Pod Save America Hosts on Writing Jokes for Obama & Possibility of Biden Stepping Down

Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor talk about working for President Obama, meeting Jimmy when he did the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, trying to get jokes approved from President Obama while he was dealing with the Osama Bin Laden operation, Lovett giving Obama a cringeworthy joke, their new book “Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps,” and the possibility of Joe Biden stepping out of the Presidential race. / @podsaveamerica
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[@nikig2382]

Everyone should listen to Pod Save the World and Pod Save America. Even if you’re conservative, you should hear what they have to say!

[@lindaw8391]

Also offline!

[@lorrie2878]

Oh, my, my, I could not agree more!

[@ryanneilson509]

Listen to "Lovett or Leave it" if you like jokes!

[@mariaangelova8275]

I couldn't agree more!

[@MartinBartonLartonFargo]

So true. Having worked so closely with a president in the White House they have a unique perspective on current events.

[@Rr-ri4oi]

When Obama was asked about his "legacy", he said he hoped it would be all of the volunteers & staffers & loyal employees going out into the world & continuing to represent the ethos of the Obama years - can't remember what he said exactly but it was like being good people, supporting democracy, etc. etc. & so many of his people pop up all over the place doing good things - these guys are a shining example of just that through their election tools & fundraising & informed analysis - one of my go to pod casts if I don't have time to watch them on KZbin first. And of course, Tommy & Ben with Pod Save the World are so good at explaining what is going on internationally. They do Obama proud, and he has said so on live TV when he goes on their show.

[@tanja0411]

💯!

[@dalereed3950]

And then you have Trump's former staffers bitching and whining about not getting good jobs. Cassidy Hutchinson, Pence's national security spokeswoman, and Saunders assistant (can't recall their names), so far are the only ones I think have gotten good jobs. The books written so far by Obama's staff have been informed, interesting, funny and forward thinking.

[@TammeraFreno]

Yes!🤗

[@Devbro88]

How are finals going?

[@karenling2106]

3 men

[@SquirefromtheShire]

As a recent subscriber to their channel, this a fabulous representation of what PSA delivers. All of the facts with enough jokes and laughs to keep you from slipping into a complete depression.

[@jannetteberends8730]

Im from the Netherlands, so there is literally nothing I can do against the rise of extreme right in the USA. And that’s very depressing. I found out that listening to their podcast always make me feel better. Not only for the laughs, but also their rational and contemplative way of tackling the issues.

[@naylas3908]

@@jannetteberends8730, I’m listening from Belgium, have been for years. Pod Save The World is my favorite podcast, followed by Pod Save America.

[@susanmclare]

I’m Scottish and I totally agree! The US is such a global giant that what goes on there affects us here in Europe but it feels like that influence only goes one-way. The rise of far right extremism due to Trump has fuelled a similar rise in extremism here in Europe. I’ve even seen people refer to opposing laws that don’t actually exist here because they’re consuming all this American content and apply it to their own lives. We’ve got anti-abortion activists and anti LGBT activists here in the UK now who are from American organisations! It feels like a sickness that’s spreading… …. but there are things we can do to stand against it, and we also have to try not to let ourselves get too depressed because things can change for the better.

[@tanja0411]

1000% They keep me sane 💜

[@klm4446]

They helped me emotionally survive the Trump Presidency. 😬 😂

[@babilabub]

These lads are eloquent and smart. Their podcast is very engaging. If there’s one podcast to follow then it will be them.

[@cleverusername9369]

Just out of curiosity as a Scot, may I ask if you're American? I'd be interested to know if the term "lads" is finally catching on in that fine country. Side note, by and large most of us Scottish people absolutely despite trump and root for democrats to win and save America.

[@babilabub]

@@cleverusername9369 Nah - Aussie here. As you might know, the term ‘lads’ is a pretty common here.

[@peytonrutledge4114]

they kept me sane and relatively grounded during the trump years, and they continue to do excellent work.

