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Lovett & Tim Miller DESTROY Vivek Ramaswamy's Response To Backlash of His Attack Ad Oct 22, 2026

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Tim Miller is back for another episode of Speechcenter! On this episode, Jon and Tim get into Donald Trump's comments about a male body, Marco Rubio on the Ukraine War, and the Vivek Ramaswamy attack ad backlash. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR ZIPRECRUITER: https://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Trump on man's body 5:53 - Marco Rubio on Starlink/Ukraine controversy 10:59 - Ad break 11:48 - Vivek Ramaswamy attack ad Catch Lovett or Leave It in a city near you! Tickets for the Lovett or Leave It: Live on Tour are now on sale. For more info head to www.crooked.com/events

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This Democrat could be Elon Musk's worst nightmare if he wins Oct 22, 2026

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Justin Pearson joins Tommy to discuss running for Congress in Tennessee's 9th District.
CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIPRECRUITER: https://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Interview w/ Justin Pearson 7:36 - Ad Break 8:26 - Interview continued Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: / @podsaveamerica Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?... Photos courtesy of AP Photo Archive Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission. Learn more about Crooked at http://www.crooked.com Follow the pod on Twitter / podsaveamerica Follow Crooked on Facebook / crookedmedia Follow Crooked on Instagram / crookedmedia

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This may be the most disgusting political ad ever run Oct 20, 2026

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Jon and Dan check in on Trump’s latest low-energy rally, watch maybe the most disgusting political ad ever made, and react to maybe the most insane lie JD Vance has ever told. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR ZIPRECRUITER: https://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Trump is exhausted 4:29 - Ad break 5:18 - Vivek Ramaswamy ad 10:14 - JD Vance Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?sub_confirmation=1 Photos courtesy of AP Photo Archive Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission. Learn more about Crooked at http://www.crooked.com Follow the pod on Twitter https://twitter.com/podsaveamerica Follow Crooked on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CrookedMedia/ Follow Crooked on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/

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Is this the most BRUTAL moment of the 2026 election? Oct 19, 2026

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Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor break down the viral “pick another protein” spot in Mississippi, a “dirty rich” takedown of Vivek Ramaswamy, and an ex-MAGA trucker’s ad for Jon Ossoff. SUBSCRIBE to our channel 👉 @podsaveamerica CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED DAN'S NEWSLETTER: http://crooked.com/yeswedan Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Photos courtesy of AP Photo Archive Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission. Learn more about Crooked at http://www.crooked.com Follow the pod on Twitter https://twitter.com/podsaveamerica Follow Crooked on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CrookedMedia/ Follow Crooked on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/

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Trump THROWS His New Press Secretary UNDER THE BUS. "Is This For You, Katie?" Oct 16, 2026

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Tommy and Dan get into Trump firing new press secretary Katie Zacharia. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIPRECRUITER: https://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Katie Zacharia 6:53 - Ad break 7:44 - Katie Zacharia cont. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?sub_confirmation=1 Photos courtesy of AP Photo Archive Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission. Learn more about Crooked at http://www.crooked.com Follow the pod on Twitter https://twitter.com/podsaveamerica Follow Crooked on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CrookedMedia/ Follow Crooked on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/

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Democrat SMACKS DOWN Republican After Ridiculous AI Ad Oct 15, 2026

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Tommy is joined by Rebecca Cooke to talk running for Congress against one of the worst slime balls in the Republican party. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?sub_confirmation=1 Photos courtesy of AP Photo Archive Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission. Learn more about Crooked at http://www.crooked.com Follow the pod on Twitter https://twitter.com/podsaveamerica Follow Crooked on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CrookedMedia/ Follow Crooked on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/

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New Trump Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Was A Disaster Oct 14, 2026

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Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor get into Donald Trump’s weird truth social posts and his new Press Secretary’s embarrassing first briefing. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIPRECRUITER: https://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Trump's truth social posts 1:36 - Trump in Alaska 5:00 - Katie Zacharia 14:37 - Ad break 15:27 - Kimberly Guilfoyle updates 22:24 - Jaime West Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRoXz3hHAu2XL_k3Ef4vJQ/join Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/crookedmedia?sub_confirmation=1 Photos courtesy of AP Photo Archive Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission. Learn more about Crooked at http://www.crooked.com Follow the pod on Twitter https://twitter.com/podsaveamerica Follow Crooked on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CrookedMedia/ Follow Crooked on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/

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Firefighter Wants To Put Out The “DUMPSTER FIRE” In Washington Oct 13, 2026

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Jon Favreau speaks with firefighter and union leader Bob Brooks, who is looking to flip a red district and build a better future for working people “from the ashes of Washington.”

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BREAKING: Trump Ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle As Ambassador To Greece Oct 13, 2026

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Alex is joined by Molly Jong-Fast to discuss Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation and Trump's new Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Kimberly Guilfoyle 7:02 - Katie Zacharia 11:20 - AD BREAK 12:10 - White House press core 16:16 - Trump rally punch CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIPRECRUITER: https://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED Subscribe to our channel! Head to CrookedCon.com for tickets, lineup announcements, and more! http://crookedcon.com/ Photos courtesy of AP Photo Archive For a transcript of an episode of Runaway Country, please email transcripts@crooked.com. Being an American right now is a wild ride. Every day brings a new controversy, breathless media narratives and the same loud voices rushing in to score political points. Then another Truth Social post drops and the circus moves on. But all that noise is drowning out the actual story. On her new podcast Runaway Country, veteran journalist Alex Wagner talks to the voices at the center of the headlines: from the fringes of the resistance, to the marrow of MAGA, to the many people who’ve found themselves smack-dab in the crosshairs of a fight they never asked for. Because if you want to understand our unreal times, you’ve got to talk to the very real people who are experiencing it all first-hand. Join Alex as she brings together the stories of everyday Americans trapped in our national car with no brakes, alongside conversations with some of the smartest thinkers in politics. Buckle up, this road could lead anywhere. Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission. Written content at http://www.crooked.com Follow Crooked on Twitter https://twitter.com/crookedmedia Follow Crooked on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/

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The Most INSANE Midterm Ads We’ve Seen So Far Oct 12, 2026

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Tim Miller of The Bulwark joins Dan Pfeiffer to break down the most unhinged ads of the midterms so far. CHECK OUT THESE DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED

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