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1. Trump and Republicans are LOSING IT One Week Before the Midterms

   27 Oct 2026 · 19 min

   With just one week until the midterms, Trump and Republicans are losing it over Obama’s Cheesecake Factory joke, while Trump gets heckled at his own rally. Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer break down the latest. Learn…

2. How Progressive Candidates Counter Big Money

   26 Oct 2026 · 23 min

   Dan and Mai Vang discuss running for Congress in California’s 7th Congressional District. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIPRECRUITER: https://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Interview w/ Mai Vang 9:50 - Ad Break…

3. Whoa, This Republican Ad Was Super RACIST

   26 Oct 2026 · 20 min

   Dan Pfeiffer and Jon Lovett break down the GOP's desperate closing midterm ads, from a weird football ad to Mike Rogers' racist attack on Abdul El-Sayed, plus James Talarico going after Ken Paxton. SUBSCRIBE to our…

4. Andy Beshear On What Democrats Need to Change

   24 Oct 2026 · 34 min · Explicit

   CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIPRECRUITER: https://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED Chapters 0:00 Interview with Gov. Andy Beshear 13:26 Ad break 14:15 Interview cont. Join this channel to get access to perks like ad-free episodes…

5. Nate Silver on what the data says about the midterm elections

   23 Oct 2026 · 32 min · Explicit

   Nate Silver and Tommy Vietor discuss the latest midterms polling, including where Democrats are trending up and where they might see complications. They also cover the impacts of a fake polling firm controversy, the…

6. Lovett & Tim Miller DESTROY Vivek Ramaswamy's Response To Backlash of His Attack Ad

   22 Oct 2026 · 27 min

   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…

7. This Democrat could be Elon Musk's worst nightmare if he wins

   22 Oct 2026 · 17 min · Explicit

   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. This may be the most disgusting political ad ever run

   20 Oct 2026 · 17 min · Explicit

   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:…

9. Is this the most BRUTAL moment of the 2026 election?

   19 Oct 2026 · 20 min · Explicit

   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 👉…

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

    16 Oct 2026 · 17 min · Explicit

    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.…

11. Democrat SMACKS DOWN Republican After Ridiculous AI Ad

    15 Oct 2026 · 22 min

    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:…

12. New Trump Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Was A Disaster

    14 Oct 2026 · 32 min

    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…

13. Firefighter Wants To Put Out The “DUMPSTER FIRE” In Washington

    13 Oct 2026 · 12 min · Explicit

    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.” Learn more about your ad choices.…

14. BREAKING: Trump Ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle As Ambassador To Greece

    13 Oct 2026 · 24 min

    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…

15. The Most INSANE Midterm Ads We’ve Seen So Far

    12 Oct 2026 · 24 min

    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 Learn more about your…

16. Trump’s White House Just Got a Major Shakeup

    10 Oct 2026 · 28 min

    Trump taps Katie Zacharia to replace Karoline Leavitt as his new press secretary. Plus, Democrats Jon Ossoff and Abdul El-Sayed have a BIG night of debate wins ahead of the Midterms. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen…

17. Big Oil Runs to Trump’s Supreme Court to Escape Climate Lawsuits

    7 Oct 2026 · 25 min

    Alex is joined by Katie Phang to talk about big oil trying to get out of climate lawsuits by begging Trump's Supreme Court to protect them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18. The Math Teacher About to Flip a +17 Trump District

    7 Oct 2026 · 18 min

    Tommy Vietor speaks with Jake Johnson about his leap from high school math teacher to the Democratic candidate for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19. Political Experts React to Hilarious Ads Against Republicans

    5 Oct 2026 · 17 min

    Jeniffer Palmieri joins Dan Pfeiffer to break down the latest VIRAL ads from Democrats Against Republicans featuring ads from Sherd Brow (Ohio), Abdul El-Sayed (Michigan), and Jamie Ager (N. Carolina). Learn more…