[@naylas3908]

I’ve been following these guys from Europe for years! My favorite podcast is Pod Save The World, followed by Pod Save America.

[@tanja0411]

Me too! I love Ben and Tommy so much!

[@Melo-Study]

You guys did a great job with this. All three of you brought important things to the conversation in clear ways. Thanks for the risky laughs, Lovett; well done.

[@KCNwokoye]

Such good communicators. Joe Biden should definitely hire them to do communication work for him. Love the two grandpa analogy. It's so clear the choices.

[@wynonasbigbrowndragon6121]

The two grandpa analogy is a good approach. It seems like, for one reason or another, Dems have decided to lose their minds and declare that Biden couldn't possibly win because something something age. This approach leans into the age thing, and RIGHTFULLY points out that Trump is also extremely old. It shifts the focus back to where it should be, which is on the respective character of the two candidates

[@eschwarz1003]

yes!

[@jordicomas373]

Not sure they are asking to be hired. They are happy where they are...

[@margolious]

what they're doing is better- they're basically offering free advice to the campaign publicly in their pods which also allows independent PACs (the Super versions of which wouldn't be allowed to coordinate with employees of the campaign) to also act on the info. Plus getting the advice for free, the Biden campaign can use the money it would be using to pay them to support on-the-ground volunteers (all those stickers, door hangers & donuts for people going door-to-door don't pay for themselves!)

[@johnbedford3450]

The democrats and Obama ex number 1 campaign manager is talking joe biden not to run for office in 2024. Joe Biden called him a little prick.

[@vanessawhitneypro]

GO, GENTS, GO! LOVE Pod Save America & The World... And, ALL of what Crooked Media does!

[@tanja0411]

And Pod Save the World! 😍

[@vanessawhitneypro]

@@tanja0411 Yes!

[@tanja0411]

💙💜😁

[@margolious]

And Lovett or Leave it and Strict Scrutiny! Lovett tours more than Pod Save America so gets more opportunities to highlight members of Congress & local progressive leaders that give me hope for the future. Strict Scrutiny takes a similar approach as Pod Save America of really smart, funny, insightful people (in this case 3 women) talking legal stuff, including unpacking the Supreme Court- 'cuz even cases that don't get as much publicity as Abortion Rights or Gun Control will have far reaching effects on the political process (e.g. gerrymandering) and consumer protections.

[@emilyhartmann1794]

I LOVE PSA and Lovett or Leave It! I'm so glad Jimmy had them on and I hope their audience grows from this. I've been a subscriber since day 1, and I'm so proud of their success!

[@din6675]

The more people tune in to these guys the better.

[@mandcbruce]

They're all brilliant, but I especially appreciate Lovett's sense of humor. I will listen to the ads in PSA just to hear him toss in a zinger. When he swung and missed with the Sister Act joke, I could see Obama boring a hole through him (no anger interpreter needed) and him dripping in flop sweat. Vivid, hilarious storytelling.

[@MaryLopez-em3rc]

He has his own traveling podcast/show I follow with the weeks news that is funny called Lovett or Leave it.

[@tanja0411]

So true! 😂

[@clrbrk9108]

Lovett or Leave It is so great, I think he purposely throws in a few groan-worthy jokes for contrast 😂

[@charleselmore4707]

They’re the three-headed hydra of charming political commentary.

[@ellenl5626]

"We took out two in one night" 🤣🤣🤣

[@jesi7842]

Lovett's "A tale of two Grandpas" analogy was inspired. Appreciate and enjoy these guys and their podcast from England. They continue to keep me engaged and hopeful about American politics in particular.

[@margolious]

Yes! TWO grandpas! It infuriates me that no one is talking Trump's age! EITHER one would be the oldest sitting President if elected. Trump is only 3 years younger & seems to be in worse health based on his weight, diet & coherence (compare his latest public appearances to those in 2016- he's definitely deteriorated). At least Biden assembles a very competent crew around him- if he were to become unable to perform his duties, I'd feel a whole lot more comfortable than with whatever goons Trump could manage to scrounge up to work with him.

