News

Breaking News from Pod Save America

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.
Here’s what you’ll get:
Rapid Response: Real-time analysis of the biggest stories and breaking news from the Pod Save America hosts and their network of experts.
Liberal Tiers (bi-monthly): Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen react to the latest news and stories that you may missed amidst everything else going on.
SpeechCenter (monthly): Jon Lovett and The Bulwark’s Tim Miller break down the speeches that are shaping the political conversation.

Follow to stay up to date with us.

Latest Episodes:

Trump ADMITS Republicans Are in DEEP TROUBLE on Fox News Apr 15, 2026

Show notes

Trump admits Republicans are in deep trouble during a bizarre Fox News interview. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett break down the latest fallout.

CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats React to Trump’s PUBLIC Split with MAGA Apr 11, 2026

Show notes

Trump falls silent as MAGA turns on him. Rep. Ilhan Omar joins Tommy Vietor in-studio to break down the growing split between Trump and the Republican Party. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melania Throws Trump Under the Bus in BIZARRE Epstein Press Conference Apr 10, 2026

Show notes

Trump’s Epstein problems just got WORSE after Melania held a BIZARRE Press Conference. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest fallout. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump TERRIFIED by SHOCKING Epstein Announcement Apr 10, 2026

Show notes

You’re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/rank. Trump is shocked by Melania Trump’s surprise Epstein announcement. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen react to the strangest news out of Trump World this week.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UPDATE: Trump’s Iran CEASEFIRE is Already Failing Apr 09, 2026

Show notes

Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes discuss Donald Trump's failing Iran ceasefire deal.

CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR:
ACTBLUE: https://actblue.com/CROOKED

0:00 - A Tenuous Ceasefire Agreement
3:49 - Israel Bombs Lebanon Despite Ceasefire
11:03 - Hormuz Strait Not Fully Open
15:17 - Iran’s 10 Point Peace Plan
20:29 - Ad Break
21:20 - MAGA Attacks Trump Over War
23:19 - Trump Punishing NATO For War Abstention
31:02 - Lego Memes: Iran Winning The Narrative

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MUST WATCH: Trump FURIOUS Over VIRAL Iran Videos Apr 09, 2026

Show notes

Sarah Longwell of The Bulwark joins Dan Pfeiffer to break down Trump’s unhinged Iran press conference, GOP backlash, and how Democrats are framing the war in their political ads. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED Sarah's NEW Book 👇 http://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/how-to-eat-an-elephant-9781250464170/ Dan's Newsletter 👇 http://crooked.com/yeswedan 00:00 - Trump’s INSANE Press Conference 6:00 - Democrats Messaging About Iran War 15:15 - Ad Break 16:07 - Graham Platner New Ad

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran War Press Conference Turns into TOTAL DISASTER for Trump Apr 08, 2026

Show notes

Trump’s team struggles to explain the Iran War ceasefire in a disastrous press conference. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest.

CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED

CHAPTERS

0:00 - The Insane Market Response to Iran
1:18 - Subscribe To Friends of the Pod!
1:52 - Trump TACOs Again
6:25 - Ad Break
7:17 - Hegseth’s Press Conference Makes No Sense

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump BACKS DOWN from LUNATIC Threats, Agrees to Two-Week Ceasefire Apr 08, 2026

Show notes

On this episode of SPEECHCENTER Lovett is joined by The Bulwark's Tim Miller to discuss Donald Trump’s Iran ceasefire announcement, Todd Blanche on Pam Bondi’s firing, Megyn Kelly’s absurd defense of Trump and JD Vance’s Viktor Orbán praise. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 2:29 - NYT article 9:55 - JD Vance 15:33 - Markwayne Mullin 21:08 - Todd Blanche 26:03 - Megyn Kelly 32:14 - Trump declares ceasefire

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MAGA Calls to Impeach Trump Over War with Iran Apr 07, 2026

Show notes

Calls to impeach Trump grow as MAGA figures revolt over the War with Iran. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett break down the backlash and what it means for Trump.

CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Tucker Carlson is Making Sense?
7:10 - Alex Jones Calls for Impeachment
9:24 - Ad Break
10:17 - Megyn Kelly is Insane
15:00 - The Weak Dem Response to Trump

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bondi FIRED as Trump Epstein Files Scandal ERUPTS Apr 04, 2026

Show notes

The Epstein files drama intensifies after Trump fires Pam Bondi. Alex Wagner is joined by Erin Ryan, host of Hysteria, to break down the fallout.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices