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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.

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

    · 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…

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

    · 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…

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

    · 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…

  4. James Talarico Humiliates Ken Paxton with Viral Ad

    · 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…

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

    · 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…

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

    · 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…

  7. Republicans Are Weaponizing Hasan Piker

    · 24 min

    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

  8. Court BLOCKS Trump’s Ballroom in Major Legal Defeat

    · 23 min

    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…

  9. Lovett Geeks Out Then Freaks Out Over Insane AI Story

    · 27 min

    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

  10. "This like the Gestapo." Lifelong Republicans Turn On Trump

    · 19 min

    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…

  11. Bernie Sanders on Abdul El-Sayed's Huge Win, DSA and AI

    · 21 min

    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…

  12. Abdul El-Sayed Wins Primary and Takes On Mike Rogers

    · 47 min

    Michigan's Senate race is officially underway as Abdul El-Sayed wins the primary and MAGA and the NRSC ramp up their attacks. Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

  13. Political Experts React to VIRAL Ads from Democrats

    · 26 min

    Dan Pfeiffer is joined by Alex Wwagner to break down the closing messages from Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary. Plus, Josh Turek's viral ad featuring President Obama. Learn…

  14. New Report: Trump Plans for Massive Strikes Against Iran

    · 23 min

    Breaking reports say Trump is preparing a major new military escalation against Iran, while Candace Owens pushes a bizarre new conspiracy. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest. Learn more about your ad…

  15. Trump Is Totally Losing Control Of The Situation In Iran

    · 25 min

    Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor react to Trump’s comments at Camp David on the status of talks in Iran and providing advanced technology to Ukraine. They also discuss Director of the National Economic Council Kevin…

  16. Republican OnlyFans Scandal Explodes Into the Spotlight

    · 31 min

    The latest reporting uncovers a bizarre connection between Republican influencers and OnlyFans. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  17. Trump's Eulogy At Lindsey Graham's Funeral Was Extremely Bizarre

    · 16 min

    Trump's strange eulogy at Lindsey Graham's funeral is already making headlines. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  18. Trump Loses The Plot At Truly Insane Rally

    · 20 min

    Alex Wagner is joined by Brian Tyler Cohen to discuss President Trump's recent speech during a rally at a General Motors plant in Michigan, where he teased a possible third term, touted the economy, compared the Iran…

  19. Elon Musk Got Badly Exposed As Reckless and Arrogant In Shocking Interview

    · 28 min

    Jon, Jon, and Tommy react to Elon Musk's wide-ranging interview with The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, where they discussed Musk's role in USAID cuts, his broad dislike by the public, his meddling…

  20. Jon Lovett & Sarah Longwell PUSH BACK Against Pete Hegseth's ABSURD War Budget Demands

    · 40 min

    Jon Lovett is joined by The Bulwark's Sarah Longwell to discuss Zohran Mamdani's permitting reform, Steve Scalise's midterm scare, Trump's comments on the Iran War, and Pete Hegseth's war on the woke military. CHAPTERS…

  21. Trump Strikes Major Nuclear Deal at the WORST Possible Time

    · 29 min

    Tommy & Ben break down Trump’s nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, which he just announced is contingent on Saudi Arabia normalizing relations with Israel. Also covered: Zohran Mamdani’s condemnation of Benjamin Netanyahu…

  22. Trump Has SHAMEFUL Response To New Iran DISASTER

    · 22 min

    Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor discuss new updates on Trump's Iran War and RFK Jr.'s weird video of a yak. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE: https://ActBlue.com/crooked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

  23. Trump and Hegseth Blame BIDEN for Ballooning Cost of Iran War

    · 22 min

    Pete Hegseth revealed to Congress the Iran war has already cost $37.5 billion. Then blamed Biden for why the Pentagon needs $80 billion more. Wall Street Journal National Politics Reporter Sabrina Siddiqui joins to…

  24. Elon Musk Has TOTAL MELTDOWN Over The Odyssey

    · 14 min

    Jon Lovett and Jon Favreau discuss the Right Wing freakout over The Odyssey. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE: https://ActBlue.com/crooked 0:00 - The Odyssey MAGA Reactions 8:34 - Ad Break 9:24 - Ben Shapiro Reacts…

  25. Trump Nominee FALLS APART During DISASTER Senate Hearing

    · 27 min

    Today's confirmation hearings put Trump's nominees under the spotlight. Alex Wagner is joined by Brian Tyler Cohen to unpack the most embarrassing moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  26. Ossoff HUMILIATES Trump Nominee In VIRAL Hearing

    · 16 min

    Trump's latest nominees face brutal questioning during today's confirmation hearings. Tommy Vietor and Jon Favreau break down the biggest moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  27. Trump EMBARRASSED After His Own Lawsuit FAILS

    · 21 min

    Alex Wagner is joined by legal expert and Strict Scrutiny host Kate Shaw to break down a federal judges's latest ruling, which nullified Trump's settlement with himself. From $10bn to $1.776 bn, down to just immunity…

  28. Republicans SILENT After Fatal ICE Shootings Spark Protests

    · 15 min

    Two fatal ICE shootings in Texas and Maine have sparked outrage, but Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have no answers. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices.…

  29. Trump Gets BAD NEWS as Joe Rogan Turns Against Him

    · 21 min

    Joe Rogan turns on Trump over his disastrous war in Iran. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen break down the fallout and how MAGA is handling it… not well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  30. Everything Trump Touches Turns to Sh*t (w/ Anthony Scaramucci)