[@mitze888]

These guys are so freaking smart, articulate and funny. They helped me keep my sanity the past eight years.

[@tanja0411]

Absolutely me too 🙏

[@Braeden2002]

sad you let politics affect your mental state

[@mitze888]

@@Braeden2002 If you're not feeling stressed or concerned about the current state of America, you aren't paying attention. Democracy is hanging in the balance. Women's rights are being stripped away. Racism is out of control. Terrorists are murdering our children in schools.

[@tonisodano5472]

LOVE The Pod Save America crew ! They are truly talented , straightforward, direct with honesty & integrity . Great pod worth your time !

[@user-pw1jz4ro1z]

LOVE Crooked Media and PSA!! Thanks so much for having them on so they can spread GOOd info!!

[@tanja0411]

Good info! 💯! 😍

[@whitedove2352]

Pod Save America on Kimmel! Yes! Love, love, love!

[@bessmahaneypilates8638]

Love these guys! I’ve been watching their pod casts for years. They have gotten me through some tough political times. Keep going gentlemen! ❤

[@tanja0411]

Me too! 😍

[@lynnhettrick7588]

Same!

[@missmindy3803]

Thanks for having them on the show. 💕

[@DanielleA2023]

These guys are awesome ❤ also... Ohio Kentucky Virginia and Rhode Island 💯👍🏼💪🏼💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@tanja0411]

🙌🙌🙌

[@Monika-mh2je]

I wish the Congress and Senate had more educated, smart ,intelligent and funny people as them. 👏

[@aboutdawntoday]

There are but they are not the wolf that gets fed.

[@Monika-mh2je]

@@aboutdawntoday yes, but we still need more,smart, educated, intelligent youngsters in office.😉

[@NonaStrohs]

Simply adore by these guys!!! Wish they would run for office!!

[@sir_vix]

'A Tale of Two Grandpas' is a surprisingly astute, if chilling, read on the situation. Biden has flaws and makes mistakes, but he is reasonable and compassionate, so he sincerely works to find the best attainable path forward. Trump, on the other tiny hand, believes in nothing but himself and will violently deny reality with escalating fervor, whilst demanding ever increasing obedience and sacrifice - not only from those who oppose him, but from his most loyal followers. To paraphrase Hannah Arendt when she wrote about Totalitarian systems, Trump instinctively strives to "replace all first-rate talents, regardless of their sympathies, with those crackpots and fools whose lack of intelligence and creativity is still the best guarantee of their loyalty" and yet even now, those colossal morons he engaged to try steal the election, are proving themselves insufficiently idiotic to maintain loyalty to this man. How long before a lobotomy becomes a prerequisite for working in a Trump Whitehouse? He certainly gives the impression of a man who would happily impose them on the public to eliminate scrutiny.

[@BrianPomeroyElwin]

Trump has a big mouth and the criminals in the back ground don't like that. What you have written tells me you have a lot of reading to do.

[@roseblake5803]

I think what hurts Biden the most is he has such a diverse young administration .All the younger people are causing chaos in Congress when we need qualified experienced statesmen.

[@sir_vix]

@@roseblake5803 who are these young people causing chaos in congress? The obstruction is coming from middle aged adults. I don't hold Biden's advanced age against him implicitly, and neither will I entertain the idea that diversity or "youthful" engagement in politics is something to be derided. People can't fairly demand that the young grow up and take responsibility for the world they have inherited, and then blame them for their inability to resolve issues in the face of malicious obstruction from their seniors.

[@workingmamma5342]

@@roseblake5803 Uh.? They showed themselves to be very disciplined during the Speaker showdown. Chaos is the GOP.

