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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22 snips
Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 19min
One Month of War Between Israel and Hamas
Discussion on the aftermath of Hamas' attack on Israel, including the death toll in Gaza and Biden's push for a ceasefire. They also talk about calls for a ceasefire in Congress, Biden's low approval ratings from Muslims, and reactions to Obama's comments on Israel and Gaza. Other topics include the war in Ukraine, Pakistan's plan to deport Afghan migrants, and Boris Johnson's alleged offer to get injected with COVID-19 on TV. The episode ends with an interview with author Nathan Thrall about life for Palestinians in the West Bank.
30 snips
Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 16min
The Israeli Ground Invasion Begins
Israeli ground offensive in Gaza, rise in anti-semitic incidents worldwide, terminology of the conflict, long-term thinking for Gaza, misguided solutions from GOP candidates, extremist attacks in Niger, lifetime ban for Luis Rubiales from FIFA, guest speaker Ayman Mohyeldin provides insights on life in Gaza, escalating severity of the conflict, ethnic cleansing concerns, culture war narrative, Republican Party priorities and Niger attacks, coup success impact on US military assistance, living conditions and resilience in Gaza.
12 snips
Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 31min
America's Warning To Israel
Topics in this podcast include the high civilian death toll in Gaza, slow aid arrival, release of hostages, emotional impact of Biden's visit, media correcting facts, war language, audio leak of Trump secrets, elections in Argentina and Venezuela, gender equality strike in Iceland, update on Ukraine war, Democratic Senator's views on US involvement, and a new subscriber Q&A segment.
6 snips
Oct 18, 2023 • 1h 7min
Biden Heads To Israel
The hosts discuss the breaking news of an airstrike hitting a hospital in Gaza, Biden’s upcoming visit to Israel, Senator Bob Menendez being charged as a foreign agent, hopeful election results in Poland, a deal that could relieve US sanctions on Venezuela, Pakistan’s deportation order affecting Afghan refugees, and Australia’s failed Indigenous Voice referendum. They also cover alternative options in Gaza, the power of therapy and supporting the Humane Society, and the dire situation on the ground in Gaza for those needing medical attention.
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Oct 14, 2023 • 49min
Breaking: Israel Tells Civilians In Gaza To Evacuate
Discussion on the developing situation in Gaza, Republican reaction, pro-Palestine protests, growing anger towards Netanyahu government. Analysis of Israel's objectives in the conflict with Hamas and potential consequences. Exploring recent terrorist attacks in Israel and global protests in support of Palestine. Examining connections between Trump's leaked intelligence and Hezbollah's involvement. Concerns about humanitarian supplies and phone call expressing concern about Israeli war crimes.
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Oct 11, 2023 • 1h 6min
What’s next for Israel and Gaza?
Tommy and Ben discuss the Israeli government's policy and intelligence failures, the devastating toll on civilians in Israel and Gaza, questions about hostages, and Israel's potential ground offensive. They also cover the international response to the attack, the history of Hamas, and conflicting reports about Iranian culpability. Ben interviews Gregg Carlstrom about political dynamics within Israel, the timing of the attack, and the unprecedented nature of this conflict.
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Oct 8, 2023 • 49min
Hamas Goes To War With Israel
In this special episode, Ben and Tommy discuss the deadly terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration of being 'at war,' President Biden's response, reasons behind the conflict, politicization of the conflict, implications on normalizing relations, responsibility for the events, and concerns in the ongoing conflict.
8 snips
Oct 4, 2023 • 1h 13min
Will Republicans Kill Support For Ukraine?
Former CIA officer Sue Mi Terry discusses the documentary 'Beyond Utopia' which depicts life in North Korea and the struggles people face to escape. The podcast also covers the declining support for Ukraine funding, General Millie's comments on military loyalty, and Trump's disrespect towards veterans.
15 snips
Sep 27, 2023 • 1h 19min
Don’t Clap For Nazis
The podcast covers a range of interesting topics including foreign policy implications of corruption charges, Biden administration's move to grant protected status to Venezuelan migrants, updates from Ukraine and attacks on Russia's Black Sea fleet, Ron DeSantis's time at Guantanamo Bay, US intelligence supplying Canada with info about an assassination, vetting disaster at Canadian Parliament, Saudi Crown Prince's Fox News interview, Azerbaijan seizing Nagorno-Karabakh and thousands of ethnic Armenians fleeing, and more.
10 snips
Sep 20, 2023 • 1h 12min
Canada Accuses India of Assassination
The podcast discusses Canada accusing India of assassinating a Sikh Canadian citizen, the prisoner swap between the US and Iran, the United Nations General Assembly and lack of world leaders in attendance, updates on Russia/Ukraine, Benjamin Netanyahu's trip to the US, increasing espionage activities between the US and China, a missing F-35, and an Australian man fined for taking his pet Python surfing. It also features an interview with Rory Stewart, former British politician and author of 'How Not To Be A Politician', discussing populism and challenges in the progressive center.
