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Pod Save the World

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Chen Guangcheng
Gaza
China
Israel
Human Rights Activism
One-Child Policy
Law
Forced Abortion
Henry Kissinger
United States
Women’s Rights Without Frontiers
UNRWA
Humanitarian Aid
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Iran
Hamas
Christian Bale
Republican National Convention
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Palestinian Prisoners

“Pod Save America” cohost Tommy Vietor thought foreign policy was boring and complicated until he got the education of a lifetime working for President Obama’s National Security Council. On “Pod Save the World,” he and former deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes break down the latest global developments and bring you behind the scenes with the people who were there. New episodes every Wedne... more

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Tommy and Ben explain how President Trump forfeited our advantage in the artificial intelligence race by allowing Nvidia to sell advanced AI chips to China, break down the new White House National Security Strategy document and debate whether it matt... more

Tommy and Ben discuss a blockbuster Washington Post report alleging that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth personally ordered a “double tap” airstrike that was a textbook example of a war crime, the latest on Trump’s slow-moving regime change policy in V... more

Tommy and Ben unpack Trump’s rapidly changing “peace deal” to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. They explain how the plan has changed since the first draft leaked last week, the confusion over where the plan came from and why many people believ... more

Tommy and Ben discuss Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington, his request for F-35 fighter jets and a NATO-like security guarantee, the real estate deals the Trump family might get in return, and how corruption is driving US for... more

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Recent Guests

Atul Gawande
A renowned surgeon and public health leader, former Administrator for Global Health at USAID.
USAID
Episode: Trump & Saudi Arabia: A Tale of Corruption
Tariq Habash
Former advisor at the Department of Education, co-founder of A New Policy
A New Policy
Episode: From Al Qaeda to the White House
Josh Paul
Former State Department official, co-founder of A New Policy
A New Policy
Episode: From Al Qaeda to the White House
Ro Khanna
Represents California's 17th congressional district
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: What Should Progressive Foreign Policy Look Like? (Crooked Con)
Yassamin Ansari
Represents Arizona's third congressional district
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: What Should Progressive Foreign Policy Look Like? (Crooked Con)
Sanna Marin
Former Prime Minister of Finland
Former Prime Minister
Episode: Trump Flirts With Nuclear Annihilation
Mike McFaul
Former US Ambassador to Russia and Director of the Freeman Spokely Institute for International Studies
Stanford University
Episode: Trump Dances Across Asia
Andrew Weissman
Former Federal Prosecutor
Episode: Introducing: Runaway Country with Alex Wagner
Annam Raman Patit
Former Immigration Court Judge
Episode: Introducing: Runaway Country with Alex Wagner

Hosts

Tommy Vietor
Host of Pod Save the World and co-host of Pod Save America, known for his insights on foreign policy and political analysis, with prior experience in the National Security Council during the Obama administration.
Ben Rhodes
Co-host of Pod Save the World and former deputy national security adviser, recognized for his commentary on U.S. foreign policy and political events.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 34.6k ratings
  • C’mon

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    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Piecrust^
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thank you!

    Always educational and interesting. Keeps me engaged in what’s important.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CatDocNC
    United Statesa month ago
  • Hey guys

    Thank you so much for giving me another chance to listen to the Alex Wagner podcast. At first, I wasn’t sure who she was then I saw her on Colbert, and realize that I would like to listen to this podcast!

    Alison Schuback

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ali Schuback
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank you!

    I really appreciate Tommy and Ben for breaking things down in a calm and digestible way. They really help me understand what’s happening around the world and how events relate to one another. I appreciate their knowledgeable takes and the historical background they provide. Super smart. Love these guys!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GreenfishGSZ
    United States2 months ago
  • Few in ME believed in so called peace

    Without representation in any talks, means none think Palestinians are important. A so called War where one side can’t even think about retaliation over their starving people, is not a war. It’s elimination of a people, with torture, starvation, and killing the next generations by killing babies.

    That is not, again, a war- it is genocide. In many ways it reminds me of the killing fields of Cambodia or the genocide in Rwanda. Not because of the ideology behind the killings- it’s just because of t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rajuljambiah
    United States2 months ago

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The hosts are regarded as knowledgeable and articulate, with a strong ability to engage the audience on important topics.

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#35
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#210
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#8
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#32
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Talking Points

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Trump & Saudi Arabia: A Tale of Corruption
Q: How is it in the US interest to give the Saudis a security guarantee?
The argument is that Saudi Arabia holds substantial financial power, and aligning with them prevents their shift towards China or other adversaries.
Trump & Saudi Arabia: A Tale of Corruption
Q: What inspired Kennedy was the Marshall Plan?
Kennedy's commitment to the Marshall Plan emphasizes the value of investing in nations post-conflict to foster stability.
From Al Qaeda to the White House
Q: What are the implications of U.S. arms sales in the context of settler violence?
Josh noted that U.S. arms are being used in repression and that there are legal implications for these actions, which are often overlooked.
From Al Qaeda to the White House
Q: What was it like for both of you to resign from the Biden administration?
Tariq described it as a lonely decision, feeling that his voice was not valued in discussions around Gaza policy, while Josh expressed frustration over the lack of debate on foreign policy.
Trump Dances Across Asia
Q: What do you think were unique about the periods of cooperation and how can we get back on track again so it's not this new Cold War feeling, scary conflict?
We need to study the Cold War and remind ourselves that we didn't go to war with the Soviets in part because of deterrence. We need to embrace complexity and find ways to cooperate on issues like climate change.

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This podcast provides engaging and insightful discussions centered around prominent global issues and U.S. foreign policy. Hosted by former National Security Council staff Tommy Vietor and ex-deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes, episodes frequently tackle topics such as the intricacies of international relations, the implications of U.S. military actions, and the humanitarian crises it spawns. Notably, the hosts blend sharp political analysis with personal anecdotes from their experiences in government, consequently enriching the listener's understanding of complex geopolitical dynamics. With an emphasis on accountability, human rights, and diplomatic solutions, the podcast also critiques past and present U.S. administrations, makin... more

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