Pod Save America Pod Save America

Trump's Mile-Hide Club

Aug 14, 2026 · 1h 16m

Summary

Pod Save America discusses Trump’s chaotic escape from Iran via a catering truck, highlighting the war’s quagmire and military strain. The hosts critique ICE’s new electric shock gloves and DHS surveillance abuses. They analyze recent Democratic primary upsets, noting voter distrust of establishment figures and high turnout. Finally, they speculate on midterm strategies and bid farewell to Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: SimpliSafe and Visible Crooked Con tickets selling fast Iran war quagmire and Air Force One security failure USS Lincoln conditions and military depletion Sponsors: Strawberry.me and Sundays ICE abuse of taser gloves and political strategy Democratic primary losses and high voter turnout Sponsors: ZipRecruiter and Bombas The discourse on Democratic electability Sponsors: AG1 and Crooked Con promo Polling errors and Nate Silver's midterm model Caroline Levitt resignation and press secretary picks Outro and upcoming Casey Newton interview
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