Pod Save the World
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| Pod Save the World | |
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| File:Pod save the world logo.jpg "A no-bullshit conversation about politics." | |
| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Tommy Vietor |
| Format | Weekly political commentary |
| Language | English |
| Publication | |
| Original release | February 2017 – present |
| Provider | Crooked Media |
| Related shows | Pod Save America, Pod Save the People, Lovett or Leave It |
| Website | Pod Save the World Website |
Pod Save the World is a weekly foreign policy podcast produced and distributed by Crooked Media, and hosted by former White House National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor.[1][2]
Vietor is joined each week by a guest to discuss foreign policy and international relations.[3] Notable guests include former National Security Advisor Susan Rice, former White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough, and US Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Kaine.[4]
New episodes initially debuted on Wednesday; towards the end of 2017, this changed to Friday.
While other Crooked Media podcasts tend to focus heavily on domestic issues within the United States, Pod Save the World discusses global issues and international relations, with a focus on civic involvement.[5]
Vietor describes the podcast as a "no bullshit" approach to global news that tries to make complicated issues seem relatable and simple to understand.[6]
Reception[edit | edit source]
It debuted at number one on the iTunes podcast chart on January 10th 2017.[7] Salon named Pod Save the World as one of its '15 indispensible policy podcasts'.[8] Vogue called it one of spring 2017's best shows.[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Concha, Joe. "New media venture featuring crew of ex-Obama aides expanding". The Hill.
- ↑ Farris, David. "How a new generation of left-wing podcasters are dethroning Rush Limbaugh and right-wing talk radio". The Week.
- ↑ "How the Crooked Media trio is taking on Donald Trump with "Pod Save America"". Newsweek. 2017-03-26. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
- ↑ "Pod save the World Website". Crooked Media.
- ↑ Bostedt, Shelbie Lynn. "Former Obama staffer and 'Pod Save America' co-host Tommy Vietor talks civic engagement on a local level". Chicago Tribune. Chicago Tribune.
- ↑ "Pod save the World Website". Crooked Media.
- ↑ "Crooked Media - 'Pod Save America' American iTunes Chart Performance". iTunes.
- ↑ "15 indispensable policy podcasts". Salon. 2017-11-19. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
- ↑ "These Are the Podcasts You Need to Be Listening to This Spring". Vogue. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
