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Breaking News from Pod Save America

Breaking News from Pod Save America

Crooked Media 234 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

Stay up-to-date with the latest political news and analysis from the voices you trust at Crooked Media—exclusively in video on Spotify and YouTube. Whether you want quick updates or insightful analysis, when the news breaks, we’ve got you covered. The podcast features rapid response analysis from Pod Save America hosts, bi-monthly liberal tiers with Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen, and monthly SpeechCenter breakdowns with Jon Lovett and Tim Miller.

Episodes

New Report Reveals Embarrassing Details About Pete Hegseth
New Report Reveals Embarrassing Details About Pete Hegseth Aug 21, 2026 1644 The New York Times reports that Pete Hegseth’s wife has become one of his most influential advisers at the Pentagon - sitting in sensitive meetings, interviewing staff and shaping his public image. Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jon Ossoff Shines Spotlight on Trump’s WEIRD Relationship with Natalie Harp
Jon Ossoff Shines Spotlight on Trump’s WEIRD Relationship with Natalie Harp Aug 20, 2026 2032 Jon Ossoff sparked a firestorm after questioning Trump’s unusually close relationship with his aide Natalie Harp and the White House’s furious response only made the story bigger. Plus, the fight over Trump’s next Press Secretary heats up. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fox News FREAKS OUT That Zohran Mamdani is Hot & Republicans Are Not
Fox News FREAKS OUT That Zohran Mamdani is Hot & Republicans Are Not Aug 20, 2026 2057 Jon Lovett and The Bulwark's Tim Miller get into Donald Trump's ballroom obsession, the Republican freakout over Jon Ossoff's Natalie Harp comments, and Fox News getting horny for Democrats. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/crooked CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - Trump’s ballroom 8:05 - Fox News on Dems are hot 14:54 - Ad break 15:47 - Jon Ossoff’s Naatalie Harp jo
MAGA Can't Stop Freaking Out Over Jon Ossoff
MAGA Can't Stop Freaking Out Over Jon Ossoff Aug 19, 2026 1518 Trump is tearing up the White House lawn while Jon Ossoff’s comments about his “Natalie” scandal have MAGA in full meltdown mode. And somehow, Jesse Watters is the only one making any sense. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
James Talarico Humiliates Ken Paxton with Viral Ad
James Talarico Humiliates Ken Paxton with Viral Ad Aug 17, 2026 1395 Dan Pfeiffer is joined by Democratic strategist Lis Smith to break down viral political ads taking on creepy Republicans like Ken Paxton and Mike Lawler -  including new ads from James Talarico and Cait Conley, plus an Abdul El-Sayed ad that has Fox News losing its mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Democrats Score Surprise WIN as Republicans Start to Freak Out
Democrats Score Surprise WIN as Republicans Start to Freak Out Aug 12, 2026 1249 Wisconsin’s Democratic primary delivered a surprising result that has Republicans freaking out, while Mike Lindell refuses to accept his defeat. Alex Wagner is joined by Ben Wikler to break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NEW: Trump Secretly Hid In A Catering Truck Because Of The War He Started
NEW: Trump Secretly Hid In A Catering Truck Because Of The War He Started Aug 11, 2026 1495 Jon Favreau and What A Day host Jane Coaston react to new reports that President Trump hid in an airport catering cart in order to take a secret flight on a military jet out of Turkey after July's NATO Summit. They respond to Trump’s disparaging comments against Somalians and then unpack his interview with Wayne Allyn Root where he suggested he could declare a national security emergency around th
Republicans Are Weaponizing Hasan Piker
Republicans Are Weaponizing Hasan Piker Aug 10, 2026 1429 Dan Pfeiffer is joined by Sam Stein, managing editor of The Bulwark, to break down ads for Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed, and Francesca Hong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Court BLOCKS Trump’s Ballroom in Major Legal Defeat
Court BLOCKS Trump’s Ballroom in Major Legal Defeat Aug 8, 2026 1409 A federal appeals court blocks Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom, ruling that he needs approval from Congress to move forward. Trump is already threatening to take the fight to the Supreme Court. Alex Wagner is joined by Jen Palmieri to break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lovett Geeks Out Then Freaks Out Over Insane AI Story
Lovett Geeks Out Then Freaks Out Over Insane AI Story Aug 8, 2026 1620 AI is getting smarter, stupider, and somehow more dangerous. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett get deep about AI after a truly insane new development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"This like the Gestapo." Lifelong Republicans Turn On Trump
"This like the Gestapo." Lifelong Republicans Turn On Trump Aug 7, 2026 1128 Lifelong Republicans and Trump voters are turning on the president after feeling betrayed by his latest actions. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett break down the growing backlash and what it means for Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bernie Sanders on Abdul El-Sayed's Huge Win, DSA and AI
Bernie Sanders on Abdul El-Sayed's Huge Win, DSA and AI Aug 6, 2026 1255 Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's democratic Senate nomination, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens by one point after a heated campaign about the future of the Democratic party. Senator Bernie Sanders, who endorsed El-Sayd's campaign on the day of its launch, talks to Jon about the future of the progressive movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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