Former Obama speechwriter Jon Lovett and a panel of comedians, actors, journalists, and some of the many famous Friends of the Pod appear before a live audience to break down the week’s biggest news. Quizzes! Impressions! Shouting at cable news clips! And everyone’s favorite: nuanced discussion. New episodes every Saturday.
Four former aides to President Obama—Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor—are joined by journalists, politicians, activists, and more for a no-b******t conversation about politics. They cut through the noise to break down the week’s news, and help people figure out what matters and how they can help. You can listen to new episodes twice a week, and starting on October 26, 2021, we will be shifting our schedule to Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Crooked Minis takes a step back from the chaotic breaking news to offer a new series every month that explores an issue or event that reflects cultural, political, or societal changes in America and need more than a 10-minute conversation and a split-second news cycle to unpack.
Four former aides to President Obama — Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor — host a biweekly Ringer podcast to discuss the political world, analyze the Trump presidency, and welcome commentary from journalists and politicians.
RuPaul’s Drag Race superstars and fan favorites Alaska (All Stars S2 Winner, S5 Top 3) and Willam (S4 standout and Emmy Nominated actor) bring you an insider’s look at the worldwide phenomenon that is Drag Race by discussing and dissecting every episode ever. They also dive into Hot Goss, go behind the curtain of the Drag scene, and answer emails from their dedicated listeners. Produced by the Forever Dog Podcast Network.
Hosted by Negin Farsad, everyone's favorite Iranian American Muslim Comedian Podcast Host with Black Hair and Red Glasses, Fake the Nation is a comedy show that isn't afraid to talk about news, culture, and humanity’s weirdness. Every week Negin is joined by her funniest, smartest, and most politically astute friends. People like Samantha Bee, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Paula Poundstone, Margaret Cho, Larry Wilmore and others. They’ll make you laugh, think, and deliver a gut punch to the country w ...
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Politically Re-Active with W. Kamau Bell & Hari Kondabolu


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Politically Re-Active with W. Kamau Bell & Hari Kondabolu
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W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu are comedians who take politics seriously — and longtime friends, trying to help keep each other sane. Join them as they pull the alarm on the dumpster fire that is American politics, and talk to the creators, thinkers, and leaders doing the work to defend and reinvent our democracy.
Drag darling and winner of RuPaul's Drag Race JINKX MONSOON brings her unique brand of talk to the podcast airwaves through thoughtful, hilarious, and even probing conversations with your favorite celebrities, comedians, and artists. Produced by the Forever Dog Podcast Network and Moguls of Media
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Race Chaser with Alaska & Willam


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HOT GOSS #147: Pod Save The Queen, and White Party (w/ Jon Lovett)
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Alaska and Willam chat about their busy weekends in New York City and the desert respectively. It was a Circus of a White Party…let’s just say that. Plus the queens are joined by host of ‘Lovett or Leave It,’ and co-founder of Crooked Media, Jon Lovett to learn more about the troubling political situation surrounding The Supreme Court and Roe v. Wa…
Lovett or Leave It is up past our bedtime at the ‘ol Hollywood Improv. A super chill GOP congresswoman (Atsuko Okatsuka) thinks we should all calm down about this leaked opinion. Jason Concepcion swings on by like Spider-Man to decide which hero is the most super of all. Lovett and Erin Ryan go house hunting based on real estate prices and... other…
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Race Chaser with Alaska & Willam


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HOT GOSS #148: “DragCon, Lesbians, and Hormone Monsters” (w/ Hot Donna’s Clubhouse)
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Alaska and Willam discuss the busy upcoming weekend from DragCon, to the DQOY Pageant, and all the goodies on MOM Plus! And they are joined by Lauren Richer of Hot Donna’s Clubhouse to learn about the importance of spaces for queer women and the lack of lesbian bars in the US. Plus things get monstrously hormonal in the cave as the DM’s absolutely …
A Senate vote to protect abortion rights fails but the larger fight has just begun, Joe Biden’s top economic advisor Brian Deese talks about the White House strategy on inflation and more, and Donald Trump goes 1 for 2 in this week’s primaries while getting some good news about his Twitter account.By Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer
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Fake the Nation


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Domestic Supply Of Infants (with Benari Poulten, Eddie Geller)
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Benari Poulten and Eddie Geller join Negin on the panel this week as they discuss thoughts and feelings around the SCOTUS draft leak. Afterwards, a conversation on the life and times of Madison Cawthorn -- and if congress needs to rethink its obsession with longevity. Then, they discuss the ethics of deep fake technology in reference to Kendrick La…
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Race Chaser with Alaska & Willam


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RACE CHASER S7 E11 “Hello, Kitty Girls”
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It’s the birth of the branded episode this week as the Top 5 queens from Season 7 team up with Hello Kitty to make runway looks from unconventional materials and products. They also have to present their own BFF character to play with Hello Kitty. Violet wins the challenge and although Kennedy wasn’t feeling her puss down deep in her soul, she defi…
Jinkx is currently in the middle of press and promo for All Stars 7, so we are revisiting her first episode ever to celebrate the upcoming release of their movie Fire Island. Jinkx Monsoon is joined by actor, comedian, and writer Joel Kim Booster for the premiere episode of “Hi Jinkx.” They discuss Joel’s childhood in Illinois, his journey to stand…
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Pod Save America


