Trump Trial Heads to Jury, Lovett Heads to Survivor

The world gets some clues about the "special project" that's keeping Lovett away from the show, Nikki Haley abandons her principles and endorses Trump. With head-to-head polling showing a race locked in place, Trump and Biden spar over who deserves the support of Black voters. Then, former prosecutor Andrew Weissmann stops by to talk with Jon and Dan about where Trump's Manhattan trial stands ahead of closing arguments and jury deliberations.
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[@Eviltwin531]

I had a LONG list of possible things Lovett could be doing during this little hiatus... that was not on it.

[@Psychobabble6]

I have just… so many questions.

[@Lina_unchained]

When I saw the news that Lovett was going to be on Survivor, I screamed and threw my phone. My partner had to listen to me talk about how we live in the strangest possible timeline for a HOT MINUTE because I was so shook. I literally couldn't have imagined this even in my wildest acid trip fantasies

[@PaulOfScotland]

@@Lina_unchained could not have put it better Lina!!!

[@mossydog2385]

John Lovett surviving in primitive conditions _outdoors_ ...oh no, no, that wasn't on my list either.

[@michaeltharrington8858]

Lol, I'm so down for this.

[@amandamiller9919]

I am a Republican in Louisiana. I voted for Haley as a protest against Trump. I have never voted for Trump and never will! I voted for Gary Johnson in 2016 because I seriously doubted Trump would win. Then he did, so I voted for Biden in 2020. And I am doing it again!

[@Gildedmuse]

So you know any other Republicans who voted Hayley in the primary? Do you agree with the guys that maybe 1/3rd of Hayley voters are up for grabs (as in they would consider voting Biden rather than supporting Trump/a 3rd Party or just not vote for the top of the ticket at all) or does that seem too high?

[@amandamiller9919]

@@Gildedmuse I’m in Louisiana! Everybody here’s a Trumper or not talking.

[@davidyohalem629]

Thank-you for your service.

[@hughmungus7425]

You're not a Republican if leftist media can introcrtate you for EIGHT FREAKING YEARS even though they're batting 0 even today. I get it, I didn't vote for Orange Man in 2016 because he was an odd duck. But then he became president and actually started fixing things that most Americans assumed couldn't be fixed. He was the best policy/substance president of the past 30 years. His policies had a 55% approval rating. That's unheard of. The idea that there are Republicans out there who don't care about reality, policy, substance, etc is a lie. People like you can fool other leftists, but you're not fooling anyone else.

[@susanneboling5552]

❤

[@debbiehughes8034]

Dear Nikki Haley, if you don't have the courage of your (supposed) convictions how can I trust you to lead our country?

[@SalJimenez-er9xj]

You shouldn't but like her, you will probably cast your vote for the most lunatic greatest enemy of the US democracy because you may feel Biden is terrible because he is effective governing without appearing to be a clown.

[@sammonicuslux]

And they called Clinton a waffler. She is the queen of waffles.

[@virginiathornton]

@@sammonicuslux see, I want to like that BUT it seems unfair to waffles. Which have done no harm. Leslie Knope should be the Queen of Waffles.

[@jakeryan9469]

At this point Nikki has more baggage than Lovett on Survivor Island.

[@raghailligh1080]

@@virginiathornton Not Knope though. Nikki is definitely more of a Selina Meyer clone.

[@spoikins]

Even funnier than Lovett being on Survivor is Jon and Dan acting like they didn’t know anything about it 🤣

[@billberndtson]

Oh, I imagine those weren't the 1st facepalms the guys performed regarding this. They're probably getting pimples from touching their faces too much.

[@ShaulLeket-Mor]

Yeah it kinda sounds like they also just found about it

[@nathanpayson9859]

They probably didn't actually. The ndas are super strict, and Lovett telling anyone he was on is grounds for last minute removal because no one can know you are on till you arrrive at fiji.

[@rmvdhaak]

@@nathanpayson9859 No way this was done without the others knowing. It does not work like that.

