Pod Save America

5.30.17: The Energy Is In Progressive Politics

Trump jeopardizes the NATO alliance on his “historically successful” foreign trip, Kushner conducts secret diplomacy with a Russian banker, and the Democrats hone their message after Montana. Then, Senator Elizabeth Warren joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy in studio to discuss the fights Democrats should wage on behalf of working Americans.

5.25.17: The Cycle of Bullshit

Trumpcare gets a CBO score so bad that it causes Republicans to lie, cry, and body-slam a reporter in Montana. Then, the Atlantic’s Annie Lowrey talks to Jon and Dan about Trump’s budget, and Ana Marie Cox joins with a look at the President’s foreign trip.

5.22.17: Exhausted from Obstructing Justice

Jon, Jon, and Tommy discuss Trump’s semester abroad, the latest on the investigations, right-wing lies about a tragedy, and what’s next for health care. With special guest: no one.

5.18.17: Pod Save America Takes Los Angeles

Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan talk obstruction of justice and all the rest at the Ace Theater in Downtown LA. Plus Mayor Eric Garcetti joins to discuss the Democratic agenda and the lessons we can draw from success at the local level.

5.15.17: “Government by sucker punch.”

In the aftermath of Comey’s firing, what can Democrats do to hold Trump accountable? The Vice Chair of the Intel Committee, Senator Mark Warner, joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to discuss the latest on the investigation. Plus DeRay on Sessions, Snowden, and more.

5.11.17: “Literally farcical.”

Trump fires FBI Director Jim Comey in the middle of an investigation involving the Trump campaign’s potential collusion with Russia, and gets plenty of support from Republicans in Congress. Then, former White House Counsel Kathy Ruemmler joins Jon and Dan to talk about the legal implications of the Comey firing.

5.8.17: “Think globalist, act localist.”

French elections, Sally Yates’ testimony, Kushner family corruption, the latest on health care, and our interview with Senator Kamala Harris recorded live in front of a rowdy San Francisco crowd.

5.7.17: Pod Save America Takes Seattle

Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan hold a live show at Seattle’s Showbox SoDo Theater, where they’re joined by Washington Governor Jay Inslee to talk health care, activism, and the future of Democratic Party.

5.4.17: “The moment of truth for the resistance.”

House Republicans stake their careers on Trumpcare, and stopping the bill in the Senate becomes the biggest test yet for the resistance movement. Then, Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Perriello joins Jon and Dan to talk about the Democratic Party’s economic vision, and Ana Marie Cox joins to talk about health care.

5.3.17: BONUS POD with Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show, sits down with Jon, Jon, and Tommy to talk about how Trump changed comedy, his approach to political humor, and what he’s trying to achieve with The Daily Show.

5.1.17: “Doris Trump Goodwin.”

Zombie RyanCare won’t die, Dickerson stumps Trump, the Times hires a conservative climate skeptic, the DCCC fails to invest in Montana, and Senator Amy Klobuchar joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to talk about the Democratic message in the Midwest.

4.27.17: “A very ‘Cuck You’ week.”

Trump looks for any kind of win before the 100-day mark, pushes Trumpcare 3.0, and proposes big tax cuts. Then, Pod Save the People host DeRay McKesson joins Jon and Dan to talk about his new podcast and the future of the Resistance.

4.24.17: “The odorless gas of misogyny.”

Trump’s first 100 days end with a fight over funding for the wall. Plus health care, tax reform, and Teen Vogue’s Lauren Duca joins to discuss truth in the Trump era and the divides in the Democratic party.

4.20.17: “We’ll do it live.”

Chaffetz and O’Reilly take extended vacations, Ossoff heads to a runoff, and the 2018 map looks bluer. Then, Governor Deval Patrick sits down with Jon and Dan to talk politics and the future of the Democratic Party, and Ana Marie Cox joins to ponder the Case of the Missing Aircraft Carrier.

4.17.17: “When you open the canister, snakes pop out.”

The latest on North Korea, the weekend’s tax marches, and how the health care town halls are working. Then Jon, Jon, and Tommy answer questions in the first Friend of the Pod Q&A.

4.13.17: “Game of Cucks.”

Steve Bannon and pals have a bad week, Trump goes full Globalist, and still tries to hold health care hostage. Then, Obama pollster Cornell Belcher joins Jon and Dan to talk about the Democratic coalition, and Indivisible’s Ezra Levin talks about how you can get involved in the Tax March and Congressional Recess.

4.10.17: “The enemy of your enemy is your frenemy.”

Trump strikes Syria and cable swoons, while the White House plays the Game of Cucks. Then, the Washington Post’s Ashley Parker joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to talk about covering the Trump Administration, and VEEP’s David Mandel stops by to talk about the show’s sixth season.

4.6.17: “Thanks for unmasking.”

Ben Rhodes helps unmask the unmasking debate, Zombie Trumpcare makes a bad bill worse, Cecile Richards joins Jon and Dan to talk women and the resistance, and Ana Marie Cox discusses new Shadow President Jared Kushner.