[@roseblake5803]

@@workingmamma5342 -As Biden showed his experience while negotiating with Kevin Malarkey. 💪🇺🇸

[@johncooper8398]

I really like these guys

[@austinrizzo872]

These guys are my sanity corner. ❤

[@catherinereynolds9644]

Love these young men. Hope for our country💜☮️🍿🍿✨

[@tanja0411]

💯 💜💜

[@vlonjate80]

Aahhh my favorite pod guys❤

[@jennyroberts2347]

Congratulations guys great segment. I'm in australia but love hearing and learning from you guys.

[@janetjorgensen5086]

Lovett crushed it with the grandpa analogy.

[@ariaafshar4212]

A big lesson from last night is that if Andy Beshear can win KY, a Trump +26 state, by more than 5 points then Sherrod Brown and John tester can definitely win in OH and MT next year and Joe Biden can definitely beat Trump. We should start organizing today by donating to candidates in competitive seats and start talking to our friends and family about what’s at stake next year and encourage them to vote.

[@mdianec]

OMG! These guys are like fresh air after a downpour. Great interview.

[@henlee7859]

Follower of Pod Save America from a expat in Sydney,Australia !!!

[@9sheri9]

You made it out... so lucky. ✌️💕

[@tanja0411]

Pod Save the World is amazing too! 😍

[@melwelker6077]

Thank You!! These guys are FABULOUS!! A fan since 2016... & I'm Australian. Love their Podcast so much twice a week!!🤘😎🇦🇺💙

[@susanhennessy5599]

Jon Lovett’s “Grampas” comparison was was simply perfect! That clip needs to go viral.

[@lorrie2878]

I have been in love with these guys forever! I do need to get out working more for our democracy.

[@bonzrh68]

This is great, I love the 3, they are brilliant❤

[@compromise01]

I listen to Pod Save America regularly. It makes me happy when I see you branching out on shows like this. Keeps me sane.

[@mb7503]

Love Pod Save America!!!❤

[@frankbombaci4977]

Love the Pod guys ! And Lovett is my favorite 😊

[@k_m_SFbay]

When my youngest son was 2 years old, he was in a national television ad. The swell of pride that I have now-seeing “our” PSA/PSW guys up there on stage with Kimmel-is like an ‘all-grown-up’ version of that same feeling.☺️☺️☺️

[@meanpersonable]

You go Jons and Tommy! 👍 Thanks for having them on Jimmy!

[@thatrandomnoob8611]

They really are the real life West Wing cast.

[@itsvonnieb]

The guy with the sneakers is hilarious!

[@mandcbruce]

Lovett. He has a show called Lovett or Leave It. I adore him.

[@jacobmorris16]

Jon Lovett. I second the earlier commenter. His show is great. He's the perfect mix of seriousness and complete irreverence.

[@ntaylo6299]

Love the POD and will buy the book. Missed Dan the man who is shy but amazing, and the ladies of Hysteria. Jimmy get to work. And Jimmy you need to do the Pods shows.

[@movingforwardLDTH]

And Ben Rhodes!

[@tanja0411]

@@movingforwardLDTH 💯!!! I had to write that and you beat me to it. Love him and all so much!

[@bourret]

Love the Pod!

[@jeniwolfey9733]

these dudes are awesome

[@tanja0411]

The rest of the crew are awesome too! Pod Save the World is amazing

[@1slandgirlcaribbean304]

❤ these guys. You can't find a better podcast out there besides theirs. I hope you have them back often next year!

[@DaveHogan-u5h]

Love these guys!!

[@JRoChi]

Lovett is on FIRE! 😂😂😂

[@Vvgghgbbvc]

It’s the guys, yeah Congratulations. 🤩 Jon, 😉Tommy, and 😎John

[@tanja0411]

And Ben and Dan not present 🤓🤓 💡 💡

[@Vvgghgbbvc]

@@tanja0411 Yes, Thank you Absolutely 👍 🥸🤓

[@lynnhettrick7588]

They’re both spelled Jon.

[@Vvgghgbbvc]

@@lynnhettrick7588 You learn something new everyday. Ok, 😊. Thanx

[@jiffypoo5029]

Biden needs to hire these guys for his 2024 campaign.