[@mjinba07]

@@nathanpayson9859 Knowing about it and talking about it publicly - two different matters. A couple of guys who worked in the White House would know how to handle things like this.

[@--Dan-]

Shocking! The woman who opposed Trump, then endorsed Trump, then opposed Trump, then endorsed Trump, then opposed Trump, has flip-flopped and endorsed Trump again. Who could have ever seen this coming??

[@discord37]

Holy crap Lovett lololol. You are not an outdoor kitty.

[@tombowen9861]

hahaha! exactly.

[@raghailligh1080]

As the doting father of a pampered Ragdoll, I approve this comment.

[@Rugelacharugula]

No! He’s a gay Jew from Syosset! That’s as “indoor” as you get!!

[@myroslavabasladynsky4937]

How nice to have Lovett fighting for democracy’s survival on reality tv.

[@lynnanderson5804]

Reality T.V is fake . 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 it's only entertain 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Trump did tell his voters they are uneducated 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mjinba07]

Careful with the implications there... in case he's voted off early... lol

[@lorrie2878]

Is it gay friendly? I have never seen the show, but I might do a free trial when it comes out.

[@BenKroll]

​@@lorrie2878it has had a storied history with various demographics. The very first winner was gay, lots of contestants have been gay, a few have been trans, generally the show and the host have tried hard to stay on the right side of things in that regard but they've also had plenty of bigots, assholes, chauvinists, and such on. Less so as time has gone on thankfully, or at least they've edited them out more if they're still popping off with that shit. There was a particularly rough season where a guy outed one of the constants as trans that was rough but the other contestant, the host, and the production staff did pretty well navigating after the fact. There have been other times they've dropped the ball when inappropriate things were happening and they should have stepped in sooner. But I'd say yes.

[@MikeyJJJ]

I have never seen a single episode but I might just to see how badly Lovett gonna deal with it

[@iamheatheranne]

Lovett and Survivor are two words I didn't think would go into the same sentence.

[@maryhalverson5713]

If only legacy networks would address the overwhelming real-life struggles plaguing the nation's working class, rather than scripting fictional survival escapades for elderly and apparently compromised celebrities.

[@fishdude666ify]

RIGHT??!!

[@maryhalverson5713]

@@fishdude666ify I wonder what they have on Lovett. Was he on the Epstein island list?

[@davidyohalem629]

@@maryhalverson5713 It's, more or less, the definition of escapism. No one wants to watch how the working class struggles to survive.

[@ArtGirl82]

I wonder how many times he's barfed on the beach already....

[@zachariegagnon5210]

Jon is back from The Wilderness just as Lovett steps into it.

[@vegas5848]

I screamed when I saw him on the Survivor finale. My brain couldn’t comprehend 😂

[@Estringman]

Same, bruh. My fiancé was so confused

[@jessicamarcus5158]

Me too!

[@chriskudlick2502]

I heard the voice before I saw him and my head stood straight up

[@chezmoi42]

@@chriskudlick2502 ...on its own little legs?😂

[@acaciastevens2662]

SAME

[@tbowers8398]

Haley was ALWAYS going to vote for Rump! There is nothing authentic abt her! She's the same as all the rest... in it for HERSELF!! Full stop!!

[@MorbidMissMuffet]

Lovett!! Wow, I did not have that on my bingo card. 😂 Good luck Lovett! 💙💙💙💙

[@ARKOUT]

Damn. Really brave of Lovett to go on Survivor WHILE recovering from a BBL. What an inspiration.

[@colinneagle4495]

Clearly, SOMEONE in the public eye has to be getting one!

[@davidyohalem629]

What's a BBL? I will preemptively utter an OOF if and when you clarify.

[@lizgander9172]

@@davidyohalem629Brazilian Butt Lift.

[@davidyohalem629]

@@lizgander9172 Oof.

[@maryhalverson5713]

@@davidyohalem629 Plastic surgery has become a dangerous racket.

