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Pod Save America
by Pod Save America
A politics conversation from Crooked Media, hosted by four former Obama aides who talk through the week's news with guests.
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About Pod Save America
Pod Save America describes itself as a no-nonsense political conversation. Its hosts, Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, are introduced in the show's description as former Obama aides. The show says it sets out to explain the week's political news, separate what matters from what does not, and suggest ways listeners can help. It comes from Crooked Media.
Many episodes start with two or three of the hosts reacting to the latest news and end with an interview. In the weeks before the November 2026 midterm elections, episodes focused on Senate and governor races, campaign stops, polling and listener questions about the vote. Interview guests have included Democratic candidates such as Chris Pappas, the party's 2026 Senate nominee in New Hampshire, and Keisha Lance Bottoms, its 2026 nominee for governor in Georgia.
The feed also includes conversations with analysts and political figures. CNN's chief data analyst Harry Enten goes through the final polls before Election Day; Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report, where she is publisher and editor-in-chief, assesses the political climate; political consultant David Axelrod discusses the closing arguments Democratic candidates were making; and former Attorney General Eric Holder talks with Alex Wagner about the midterm vote and about redistricting. The show is made for listeners who follow politics closely and want the hosts' take on each week's developments.
What you get
- Four former Obama aides discussing the week's political news
- Interviews with candidates, including Democratic nominees for Senate and governor
- Polling and race-by-race discussion ahead of the 2026 midterm elections
- Conversations with outside voices such as Harry Enten and Amy Walter
Latest episodes of Pod Save America
What the Final Polls Tell Us
CNN's Harry Enten joins Tommy ahead of Election Day to review House and Senate polling, its reliability, and what to watch as results arrive.
Trump Puts the Mid in Midterms
Jon and Dan discuss Trump's South Carolina visit as polls show a tied Senate race, his canceled Kansas rally, and listener questions about Tuesday.
Let Them Eat Cheesecake
Jon, Tommy, and Lovett discuss reactions to Barack Obama's Cheesecake Factory remark about Trump's White House renovations and other midterm campaign news.
Stopping the Steal with Eric Holder
Former Attorney General Eric Holder and Alex Wagner map out how, they argue, Trump could try to steal the midterms, and discuss redistricting.
Fake Polls, Real Wave?
Jon and Dan discuss a Times/Siena poll showing Democrats ahead and a pollster reportedly faking data; Lovett talks with Georgia's Keisha Lance Bottoms.
Vance Bombs at Brutal Town Hall
Jon, Lovett, and Tommy discuss JD Vance's CBS town hall in Michigan and more campaign news, and Mayor Paige Cognetti talks with Jon.
Have Republicans Already Blown the Midterms?
Cook Political Report's Amy Walter tells Dan why, in her view, Republicans face their hardest midterm climate in twenty years.
Donald Trump: Ass Man
Jon and Dan cover Trump's rally in Ohio for Jon Husted, then Sherrod Brown joins Dan to discuss running for his former Senate seat.
One Flu Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The hosts discuss a rumor about James Talarico's flu absence that the episode says was debunked; Chris Pappas discusses his New Hampshire Senate race.
Democrats' Closing Argument (with David Axelrod)
Jon and political consultant David Axelrod review this week's Senate debates and Democratic messaging, then consider who might run in 2028.
Questions about Pod Save America
What is Pod Save America about?
It describes itself as a no-nonsense conversation about politics that breaks down the week's news. In the weeks before the November 2026 midterms, episodes focused on the elections, polling and the campaigns for Senate and governor.
Who hosts Pod Save America?
The show is hosted by Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, whom its description calls former Obama aides. Guests join them regularly.
Who appears as a guest on Pod Save America?
According to the show, politicians, journalists, activists, entertainers and world leaders join regularly. Guests in the weeks before the 2026 midterms included Harry Enten, Amy Walter, David Axelrod, Eric Holder and several Democratic candidates.
How often does Pod Save America release new episodes?
The public feed of Pod Save America lists 13 episodes from the 30 days up to November 1, 2026 — several times a week. The most recent one came out on November 1, 2026.
How long are episodes of Pod Save America?
Most recent episodes run about 73 minutes; across the last 30 they ranged from 58 to 109 minutes.
Can I listen to Pod Save America in my browser?
Yes, the latest episodes play right on this page. To follow the show and get new episodes automatically, use the free Podcasts AM app for iPhone, iPad or Android — this feed cannot be loaded by the web version.
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