"Let them eat crudité."
The Inflation Reduction Act is law, Liz Cheney is defeated, Donald Trump is still under investigation, and Dr. Oz is still looking for crudité. Then, filmmaker Alex Holder stops by the studio to talk about his documentary on Trump’s final days in office that was subpoenaed by the January 6th Committee. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here (https://youtu.be/YNZURxSN0jo) ...
1hr 7m Aug 18, 2022
1hr 7m
"Raiders of the Lost Docs." (Live from Atlanta!)
Guest co-host Josie Duffy Rice joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan live in Atlanta! New details about the Mar-A-Lago raid send Republicans scrambling to defend Trump while he’s under investigation, Stacey Abrams joins for a virtual interview, and Georgia Secretary of State Bee Nguyen joins to talk about protecting voting rights in the state. Plus, Lovett quizzes Jon, Tommy, Dan, and Josie on just ho...
1hr 30m Aug 15, 2022
1hr 30m
"Nukes of Hazzard." (Live from Nashville!)
Guest co-host Josie Duffy Rice joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan live in Nashville! Republicans go on defense after the unsealed Mar-a-Lago search warrant reveals that the FBI is investigating Donald Trump for possible espionage, and Democrats have new reasons to be hopeful about the midterms following a string of big wins. Justice Democrat Odessa Kelly stops by to talk about her run for Congress ...
1hr 34m Aug 13, 2022
1hr 34m
"Everything’s Coming Up Brandon."
The Senate passes the biggest climate change legislation in history to cap off the best week of Joe Biden’s presidency, Donald Trump wins the CPAC straw poll after sharing the stage with fellow autocrat Viktor Orban, and later, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes joins to talk about his campaign to replace Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson this November. For a closed-captioned version of this epi...
1hr 10m Aug 09, 2022
1hr 10m
“A Kansas of Whoop-Ass.”
Kansas voters deliver a victory for abortion rights, Arizona voters deliver a victory for MAGA extremists, Missouri voters deliver a victory for just one Eric, and the host of Positively Dreadful, Crooked’s Editor-in-Chief, Brian Beutler joins in studio for a special Take Appreciator. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here (https://youtu.be/0k8dLPkBs8s) . For a transcript...
1hr 4m Aug 04, 2022
1hr 4m
"Climate Change of Heart."
The fate of the Manchin miracle lies in the hands of Kyrsten Sinema, Democrats' prospects of holding the senate may be brightening with just 100 days to go, and later, Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin talks to Lovett about protecting same-sex marriage and democracy. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here (https://youtu.be/EwcNPlhmOlQ) . For a transcript of this episode, pl...
1hr 6m Aug 02, 2022
1hr 6m
"We always loved Joe Manchin!"
Democrats find a reason to believe again after Joe Manchin announces a surprise climate and tax deal. Donald Trump returns to DC as his support in the Republican party wanes. And Democratic strategist and author Heather McGhee joins the pod to talk about her new podcast "The Sum of Us" and why we should remain hopeful about the future of America. Sunday marks 100 days out from Election Day whi...
1hr Jul 28, 2022
1hr
“Arizona Gets Double Teamed.” (Live from Portland!)
Fake the Nation host Negin Farsad joins Jon, Tommy and Dan live in Portland! Frenemies Donald Trump and Mike Pence campaigned in Arizona on Friday for two different Republicans running for governor – the same day that their former campaign manager Steve Bannon was found guilty on two counts of contempt of Congress for refusing to testify before the January 6th Committee. Then, Democratic candid...
1hr 7m Jul 25, 2022
1hr 7m
“Insurrection: Season Finale.” (Live from Seattle!)
Fake the Nation host Negin Farsad joins Jon, Tommy and Dan live in Seattle! The January 6th committee wraps up this season of “Insurrection” with a primetime blockbuster focusing on the 187 minutes where Donald Trump sat back watching his favorite TV shows cover the attack on the US Capitol that he incited. Then Washington Governor Jay Inslee joins to talk about saving the planet and protecting...