[@lisaober731]

Jasmine Crockett said that 2 people in Congress had their student loans dismissed and they did not know why. They are in Congress and didn’t know it was Joe that dismissed those loans. If they don’t know then how many ordinary Americans know. The messages are not getting out.

[@deecobb9018]

Does anyone in Congress need loans forgave financially? Does every congress member make at least $164k per yr? Wouldn’t his make them ineligible???

[@ereyn3360]

​@deecobb9018 A lot of congressional aids don't make a lot of money and there a lot of other low wage workers working in the building. I am sure she meant someone like that, not a congressman/woman.

[@animeyay4]

Lovett took the whole new offline challenge thing super serious

[@jesseshannon6651]

Would love for you guys to put together a comparative list (no opinion, just accomplishments) of what Biden has done vs what Trump did side by side. Found a lot of opinion articles, but could not find a simple comparative list. You guys are awesome!! Also good luck on the island John...will watch that show for the first time ever!!

[@sophiemaier7273]

Yes please. Also needed in Spanish and Arabic for outreach. Anything available?

[@lynnmcclary]

I'm African American, not me or anyone I know has been polled 💙

[@missbecky88]

You should reach out to Dan about this. He does a subscription show on polling and might have this interesting

[@hughmungus7425]

Dissidents are never polled either though.

[@HFEpro]

that's two more flags and two more homes than i can afford. what the heck???

[@GmaMom]

Best ads!! Thank you Nikki Haley! She left enough criticism of Trump before she joined the cult! Pathetic!

[@SoniaBonia33]

Rooting for Lovett! I actually love this for him. The ::chefs kiss:: comedy that will come out of this. I can’t wait.

[@carolmckee8456]

I wish they'd asked Haley what is so dangerous about Biden?

[@Gildedmuse]

I can promise you she'd her answer would be along the lines of, "something something OPEN BORDER", despite the fact that the border is no more open under Biden then it was Trump, deportations have actually risen under this administration, and, honestly, the only real changes he made to Trump's border policies was to remove the waste (border patrol experts and admin told Trump that a wall was both impractical and unhelpful, but it LOOKS impressive and is something physical you can point to and say, "see, I solve the problem" which was Trump's main concern) and change some of the more inhumane policies such as family separation. Its the Republican go-to for everything from when they want to complain about Biden to when they need to scare white people.

[@joancooney7724]

I wouldn’t bother, She has proven to her own Base that she can’t be trusted

[@heatherwinch2841]

Can’t wait to see Jon Lovett on Survivor! His wit, intelligence and unique personality will add the much needed boost to the show. Like watching Boston Rob and Sandra again. ❤️

[@anitakaul8323]

I thought the Survivor footage was a joke until long after John Favreau had his face in his hands.

[@strugglemonkey]

SURVIVOR???? NO FREAKING WAY!!! I did not see that coming. Good for him!

[@AlyMikos]

I’m with Pfeiffer. Never watched a minute of the show and I *can’t* wait to watch Lovett this fall! 👏

[@lorrie2878]

I'll have to wait for clips on KZbin. Won't pay for premium channels.

[@jessamineprice5803]

Haven’t seen a single episode of Survivor since season 1 and I’m so ready to watch the hell out of this season! This is what democracy needs!

[@hollandanish5557]

Actually I dont think I'll watch the show but I'm sure the Lovett bits will appear on KZbin.

[@JLMac322]

​. You can watch on regular cable TV (cbs)

[@CresentSoul]

@@lorrie2878it’s on cbs…

[@Mr.Grimble]

I'm not prepared to see Lovett without a shirt

[@masdabugg8618]

I am

[@PhillyFrank1]

Perhaps that's not in the offing. But, after all, the first Survivor winner was a somewhat out-of-shape gay guy.

[@maryhalverson5713]

@@PhillyFrank1 -The old folks who watch shows like Survivor will root for Jon Lovett because they can identify with his downward spiral.

[@lorrie2878]

@@PhillyFrank1 i didn't know that. I don't.

