Best Jon Pfeiffer Podcasts (2025)

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Trump Has James Comey Indicted 1:50:25

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Just days after the President demanded the Justice Department prosecute his political enemies and ousted a career prosecutor who refused to comply, Trump's handpicked replacement indicts former FBI Director James Comey. Jon and Dan react to Trump's weaponization of the Justice Department and then discuss Jimmy Kimmel's powerful pro-free speech mono…

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Kimmel Wins, Tylenol Loses 1:37:51

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Disney reverses course and announces, despite pressure from the FCC, Jimmy Kimmel will return to the air. President Trump, speaking at the White House, declares — without scientific evidence — that acetaminophen use during pregnancy causes autism. The DOJ shuts down an FBI investigation into border czar Tom Homan, who was caught, on tape, accepting…

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Coal Survivor I 6. The Rebellion Lives On 37:29

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After the killers are arrested, Chip Yablonski must run a new election campaign against Tony. If he can take the presidency, then he can find out who ordered his father’s murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Crooked Media & Campside

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The Roots of Political Violence and How We Prevent It 1:01:02

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What's causing the rise in political violence in America? Can we overcome it? And if not, what’s in store for our democracy? Dr. Lilly Mason, a professor of political science at John Hopkins and expert on political violence, joins the show to give context to this moment — and offer some hope for what comes next. She talks to Tommy about what Charli…

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Trump Cancels Kimmel 1:15:41

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Caving to a pressure campaign from Donald Trump's FCC, Disney pulls Jimmy Kimmel's show off the air. Jon and Dan are joined by newly minted Crooked contributor Alex Wagner to discuss Trump's attacks on Kimmel and his new lawsuit against The New York Times, the impending takeover of TikTok by MAGA-aligned billionaires, and new details from the White…

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Trump Promises Free Speech Crackdown 1:20:34

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In response to the murder of Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump vows retribution against his political opponents, JD Vance asks Americans to snitch on anyone criticizing Kirk's politics, and Stephen Miller pledges to "disrupt, dismantle, and destroy" left-wing organizations. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy react to these new threats, then break down the latest news…

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Coal Survivor I 5. New Year’s Eve 42:19

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Hitman Paul breaks into Jock’s house to finish the job. Then Jock’s son arrives and promises vengeance. A motley crew of 20-year olds arrives to back up the Yablonskis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Crooked Media & Campside

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The Assassination of Charlie Kirk 1:27:47

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Charlie Kirk, one of the most influential voices in the MAGA movement and the co-founder of Turning Point USA, is shot and killed during a speaking event in Utah. Jon and Dan react to the news and discuss the reactions from the left and right, and why we're seeing such a troubling rise in political violence. Then, Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen …

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Trump's Epstein Doodle Grosser than Expected 1:49:31

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House Democrats get ahold of the infamous birthday letter Trump sent to Jeffrey Epstein and release it to the public. Turns out it's more disturbing than we imagined. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy react to the doodle and talk through the week's latest, including the administration renaming the Department of Defense the Department of War, a massive ICE rai…

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Coal Survivor I 4. A Ticking Clock 39:16

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After the election - Jock breaks a taboo and threatens Tony. Hitman Paul Gilly races to kill Jock before it’s too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Crooked Media & Campside

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Heather Cox Richardson on Donald Trump, MAGA and How We Fight Back 1:13:40

21d ago1:13:40

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It can feel like all is lost under Trump 2.0, but America has faced extremely dark chapters before and come out on the other side. Heather Cox Richardson—professor, historian and author of the most-read newsletter on Substack, Letters from an American—joins the show to share her long-view approach for this shortsighted era. She walks Dan through th…

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Trump's Very Convincing Body Double 1:20:19

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The internet enjoys a brief freakout about the possibility that Trump might be dead. (He isn't.) Senators from both parties press RFK Jr. on his dismantling of the CDC and his accelerating war on vaccines. Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein hold a press conference on Capitol Hill to announce that they plan to release a list of Epstein's clients. Jon and …

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Nicolas Toper: The Last Open Social Network 17:11

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Episode Four of Season Nine. We interview Nicolas Toper. Nicolas is the co-founder of a company called Inbox Booster, which helps businesses test and optimize their email campaigns to improve deliverability and lower the chances that they are flagged as spam. This interview is a little off the beaten path for us, since we are talking about email ma…

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Why is JD Vance so Annoying? 1:09:51

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Pod Save America hits 1,000 episodes, and to celebrate, Favreau, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan sit down in studio to answer your questions. Among them: Why is JD Vance so grating? Should more Democrats take Newsom's lead on social media? And who would you rather be trapped in an under-sea habitat with—Don Jr., Stephen Miller, or Marjorie Taylor Greene? Pl…

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Coal Survivor I 3. Strike with All Thy Will 37:13

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Jock recruits his family and begins a campaign to take the presidency from Tony. An unlikely hitman tries to kill Jock…over and over again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Crooked Media & Campside

