Pod Save America Pod Save America

Lake America Great Again

Aug 28, 2026 · 1h 9m

Summary

The hosts mock Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario and his plan to center the midterms on his own poor approval ratings. They discuss RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine stance amid a measles surge and legal battles over mail-in voting restrictions. Finally, they cover key Senate races, including John Ossoff’s opponent’s ties to white nationalism and Maggie Hassan’s lead in Texas.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: SimpliSafe, Indeed, and Crooked Media subscription pitch Trump renames Lake Ontario to Lake America and public reaction Trump's midterm strategy, approval ratings, and the RNC convention Sponsors: Squarespace and Tommy John Legal battles over Trump's executive order on mail-in ballots Measles outbreak, RFK Jr., and declining vaccine trust Sponsors: Sundays dog food, Long Play series, and Indeed Texas and Georgia Senate races, Mike Collins, and Hasan Piker Sponsors: BetterHelp, Long Play, and Indeed Interview with Dr. Annie Andrews on SC Senate race and health policy Credits and sponsors: Against All Odds and Total Wine
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