brand. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.c

Trump Reveals Bizarre Plan During Midterm Rally Meltdown

With less than 30 days until the midterms, Trump hits the campaign trail, promising Republican voters that they're going to "win big" and "shove it up their ass." (Whose? He didn't specify.) Meanwhile, the polls tell a different story, showing Democratic Senate candidates leading in five Republican states: Texas, Alaska, Ohio, Iowa, and Kansas. Jon, Tommy, and Lovett discuss whether the Democratic momentum is too big to be true, Republican super PACs reallocating money to typically red states, and Trump doxxing Sen. Tom Cotton over daylight saving time dispute. Then the guys check in on the la

Jon and Michael Lewis Break Down DOGE's Chesterton's Fence Problem

Lovett: Either by ignorance or ideology, they don't care what the rule is... they just eliminate it. Jon and Michael Lewis break down DOGE's Chesterton's fence problem: know why a rule exists before you tear it down. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/

Trump Plans to Shove What Where?

With less than 30 days until the midterms, Trump hits the campaign trail, promising Republican voters that they're going to "win big" and "shove it up their ass." (Whose? He didn't specify.)

Michael Lewis Describes Trump's Approach to Governing in His Second Term

"We're gonna take everything we can and we're gonna show people as a statement: We can do this. And we're gonna worry about the law later." Michael Lewis describing Trump's approach to governing in his second term. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/cro

What A Day: Talking Hotheads

Karoline Leavitt makes her return to television.

Adam Hamiliton Talks With Dan Pfeiffer About Being Both a Liberal and a Conservative

“We can strongly disagree with each other but not hate each other.” Adam Hamilton, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Kansas, talks about being both a liberal and a conservative. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?sub_confirmation=1 Phot

Political Experts React to HILARIOUS Ads Against Republicans

Political Experts React to VIRAL Ads Against Republicans SUBSCRIBE 👉 @podsaveamerica Jennifer Palmieri of @longplayseries joins Dan Pfeiffer to break down the latest VIRAL ads from Democrats Against Republicans featuring ads from Sherd Brow (Ohio), Abdul El-Sayed (Michigan), and Jamie Ager (N. Carolina). CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED DAN'S NEWSLETTER: http://crooked.com/yeswedan Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com

Dan Pfeiffer on Eric Schmitt’s Hawks/Hawkeyes Mixup at the Jack Smith Hearing

“He knows he looks like a f*cking jackass. This will follow him for a very long time.” Dan Pfeiffer on Eric Schmitt’s Hawks/Hawkeyes mixup at the Jack Smith hearing. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?sub_confirmation=1 Photos courtesy of

How Trump Broke Government, And How To Fix It (w/ Michael Lewis)

Michael Lewis, the New York Times bestselling author of "Moneyball" and "The Big Short," stops by the studio to talk to Lovett about "Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State," his latest book on the government employees who stood up to Elon Musk and Donald Trump during the heyday of DOGE. Lovett and Lewis revisit the story of Colin O'Brien, the security chief who locked DOGE out of the U.S. Institute of Peace, and break down how Howard Lutnick's takeover of the Commerce Department reveals the inner workings of Trump's government. Then, Lewis shares what essential government employees told him about

Deep State Rebels v. Trump (with Michael Lewis)

Watch now (57 mins) | Michael Lewis, the New York Times bestselling author of “Moneyball” and “The Big Short,” stops by the studio to talk to Lovett...

What If the Data Center Backlash Is Actually Working?

The backlash against data centers isn't proof that Americans hate progress. It's proof that they want a say in what progress looks like.

South Park DESTROYS Trump, MAGA, Billionaires and Data Centers in BRUTAL New Episode

NEW South Park RIPS Trump, MAGA, Billionaires and Data Centers SUBSCRIBE 👉 @podsaveamerica South Park takes aim at Trump, MAGA, billionaires, and the data center boom. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor react to the latest episode of “South America” aka South Park. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an e

Erin Brockovich Is Taking On Data Centers

Erin Brockovich has spent three decades helping communities fight the biggest corporations and cruelest environmental injustices, inspiring an Oscar-winning movie along the way.

