Pod Save America Pod Save America

Donald J. Plump

Aug 25, 2026 · 1h 30m

Summary

Pod Save America hosts discuss Trump’s health, new sanctions on Iran, and 50% tariffs on Canada. They analyze J.D. Vance’s campaign stops in Maine and Michigan, focusing on his attacks against Susan Collins and Abdul El-Sayed. The episode also covers midterm updates, including Troy Jackson’s race in Maine and a weird meeting between Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: SimpliSafe and ChatGPT for Business Midterm updates and Still Counting podcast promo Trump's weight, health risks, and robot games Bessent's sanctions on Iran and economic bluster Sponsors: Article furniture and Working Forest Initiative Failed US-Canada trade talks and tariff threats Maine Senate race: Collins vs. Jackson and Vance Sponsors: Helix mattresses and ZipRecruiter Michigan Senate race: El-Sayed vs. Rogers and AIPAC Jeffries-Kushner meeting and House investigations Sean Duffy's son and liberal indoctrination claims Sponsors: Strawberry.me and ChatGPT Work Interview: Moulton on generational change and AI Interview: AI regulation, data centers, and Markey's record Interview: Ethics, immigration policy, and closing remarks
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