[@ArtGirl82]

@@lorrie2878 Yeah and then he didn't pay the taxes on his prize money and went to jail. I doubt the same thing will happen to Lovett though. My money's on heat stroke or a twisted ankle

[@NateRidgway]

Well THAT was not on my Pod Save America bingo card.

[@elainaread9390]

All of these protest voters are pissing me off. Do we want another 2016?!? Because this is how we get 2016 part 2.

[@jamiroquai888]

The third leg lot.

[@MichaelLochlann]

We oughta have more candidates so a protest vote isn't a spoiler vote, but unfortunately with the first past the post system we're only allowed to choose from 2 old unpopular guys out of the millions of americans we have.

[@raghailligh1080]

I've long feared that the crybaby/utopian left threaten our democracy through either butthurt inaction or through a petulant vote for some third party tabula rasa whacko.

[@BadOompaloompa79]

Maybe if Biden didn't try harder to appeal to Republicans than his own base he wouldn't have that problem.

[@Vaeldarg]

@@MichaelLochlann In 2016 people DID have the option for voting for a woman. But it was a woman who Republicans spent years attacking through their "Benghazi" investigation that McCarthy admitted that the only thing it accomplished was harming her poll numbers. The one time when it SHOULD have been "2 old guys" (Bernie or Biden vs Trump, would've been a such an easy win for Dems), it wasn't and Trump won.

[@GailBrum]

So... in effect, Trump is holding Evan Gershovich hostage?

[@hughmungus7425]

Trump, Tucker, and plenty of other freethinkers have been trying to get him released. How is orange man responsible for this? Biden is in charge.

[@richardvickrey4786]

As a subscriber & a regular viewer, gents, THIS WAS one of THE best episodes of "Pod Save America" EVER! Thank You for your service. 💙

[@kellylewis7190]

The Jon/Dan pod is usually the best political analysis I see each week.

[@johnfern]

Wow, now I have to watch Survivor next season. I gave up on the show many years ago.

[@MarioJaker]

Oh wow Jon and Dan are going to LOVE Survivor. It’s all politics and messaging strategy lol

[@slfteach89]

Had to do a double-take when I saw Lovett in the teaser. Might have even done a third take, I don't even remember because I was so confused

[@billberndtson]

I...I... I may... I may have to... watch... I may have to watch Survivor. What is happening? I can't watch Survivor. I may have to watch Survivor! I mean, I don't WANT to watch Survivor but... I kinda wanna watch Survivor. I mean, at least it's not Naked and Afraid, amiright? No, well... I don't know. I'm gonna need to talk to my doctor.

[@JLMac322]

You should watch Survivor! It's a great show. It really has very little to do with survival skills honestly, it's more about social strategy and deception...so exactly like politics!

[@acaciastevens2662]

I think people confuse Survivor with some other shows that also came out around the same time, like Fear Factor. It's nothing like it. It's actually perfect for someone who works in politics.

[@billberndtson]

@@acaciastevens2662 I just dgaf about reality shows 🙂 I do, however, liken them all to one another in that they often feature and elevate jerks to social significance. Despite what I wrote when in shock - as much as I look forward to clips of Lovett - i won't be watching Survivor this season either. ❤

[@lucibjlb]

My question is, if Biden is losing people who don't follow the news or politics, then what makes us think these people are even going to go out and vote?

[@Gildedmuse]

Because they voted last time. Maybe in most elections you'd be right, but the presidental election does tend to bring out the most voters, a good chunk of whom don't otherwise engage in politics. Plus, in this particular situation, a number of people came out last election, many just to vote AGAINST Trump. To pull off a second victory, we need to retain as many of those voters as possible, but unfortunately because they're so disconnected and apathetic towards most politics it can make it very difficult to get them engaged again once they've lost interest or feel Biden has failed/lied to them. Before, the threat of Trump winning was much more pressing since he was in office and it was impossible to escape what he was doing to the country. When Trump is up there calling reporters liars when they quote COVID statistics from his own CDC and continuously either brushing off or outright ignoring the growing number of dead Americans, there's no need to freshen people 's memories of just how horrible he is. In 2020, people were eager to vote Trump out. In the world of politics, however, four years is more than enough time for your low interest voter to forget just how bad things had been under Trump. They're likely not following the court cases, either, especially this recent one since there is no recording allowed, and reading a dry description of the proceedings isn't exactly going to help remind people how insane Trump had been.

