Lovett or Leave It
Lovett or Leave It
Former Obama speechwriter, self-described comedian and Pod Save America co-host Jon Lovett takes the stage for a new season of the hit show that dared guests from Danny DeVito to Amy Klobuchar to ask “What is this?” and “Where am I?”
Each week, Jon breaks down the biggest and dumbest stories in politics to help you keep up with and laugh at the news, with big guests and surprising conversations you won’t find anywhere else.
New episodes every Saturday morning on your podcast feed and on YouTube. And if you’re in LA, come to a taping. You’ll be amazed by what we cut from the live show.
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May 8, 2026 • 57min
We Bought a Ballroom
Kyle Mooney, comedian and former SNL cast member known for oddball characters; Beck Bennett, comedian and ex-SNL performer famed for sketch work. They riff on Trump's ballroom funding, Kash Patel leak drama, RFK Jr.'s prescription and tanning bed moves. Then Kyle and Beck tackle roommate woes, pitch SNL host ideas, and playfully debate sketch concepts.
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May 6, 2026 • 56min
Spirit Gives Up the Ghost
Ann Wilson, legendary Heart vocalist with a decades‑long career and a new documentary, shares stories about singing, family bonds, and performing iconic songs. Yamaneika Saunders, comedian and performer, brings wild dating tales, takes on modern romance and industry pressures, and sparky cultural commentary. They riff on love, music, aging, and the funny chaos of real life.
51 snips
May 2, 2026 • 56min
License to Kimmel
Anna Konkle, actress/writer and co-creator/star of Pen15, talks memoirs, parenting, and cringe childhood stories. Ron Funches, stand-up comedian and actor, chats TV appearances, parenting, and autism. They riff on late-night pressure, surreal industry gigs, reality TV, and awkward coming-of-age moments in quick, funny segments.
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Apr 25, 2026 • 1h 24min
Kash Patel, Drunk with Power
Simone Sanders Townsend, broadcast journalist and MSNOW co-anchor, and Sen. Chris Murphy, Connecticut Democrat focused on foreign policy, join for a lively Washington night. They spar over White House Correspondents' Dinner tactics and debate confronting Trump in shared spaces. Conversations hit AI and crypto money as electoral threats, DHS and arms-sale leverage, and strategies to defend democracy without naming specific insights.
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Apr 18, 2026 • 1h 20min
Holy See You Next Tuesday
Kal Penn, actor and former Obama staffer who hosts history conversations, and Kara Swisher, tech journalist and podcaster, join the discussion. They riff on Trump’s clash with the Pope and viral Jesus imagery. Kara critiques longevity hype and AI corporate power. Kal digs into history repeating and stories from his time in government and film.
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Apr 11, 2026 • 55min
Strait Privilege
Joel Kim Booster, comedian and writer known for sharp stand-up and acting, brings filthy anecdotes and playful banter. Conversations jump from geopolitical chaos around the Strait of Hormuz to absurd political moments. Lively segments include dating confessions, non-monogamy debates, movie talk, and a cheeky sex-and-apocalypse game.
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Apr 4, 2026 • 57min
Bye Bye Bondi
Ben Platt, Tony-winning actor and singer known for Dear Evan Hansen, chats about summer camp and early theater roots. He talks vocal health and the realities of Broadway. He plays a prank-filled April Fools game and joins Passover trivia, mixing musical stories with playful pop-culture banter.
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Mar 28, 2026 • 1h 15min
Airport Security on ICE
Dylan Adler, stand-up comedian and writer known for sharp touring bits, and Jorma Taccone, filmmaker and Lonely Island member who directs and creates oddball comedy. They riff on ICE at airports and shutdown chaos, remaking The Trip into Over Your Dead Body and editing for comedy, touring life and cultural differences, weird tech like toilet cameras and fart sensors, plus playful game segments.
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Mar 21, 2026 • 1h 4min
MAGA’s Uncivil War
Maria Bamford, stand-up comic known for honest bits about mental health, and Utkarsh Ambudkar, actor/comedian from Ghosts, join for a lively live show. They riff on comedy, mental health, impersonations, spooky ghosts, and on‑set stories. Political chaos and Republican infighting provide the backdrop while the group plays absurd games and reflects with playful second thoughts.
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Mar 14, 2026 • 1h 16min
Iran: Oops! All Ayatollahs
Paul Feig, film and TV director known for comedy and The Housemaid, joins with a drink in hand. He swaps stories about Freaks and Geeks, directing women, and teasing a Housemaid sequel. Conversation hops between erotic thriller jokes, political absurdities, and playful games separating movie plots from real scandals.