[@damarisrodriguez5118]

LOVE these guys, so much!!!!

[@jillclarke7264]

Absolutely my favorite podcasters. Bright minds, eloquent and delightful.

[@carolunsworth5253]

Love these guys, watch every podcast on KZbin from the U.K. They all have such big hearts. Lovett says such smart, profound stuff at times

[@weburnitatbothends]

Great young minds right there!

[@elle5428]

They’re like late 40s…? 💀

[@lynnhettrick7588]

@@elle542841-43 years old. Millennials. 🤷‍♀️

[@AlerieHightower]

@@elle5428 Early 40s. I think Lovett just turned 40. In today's political landscape, 40 is practically a toddler.

[@celesteblack1803]

I love my PSA boys ❤❤❤ Thank you for helping me to be informed about politics without going crazy! They make politics fun 😮😂

[@Bjin1900]

Way cool to see & hear from these guys! I Loved❤ Obama's jokes, I loved ❤ how he made everyone feel relaxed🎉🎉Good Show🎉🎉

[@emekaagbo6697]

Everyone that worked with Obama always adore and speak highly of him unlike other presidents

[@jeanetteschock4744]

Pod Save America is the best. And when they bring in Brian Tyler Cohen awesome

[@dallasdandigitalproduction393]

"let me show you my brother act" is a funny line. Obama was our best president imo. Also I wish I had a 1/10 of these guys charm and charisma. Great show

[@Terry-lh8cn]

They just aired an interview with Obama that's worth watching, if you haven't seen it.

[@tanja0411]

Emotional intelligence needs to be a presidential candidate job requirement not a preferred qualification. Obama was the most emotionally healthy leader the US has ever had, in my opinion. 😍

[@flintbrenick]

And if you don’t vote for which grandpa you want to be with for the holidays, someone else will pick for you. Vote next November!

[@Manmeetworld271]

This is fantastic

[@Gea6500]

Love seeing my favorite podcast and late night show come together!

[@charleslewis6815]

Joe Biden has done a great job! He saved our country!!!

[@hulaharvest1]

My 2 fave guys aren't here: Ben and Dan! They are always on point.

[@tanja0411]

Love them!!

[@hulaharvest1]

I love them too. I'm disappointed by their last episode. But they made it up today. Thanks for commenting@@tanja0411

[@lille-mary1517]

Jon Lovett grandpa bit, yes that is a good way of putting it.

[@MAC-op5fc]

Love these guys and Ben & Dan, too! Lovett was on point and hilarious!

[@missmindy3803]

💕 Crooked Media and PSA. One of Kimmels writers has a podcast with them, too (Virtel). Hysteria is a phenomenal podcast. 💕

[@terrypatterson7992]

Oh really, thank you I'll definitely check that out!❤

[@meganbyrne2138]

@@terrypatterson7992to be clear Louis Virtel is on Keep It! Not Hysteria. You should listen to Lovett or Leave It too!!

[@tanja0411]

Pod Save the World is the best too!

[@amandadougherty6615]

You can really tell that Jimmy Kimmel misses the heck out of the Obama years…

[@joan-en8uy]

He’s not alone.

[@amandadougherty6615]

@@joan-en8uy He is not.

[@daisyblooms4813]

Samesies.

[@klm4446]

Pod Save America and Lovett or Leave It are my top KZbin choices. ❤ They're all hilarious but Lovett is my absolute favorite.

