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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Episodes
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May 25, 2024 • 1h 39min
Alito's Red Flags feat. Matt Rogers
Guest host Matt Rogers shines in this episode with hilarious discussions on Justice Alito's actions post-January 6th, birth control confusion, Katy Perry's surprising facts, and a game guessing straight cis male answers about the pop star. The banter includes amusing impressions, comedic reflections on historical events, and a playful Matt Rogers trivia game with listener high notes at the end.
May 21, 2024 • 34min
What A Weekday: Cannes You Believe It? feat. Matt Rogers
Matt Rogers, host of Las Culturistas, joins the podcast to discuss Trump's hush money trial, Rudy Giuliani's chaotic birthday bash, Michael Cohen's trial, Marjorie Taylor Greene vs. Jasmine Crockett, Billie Eilish's album, and humorous French culture commentary.
May 18, 2024 • 1h 24min
Conservatives Using Noble Tactics feat. Larry Wilmore
Larry Wilmore joins the podcast for a hilarious discussion poking fun at conservative tactics and coded insults. The show also features banter about Trump, Biden, the royals, boundaries in shared workspaces, and a fun game of delivering Trump quotes by historical figures.
May 14, 2024 • 33min
What a Weekday: We Got An Embezzlement Stew Going On feat. Louis Virtel
Louis Virtel joins for a hilarious discussion on Trump's Hannibal Lecter speech, Taylor Swift's concert baby, and ending with 1,500 spiders. They touch on voter motivation, shallow political figures, Celine Dion, SNL sketches, and American Girl dolls.
May 11, 2024 • 1h 19min
Parasite for Sore Eyes feat. Andy Richter
Comedian and actor Andy Richter guest hosts. Topics include MAGA diaper rumors, bizarre medical revelations, controversial political candidates, stand-up comedy dynamics, conservative politics, Cybertruck fascination, and using Google Docs for comedy writing.
May 7, 2024 • 27min
What a Weekday: Noem More Dead Dogs feat. Maria Bamford
Maria Bamford, the incredible comedian, joins the podcast to discuss Kevin Spacey's endorsement of RFK Jr. and Trump's hush money trial. Topics include Boeing's moon aspirations and Kristi Noem's controversial dog murder comments. The hosts mix humor with serious trial implications and touch on spacecraft reliability, stress relief, dark satire, and interactive podcast segments.
May 4, 2024 • 1h 7min
Cops in the Halls, Bees in the Walls
Rose Abdoo reflects on cattle calls, Jena Friedman calls out Republicans, Two Gay Matts discuss fence sides. Rant Wheel spins as they tackle life's bull with humor.
Apr 30, 2024 • 30min
What a Weekday: Cricket's Revenge
President Biden takes shots at Trump, Kristi Noem faces backlash, Arizona GOP drama heats up, and Galena the cat survives an Amazon mishap
Apr 27, 2024 • 1h 42min
Mike Johnson, Campus Police (Live from DC!)
Former Campus Police Officer Mike Johnson joins the hosts in Washington, DC for a lively discussion on political commentary, shifting discourse, navigating challenges, quirky characters, and playful banter. The episode features humorous anecdotes, diverse topics, and a playful debate game.
Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 53min
Texas Hold Me (Live from Austin!)
The Sklar Brothers, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Tim Miller, and Zach Zucker discuss Texas politics, Trump's lackeys, and engage in a lively Texas Rant Wheel. The podcast covers Trump's behavior in court, Greg Abbott, and the passing of a foreign-aid package. They also touch on space lasers, social media bans, and sibling rivalry dynamics. A mix of comedy, political commentary, and entertaining banter make for a lively episode.
