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Former Barack Obama Communications Director and Pod Save America host Dan Pfeiffer is joined by veteran and former Secretary of State for Missouri Jason Kander to break down political ads about the ongoing Russia Ukraine war. 01:00 - "Horrific Decision" by Advancing American Freedom (aka Mike Pence) 03:38 - "Stand With Me" from Pat McCrory (Senate, North Carolina) 06:39 - "Smart" by the Republican Accountability Project #PoliticalExpertsReact #RussiaUkraineWar #CrookedMedia

Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes are joined by Asia policy expert Danny Russel for a special episode that is entirely focused on China. They discuss Chinese President Xi Jinping’s background and worldview, Wolf Warrior diplomacy, China’s human rights record and suppression of the Uyghurs, and the fear that war between the US and China is inevitable and could start over Taiwan.

Ira and Louis discuss the recent GQ profile of Francis Ford Coppola and his legacy of films, the dangers of mocking Ted Lasso, and the latest outrage from the fans of Kanye West.

Coming to you from SXSW in Austin, TX! Greg Daniels joins Jon to talk about how he developed the series Upload and how he finds humor in the unintended consequences of technology. Then, he explores why The Office still resonates with audiences across the country, and if Michael Scott’s humor would hold up on tv today.

Live from Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles, Jon Lovett catches us up on all of the week's news including Trump telling Mike Pence it's over between them and why there are now fewer Doritos in each back. Then, Pandora Boxx Josh Barro, Tim Baltz, and Lennon Parham join for the Hyper Wheel!

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the wave of state legislation attempting to restrict travel across states lines to gain access to abortions and to gender-affirming medical care and toast Marina Ovsyannikova– a producer at a Russian state news program who bravely protested the war live onscreen. Then, Megan Gailey and Stacy London join for a segment of I Feel Petty where Stacy gives us her thoughts for spring/summer ‘22 patterns and we’re fucking thrilled. CHAPTERS 0:00 Gas Prices 1:10 Republicans Seek to Pass More Bounty Laws 8:45 Toast to Marina Ovsyannikova for Russian News Protest 12:09 Erin Feels Petty About Sports Opinions 13:55 Alyssa Feels Petty About Angry Tweets 16:43 Megan Gailey Feels Petty About People Behaving Poorly 19:48 Stacy London Feels Petty About the Lack of Clean Energy

Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes record a second episode this week on Ukraine to discuss President Zelensky’s speech to Congress, the latest on US weapons transfers to Ukraine, Vladimir Putin’s terrifying authoritarian speech, Russian attacks on civilians, hope for peace talks, bad faith attacks on Biden by Republicans and the frustrating way Ukraine is being covered in the US. Then Ben speaks with Sviatoslav Yurash, the youngest member of Ukraine's Parliament about the post-Maidan generation and his close friend, journalist Oleksandra Kuvshynova who was killed while covering the war. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 3:55 The Latest from Ukraine 32:38 Interview with Sviatoslav Yurash

President Biden announces more aid to Ukraine after President Zelenskyy 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. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:27 Biden Increases Aid to Ukraine 00:19:19 Ad Break 00:25:05 Trump’s New Challenges 00:39:29 Ad Break 00:42:21 Interview with Amanda Butcher and Lucas Meyer

On this episode, we force Tommy to watch Fox News's attempt at late night comedy: Gutfeld! #Gutfeld Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco share direct actions you can do to help the Ukrainian people now (see below), discuss the most memorable moment of Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, and celebrate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court. Plus, Presidential Historian Alexis Coe joins to talk about how the male gaze has distorted our perception of history and the often manufactured nature of Women’s History Month. How to help Ukraine: Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) https://www.ucca.org World Central Kitchen https://www.wck.org United Help Ukraine Donate to the Life-saving medical supplies to Ukraine's front lines https://www.unitedhelpukraine.org Revived Soldiers Ukraine Donate to Treatment of the wounded and the provision of hospitals https://www.rsukraine.org Razom for Ukraine Donate to Tactical medical training and emergency response in Ukraine https://www.razomforukraine.org Nova Ukraine Donate to Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine https://www.novaukraine.org CHAPTERS 0:00 How Can We Help Ukrainian Refugees? 5:42 Lauren Boebert Is Human Trash at SOTU 6:55 Ketanji Brown Jackson Nominated for Supreme Court 11:27 Onslaught of Anti-LGBTQ Bills 14:32 Alexis Coe on a Female Perspective in Presidential Bios

Former Barack Obama Communications Director and Pod Save America host Dan Pfeiffer is joined by Anat Shenker-Osorio to break down political ads about Education and Critical Race Theory. 00:00 Intro and Republican focus on Education 00:50 "Born That Way" from Dave White for Governor (Pennsylvania) 03:21 "Let Kids Learn" The State Government Leadership Foundation 07:30 "Truth" from John King for Governor (Maryland) 09:50 A Revised Democratic message on Education #PoliticalExpertsReact #CriticalRaceTheory #CrookedMedia Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.