20. Nate Silver Analyzes Republicans' CRASH OUT Over Losing in the Midterms

    1 Oct 2026 · 32 min

    It’s time for another episode of Speechcenter! Jon Lovett is joined by Nate Silver, host of Still Counting, to discuss Donald Trump and Republicans freaking out over losing badly to Democrats in the Midterms. CHECK OUT…

21. Trump Just Made The Midterms Even Harder for Republicans

    1 Oct 2026 · 25 min

    Trump’s latest comments could spell trouble for Republicans ahead of the midterms, while a Republican Senator’s attack on Jack Smith goes spectacularly wrong. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen break down the latest.…

22. Emma Vigeland talks Abdul El-Sayed, the midterms and the Democratic Party

    30 Sep 2026 · 40 min

    What’s happening with Democrats heading into the 2026 midterms? Emma Vigeland joins Tommy Vietor to talk Abdul El-Sayed, Ken Paxton, and the state of the Democratic Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

23. Jack Smith Makes Trump-Backed Republicans Look Like Clowns in Ridiculous Hearing

    30 Sep 2026 · 25 min

    Alex Wagner and Leah Litman get into Republicans humiliating themselves in Jack Smith’s ridiculous hearing and the Supreme Court allowing the Trump administration's horrible deportation tactics. Learn more about your…

24. Legal Expert Breaks Down Trump’s Plan to UPEND the Midterm Elections

    29 Sep 2026 · 30 min

    Legal expert Marc Elias joins Jon Lovett in-studio to break down the biggest threats against our elections this November. They get into Mike Collins’ admitting his support to place local law enforcement at polling…

25. Political Experts React to Republicans BREAKING with Trump Before Midterms

    28 Sep 2026 · 24 min

    As the midterms heat up, Republicans are struggling with Trump and some are starting to break with him. Alex Wagner joins Dan Pfeiffer to break down the latest midterm ads and what they say about the GOP’s growing…

26. Republicans Turn On Trump In Brutal New Midterm Ads

    21 Sep 2026 · 23 min

    Dan Pfeiffer is joined by Democratic political strategist Addisu Demissie to break down the latest midterm ads, including Republican Rep. María Elvira Salazar breaking with Trump on immigration, an attack ad targeting…

27. Mitch McConnell Struggles Through Senate Vote in VIRAL Video

    17 Sep 2026 · 18 min

    Mitch McConnell’s return to the Senate sparks new scrutiny after a confusing moment during a key vote goes viral. Meanwhile, Joe Rogan and comedian Ron White weigh in on Trump-backed Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton.…

28. JD Vance Embarrasses Himself In Tech Bro Interview

    16 Sep 2026 · 22 min

    JD Vance just had a painfully awkward interview with tech bros. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29. Democrats Surge Ahead of Republicans in Major New Poll (w/ Nate Silver)

    15 Sep 2026 · 18 min

    A major new NYT/Siena poll shows Democrats surging ahead of Republicans as voters sour on Trump. Dan Pfeiffer is joined by Nate Silver to break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

30. Amy Klobuchar on Running for Governor, Democrats Fighting Back, and State Fair Food

    14 Sep 2026 · 14 min

    Jon Lovett hits the Minnesota State Fair with Senator Amy Klobuchar to talk about her race for governor, billionaire-funded attack ads, and the fine art of butter sculptures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

31. A Completely Normal Republican Midterm Convention

    11 Sep 2026 · 28 min

    Alex Wagner and Pod Save America's Jon Favreau dive into the biggest — and weirdest — moments from the Republican Midterm Convention. Trump promises $5,000 checks if Republicans hold Congress and even Fox News has…

32. Was This Trump's Most Insane Speech Ever?

    10 Sep 2026 · 20 min

    Trump promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans win the midterms, then delivers one of his wildest speeches yet at the Republican Midterm Convention. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett break down the latest. Learn more about…