[@joedavenport5293]

I like these guys WAY better than Joe Rogan

[@tanja0411]

YES!! I want Jon Lovett to go on Joe Rogan. I think they need to go on those kinds of podcasts - that’s a big missing piece

[@charliesammartino1856]

Lowest unemployment ever, chips made in America, rebuilding America's infrastructure, avoided the recession all the experts claimed we would be in now, gas prices coming down, handled COVID 19, relieving student debt in spite of the Republican obstruction, formed a coalition to help Ukraine fight Russian aggression, got a gun law passed in bipartisan fashion, Yes he should step down with a record like that

[@tanja0411]

The only issue with Biden is the polarized and lazy media and the Dems ultra terrible communication (non-existent) strategy. They need to do marketing and communication the way Republicans do. And get way better communicators and surrogates out there talking about Biden. Like these guys 😍 🙏

[@TokyoCabral77]

I love Pod Save America 🙌

[@anne8511]

These guys are so smart and funny. National treasures.

[@jadegyx]

Pod Saves America talks democracy in a very educational way with a logic analysis along with a light funny words. It's so enjoyable and safe to listen for all ages, races and education levels. I borrowed some of the ways they talk about democracy to speak to some voters who don't understand neither English or democracy to help them not voting against their wills. Saving democracy is everyone's responsibility and I am in it.....

[@daaamgina]

Love these guys. They’re so insightful.

[@kimluzzi5203]

Love Kimmel and the Pod guys!

[@marianberges4814]

Fun to see them here...

[@mouse9727]

That interview demonstrates perfectly why I love Jon Lovitz

[@Terry-lh8cn]

Lovett. Lovitz is a different person entirely.

[@mouse9727]

@@Terry-lh8cn 😂 yep, I knew that but my brain was still asleep when I was typing. 🙏 Thanks for correcting me

[@millrace32]

the 'less speculating about whether the biden-harris ticket is good enough, more making sure people get that it - 100% & more - is' point is the play

[@tracyehrenberg6074]

these guys are my favorites, along with ALL of the crooked media contributors!! everyone should give them a listen, they're fun, funny, smart, informed, curious, and thoughtful

[@heidimckee8492]

You guys are on Jimmy Kimmel!🎊 ❤

[@ListenToPowerViolence]

I love this podcast.

[@davidmellor4556]

Remember when people were saying they would vote for George W. because he was the one with whom they'd rather have a beer? Now we're being asked to consider which "grandpa we'd rather have over for Thanksgiving!" Good joke, maybe, John, but seriously this is a BIG DEAL. The question is who we'd prefer having literally the power of life and death over most of the world; a guy who doesn't even understand the question let alone care about his answer unless it makes him some money, and one with a long record of working for the wellbeing and peace of the world.

[@tanja0411]

True and a lot of us get that but literally 30+% of the country need it broken down to these emotional concepts because logic doesn’t apply unfortunately. 😭

[@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134]

Pod Save America = P.S.A. - I just picked that up, I'm a genius!

[@natashab3412]

rn, Simply Vote 🗳 💙

[@tanja0411]

And get involved in some impactful and constructive way next year

[@jesslsloan]

I love the PSA guys! Best podcast around. I’ve followed since Keepin it 1600!

[@scottcochrane638]

PSA rocks

[@daisyblooms4813]

Jon, Jon, Tommy, you lads did great!!!

[@klm4446]

Lovett's joke for Hillary: "You should Pokémon GO to the polls." 😂😂😂

[@anne8511]

I love hearing the results of elections. It’s the only time really feel connected to my fellow Americans. Vote and vote blue.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Ayy these guys

[@vanessawhitneypro]

Yes! They're so awesome!

[@binsabose7314]

yes! bring more writers on -- the insight we need and very refreshing after seeing so many actors/actresses

[@lynnhettrick7588]

I’ve been a fan since ‘19 or ‘20. Definitely started watching every episode since the pandemic.

[@thunderousapplause]

Aside yesss Lovett you’ve lost the weight you wanted to lose!!

[@Kyler.Mellen]

As a survivor fan im here to scope out John Lovett

[@pattygioffre2366]

Lovett's 2 Angry Grandpa's analogy was hilarious and brilliant. I adore him!!!

[@donnaarsenoff8399]

Love, love love these guys. ❤❤❤

[@peterharris8471]

If you aren't watching Pod Save America, you are missing out.