Terminally Online: Are You A Vegas Guy?

Tommy Vietor and producers Claire Fogarty, Jon Millstein, and Elijah Cone have been way too online this week.

Who Framed Richard Nixon?

Watch now (59 mins) | Trump and AI execs pinky swear, Pete Hegseth gets treasonal allergies, and Republicans Make Nixon Great Again.

What A Day: The Poll Enchilada

Can we believe these wild numbers? Or… not?

Trump CRASHES the Midterms. Republicans Aren’t Happy About It.

Pete Hegseth, in an unconventional speech, announces that beardos, weirdos, and wimps are no longer welcome at the Department of War as his boss officially hit the road to campaign for Senate Republicans — whether they want him to or not. Jon and Dan react to Trump's event with Ken Paxton in Texas, Trump proclaiming his love for data centers in a wide-ranging interview with TIME, and Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt's embarrassing mix-up in a Judiciary Committee hearing with former Special Counsel Jack Smith. Then, Rev. Adam Hamilton, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Kansas, talks to Dan abou

Beardos, Weirdos, and Donald Trump

Watch now (72 mins) | Pete Hegseth announces that beardos, weirdos, and wimps are no longer welcome at the Department of War as his boss officially hit the road to campaign for Senate Republicans...

What A Day: For Pete’s Sake

The Pentagon takes aim at the midterms.

Nate Silver Analyzes Republicans' CRASH OUT Over Losing in the Midterms

It’s time for another episode of Speechcenter!

Open Tabs: Super Intelligent

Trump goes all in on AI acceleration at the worst possible moment for his party.

Will This Swing The 2026 Election?

Dan Pfeiffer breaks down what the Democrats' lead in the latest polls means and where the stretch Senate races in Nebraska, Kansas, South Carolina, and Montana stand. He also answers listener questions about interpreting generic ballots, modern political TV advertising, and Gavin Newsom’s unprompted comments about running against Kamala Harris in 2028. Elijah Cone moderates. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http:

Marc Elias Reacts to Mike Collins' Support for Federal Troops at Polling Stations

"Luckily, we won’t have to get to know Mike Collins very well because he is soon going to be the former candidate for the U.S. Senate when Jon Ossoff wins." - Marc Elias reacting to Collins support for federal troops at polling stations. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! http

Trump's Crisis of Dignity

Watch now (60 mins) | As the electoral landscape is turning blue, Donald Trump is seeing red.

Pollercoaster: Help! I want to get off the ride!

Dan Pfeiffer analyzes the latest polling and explains what the widespread numbers could mean for Democrats in November.

Liberal Tiers: Trump Just Made The Midterms Even Harder for Republicans

Trump’s latest comments could spell trouble for Republicans ahead of the midterms, while a Republican Senator’s attack on Jack Smith goes spectacularly wrong.

HOLY SH*T: Trump’s Midterm Problem Just Got MUCH Worse

Trump Just Made The Midterms Even Harder for Republicans SUBSCRIBE 👉 @podsaveamerica Peak season doesn't wait, and neither should you. Get ahead of it today with ShipStation, and get sixty days free by going to https://shipstation.com/rank or use code rank. Taxes and fees apply. Trump’s latest comments could spell trouble for Republicans ahead of the midterms, while a Republican Senator’s attack on Jack Smith goes spectacularly wrong. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen break down the latest. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive vid

Schmitt for Brains

Watch now (59 mins) | It’s a full Schmitt show for Republicans in Congress this week, with Jack Smith cheering from the sidelines.

What A Day: The Nuuklear Option

Trump vs. Greenland: The video game.

Emma Vigeland talks Abdul El-Sayed, the midterms and the Democratic Party

What’s happening with Democrats heading into the 2026 midterms?

