Pod Save America Terminally Online: Live from Crooked Con (Subscription Preview)
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Nov 28, 2025 Live from Crooked Con, the hosts blind-rank the most online politicians of 2025. They discuss Donald Trump's unique posting style and analyze Zoran Mamdani's digital campaign savvy. Controversies ensue over Nancy Mace's airport incident and her internet persona. Gavin Newsom and JD Vance's placements spark debate, while honorable mentions highlight the impact of Reddit on political discourse. A straw poll reveals wild preferences for 2028 candidates, leading to a comedic twist as Dan Pfeiffer emerges as the final winner.
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Main‑Character Energy Fuels Online Drama
- Nancy Mace embodies a chaotic, attention-seeking online persona that amplifies controversies.
- The panel links main-character energy and repetitive posting to being deeply online.
Charleston Airport Incident Escalates Online
- The panel recounts Nancy Mace's Charleston airport incident that sparked bipartisan mockery and online pile‑on.
- They describe her dozens of follow-up posts and how that intensified the story online.
Staff‑Driven Posts Feel Less 'Authentic'
- Gavin Newsom's social team posts the flashy stuff while his personal posts stay conventional.
- The hosts mark staff-driven content as less authentic 'online' behavior.