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"Running the Ultra MAGAthon." (Live from St. Louis!)
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Guest host Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Jon, Jon and Dan live in St. Louis! The newest tell-all book reveals Donald Trump wanted to lob missiles at Mexico. Joe Biden tags Republican extremism as ultra-MAGA. Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush explains why Democrats need to stay in the fight. Then former Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander joins with…
This week we’re revisiting some of our favorite characters to grace to Lovett or Leave It Stage, including: Kyrsten Sinema (Kylie Brakeman), Tesla critic Sean Crepe (Andrew Farmer), Titsy Malone (Maria Bamford), J. Jonah Jameson (Paul F. Tompkins), Texas tourism spokesman Ash Wrangler Autry (Michael Hartney), Washington zombie (Demi Adejuyigbe), Be…
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Pod Save America


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"Ginni Leaked It!" (Live at The Chicago Theatre!")
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Guest host Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Jon, Jon and Dan live in Chicago! Democrats look for ways to protect abortion access as the midterms approach. This week's Ohio primary strengthens Trump’s position as kingmaker in the GOP. Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow joins to talk about confronting Republican extremism head-on. And the show ends wit…
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Fake the Nation


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I Recognize 'Goblin Mode' As a Thing (with Christian Finnegan, Dani Faith Leonard)
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*This episode was recorded before the SCOTUS draft leak* Negin is joined by Christian Finnegan and Dani Faith Leonard on this week's panel. The three discuss the pitiful and melodramatic nature of personal essays, the cultural significance of ‘goblin mode’, and what Baby Boomers got right about parenting. —— Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Aurat…
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Race Chaser with Alaska & Willam


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Race Chaser CLASSIQUE S7 E10 “Prancing Queens”
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Alaska and Willam hop in their time machine and head back to Season 7 for new episodes of Classique. It’s time to prance with somebody as the Top 6 queens are paired up to do ‘half and half’ drag while dancing to mash up music genres. This episode is a lot of character shoes, provided looks, and self-produced story. Listen to Race Chaser Ad-Free on…
Lawrence Chaney! Did you read that in a Scottish accent? In this episode of Hi Jinkx!, Jinkx Monsoon is joined by Drag Race UK Series 2 winner Lawrence Chaney. They chat Lawrence's purple reign, their new book (Drag) Queen of Scots, and musical holes. Plus, Lawrence and Jinkx share their first time meeting as Little Edie. So buckle up and hunker do…
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Pod Save America


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What the SCOTUS leak could mean for abortion (Strict Scrutiny Emergency Episode)
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Kate, Leah and Melissa get together for an emergency episode of Strict Scrutiny to discuss a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion that indicates the justices are prepared to overrule the decisions protecting and reaffirming the constitutional right to an abortion. Donate now at votesaveamerica.com/roe to split your contribution between more than 80 a…
The midterms are six months away and new polling has the race closer than you might expect, Donald Trump forgets who he endorsed in Ohio, and later: some fun with the highlights and lowlights of Saturday's White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Protect Abortion Access. Donate to Abortion Funds: http://votesaveamerica.com/roe For a closed-captioned ver…
Lovett or Leave It joins the Netflix Is A Joke festival this week, but the show couldn’t be more serious, as Ashley Ray helps us figure out what is going on with the allies in a new edition of Gay News. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Matt Walsh, of Second in Command) stops by to discuss coup-life balance, and Paul F. Tompkins provides back-u…
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HOT GOSS #146 “Fire Island, Mondays are a Drag, Mr. Fists A Lot (w/ Rhea Litre)
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Alaska and Willam are back in the studio to talk about their fond memories of Fire Island, the best way to fix your mug, and the effects of inflation. Plus Rhea Litre swings by for an extra long Tip Spot to talk about all the amazing local drag in LA and join the dolls for a spelunking trip in the cave. Don’t forget to @ us when you Tweet Toots! Li…
President Biden indicates he is considering student debt relief while Joe Manchin continues to block the rest of the Democratic agenda in the name of bipartisanship, Tucker Carlson and Matt Gaetz turn on Kevin McCarthy after the latest round of leaked tapes, and Hot Take hosts Mary Annaïse Heglar and Amy Westervelt join for a special climate editio…
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Fake the Nation


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Elon Might Clown Us All (w/ Neil deGrasse Tyson and Sean Rameswaram)
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Neil deGrasse Tyson and Sean Rameswaram join Negin Farsad to talk Twitter & Elon, Mask Mandates and the link between astrology and narcissism. Then NDT talks about his new book, WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSE IN 3D, which highlights the visual grandeur of space. Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Athletic Greens - Use this link to receive FREE 1 year supp…
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RACE CHASER S14 E16 “The Grand Finale”
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Alaska and Willam celebrate the finale of Season 14 of Drag Race by giving you a video episode of the pod (available on MOM Plus). They discuss the Vegas style Grand Finale, the newly minted holiday: RuPaul Day, and science behind making a good clip package. Plus these divas celebrate the newly crowned winner, America’s Next Drag Superstar, Willow …