1hr 20m Jul 22, 2022
1hr 20m
"Why Republicans Can't Get Over The Trump."
Joe Manchin fucks over the planet while Democrats try to make progress without him. Then former Republican strategist Tim Miller joins the pod to talk about his new book that explains why so many of his friends and colleagues went full-MAGA. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here (https://youtu.be/vKwFGb0VKmQ) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@c...
1hr 12m Jul 19, 2022
1hr 12m
"Trump's Tamper Tantrum."
Donald Trump tries to cover up incriminating January 6th testimony with some light witness tampering, Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto joins to talk about the fight for abortion access and her very tight midterm race, and Jon and Dan debate the debate over whether Joe Biden should run for re-election in 2024. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here (https://youtu.be/2...
59m Jul 14, 2022
59m
"Bannon Assumes the Deposition."
President Biden announces new steps to protect abortion access amid criticism of the White House response to Dobbs. Steve Bannon has a very bad day in court. The January 6th committee airs another episode of Insurrection after some new testimony, and the guys cap things off with another round of Take Appreciator. If you want to take action, you can donate to Vote Save America's Fuck Bans: ...
54m Jul 12, 2022
54m
"Will Trump '24 Come Too Soon?"
Donald Trump contemplates a pre-midterm presidential announcement, Joe Biden tries to escape a pre-midterm presidential rut, and with November just four months away, Democratic pollster Celinda Lake joins to talk about where the country is on abortion, inflation, both parties, and more. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here (https://youtu.be/B5fCYw9zH8c) . For a transcri...
57m Jul 07, 2022
57m
Introducing: Mother Country Radicals
Zayd Dohrn was born - underground - his parents were radicals and counter-culture outlaws, on the run from the FBI. Now, Zayd takes us back to the 1970s, when his parents and their young friends in the Weather Underground Organization declared war on the United States government. They brawled with riot cops on the streets of Chicago, bombed the Pentagon and the U.S Capitol, broke comrades out o...
53m Jul 05, 2022
53m
"A Very Special Episode of Insurrection."
The latest Jan 6 hearing gives what might have been the most shocking Congressional hearing in American history, Hot Take’s Amy Westervelt joins to talk about the Supreme Court’s fuck you to the planet, and Chief Take Officer Elijah Cone leads a special Take Appreciator of Republican reactions to Tuesday’s hearing. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here (https://youtu.be/...
1hr 5m Jun 30, 2022
1hr 5m
"Fighting Back Post-Roe."
Hysteria host Erin Ryan joins the pod to discuss the political fight to restore abortion access in America, and how Democrats should confront the activist Supreme Court. Then later, Amy Hagstrom Miller from Whole Woman’s Health talks about how abortion providers will continue to serve patients among a challenging patchwork of state laws. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click ...
1hr 9m Jun 28, 2022
1hr 9m
“Roe Is Dead. Now What?” (Strict Scrutiny Emergency Episode)
Kate, Leah and Melissa discuss the Supreme Court’s egregious decision to end the constitutional right to abortion, and whether other rights could be in jeopardy. If you want to take action, go to votesaveamerica.com/roe to check out the Fuck Bans Action Plan hub and donate to our Fight Back Fund. New episodes of Strict Scrutiny drop every Monday. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
1hr 8m Jun 25, 2022
1hr 8m
"50 Shades of MAGA."
The January 6th committee highlights how Trump’s attempted coup led to threats of violence against anyone who refused to go along. Strict Scrutiny’s Melissa Murray joins to talk about the Supreme Court’s terrible gun decision, and Zayd Dohrn, the host of Crooked Media’s new series Mother Country Radicals, joins to talk about political radicalization in the ’70s and today.
1hr 7m Jun 23, 2022
1hr 7m
“Get The Pardon Started.” Live from Oakland!
The guys head to the bay area with cohost Melissa Murray and discuss the January 6th committee exposing Trump’s pressure campaign and pardon list. Then Congresswoman Barbara Lee joins to talk about the hearings, Juneteenth, and reproductive rights.  California Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks then tells us how the state is preparing to be an abortion sanctuary. And the New York Times' Mike Issac tells...