    · 25 min

    Trump's Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci joins Alex to discuss Trump's shocking physical decline, the new Iran strikes, the jet chaos, Trump's tacky White House renovations, and how…

  31. Reckless Trump Bombs Iran Again In SHOCKING Escalation

    · 17 min

    Trump suddenly escalates war with NEW strikes against Iran. Plus, Trump’s Qatari jet scandal gets even worse. Tommy Vietor and Jon Lovett react to the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

  32. Trump Looks DEEPLY UNWELL In DISASTER Press Conference

    · 27 min

    Trump says the ceasefire is over. What's really going on with Mitch McConnell? And what comes next in the Maine Senate race? Tommy Vietor and Dan Pfeiffer break down the latest breaking news. Learn more about your ad…

  33. BREAKING: SCOTUS (Barely) Hands Trump LOSS in Birthright Citizenship Ruling

    · 32 min

    Jon and Dan react to the Supreme Court’s final three decisions on trans athletes, campaign finance and birthright citizenship. Try ShipStation free for sixty days with Full access to all features, No credit card…

  34. Jon Lovett and Tim Miller SLAM Trump's IDIOTIC Lies About The Iran War

    · 38 min

    Jon Lovett is joined by The Bulwark's Tim Miller to discuss Trump's update about the hottest country in the world, Scott Bessent praising the economy, Mike Johnson on the World Cup, Zohran Mamdani's work in New York,…

  35. Gavin Newsom SLAMS Trump After DOJ Targets His Wife

    · 16 min

    Gavin Newsom is firing back after the Trump's DOJ reportedly targeted his wife in a new DOJ investigation. Alex Wagner is joined by Leah Litman, host of Strict Scrutiny, to break down the latest. Learn more about your…

  36. Trump Hit with Epstein Surprise by Former Ally

    · 30 min

    A former Trump ally just dropped a surprise EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL, which has the White House spiraling. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

  37. Trump Crashes Out After Fox News Delivers Devastating Report

    · 17 min

    Fox News delivers bad news for Trump, and his response is truly wild. Tommy Vietor and Jon Favreau break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  38. Trump Furious After Explosive New Epstein Details LEAK

    · 23 min

    A bombshell new report reveals how the Trump White House is handling the growing controversy surrounding the Epstein files. Tommy Vietor and Jon Favreau react to the fallout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

  39. Something is Seriously Wrong with Donald Trump

    · 28 min

    Alex Wagner and Hysteria's Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss Trump's embarrassing nap times, and why we should be seriously concerned about the President's failing health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

  40. Trump Humiliated at NBA Finals After Crowd Turns on Him

    · 24 min

    Jon Lovett and Jon Favreau discuss Trump's embarrassing reception at the Knicks game, his sleep patterns, and the administration's latest plan to ruin the U.S. economy by shutting down international travel at certain…

  41. The Ivanka Island Scandal Keeps Getting WORSE

    · 29 min

    What happens when political power, unencumbered family wealth, and luxury real estate collide? Alex Wagner sits down with Brian Tyler Cohen to discuss Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's controversial luxury hotel project…

  42. Ivanka Trump’s Shocking Island Scandal Reeks of Corruption

    · 21 min

    Protests erupt over Ivanka Trump’s island project scandal. Tommy Vietor and Jon Lovett break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  43. Trump HUMILIATED as Artists REFUSE to Join 250th Celebration

    · 23 min

    Trump's vision for America's 250th birthday is already hitting turbulence, with artists reportedly distancing themselves from the event and new scrutiny surrounding his White House ballroom plans. Alex Wagner is joined…

  44. Trump Pushes $250 Bill Vanity Project as Approval Ratings COLLAPSE

    · 24 min

    Trump pushes to put his face on a $250 bill, plans a UFC fight on the White House lawn, plus Don Jr's latest corruption scandal. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen break down the weirdest political stories from the…

  45. Trump’s DOJ Launches SHOCKING Investigation Into E. Jean Carroll

    · 15 min

    Trump's Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the writer who beat Trump in court twice and won more than $88 million in judgments against him. Alex Wagner is joined by Leah…

  46. Trump HUMILIATED by Tentative Iran Deal After Months of CHAOS

    · 21 min

    After months of threats, reversals, and chaos, the US is reportedly moving toward a tentative deal with Iran under humiliating terms for Trump. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest. Learn more about your…

  47. Trump-Backed Ken Paxton Is TERRIBLE News for Republicans

    · 25 min

    Ken Paxton’s Texas primary victory is already causing panic inside Republican circles as Democrats see a major opening. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

  48. BREAKING: DNC Chair Ken Martin FINALLY Releases 2024 Autopsy Report

    · 25 min

    DNC Chair Ken Martin finally releases the long-awaited 2024 election autopsy report after mounting public pressure. Tommy Vietor and Jon Favreau break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

  49. JD Vance MELTS DOWN as Trump Insider Trading Scandal EXPLODES

    · 19 min

    JD Vance completely melts down trying to defend Trump as the insider trading scandal spirals out of control. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

  50. NEW REPORT: Trump World ROCKED by $1.8 Billion SCANDAL

    · 22 min

    Trump is facing backlash from Republicans after a shocking new report exposes a massive $1.8 billion slush fund scandal. Alex Wagner is joined by Jamelle Bouie to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices.…

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