Pod Save the World
Pod Save the World
SummaryIn a world where foreign policy often feels like a closed-door exercise in jargon and chaos, Pod Save the World cuts through the noise. Hosted by Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes, the show offers a front-row seat to the most critical developments in global affairs, national security, and international relations. Each week, the hosts take apart the headlines—from the volatile shift of U.S.-Iran relations to the shifting dynamics of the transatlantic alliance—to explore not just what is happening, but why it matters and who it affects. What makes the show essential listening is its blend of high-level expertise and raw, urgent analysis. Whether they are questioning the strategic logic behind regime-change efforts, examining the humanitarian impact of global conflicts, or interviewing policymakers and activists to get the story behind the news, Tommy and Ben prioritize clarity over consensus. They don’t shy away from calling out erratic decision-making or exposing the lack of transparency in government operations. Beyond the heavy geopolitical themes, you will also find sharp, often humorous takes on the performative nature of modern diplomacy and the ways global instability ripples into our daily lives. If you want to move beyond the talking points and truly understand how the world is being shaped today, this is your weekly briefing on the state of the world.
Updated Apr 8, 2026
Episodes
Trump Threatens Genocide
Trump’s threats to annihilate Iranian infrastructure and commit genocide reveal a terrifying shift in global policy.
Trump Begs Allies to Clean Up Iran Mess
Progressive activist Nika Kovac details how she exposed a secret Black Cube operation attempting to rig Slovenian elections.
Trump Goes from Obliteration to Negotiation on Iran
Trump pivots from threats of war crimes against Iran to claims of progress in negotiations to stabilize volatile markets.
MAGA’s Iran War Meltdown (and Micropenis)
Trump faces an internal MAGA revolt and a deepening Iran war crisis as the Strait of Hormuz remains paralyzed.
Why Trump Might Send Ground Troops to Iran
The White House is scrambling to justify a failing Iran strategy as escalation risks threaten a global energy crisis.
509: Did Israel Push Trump into War with Iran?
Marco Rubio’s recent comments fuel a growing debate over whether Israel pushed the US into a war with Iran.
Update: Trump Breaks Silence About Iran War
Breaking: America and Israel at War with Iran
508: Countdown to War With Iran?
507: AOC on the World Stage, Trump Starves Cuba
AOC takes the world stage in Munich while Trump’s policies push Cuba toward collapse and escalate regional tensions.
506: Will Epstein Files Take Down the British Government?
505: Epstein Files Reveal Depraved Global Network
504: Has the World Finally Decided To Stand up to Trump?
503: Greenland Prepares for Trump Invasion
502: Iranian Regime Massacres Protesters, Will Trump Respond?
501: Where Will Trump Invade Next?
Breaking: Trump Invades Venezuela
500: ISIS Terror in Australia
499: Trump Forfeits AI Race to China
498: Is Pete Hegseth a War Criminal?
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