[@iamheatheranne]

Eat, Pray, Lovett 😂

[@GmaMom]

Pre-existing conditions would not be covered! I got a Trump voter to vote for Biden because of this!

[@nicknaque2261]

Congratulations on your patience and persistence. I am still trying to "help" my bff of 50 years to see the light. You're success renews my hope.

[@Jackie371]

Good job! I've been thinking about that lately. A lot of people don't know, like people under 30, and others forgot about people dying when their insurance company cancelled them when they got sick. It's just sad how laws - or lack of them like back then - many times mean the difference between life and death.

[@jordanbishop6949]

Survivor?! I thought he was writing a play or something but survivor?! Madness! Hope he smashes it

[@AlexLepoutre]

My worlds of fandom are colliding in ways I never would’ve expected. Survivor x PSA 4eva!

[@louisebernier7500]

I'm Canadian but let me offer some advice from afar because it's also happening in Canada. Those bragging about the economy are looking at it from a corporate/stakeholder perspective. It's not that we don't believe you, but when in the past 40 years has the middle class had an opportunity to invest much? For the average person, the economy is based on what we see; the cost of necessity items. Dems keep saying that trickle down economics doesn't work and yet they are not acknowledging that corporate and stakeholder revenue are exactly part of the average person's frustration. It's great to say the general economy is better, but they need to stop believing that anyone cares since it just proves corporations are profiting off the little guy.

[@MichaelLochlann]

the company i work for makes 6 billion net income a year but keeps laying off people I have known that worked there 10-15 years and were extremely competent. It's bananas. And they can fire you if you mention unions at work and it's legal.

[@louisebernier7500]

@@MichaelLochlann Yes, unfortunately in my industry people are still working long days. A 60 hr week is the norm once they put that "salaried" label on you. No one can afford to leave and these companies laugh all the way to the bank. Dems have to let us know that they see what's going on and that there is a way to fix it. Sure the job market is good, but what's the trade off? The overall economy can't be measured in the same way it was in the 80's

[@AM-fs1je]

And kkkons want to make it worse by allowing employers to treat workers worse.

[@Secret_Takodachi]

I legit had a moment of "Is this an A.I. deepfake?" My heart didn't want to get its hopes up, yo this is the first time I think I'll be watching a reality show in like.... ever? Hahaha LET'S GO LOVETT!!!!!! ❤

[@maximusaureliusharness9122]

You should talk about SSDI. Republicans want to cut it. No one ever talks about it.

[@VivaRevolucionDGS]

With his vast experience, I really enjoy hearing Andrew's take on the trial.

[@mkskupa]

If someone (a political figure) publicly says they’re going to vote for Trump after saying what she’s said about him, do you think she will, in the privacy of the voting booth, really vote for him? I’m just wondering. Also, what exactly is she afraid of with Biden? Why do I never hear them state what that fear is? I really don’t see a single thing about Biden’s policies or what he’s done that is cause for concern. I sleep soundly at night (I didn’t for the 4 years of Trump). Yes, there’s inflation, but it’s moving in the right direction, and is still far better than anywhere else. And let’s face it, Trump wouldn’t have a clue what to do about inflation. Trump fast-tracked the Covid vaccine and then told everyone not to take it. How can anyone be undecided about who they’re voting for right now? I understand why the cult are voting for him. There’s no help for them. They would have been prime picks for Jim Jones. But independent voters who are having a hard time choosing between Biden or Trump? Really? Education in this country is so lacking. It’s the only reason I can think of. Lack of critical thinking skills.

