Pod Save the World

Pod Save the World is a weekly American foreign policy podcast produced and distributed by Crooked Media, and hosted by former White House National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor and former Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes.[1][2]

Pod Save the World
Presentation
Hosted byTommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes
GenrePolitical podcast
LanguageEnglish
Publication
Original releaseFebruary 2017 (2017-02) – present
ProviderCrooked Media
Websitecrooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-the-world

In each episode, Vietor and Rhodes discuss foreign policy and international relations.[3] The last 20–30 minutes of the episode, one of the hosts interviews a guest, usually a foreign policy expert or former government official. Notable guests have included former National Security Advisor Susan Rice, former White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough, and U.S. Senator and Vice Presidential candidate Tim Kaine.[4]

While other Crooked Media podcasts tend to focus heavily on domestic issues within the United States, Pod Save the World discusses global issues and international relations, with a focus on civic involvement.[5]

Vietor describes the podcast as a "no bullshit" approach to global news that tries to make complicated issues seem relatable and simple to understand.[6]

The podcast regularly is regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders. Some of their most well-known guests include former United States President Barack Obama, current United States President Joe Biden, and WNBA player and activist Renee Montgomery.

They promote political activism and encourage democracy through various platforms but their key initiative is Vote Save America.

They are closely related to other Crooked Media podcasts such as Lovett or Leave It hosted by Jon Lovett, and Pod Save the World hosted by Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes.


Reception

It debuted at number two on the iTunes podcast chart on February 1, 2017.[7] Salon named Pod Save the World as one of its "15 indispensable policy podcasts".[8] Vogue called it one of spring 2017's best shows.[9]

See also

References
  1. Concha, Joe. "New media venture featuring crew of ex-Obama aides expanding". The Hill.
  2. Farris, David. "How a new generation of left-wing podcasters are dethroning Rush Limbaugh and right-wing talk radio". The Week.
  3. "How the Crooked Media trio is taking on Donald Trump with "Pod Save America"". Newsweek. 2017-03-26. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
  4. "Pod save the World Website". Crooked Media.
  5. Lynn, Shelbie (October 2, 2017). "Former Obama staffer and 'Pod Save America' co-host Tommy Vietor talks civic engagement on a local level". Chicago Tribune.
  6. "Pod save the World Website". Crooked Media.
  7. "Crooked Media - 'Pod Save the World' American iTunes Chart Performance". iTunes Charts.
  8. "15 indispensable policy podcasts". Salon. 2017-11-19. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
  9. "These Are the Podcasts You Need to Be Listening to This Spring". Vogue. Retrieved 2018-01-03.

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