1hr 39m Jun 20, 2022
1hr 39m
"Too Much Crime On Their Hands."
The January 6th committee makes the case that Donald Trump broke the law, election results in South Carolina and Texas offer hints about November, committee member Elaine Luria joins to talk about Thursday's big hearing, and later, we close out with a round of Take Appreciator. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here (https://youtu.be/JVSb0BCUK84) . For a transcript of thi...
59m Jun 16, 2022
59m
"It's Coup O'Clock Somewhere."
The second January 6th hearing exposes Donald Trump’s Big Lie, Senator Chris Murphy joins to talk about a potential deal on gun safety, and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy stops by Crooked to talk about Covid and mental health.
1hr 7m Jun 14, 2022
1hr 7m
“This Season On Insurrection.” (Live from LA!)
What a Day host Tre'vell Anderson joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan live in Los Angeles! The bipartisan House select committee concluded its first primetime hearing into the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, California election results make it clear that progressives have some work to do, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan joins from the Summit of the Americas, and the hosts battle it o...
1hr 30m Jun 10, 2022
1hr 30m
"Live from DC, it’s January 6!"
The January 6th special committee sets expectations high for Thursday’s prime time hearing, tensions in the Biden White House spill into the press, and Chef Jose Andres talks to Tommy about World Central Kitchen and what they’ve learned helping people in Ukraine and serving refugees and people in need around the world. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here (https://you...
1hr 2m Jun 07, 2022
1hr 2m
"Trump's Crimetime Preview." (Live from The Beacon Theatre!)
Guest host Melissa Murray joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy in New York City! Politico unveils new details about the Republican plan to overturn the election just days before the primetime congressional Jan. 6 hearings, Democrats push for gun legislation in the wake of another mass shooting in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and New York Attorney General Tish James joins to talk about her investigation into the Trump...
1hr 27m Jun 03, 2022
1hr 27m
"Memorial Day Mailbag."
Jon, Jon, and Tommy answer your burning questions about student loan debt, getting involved in politics, and the best Summer blockbusters. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here (https://youtu.be/jrVT9609MqE) . For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.
40m May 30, 2022
40m
"Why We Can't Give Up."
The U.S. Senate debates gun safety reform following the horrific school shooting at a Texas elementary school and Senator Alex Padilla joins to talk about what else can be done to stop mass shootings. And later, Jon and Dan go through Tuesday's election results from the primaries in Georgia and Texas. Our team has compiled a few ways you can help support the Uvalde community and the work to g...
58m May 26, 2022
58m
"Trump Loses Georgia Again?"
Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Minnesota, and Georgia hold primaries this week, including the biggest race with possibly the most predictable outcome: Georgia Governor Brian Kemp versus Senator David Perdue, and Representative Karen Bass stops by the studio to talk about how she'll tackle crime and housing as mayor of Los Angeles.
57m May 24, 2022
57m
"The Most Dangerous Candidate of 2022?"
Voters select Democratic and Republican nominees in North Carolina, Oregon, Kentucky, Idaho, and Pennsylvania in the biggest set of midterm primaries yet, and North Carolina Senate candidate Cheri Beasley joins to talk about her race against Trump-backed Ted Budd.
56m May 19, 2022
56m
"Stoking Hate in Primetime."
A heavily armed 18-year-old carries out a mass shooting in Buffalo, New York inspired by the same racist conspiracy theory pushed by Tucker Carlson and Republicans in Congress, Biden tests new research by calling Republicans "Ultra MAGA", and Jonathon Martin joins to discuss his new book This Will Not Pass. (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/This-Will-Not-Pass/Jonathan-Martin/9781982172480...
59m May 17, 2022
59m
"We Don't Chalk About Susan."
A Senate vote to protect abortion rights fails but the larger fight has just begun, Joe Biden’s top economic advisor Brian Deese talks about the White House strategy on inflation and more, and Donald Trump goes 1 for 2 in this week’s primaries while getting some good news about his Twitter account. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here (https://youtu.be/NcFUPKDk7sQ) . Fo...