[@patmont2708]

Agree 💯%. How anyone can still be undecided on who will be better for our country at this point is totally mind boggling. It should be clear as day who wants to move the country forward in a positive direction and who is working for the people and not be self serving. How anyone cannot see President Joe as the most likely candidate and highly deserves four more years to “finish the job” is totally baffling. I will continue to support President Joe Biden. He has my vote. America vote blue.

[@MoofManiac]

Retired NYSUT. I worked with a principal who became angry after I corrected his spelling and grammar on a letter sent home. Critical thinking? A custodian had better than the superintendent.

[@MichaelLochlann]

her 1 vote doesn't matter. she is gonna make a bunch of other people vote for him.

[@MichaelLochlann]

@@patmont2708 it seems like it's either people who live in a fox news/social media fantasy world or just plain don't watch the news, which means either you are silly or just don't care, in either case you shouldn't vote, but here we are.

[@robertfassbinder3263]

Wow! My feelings exactly Margret!!! I don’t understand how the voting public doesn’t realize Joe Biden led us out of a pandemic in which was exacerbated by Trump’s failure as a leader. We are leading the entire world by a long shot in virtually every way, but it’s not good enough. So we want to go back to the guy who led us into the catastrophe!🤷🏻‍♂️

[@DirtyDruid]

Why is THIS the timeline we all live in? This sucks, man.

[@lhoward9593]

Truly ... It's horrific.

[@sandraavalos5724]

So horrific, I have level 10 anxiety

[@nelsaf365]

Listen to Laurie Anderson's album Big Science for more fun in high anxiety and our future told in 1982. Oh, joy. 🖖💙🌊🤭😉

[@nicknaque2261]

On the off-chance that I am imagining this reality, I am concentrating on "imaging" a Democratic dominated Congress and Presidency before Thanksgiving this year...along with donating to our struggling candidates NOW.

[@nelsaf365]

@@nicknaque2261 I want to live in your head, then. 😁😉🌊💙

[@philliplester2030]

Not that it matters but I am a straight black 59-year-old male who loves all of you guys Jen sake included I think Jon Lovett has always been hilarious while spewing facts hydrant having only watched one or two episodes of the first season of survivor now I'm compelled to at least watch some of this because this has got to be good❤😂

[@anthonyburee650]

She is a coward / politician

[@Stingmon21]

Crap, now I have to start watching again Survivor to get my Lovett fix. Its been over a decade since I put any time into a reality show, but you do what you have to for your Internet crushes.

[@Finkeldinken]

I remember one of The PSA guys earlier, at the beginning of Nikki Haley's campaign, saying "Nikki Haley has never met a waffle she didn't want to waffle." and in a later interview here Adam Kinzinger shared that she is the most cynical person he has ever met. No surprises here.

[@anniewilliams3125]

As someone who has never watched Survivor, I literally thought this was another of Tommy's AI voice ventures... And then I looked up the cast of the season and genuinely dropped my phone. And yes, yes I am currently at work -- luckily there's no one around right now cause that would've been fun to explain to clients 😂 ...I have so many questions, and also this may be the first time I actually watch any of those shows...

[@anniewilliams3125]

Also, I can't wait for Lovett's inevitable political rants in the middle of the woods as he begs the other contestants to laugh at his jokes

[@michelebella677]

I thought I had accidentally hit next on the KZbin video when I saw the Survivor commercial, then I thought it was a spoof when Lovett showed up. I didn’t even know Survivor was on still. I guess I’ll have to watch this season after not seeing the show in 20 years 😂

[@heathc9868]

Loved this episode, especially interview with Andrew Weismann

[@travisabr1294]

Now we will see how sneaky Lovett can be. 😄 Will he be an alliance builder, a power player, or utility/knowledge player?

[@ryukoli4707]

Dan, YOU ARE SPOT ON in regards to HALEY VOTERS NOT BEING ABLE TO PICK HER OUT OF A LINE UP;🎉

[@virginiathornton]

People are better at picking Trump and Giuliani out of a lineup, which is appropriate bc they're criminals

[@silverXnoise]

_Survivor_ is the last true Democracy.