Emma Vigeland and Tommy Vietor figure it all out (kind of)

Emma Vigeland SLAMS Paxton and talks 2026 midterms SUBSCRIBE 👉 @podsaveamerica What’s happening with Democrats heading into the 2026 midterms? Emma Vigeland @TheMajorityReport joins Tommy Vietor to talk Abdul El-Sayed, Ken Paxton, and the state of the Democratic Party. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcr

What Exactly is the Trump Administration Trying to Accomplish With These AI Videos?

Jon Lovett: If you’re using AI to prove how good of a time you’re having, you’re not having a good time. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?sub_confirmation=1 Photos courtesy of AP Photo Archive Crooked believes that we need a better conv

Jon Lovett Responds to Mike Johnson Calling Anti-AI Sentiment a "Chinese psyop"

Maybe China does see advantage in drumming up antipathy toward AI in the United States. It wouldn’t change the fact that these companies have gone about this in the most ham-fisted, arrogant way." –Jon Lovett responds to Mike Johnson calling anti-AI sentiment a "Chinese psyop." Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@cro

Soccer Scandal & Idiot Ambassadors

Watch now (100 mins) | The Trump/Xi summit produces two pandas and not much else, violence in Ethiopia could have massive regional consequences, and Manchester City is found guilty of nearly a decade of cheating.

Legal Expert Breaks Down Trump’s Plan to UPEND the Midterm Elections

Legal expert Marc Elias joins Jon Lovett in-studio to break down the biggest threats against our elections this November.

Trump’s Plan to MANIPULATE the Midterm Elections Is Underway

Legal expert Marc Elias joins Jon Lovett in-studio to break down the biggest threats against our elections this November. They get into Mike Collins’ admitting his support to place local law enforcement at polling stations in Georgia, Fox New anchor Laura Ingraham’s coverage of a SCOTUS dissent in the latest ruling to support Trump’s voter ID database plus a cryptic message from Pete Hegseth calling on troops to vote and how Democrats win the debate over voter ID. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free epi

What A Day: Supers(AI)ze Me

Trump’s fascination with AI robots intensifies.

Jon, Tommy and Lovett on Trump's Closing Affordability Argument

"People aren't idiots." Jon Favreau on Trump's closing affordability argument. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?sub_confirmation=1 Photos courtesy of AP Photo Archive Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, c

Jon, Jon and Tommy React to Thomas Massie's Articles of Impeach Against Pete Hegseth

“F*ck yeah, impeach this asshole.'" –Jon Lovett react to Thomas Massie’s articles of impeach against Pete Hegseth. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?sub_confirmation=1 Photos courtesy of AP Photo Archive Crooked believes that we need a b

Pete Hegseth Has Become a HUGE Problem for Trump and Republicans

Senate Democrats signal they may be open to impeaching Pete Hegseth after the election if the House has the votes for it. Jon, Tommy, and Lovett discuss why that trial would be a great use of a new Democratic Senate majority, Trump saying that the American economy is "the best in the world" despite record-setting diesel prices and stunningly low consumer sentiment, and Mike Johnson's new claim that opposition to new data centers is "a Chinese psy-op." Plus, AI labs pause development of their most advanced models (over the president's objections), Ambassador to China David Perdue admits that

Impeach Pete Hegseth?

Watch now (49 mins) | Senate Democrats signal they may be open to impeaching Pete Hegseth after the election if the House has the votes for it.

What A Day: It’s Getting Hot Out Here

The U.S. has “checked out” of the fight against climate change, a top EU official says

Republicans PANIC as Trump Candidates STRUGGLE Ahead of Midterms

Political Experts React to Republicans BREAKING with Trump Before Midterms SUBSCRIBE 👉 @podsaveamerica As the midterms heat up, Republicans are struggling with Trump and some are starting to break with him. Alex Wagner from @RunawayCountrywithAlexWagner joins Dan Pfeiffer to break down the latest midterm ads and what they say about the GOP’s growing problems. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED Dan's Message Box Newsletter: http://crooked.com/yeswedan 0:00 - Mike Rogers Ad 6:10 - Sherrod Brown Ads 14:53 - Ad Break 15:46 - Paxton / Talarico Ads Join th

