

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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Mar 12, 2024 • 38min
What a Weekday: Biden Strikes Back
Congress interrogates DOJ's report on Biden's record keeping and age, Biden trades insults with Trump, Trump praises Victor Orbán, hypothetical scenarios with political figures discussed, Kate Middleton's disappearance explored, lively debate on the symbolic meaning of the number 69

Mar 9, 2024 • 1h 16min
State of Deez Nuts
Get ready for laughs as the podcast guests defend Panda Express and talk about life being over at 40. They discuss hot topics with humor and put the 'dad' in dad jokes. Fear may be the mind killer, but Lovett is the kind thriller in this week's episode.

Mar 5, 2024 • 25min
What a Weekday: Super Tuesday Edition
On this Super Tuesday edition, topics include Trump's questionable comparison, Nikki Haley's primary win, Supreme Court battles, sci-fi challenges, political humor, controversies, and podcast promotions.

Mar 2, 2024 • 1h 12min
2 Marianne 2 Williamson
Leap Day babies celebrated, solving petty grievances. Progressive policies in politics discussed. A leap of faith taken at the end, with humor and banter throughout.

Feb 27, 2024 • 39min
What a Weekday: Biden’s Big Scoop
Topics covered in this episode include Nikki Haley's failed campaign, Trump's victory in SC, the dilemma of eating an ice cream cone gracefully, Russian disinformation on the Bidens, absurd allegations against the Bidens, accidental rat encounters, and a casual conversation on jacket design.

Feb 24, 2024 • 1h 26min
Commander Biden's Secret Menu
The podcast discusses escaping Madame Web, British politics, and reality TV. Comedian Brad Williams shares insights, and they delve into things they hate to love. From spiders in the Amazon to comedic banter, this episode is both entertaining and informative.

Feb 20, 2024 • 23min
Jon Lovett and Tim Miller on Losing Primaries (Inside 2024 - Extended Preview)
Political experts Jon Lovett and Tim Miller share tear-stained memories of primary defeats past, including insights on Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton campaigns. They discuss identifying secretly gay Republicans and transitioning from politics to podcasting, reflecting on their humorous 'loser' label and their roles in the podcasting world.

Feb 17, 2024 • 1h 27min
Grandpa Loves Us 2024
Topics include humorous Taylor Swift conspiracies, parenting strategies, behind-the-scenes stories from Hollywood, and a farewell to Producer Brian. Comedy and chaos abound in this episode!

Feb 13, 2024 • 25min
What a Weekday: A rough weekend for Biden, NATO, and the Gaylors
The podcast discusses RFK Jr.'s apology. Trump's relationship with Putin is mentioned. Biden addresses the Hur report. Taylor and Travis win the Super Bowl. Usher's halftime show is joked about.

Feb 10, 2024 • 1h 13min
GOP 2024: Nobody Wins
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau shares optimistic news on climate change and his bone structure. Ify Nwadiwe discusses beloved Moments In Black Nerd History. Andrew Farmer joins for Gay News. The podcast covers Marianne Williamson suspending her campaign, Nikki Haley's comments about Trump, and a federal appeals court rejecting Trump's immunity argument. Other topics include legal questions surrounding Trump, therapy, and Valentine's Day plans.


