Pod Save the World
Pod Save the World
Each week, “Pod Save America” cohost Tommy Vietor and Obama’s former Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes break down the biggest developments in foreign policy, national security and global politics. They try to explain which stories matter and why, and what we can all do to understand and shape the world around us.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 1h 21min
Breaking Down Kamala Harris’s Foreign Policy
Former U.S. Senator Kamala Harris's foreign policy vision and experience is dissected, highlighting her support for the Iran nuclear deal, critique of Trump's actions, and potential impact on global partnerships. Other topics include Netanyahu's controversial speech, protests in Bangladesh, humorous insights on sharks with cocaine, and discussions on addressing state-sponsored hostage-taking.
Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 23min
World Reacts to Trump Assassination Attempt
Podcast discusses global reaction to Trump's assassination attempt, JD Vance's foreign policy views, RNC low-lights, corruption charges against Senator Menendez, news from Gaza, Kagame's re-election, Kenya protests, win for women's rights activists in Gambia, world's most expensive wedding in India, tone-deaf social media posts. Tommy interviews Congressman Moulton on JD Vance, calls for Biden to step down, Secret Service failures, and IDF's lessons from US war in Iraq.
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Jul 10, 2024 • 1h 14min
French Election Shock, NATO Descends on D.C.
The podcast delves into the surprising French election results, the Labour landslide in the UK, American politics at the NATO summit, election of reformist Masoud Pezeshkian in Iran, negotiations to end the war in Gaza, Netanyahu's address to Congress, and protests against overtourism in Barcelona.
Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 21min
UK Election Preview with David Lammy
British MP David Lammy and host discuss UK election, Labour Party's chances, Nigel Farage's popularity, and progressive foreign policy. They touch on Ukraine conflict, Hamas-Israel ceasefire, and potential role for David as Foreign Secretary. Conversation also includes Kenyan police in Haiti, Julian Assange's release, and China's dynamics.
Jun 19, 2024 • 1h 23min
Why Is Putin Going To North Korea?
Discussions on Putin's visit to North Korea, Wall Street Journal reporter espionage charges in Russia, Netanyahu disbanding war cabinet, terror threats due to Gaza war, Macron's polling, protests in Argentina, Pope's influencer outreach, and Rep. Ilhan Omar's advocacy for Sudanese refugees.
Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 19min
Far Right Surges in European Elections
Tommy and Ben discuss far-right parties' success in European elections, Macron's snap election call, Sunak skipping D-Day ceremony, developments in Israel and Gaza, Sudan's civil war, Canadian espionage scandal, Chinese waterfall aid, and Tuberville's foolishness. Dr. Rosa Balfour from Carnegie Europe talks about implications of European Parliament election results on climate change.
Jun 5, 2024 • 1h 19min
World Reacts to Trump’s Guilty Verdict
Discussions on Biden's ceasedire proposal and inviting Netanyahu to Congress, global reactions to Trump's guilty verdict, debate over Ukraine using US weapons near Russia, early elections in the UK, surprising election results in India, political changes in South Africa, tensions between North and South Korea, Mexico's election of first female president.
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May 29, 2024 • 1h 32min
Norwegian Prime Minister Explains Decision to Recognize a Palestinian State
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store discusses recognizing a Palestinian state and the push for peace. Fareed Zakaria talks about global peace prospects. Ravi Gupta discusses the new podcast 'Killing Justice'.
May 27, 2024 • 4min
Introducing "Killing Justice"
Investigating the suspicious death of Judge Loya in India, sparking intrigue and uncovering potential foul play. Delving into challenges faced by journalists and the broader implications for democracy, shedding light on the complex web of secrecy and power in the country.
May 22, 2024 • 1h 21min
Hamas and Netanyahu Accused of War Crimes
Ben and guest host Alyona Minkovski discuss the ICC’s application for arrest warrants against Hamas and Netanyahu for war crimes, mass civilian exodus from Rafah, US-Saudi pact progress, internal rebukes of Netanyahu, Iranian president's death, Zelensky's diplomatic efforts, slaying attempt on Slovakian PM, Assange's trial updates, failed coup in Congo involving Americans, and Blinken's foreign policy