1hr 6m May 12, 2022
1hr 6m
"Running the Ultra MAGAthon." (Live from St. Louis!)
Guest host Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Jon, Jon and Dan live in St. Louis! The newest tell-all book reveals Donald Trump wanted to lob missiles at Mexico. Joe Biden tags Republican extremism as ultra-MAGA. Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush explains why Democrats need to stay in the fight. Then former Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander joins with BBQ recommendations and trivia questions.
1hr 23m May 09, 2022
1hr 23m
"Ginni Leaked It!" (Live at The Chicago Theatre!")
Guest host Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Jon, Jon and Dan live in Chicago! Democrats look for ways to protect abortion access as the midterms approach. This week's Ohio primary strengthens Trump’s position as kingmaker in the GOP. Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow joins to talk about confronting Republican extremism head-on. And the show ends with a game and a few shots of Chicago’s hometown ...
1hr 29m May 06, 2022
1hr 29m
What the SCOTUS leak could mean for abortion (Strict Scrutiny Emergency Episode)
Kate, Leah and Melissa get together for an emergency episode of Strict Scrutiny to discuss a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion that indicates the justices are prepared to overrule the decisions protecting and reaffirming the constitutional right to an abortion. Donate now at votesaveamerica.com/roe to split your contribution between more than 80 abortion funds, and listen to Strict Scrutiny ev...
53m May 03, 2022
53m
"Trump's Missed Vance."
The midterms are six months away and new polling has the race closer than you might expect, Donald Trump forgets who he endorsed in Ohio, and later: some fun with the highlights and lowlights of Saturday's White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Protect Abortion Access. Donate to Abortion Funds: http://votesaveamerica.com/roe For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a trans...
43m May 03, 2022
43m
"Drop Debt Gorgeous."
President Biden indicates he is considering student debt relief while Joe Manchin continues to block the rest of the Democratic agenda in the name of bipartisanship, Tucker Carlson and Matt Gaetz turn on Kevin McCarthy after the latest round of leaked tapes, and Hot Take hosts Mary Annaïse Heglar and Amy Westervelt join for a special climate edition of Take Appreciator.
55m Apr 28, 2022
55m
"New Phone, Coup Dis?" (with Stacey Abrams!)
Republicans were even more complicit than thought in carrying out and covering up Donald Trump’s coup, Kevin McCarthy gets caught lying, Stacey Abrams joins to talk about her race for Governor, and later: some recommendations on what to watch and read if you’re planning to quit Twitter now that it’s owned by Elon Musk. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcrip...
48m Apr 26, 2022
48m
“DeSantis Cancels Disney.”
Ron DeSantis cancels Disney as Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow teaches her party how to win the culture wars, Dr. Bob Wachter joins to talk about the fate of the federal mask mandate and more, and later, it’s time for another round of Take Appreciator, Psaki-Doocy edition. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transc...
58m Apr 21, 2022
58m
"Midterm Madness with Elizabeth Warren."
Senator Elizabeth Warren stopped by Crooked HQ to chat with Tommy and since Jon, Jon, and Tommy covered lots of news in the DC and Boston live pods, they dig into the mailbag today to answer some of your questions on the midterms, messaging, favorite DC scandals, and more. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@cro...
1hr 6m Apr 19, 2022
1hr 6m
"Am I The Masshole?" (Live from Boston)
Guest host Jane Coaston joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan live in Boston! Donald Trump tests his strength in the Republican party by endorsing a slate of extreme primary candidates. The internet cringes as Elon Musk tries to buy Twitter. Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu join to discuss the local and national initiatives they're pushing to fight climate change. Then Mark...
1hr 11m Apr 17, 2022
1hr 11m
"America’s Next Top Press Secretary." (Live from D.C.!)
Guest host Jane Coaston joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan live in the nation's capital! Donald Trump makes his first major campaign investment while many question if his endorsements are losing their political power, Republicans remain intent on fighting culture wars over abortion, Disney, and LGBTQ rights while voters care most about the economy, and White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki and come...