33. Trump Hit with TERRIBLE NEWS Moments Before Republican Midterm Convention

    9 Sep 2026 · 22 min

    Trump gets terrible news just as his Republican Midterm Convention kicks off. Plus, Jeanine Pirro loses her cool with reporters at a wild press conference. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen break down the latest. Get…

34. Trump Tells INSANE Story About Where He Was On 9/11

    9 Sep 2026 · 22 min

    Trump’s latest 9/11 LIE is absolutely bonkers. He claims two firefighters literally picked him up and carried him to safety near Ground Zero, a story with no evidence to back it up. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break…

35. Trump White House Launches Bizarre MAGA-Themed Arcade Games

    5 Sep 2026 · 26 min

    The Trump White House launches a bizarre new MAGA-themed arcade featuring games about deportation and building the border wall. Plus, leaked Jon Fetterman texts, Trump’s push for more data centers, and a speed round of…

36. Trump Can't Hide His Disgust For Republican He Supports

    3 Sep 2026 · 20 min

    Trump appears absolutely disgusted by the Republican Senate nominee he’s supposedly trying to help elect. Plus, Tucker Carlson turns on Republican Mike Rogers, and Maria Bartiromo is out at Fox News. Jon Favreau and…

37. JD Vance Warns of ANTI-CHRIST During Bizarre “End Times” Interview

    2 Sep 2026 · 19 min

    Republicans are furious with Trump for spending midterm money on ads promoting himself, JD Vance gets exposed in a bizarre “End Times” interview, and Trump’s top officials have some deeply awkward moments on Fox News…

38. Trump Caught in Shady New Yosemite Land Deal

    1 Sep 2026 · 22 min

    A new report reveals the Trump administration is quietly moving to give away part of Yosemite in a controversial land deal. Alex Wagner is joined by Jim Acosta to break down the latest. Learn more about your ad…

39. These Are The Most Insane Political TikToks We've Ever Seen

    29 Aug 2026 · 23 min

    Trump tries (and fails) to insert himself into the 9/11 memorial, then gets roasted by viral TikTok videos featuring AI cast members from The Office. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest. Learn more…

40. Seriously, What The HELL Is Donald Trump Doing?

    26 Aug 2026 · 26 min

    Jon and Tommy react to Trump picking a fight with Canada and claiming that Dolly Parton "really liked" him. They also share their favorite clips of exploding robots from China's "Robot Olympics." Learn more about your…

41. Lake America: Trump’s Trade War With Canada Gets Even Dumber

    25 Aug 2026 · 23 min

    Alex Wagner and Erin Ryan break down Trump's escalating tariff war with Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

42. Trump's New Disaster Policy Just Flopped (w/ Adam Mockler)

    25 Aug 2026 · 27 min

    Adam Mockler joins Jon Favreau in studio to break down Trump’s disastrous new trade war with Canada, the Scott Jennings drama, and Fox News’ absolute meltdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

43. Trump Candidates Face Major Backlash Over Key Midterm Issue

    24 Aug 2026 · 21 min

    Dan Pfeiffer and Brian Tyler Cohen break down ads exposing Republican hypocrisy on data centers, AI, and mass surveillance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44. New Report Reveals Embarrassing Details About Pete Hegseth

    21 Aug 2026 · 27 min

    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…

45. Jon Ossoff Shines Spotlight on Trump’s WEIRD Relationship with Natalie Harp

    20 Aug 2026 · 34 min

    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…

46. Fox News FREAKS OUT That Zohran Mamdani is Hot & Republicans Are Not

    20 Aug 2026 · 34 min

    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…

47. MAGA Can't Stop Freaking Out Over Jon Ossoff

    19 Aug 2026 · 25 min

    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…

48. James Talarico Humiliates Ken Paxton with Viral Ad

    17 Aug 2026 · 23 min

    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…

49. Democrats Score Surprise WIN as Republicans Start to Freak Out

    12 Aug 2026 · 21 min

    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…

50. NEW: Trump Secretly Hid In A Catering Truck Because Of The War He Started

    11 Aug 2026 · 25 min

    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…