Gina Hinojosa is Playing to Win

Tommy: “Someone told me Gina’ Hinojosa’s running, dollar-for-dollar, the best campaign the best campaign in the state. He’s just worried she’s going to run out of dollars.” Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?sub_confirmation=1 Photos court

Tommy Vietor Responds to Talarico’s Challenge to Ken Paxton to Debate on Fox News

Tommy responding to Talarico’s challenge to Ken Paxton to debate on Fox News: When your opponent’s whole message against you is that you’re low-T, and your rejoinder is, like, “All right, b*tch, debate me on Fox News,” that’s a pretty good way to respond. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to

Ken Paxton COWERS to Talarico's Fox News Debate CALL OUT

Live from the Texas Tribune Festival, Jon, Tommy, Lovett, and Dan discuss the dream of a blue Texas and how the campaigns there are doing, from James Talarico's debate challenge to Ken Paxton, to Gina Hinojosa's momentum in the governor's race, to Donald Trump's decision to stay away entirely. Then they discuss Trump's special welcome — and ballroom tour — for Chinese President Xi Jinping and an assorted cast of tech oligarchs, and the Republican Party's growing frustration with their underperformance in typically purple states like North Carolina and Georgia. Then, award-winning Tejano artist

Choosin' Texas with Bobby Pulido

Watch now (55 mins) | Live from the Texas Tribune Festival, Jon, Tommy, Lovett, and Dan discuss the dream of a blue Texas and how the campaigns there are doing...

Sen. Tommy Tuberville's Floor Speech

Favreau reacting to Sen. Tommy Tuberville's floor speech about furry pilots: "That guy as has to be the dumbest motherf*cker in the Senate." Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?sub_confirmation=1 Photos courtesy of AP Photo Archive Crooked

Bunkers Won't Save the Billionaires

From underground compounds to planet-fleeing rockets, tech oligarchs and the MAGA elite aren’t just anticipating an apocalypse––they’re hastening it.

Bunkers Won't Save the Billionaires

From underground compounds to planet-fleeing rockets, tech oligarchs and the MAGA elite aren’t just anticipating an apocalypse—they’re hastening it.

Terminally Online: Local Lesbian Discourse Breaks Containment 

Erin Ryan, writer Halle Kiefer, and producers Kendra James and Claire Fogarty have been way too online this week.

What A Day: Flaw & Order: SMH

Did the Supreme Court just ride to Donald Trump’s rescue?

This is Your Captain Freaking

Watch now (64 mins) | Susan Collins is caught in a corruption scandal, Tommy Tuberville is a dog with a bone, and Trump locks the ballroom doors from the outside.

Jon Favreau Reacts to The Latest New York Times/Siena Poll

"Doomer scenario is Trump ends up being quite unpopular but all these Republican candidates were just able to convince people that they’re different than Trump." –Jon Favreau reacting to the latest New York Times/Siena poll. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtu

Democrats Gain Ground in Midterms as Republicans Distance Themselves From Trump

The news is full of encouraging signs for Democrats. Is it all too good to be true? Dan and Jon react to Republican candidates running away from Trump on Iran, then break down the latest polls — including a surprising Times/Siena result from Maine — to take a sober look at the range of outcomes (all of them good!) that are reasonable to expect. Plus, a big win for freedom of the press and an eye-opening new warning about furries in the cockpit. Then, Tommy talks to activist and athlete Colin Kaepernick about life after the NFL, and his new book "The Perilous Fight." CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS SI

When Athletes Use Their Voice: Colin Kaepernick Sits Down With Tommy Vietor

"If they can't control you, that becomes a threat to them." Colin Kaepernick discusses why NFL owners allow players with legal issues to remain on the field, but has blackballed athletes who speak out. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?sub

Always Test Your Hopium

Watch now (100 mins) | The news is full of encouraging signs for Democrats. Is it all too good to be true?