1hr 32m Apr 15, 2022
1hr 32m
“Mitch McConnell does lines."
Joe Biden takes new action to fight gun crime, the Trump family may soon face accountability for a bunch of other crimes, and the Atlantic’s Mark Leibovich is here to talk about how Official Washington has changed since the last time he skewered the city in his New York Times bestseller, This Town. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, p...
48m Apr 12, 2022
48m
"OK, Groomer."
Democrats navigate immigration, student debt relief, and gas prices with an eye on the midterms, Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler joins to discuss the strategy behind some of the big wins in his state’s local elections this week, and the MAGA wing of the Republican Party has taken to calling everyone who doesn’t agree with them a pedophile. For a closed-captioned version of this epi...
59m Apr 07, 2022
59m
“Is Palin Running? Alaska!”
Democrats move closer to confirming Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, a criminal referral from the January 6 committee, and some version of Build Back Better that Joe Manchin can support, the Atlantic's Anne Applebaum talks about the current situation in Ukraine, and a March Badness championshit winner is crowned. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this...
55m Apr 05, 2022
55m
"Grand Orgy Party."
Republicans face new challenges from Donald Trump and cocaine orgies, Representative Katie Porter joins talk about Joe Biden’s proposed budget and billionaire tax, and Tommy joins for the March Badness Fascist Four. Vote Save America is launching its biggest volunteer effort yet and asking you to be part of your region’s Midterm Madness team: East, South, Midwest, West. Sign up to receive actio...
1hr 6m Mar 31, 2022
1hr 6m
"Keep My Wife's Name Out Your Evidence."
Joe Biden says Vladimir Putin cannot remain in power, Donald Trump is back to saying Vladimir Putin is smart, Clarence Thomas’s wife was part of the plot to overturn the last election, SEIU President Mary Kay Henry joins to talk about the latest attempt by Amazon workers to unionize, and it’s time again to find out which Republican will take the top prize in the 2nd annual March Badness tournam...
50m Mar 29, 2022
50m
"Attack of the Racist Babies."
Republicans beclown themselves while testing their midterm attacks on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, State Department Counselor Derek Chollet joins to talk about President Biden’s trip to Brussels as war rages in Ukraine, and Donald Trump is ditching some loser Senate candidates as reports show how close he came to being indicted in New York. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click...
1hr 3m Mar 24, 2022
1hr 3m
"Jackasses v Jackson."
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson sails through the first day of Republican attacks during her confirmation hearing, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy joins to talk through the White House’s plea for Covid funding in advance of a possible uptick in cases, and comedian/director Judd Apatow is in studio for a special round of Take Appreciator. For a closed-captioned version of this episode,...
1hr 4m Mar 22, 2022
1hr 4m
Find Taylor Lorenz on Why All Culture is Internet Culture in Offline's new feed.
Offline has moved to its own feed! To find today's full episode, search "Offline with Jon Favreau" in your podcast app or click the link below: Subscribe to new Offline feed: go.crooked.com/offline This week, Jon is joined by the technology reporter Taylor Lorenz. Covering what she calls “communication and connection,” Taylor has written extensively about the content creator economy, changing...
1m Mar 20, 2022
1m
"Zelensky's Plea."
President Biden announces more aid to Ukraine after President Zelensky delivers an emotional plea to Congress, Donald Trump may be facing some new political challenges on the road to 2024, and progressive activists Amanda Butcher and Lucas Meyer join to talk about last week’s wave of New Hampshire school board victories that can teach Democrats how to beat back the Republican culture wars. Sup...
56m Mar 17, 2022
56m
"Putting the Mess in Messaging."
President Biden reboots his midterm agenda and message in order to fend off a red wave in November, Democratic strategist Addisu Demissie joins to talk about a DNC proposal to potentially de-throne Iowa and change the presidential nominating process, and Jon, Jon, and Tommy try to break up some of the tough news with a few fun mailbag questions about Pete Davidson, Elon Musk, and Tom Brady. F...
57m Mar 15, 2022
57m