Pod Save America

Pete Buttigieg sits down with Dan to lay out his vision for Democratic leadership in the wake of last week’s blue tsunami, from offering immediate relief on the cost-of-living crisis to tackling systemic problems like corporate money in politics and a broken Supreme Court. Then they discuss factionalism within the Democratic party, why Dems need to think bigger than just reversing the damage caused by Trump, whether Pete’s planning to run for president in 2028, and his new book, “Next,” which comes out early next year.
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As Democrats debate who’s best to lead Congress in the next session, Donald Trump installs his most loyal aide as chief of staff and tries to cope with his dramatic midterms losses. Jon and Dan discuss the arguments for and against Chuck Schumer becoming Majority Leader, how Trump will spend his final two years in office with an enabling Stephen Miller by his side, and whether JD Vance can chameleon into an anti-establishment politician in order to win the GOP nomination for president. They also cover Scott Colom’s win in Mississippi and the shocking scandal that toppled Trump friend and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who had an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, and the massive global ramifications that may follow. 
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Live from Crooked Con, Lovett talks with top Democratic strategists Morris Katz, Lis Smith, and Danielle Butterfield about what ads and messages worked in the field, their favorite content from other campaigns, and what pissed them off the most. Then, Alex Wagner sits down with Senator Chris Van Hollen to talk about the Senate leadership fight, holding Trump accountable, and whether he has his eye on 2028.
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Last week’s midterm landslide was powered in part by Trump voters pulling the lever for Democrats instead. But that doesn’t mean their view of the Democratic Party has improved — or that they won’t swing back in 2028. Live from Crooked Con, Jon hosts Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Rep. Sarah McBride, Rep.-elect Melat Kiros, and former mayor Mitch Landrieu to talk about what Democrats actually stand for, where the party is going, and what needs to change before the next presidential election. Then, Lovett sits down with Sen. Elissa Slotkin to talk about the grueling Senate campaign in Michigan, why she’s so hesitant to support Sen. Chuck Schumer for majority leader, and whether she might run for the job herself.
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Live from Crooked Con, Dan sits down with leading Democratic strategists to break down the party’s historic midterm victory. The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell, pollster Carlos Odio, and campaign strategists Rebecca Katz and Addisu Demissie discuss the tactics that finally flipped Texas blue, the new ways campaigns are thinking about advertising, and how the 2026 results will shape the 2028 Democratic presidential race. Then, Jon sits down with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to discuss his campaign, how the new Democratic majority can keep its voters’ trust, how the party should approach AI regulation, and the governor’s 2028 ambitions.
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