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|other_names =A no-bullshit conversation about politics. |
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|website =[https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-the-world/?pg=1 Pod Save the World Website] |
|website =[https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-the-world/?pg=1 Pod Save the World Website] |
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|Provider = [[Crooked Media]] |
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|related_shows=[[Pod Save America]], [[Pod Save the People]], [[Lovett or Leave It]]|network=[[Crooked Media]]}} |
|related_shows=[[Pod Save America]], [[Pod Save the People]], [[Lovett or Leave It]]|network=[[Crooked Media]]|title=Pod Save the World}} |
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'''Pod Save the World''' is a [[podcast]] |
'''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]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Concha|first1=Joe|title=New media venture featuring crew of ex-Obama aides expanding|url=http://thehill.com/homenews/media/353832-new-media-venture-featuring-crew-of-ex-obama-aides-expanding|publisher=The Hill}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Farris|first1=David|title=How a new generation of left-wing podcasters are dethroning Rush Limbaugh and right-wing talk radio|url=http://theweek.com/articles/723980/how-new-generation-leftwing-podcasters-are-dethroning-rush-limbaugh-rightwing-talk-radio|publisher=The Week}}</ref> |
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Vietor describes the podcast as "a no bullshit"<ref>{{cite web|title=Pod save the World Website|url=https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-the-world/|publisher=Crooked Media}}</ref> approach to global news that tries to make complicated issues seem relatable and simple to understand. Notable guests include former [[National Security Advisor]] [[Susan Rice]], former [[White House Chief of Staff]] [[Denis McDonough]], and [[US Senator]] and [[Vice President|Vice Presidential Candidate]] [[Tim Kaine]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Pod save the World Website|url=https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-the-world/|publisher=Crooked Media}}</ref> Pod Save the World debuted as number one on the iTunes podcast chart on January 10th 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Crooked Media - 'Pod Save America' American iTunes Chart Performance|url=http://www.itunescharts.net/us/artists/podcast/crooked-media/podcasts/pod-save-america/|publisher=iTunes}}</ref> |
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Vietor is joined each week by a guest to discuss foreign policy and international relations.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newsweek.com/crooked-media-fights-trump-pod-save-america-jon-favreau-jon-lovett-tommy-570695|title=How the Crooked Media trio is taking on Donald Trump with "Pod Save America"|date=2017-03-26|work=Newsweek|access-date=2018-01-03|language=en}}</ref> Notable guests include former [[National Security Advisor]] [[Susan Rice]], former [[White House Chief of Staff]] [[Denis McDonough]], and [[US Senator]] and [[Vice President|Vice Presidential Candidate]] [[Tim Kaine]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Pod save the World Website|url=https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-the-world/|publisher=Crooked Media}}</ref> |
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New episodes initially debuted on Wednesday; towards the end of 2017, this changed to Friday. |
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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.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bostedt|first1=Shelbie Lynn|title=Former Obama staffer and 'Pod Save America' co-host Tommy Vietor talks civic engagement on a local level|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/redeye/culture/ct-redeye-pod-save-america-tour-tommy-vietor-jon-lovett-jon-favreau-chicago-20171002-story.html|website=Chicago Tribune|publisher=Chicago Tribune}}</ref> |
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Vietor describes the podcast as a "no bullshit" approach to global news that tries to make complicated issues seem relatable and simple to understand.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pod save the World Website|url=https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-the-world/|publisher=Crooked Media}}</ref> |
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== Reception == |
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It debuted at number one on the iTunes podcast chart on January 10th 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Crooked Media - 'Pod Save America' American iTunes Chart Performance|url=http://www.itunescharts.net/us/artists/podcast/crooked-media/podcasts/pod-save-america/|publisher=iTunes}}</ref> Salon named ''Pod Save the World'' as one of its '15 indispensible policy podcasts'.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/11/19/15-indispensable-policy-podcasts/|title=15 indispensable policy podcasts|date=2017-11-19|work=Salon|access-date=2018-01-03|language=en-US}}</ref> Vogue called it one of spring 2017's best shows.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/best-podcasts-spring-2017|title=These Are the Podcasts You Need to Be Listening to This Spring|work=Vogue|access-date=2018-01-03|language=en}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
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* [https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-the-world/ Podcast website] |
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* [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-save-the-world/id1200016351?mt=2 Pod Save the World on iTunes] |