4.3.17: “A garbage organization that protects harassers.”

Trump’s popularity and agenda falter, Senate Democrats filibuster Neil Gorsuch, and Fox News lets Bill O’Reilly get away with sexual harassment. Then, climate scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to explain what people can do to fight climate change.

3.30.17: “The outrage meter is on tilt.”

Republicans flirt with Trumpcare 2.0, Trump flirts with a government shutdown, and no one knows what the hell is going on with Nunes. Then, David Axelrod joins Jon and Dan to give advice to Democrats and Donald Trump.

3.27.17: “Blitzkrieg of blame.”

Repeal and go f*ck yourself fails, Trump blames everyone but himself, and learns how hard it will be to pass the rest of his agenda. Then, former Obama adviser Yohannes Abraham joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to talk about the power of just showing up.

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“He’ll run the country from jail like El Chapo.”

The Russia story gets messier, Trump confirms the truth is dead, and Republicans try to take away health care from their voters. Then, new author Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Jon and Dan to reminisce, and Friends Like These host Ana Marie Cox stops by to talk health care.

“It’s like late season Sopranos.”

FBI Director Comey confirms a Trump-Russia investigation, Trump alienates more allies, and Paul Ryan has keg dreams of cutting health care. Then Jon Ossoff, the Democratic candidate for Congress in Georgia’s 6th District, joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to talk about what’s he’s learned from his race and what you can do to help.

Live @ SXSW: Crooked Media and Kara Swisher

The Crooked Media team talks live with notoriously tough interviewer Kara Swisher about their burgeoning media empire, Trump, and how to focus the resistance.

“Who pays for the wall? The elderly!”

Trump runs into trouble with his ban, his budget, and his health care bill. Then, Barack Obama’s former Deputy Chief of Staff and Health Care Czar Nancy-Ann DeParle joins Jon and Dan to talk about the fight to pass and now save the Affordable Care Act.

Pod Save America Takes Austin

Health care lies dominate the Sunday shows, and Congress’s biggest racist strikes again. Then, Congressman Seth Moulton joins Jon, Jon and Tommy to talk about the future of the Democratic Party.

“The dog who caught the car.”

Paul Ryan struggles to pass a tax cut for the rich disguised as health care reform, and Vox.com’s Ezra Klein joins Jon and Dan to break down all the policy pitfalls of Trumpcare.

“The most damning conclusion of all.”

Trump issues a new immigration ban, and peddles a deranged conspiracy about Obama tapping his phones. Then, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to talk about his committee’s investigation into the contacts between Trump officials and Russia.

“The greatest speech in history.”

Sessions lies about meetings with Russians, and Trump snows the pundits with his speech. Then, former Republican operative Nicolle Wallace joins Jon and Dan to talk about Obama-Trump voters and the future of the Republican Party.

“It’s making us dumber.”

The latest on health care, Trump’s joint address to Congress, and Peter Hamby of Snapchat joins to talk about press access and the changing media landscape.

“A conversation about our divides.”

Trump’s relatively tame week on Twitter, his orders on deportations and transgender policies, and the growing activism at town halls. Then Ana Marie Cox joins Jon and Dan to talk about her new Crooked Media podcast, With Friends Like These.

“Card-carrying badass.”

Katie Couric joins for a freewheeling conversation about Trump’s attacks on the media, persuading Trump voters and the future of the Democratic Party.

“Caps lock freakout mode.”

General Flynn gets fired, the NYT’s report on Trump-Russia contacts, and the White House’s awful week. Then, the Atlantic’s Julia Ioffe joins Jon and Dan to talk Russia and MoveOn.org’s Ben Wikler announces the launch of #ResistanceRecess.

“C’mon, Shinzo… they’ve paid me a fortune!”

Trump holds national security talks in a crowded Mar-a-Lago ballroom. Flynn and Priebus are on the ropes. And DeRay McKesson joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to discuss protest and activism.

Pod Save America Takes Brooklyn

Jon, Jon and Tommy pierce their liberal bubble by traveling to Brooklyn for a live podcast. They’re joined by Mayor Bill de Blasio and Alex Wagner of CBS News.

“A moment of silence for Bowling Green.”

Behind the scenes of Trump’s first weeks, his attacks on the judiciary, and his not-so-populist revolution. Then Neera Tanden joins Jon, Jon and Tommy to discuss the fight to save ACA.

BONUS POD: “He has a lot of edits.”

Cody Keenan, President Obama’s chief speechwriter in the second term, joins Jon and Jon to talk about speechwriting, working for Obama, and lessons learned over eight years in the White House.

“A season for happy warriors.”

Jon 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.

“Protest is the new brunch.”

Jon, 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.

“What the hell are alternative facts?”

Jon 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.

“The Mall sank into the earth.”

Jon, 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.”

Obama’s Last Interview

The Pod Save America team sits down with President Obama for his last interview as President.

“Congress scares easy.”

Jon 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.

“We had plenty of ethical fun.”

Jon 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.

“Repeal and go f*ck yourself.” Our first episode!

Jon 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.