Pod Save America

4.5 (62K) · POLITICS · UPDATED MULTIPLE TIMES A WEEKE

Trump's Federal Reserve Standoff and the Senate's 51-Vote Gamble

The guys break down Trump's latest escalation with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, what it means for the economy and independence of monetary policy, plus the Senate's effort to pass the budget reconciliation bill with a bare majority.

3D AGO

Noem Out, Midterms In: What's Really Happening at DHS

Kristi Noem's sudden firing sent shockwaves through the Department of Homeland Security. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor unpack the power struggle inside DHS and what it signals about the 2026 midterm battleground.

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FRIENDS OF THE POD: Senator Chris Murphy on the Debt Fight

Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) joins the pod to talk about what Democrats can actually do to fight the Republican budget, the strategy behind the filibuster, and what winning looks like when you're in the minority.

7D AGO

The Oscars, The Deficit, and What We Actually Believe About Free Speech

A lighter pod where the guys argue about the Oscars, get real about the deficit and what Democrats should say about it, and debate where progressives should actually stand on free speech issues in 2026.

10D AGO

Iran Strikes, Trump Takes Credit: What Comes Next for the Middle East

The US military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities has reshaped the Middle East overnight. Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down what actually happened, Israel's role in pushing Trump to act, and the path to either negotiation or escalation.

13D AGO

Texas Primary Results: What They Tell Us About the Midterm Map

Texas voted in the first primary of the 2026 midterm cycle and the results are illuminating. Which incumbents survived Trump primaries? Which districts are now in play? And what's the Democrats' realistic path to the House majority?

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FRIENDS OF THE POD: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on How Democrats Win in 2028

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer joins the pod to talk about defending her state against federal funding cuts, her vision for a Democratic Party that can win back working-class voters, and whether she's thinking about 2028.

17D AGO

Mass Deportations, Legal Challenges, and What the Courts Can Actually Do

The Trump administration's deportation agenda is facing an unprecedented wave of legal challenges. Constitutional law expert Kate Shaw joins the pod to break down which cases could actually succeed and which are likely to fail.

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Hosts & Guests

Jon FavreauHost

Jon LovettHost

Tommy VietorHost

Dan PfeifferHost

4.5

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62K Ratings

Essential for understanding American politics

Having four people who actually worked in the White House break down the news every week is invaluable. They have context that you simply cannot get from journalists who have never been inside government. Lovett's jokes are either brilliant or terrible and there's no in-between — I love it.

WestWingNerd · Mar 6, 2026

The only political podcast I trust

They call out Democrats when they screw up just as much as Republicans. The honesty is refreshing. The fact that they genuinely disagree with each other sometimes makes it feel like a real conversation rather than a propaganda show.

HonestPoliticsFan · Feb 25, 2026

Informative but could diversify perspectives

The analysis is sharp and I learn something every episode. I wish they brought on more centrist or conservative voices to push back — the best episodes are when there's real disagreement. Still a must-listen.

BipartisanBob · Feb 11, 2026

About

Four former Obama staffers — Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, and Tommy Vietor — take a no-bullshit approach to politics. It's the antidote to the noise: honest, direct coverage of American politics without the spin. Pod Save America covers the latest news in American politics with expert commentary, insider perspective, and genuine debate among friends who don't always agree. New episodes drop Monday and Thursday, with breaking news bonus eps whenever the news demands it. Part of the Crooked Media network, which also produces Pod Save the World, Lovett or Leave It, and What A Day.