Colin Kaepernick Reacts to Bob Kraft Getting Macklemore Removed From Ed Sheeran's Tour

Colin Kaepernick, who settled a collusion case against the NFL in 2019, reacts to Bob Kraft working with fellow NFL owners to get Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran's tour: "They're just openly colluding now." Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedm

What A Day: That’s What Xi Said

China’s leader wants to win you over.

Colin Kaepernick reacts to Macklemore, Ed Sheeran, Bob Kraft and Trump

Colin Kaepernick reacts to Macklemore, Ed Sheeran, Bob Kraft and Trump SUBSCRIBE 👉 @podsaveamerica Colin Kaepernick joins Tommy Vietor to talk Trump, politics in the NFL, his collusion case against the league, and his reaction to Macklemore, Ed Sheeran, and Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email tran

The Politicians Colin Kaepernick is Most Excited About

"They’re staying very focused on the needs of the people." –Colin Kaepernick on the politicians he's most excited about: Abdul El-Sayed and Zohran Mamdani. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?sub_confirmation=1 Photos courtesy of AP Photo A

Cait Conley on Pete Hegseth

Cait Conley: "Every decision [Pete Hegseth] is making is making America less safe." Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?sub_confirmation=1 Photos courtesy of AP Photo Archive Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politi

The Press Strikes Back

Watch now (58 mins) | President Trump’s acrimonious relationship with the press reached new heights after he banned MS NOW, Politico, and CNN from the White House — and other media organizations banded together ...

What A Day: Late Summer Cheat Wave

How far will Trump go to keep the GOP in power?

Tommy Vietor and Jon Favreau on Trump Banning the Press From the White House

"This is a weak, feeble president lashing out because he doesn't want you to know about high gas prices, or the Iran war going terribly or why his family's getting rich." –Tommy Vietor on how Democrats must frame Trump banning the press from the White House. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe

What is Trump Doing?

"What the f*ck?" –Jon Favreau on Trump's plan to stock his D.C. arch with drones, ammo and snipers. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?sub_confirmation=1 Photos courtesy of AP Photo Archive Crooked believes that we need a better conversat

Trump Escalates Iran Threats in Stunning UN Speech

Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes get into Trump's bizarre UN speech. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?sub_confirmation=1 Photos courtesy of AP Photo Archive Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and th

Xi’s Just Not That Into You

Watch now (82 mins) | Xi Jinping comes to Washington, the UN struggles for relevancy, and the Russian parliamentary elections turn out exactly as expected.

What A Day: Putting The ‘Con’ in ‘Conquest’

Trump gives away the game in Iran.

Trump Bans Crooked Media

Watch now (69 mins) | Major television networks halt White House pool coverage after Trump announces that he’s banning journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.

What A Day: The Boycotts Are Back in Town

Trump’s war on the media backfires.

Fighting with Fox News feat. Jessica Tarlov

Watch now (54 mins) | Fox News host Jessica Tarlov, the lone liberal voice on “The Five,” stops by the studio to talk to Tommy about her new book “I Disagree: Winning Arguments without Losing Friends.”

Don't Let the Tech Gods Decide Our Future

Politics. Culture. Our jobs. Our kids’ education. Our relationships. How we choose to handle the global race towards superintelligence in the next few years will have major implications.

Have You Tried Unplugging the AI?

Is AI sending us spiraling towards an apocalypse, or upwards towards utopia? How can such a new technology inspire such diametrically opposing viewpoints?

Terminally Online: Welcome to the Neo-Lib-Conservative-Shill Club

Jon Lovett and producers Claire Fogarty, Michael Goldsmith, and Elijah Cone have been way too online this week.

What A Day: Blue Wave: Surf’s Up?

Polls look good for Democrats. But good enough?

Will the Blue Wave Be Bigger Than 2018?

Watch now (78 mins) | JD Vance begs voters to give the White House “another chance” as a series of new polls show a political environment even more favorable to Democrats than the one that propelled the blue wave in 2018