Synopsis
Four former aides to President Obama Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor are joined by journalists, politicians, comedians, and activists for a freewheeling conversation about politics, the press and the challenges posed by the Trump presidency.
Episodes
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![A season for happy warriors.]()
"A season for happy warriors."
02/02/2017 Duration: 56minJon and Dan talk about Trump's bullying of Mexico and Australia, the promise of progressive protests, and Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Then they're joined by two DNC Chair candidates, Mayor Pete Buttigieg and South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Jaime Harrison.
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![Protest is the new brunch.]()
"Protest is the new brunch."
30/01/2017 Duration: 01h01minJon, Jon and Tommy discuss Trump's unconscionable Muslim ban and the politicization of national security. They're joined by The Guardian's Sabrina Siddiqui to discuss the global reaction to the EO, and then later by former White House lawyer Danielle Gray to discuss the EOs and Trump's impending Supreme Court pick.
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![What the hell are alternative facts?]()
"What the hell are alternative facts?"
26/01/2017 Duration: 01h24sJon and Dan talk about Trump's disturbing first week in office, including his Executive Orders, ABC interview, and voter fraud lies. Then they're joined by DNC Chair candidate Tom Perez to talk about the future of the Democratic Party.
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![The Mall sank into the earth.]()
"The Mall sank into the earth."
23/01/2017 Duration: 01h19minJon, Jon and Tommy talk about Trump's inaugural address, the women's marches across the US and Sean Spicer's wonderful weekend. Then they're joined by Seth Meyers from "Late Night with Seth Meyers".
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![Obamas Last Interview]()
Obama's Last Interview
19/01/2017 Duration: 37minThe Pod Save America team sits down with President Obama for his last interview as President.
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![Congress scares easy.]()
"Congress scares easy."
16/01/2017 Duration: 50minJon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor talk about the rallies to preserve ACA, Trump’s twitter war with John Lewis and his creepy embrace of Russia. Then they’re joined by Erin Gloria Ryan to discuss covering the Trump White House and Philippe Reines talks about playing Donald Trump.
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![We had plenty of ethical fun.]()
"We had plenty of ethical fun."
12/01/2017 Duration: 55minJon and Dan talk about Obama's farewell and Trump's press conference. Then, former Obama ethics czar Norm Eisen joins to talk about Trump's decision to retain ownership of his business empire.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/podsaveamerica. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.
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![Repeal and go f*ck yourself. Our first episode!]()
"Repeal and go f*ck yourself." Our first episode!
09/01/2017 Duration: 51minJon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor launch Pod Save America with a discussion of Russia hacking, cabinet confirmations, saving Obamacare and Obama's final speech. Then they're joined by Tamika Mallory and Linda Sarsour to discuss the Women's March on Washington.
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![Teaser Episode]()