[@Desaree1]

Yep! I hope in November we stay a democracy!! What the you know I also think folks voting Magga are as bad or worse than trump himself. They blow my mind I just can't wrap my head around the amount of idiots we share space with. Astonishing Haley is a punk jazz itch.

[@elaineburnett5230]

But. Lovett?

[@PhillyFrank1]

Maybe a "government" by the people, but not FOR the people. A true democracy is not an elimination game.

[@TheMrCougarful]

In that it is forced drama for drama sake, all determined off set by script writers, yes it is just like American democracy.

[@silverXnoise]

@@elaineburnett5230I know, I thought it was a gag.

[@taneziamcadams7500]

I literally have never watched survivor before but I’ll sure watch this season! At least for as long as Lovett is on it lol.

[@sigridlee3743]

So interesting the discussion with Andrew Weissman, especially.

[@thermodynamics458]

Nikki is hedging on the GOP changing in the future. Good luck with that one girl.

[@jamiroquai888]

Aww! Bless her heart, like they say in NC!

[@celiamirabal8678]

Thank you both very much for sharing the truth , Vote Blue 2024 and beyond

[@cillyjordan7253]

People just need to vote. The biggest problem we have as a country is people NOT voting and then being angry and resentful that THEIR candidate didn’t win. VOTE!!

[@oscarmenjivar9287]

Yes people will be voting more this year but for trump

[@CB38096]

As a young moderate dem - inflation and specifically housing/ rent is draining my savings. But I don’t fault Biden for it and I don’t see anything that Trump would do to lower my rent and I don’t want to gamble on democracy either - tho I find it extremely unlikely trump could actually run for a 3rd term because enough battle ground states wouldn’t put him on the ballot to win

[@lhoward9593]

The heavenly hamberder will intervene before a possible 3rd term.

[@Gildedmuse]

​@@lhoward9593I don't know if we should be leaving the fate of our democracy in the hands of cholesterol.

[@lhoward9593]

​@@GildedmuseVery true. Vote blue !

[@nomadpurple6154]

Supreme Court ruled that States couldn't remove Federal candidates from the ballot without a vote in congress/senate so they would be forced to put him on the ballot.

[@naomifurukawa]

I saw the preview of season 47 and said “I know that guy!” Lol

[@Fanney47]

Lol. What!? Lovett on Survivor!?

[@leelagoswami9010]

Great podcast guys! Let’s keep up the HOPE for Democracy! Many thanks for your honest reporting.🙏

[@tweety1864]

Is Lovett really on survivor... Forreal 😂😂😂😂

[@Abbigirl316]

Omg, has Lovett lost his mind 🤣? Mah dude is kah ray zee! I've never been interested in watching Survivor, till now. I'm rooting for you, Lovett! ❤

[@pollyw]

I need to know more about the shell art behind Andrew Weissman. Seriously. in these dark times, we need to hold on to beauty, and from what I can see, that is stunning! Great show, as always. Thanks for all you do!!

[@kamalastromwall9275]

There is no way Lovitt will be able to keep his mouth shut and not get kicked off. I hope he goes far.

[@lhoward9593]

He will entertain everyone! 😂

[@joymoore2287]

Please remember, Hillary was ahead in the polls and lost! The Electoral College selected DRUMPF!!

[@joancooney7724]

Plus Putin helped Trump out

[@hughmungus7425]

​@@joancooney7724 How do you still think this? Not only was that a lie, it just came out a few years ago that our FBI KNEW it was a lie from day 1 or 2. And even more recently, it came out that Putin actually wanted Hillary over Trump. Which if you look at how he acts with weak Rs and regular Dems, makes perfect sense.

[@jspres86]

Democrats: "Hillary lost?? STOLEN ELECTION!!" Republicans: "Trump lost?? STOLEN ELECTION!!!" I'm sensing a pattern here.