Democrats try to get back on offense for the midterms, Shannon Watts from Moms Demand Action joins to talk about the historic settlement that Sandy Hook families reached with a gun manufacturer, and Jon Lovett stops by to help Dan and Jon debunk three of the latest right-wing conspiracy theories – and things go off the rails.

This week, Jon is joined by the internet’s dad, Hank Green from @CrashCourse. For many people, Hank is a staple of the internet, whether on TikTok, YouTube, or in the classroom. He sits down with Jon to discuss how he attempts to inspire curiosity online, the communities he’s built, and how the internet has changed since he posted his first video in 2007. 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - Hank’s start on YouTube with vlogbrothers 09:12 - How to get people engaged with good content 14:42 - Where the candle wax goes 16:24 - Encouraging curiosity vs. memorization 26:07 - How to navigate your kids through the internet as a parent 28:49 - TikTok’s strategy 35:06 - The difference between TikTok and YouTube #HankGreen #Offline Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America—a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.

Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes cover the latest news about a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine, a coup in Burkina Faso, fighting in Yemen and the UAE, why the clock is ticking for the Iran deal, a new cabinet in Chile, New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern cancels her wedding, news about Havana syndrome, more trouble for party enthusiast and British PM Boris Johnson, buying the bitcoin dip in El Salvador, and Mike Pompeo seeks help. Then Tommy talks with Peter Beinart about the history of NATO expansion and how it may have made Putin more aggressive.

Ben Rhodes and guest host Alex Wagner discuss the latest diplomacy on Ukraine, Russia and China’s pact against the West, the politics of a return to the Iran Deal, right-wing truckers protesting in Canada, Boris Johnson singing I Will Survive, censorship at the Beijing Olympics, and Kim Jong Un’s new look.

Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes walk through the latest news from Ukraine, including how Russia has conducted the military campaign so far and why many experts are concerned that the risk to civilians will increase, the impact of sanctions, the strong response from Europe, which countries have refused to condemn Russia and why, the private sector response and how sports leagues have shown solidarity for Ukraine. Then Tommy interviews a 29-year-old Ukrainian refugee named Kseniia Putiatina about her three-day journey from Ukraine to Istanbul and how she made the decision to flee.

Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes discuss the debate about whether the US and NATO should help supply MiG fighter jets to Ukraine, reports that Russia may be preparing to use chemical weapons, the growing risk to journalists covering the war, what President Biden and the US are doing to support Ukraine and how people in Russia are reacting to the invasion. They also cover China’s reaction to the war, the major covid outbreak in parts of China, and how the war is complicating the Iran nuclear deal negotiations. Then Ben talks with author Tom Burgis about the rise and influence of Russian oligarchs.

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.

Jon interviews Kara Swisher, Silicon Valley’s most feared and respected journalist. The two discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine — how it marks the first true conflict of the internet age, why Putin is losing the misinformation battle, and what makes Zelensky a compelling online hero. Kara also gives Jon insight into Big Tech’s most important founders and teaches him a few interview tricks to use as Offline continues.

Ben Rhodes joins to talk about Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as well as the response from the U.S. and the world. And later, Democratic strategist and pollster Celinda Lake joins to talk about the National Republican Senatorial Committee’s midterm manifesto, which includes raising taxes on more than 100 million Americans.

In this bonus episode, Tommy and Ben talk about the escalating attacks by Russian forces on Ukrainian civilians, the shocking Russian attack on a nuclear power plant, Russian military progress in southern Ukraine, the latest on western energy sanctions, intelligence sharing and how the war could lead to a global food shortage. You will also hear from a 29-year-old mother of two on the ground in Odessa, Ukraine, as the city is preparing for an attack, and from Buzzfeed’s Christopher Miller who is reporting from the ground in Kyiv.

Mehdi Hasan joins to talk about new ways to help Ukraine that won't get us into a world war. Hysteria’s Erin Ryan joins as co-host to talk about the wave of anti-LGBTQ and abortion laws moving through red states and the GOP’s recent string of technology fails.

President Biden bans Russian oil and labels higher energy costs Putin’s Price Hike, Senator Elizabeth Warren is here to talk about Russian oligarchs and crypto bros, and Kevin McCarthy tells Marjorie Taylor Greene that she’s not allowed to attend any more events sponsored by white nationalist Putin fans this year.

Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes talk about Biden’s decision to ban Russian oil and gas imports, Congress’s proposed $12 billion package for Ukraine, the latest military movements, diplomatic efforts to end the war and Russia’s detention of WNBA star Brittany Griner, the treatment of refugees, Donald Trump’s creative plans for Ukraine and how Republicans are annoying President Zelensky. Then Tommy talks with State Department Counselor about how the US is getting arms to the Ukrainian military, how sanctions work, and what the US government thinks will come next.