[@stellaelmaleh7064]

Good luck on Survivor Lovett! Should be very entertaining.❤❤

[@mogwahcrone3910]

I remember being out of work for 2 years of Trump and a million people dying. Wasn’t paying attention to eggs. I also definitely blame corporate media which is odd cause if he wins they will cease to exist and possibly even your podcast

[@aguynamednick]

When I saw the Lovett thing all I could think of were Trent Crimm's immortal words, 'Is this a fucking joke?'

[@mteacher9811]

BELIEVE.

[@BarbaraC02]

Thanks, enjoyed the conversation with Andrew.💙👍💙 1:02:18 1:02:19

[@navyctm11]

Keep up the good work, I know it must be exhausting.

[@annmariehicks1239]

Yes, the Central Park 5 stuff was a while ago, but I think it is so powerful and really resonates in the way that some of the shitty talk and policy doesn't. His efforts here were more tangibly trying to kill young Black men - it feels more active or something.

[@virginiathornton]

It's also generational- maybe it doesn't resonate with younger folks but for me the unfolding story was formative, shocking... Kind of when I realized "there are no grownups." Also, it shows that this is who he has ALWAYS been.

[@lizgander9172]

I can’t believe Jon is on Survivor! I haven’t watched that show in decades. Now I’m going to have to watch every single episode. At least until he gets voted off. IF he gets voted off. 😁👍

[@Olive_O_Sudden]

I hope they let Lovett keep up with his Mounjaro shots, otherwise he's going to be a hungry little castaway.

[@Mario_bland]

I mean, our current timeline shows us how good reality tv shows are for preparing for the presidency… lovett 2028?

[@maryhershelman5200]

And his appointed judge Cannon is also Columbiian

[@madisonjefferson9]

When i saw him on the preview i screamed i couldn’t believe it. The “eat pray love” trip was a good one boys

[@annemartin6237]

14:43 Where are Haley’s campaign funds? How much is there? Can she give it to another campaign? Will she now give it to Trump? Please tell us!

[@louiseclark7967]

Survivor fan here...All I can say guys is that when Probst calls, you go!!

[@sms-2014]

Andrew Weissmann is the best!

[@twilfits]

Trump couldn't pick her out of a lineup. He'd pick Nancy. Nancy, Nicky same

[@amiemeacham2974]

Eat, Pray, Lovett - I’m dead 😂

[@HopefulCanadian]

OMGGGGGG I’M A HUGE SURVIVOR FAN if this is legit I’m soooo pumped for the next season

[@amnosstorm5983]

Here to watch Andrew Weissmann's segment. Thanks for the separate chapter.

[@Smiles0987]

Love Andrew!!!!! I’m a super fan of his and Mary’s podcast!

[@rohieram724]

He took out a full page ad in the New York Times, calling for the execution of, "The Central Park 5!"😢

[@laurentracy6282]

Lovett on Survivor is going to be great 🍿🍿🍿

[@victoriamanassero6314]

Thank you Dan, you're hilarious.

[@lynnstone6998]

I only watched season one, but I guess I have to start watching again? Jeez Lovett, what were you thinking?

[@BotteRo556]

Ask Michael Cohen about Trump’s methods for poll rigging. The polls have been off since Trump came onto the political scene. Coincidence?

[@shishkabobby]

I like the PDQ Bach quote, "They only serve who also wait on tables.'

[@davidyohalem629]

"only one who's running nose" - Iphegia in Brooklyn

[@SeattleSun2013]

So proud of John Lovett for this! 🤩👏❤️🇺🇸

[@Estringman]

LOVETT ON SURVIVOR OMGGGG

[@Jackie371]

Okay, so that makes sense as to why Lovett was so quiet and not telling us where he was going.

[@nolanwoods4173]

On a tribal council note, Charlie got absolutely snubbed in Survior this year

[@catherinereynolds9644]

holy cow! Totally gonna look for lovett on survivor! First, need to see if survivor is still a tv show