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RFK Jr. Decapitates the CDC 1:20:41

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Donald Trump and RFK Jr. team up to fire the CDC director after she voices concerns over Kennedy's dangerous policies—including his announcement that the FDA will limit access to this year's COVID vaccines and his promise to release a report on the "causes" of autism. Dan and Jon sort through the dismantling of America's gold-standard research appa…

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Shadow Kingdom Season 2: Coal Survivor (coming August 25) 2:16

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On New Year’s Eve 1969, Jock Yablonski, a union hero, is mysteriously gunned down in his bed. Jock’s son is convinced top brass at the United Mine Worker’s union are behind it. But why, and can he prove it? Decades later, lawyer Nicolo Majnoni embarks on a journey to find out who killed Jock and uncovers a conspiracy at the heart of the union. Shad…

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First They Came for John Bolton 1:33:50

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Trump's FBI raids the home of John Bolton—the former first-term Trump advisor turned vocal critic—as the President escalates his use of state power to target and threaten anyone who's criticized him, most recently Chris Christie, Wes Moore, ABC News, and NBC News. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy react to those threats and all of this week's fascist horrors,…

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Coal Survivor I 2. The Secret 47:55

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A gigantic mine explosion catches the eye of a 60s celebrity. He reveals a conspiracy at the heart of the union, and pleads for Jock’s help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Crooked Media & Campside

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Coal Survivor I 1. The Invisible Crown 46:46

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It’s the mid-1960s and there is a succession crisis in America’s most powerful union - the United Mine Workers. Jock Yablonski and Tony Boyle - princes of the UMW - clash for their boss’ throne. Meanwhile, a killer hunts Jock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Crooked Media & Campside

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Marc Maron on Brainf*cked Trolls and Liberal Scolds 1:21:11

1M ago1:21:11

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Marc Maron, comedian and podcast trailblazer, sits down with Lovett to discuss why the left always has to be such a buzzkill, whether Americans voted for Trump purely out of annoyance, and why the armies of online trolls love to do the president's bidding. Then they discuss whether we're living in an Age of Mania, if Democrats can shut down anti-wo…

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Officer Trump Patrols Washington 1:44:09

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Donald Trump heads out on "patrol" in Washington, JD Vance hosts a photo op with the National Guard at the Union Station Shake Shack, and Stephen Miller—taking a moment away from terrorizing immigrants—excoriates "communists" and "elderly white hippies" for daring to protest. Dan and Jon break down the latest news coming out of occupied Washington,…

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Blessed are the Peacemakers (Trump and Putin) 1:27:39

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Following an unproductive day of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders to discuss a potential deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Favreau, Lovett, and Tommy discuss the meetings, the MAGA press corp's bizarre questions for Zelensky, and Trump's latest Put…

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Can Newsom Stop Trump's Steal? 1:24:27

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In response to Trump and Texas Republicans' attempt to rig the 2026 midterm elections, Governor Gavin Newsom calls a special election to redraw California's congressional map. The governor stops by the show to talk to Dan about why California Democrats decided to strike first—and what it will take for the ballot proposal to become law. But first, J…

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Trump’s Made for TV Occupation of D.C. 1:34:08

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Flanked by half his cabinet and citing crimes against a DOGE staffer, Donald Trump announces that he’s deploying 800 National Guard troops to Washington and federalizing the city’s police department. Jon and Lovett react to Trump's desperate show of force, then break down his new plan to negotiate a Russia-Ukraine peace deal and JD Vance’s latest a…

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Pete Buttigieg Thinks Democrats Can't Go Back 1:15:41

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Pete Buttigieg—former South Bend mayor, 2020 presidential candidate, and Transportation Secretary—sits down with Jon Favreau to discuss how much of the status quo Democrats should aim to restore (if any) if they win in 2026, what the party needs to change to effectively message around Trump’s broken promises, and what Pete thinks of JD Vance’s rapi…

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Trump Goes Bananas 1:25:25

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Reeling from the Epstein crisis, Donald Trump turns even more erratic and destructive—launching a grand jury investigation into the make-believe crimes of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, threatening to seize control of the D.C. police, and sharing some eugenicist theories about who's suited for what kind of work. Jon and Dan share how they're fee…

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Texas Democrats Working Remote 1:08:21

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Texas Democrats, in an attempt to block Trump's redistricting effort, shut down a special legislative session by fleeing the state. Texas State Rep. James Talarico joins the show to explain what happens now and why he and his Democratic colleagues believe that getting out of town is the best way to serve their constituents in this moment. Then, Jon…

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How Many Nobel Prizes Can Trump Win? 1:39:55

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It's Liberation Day…again. After two missed deadlines and only a few trade deals done, Trump's global tariffs officially go into effect today. To mark the occasion, White House trade advisor Peter Navarro says the president not only deserves a Nobel Peace Prize—but also a Nobel Prize in economics. Meanwhile, Trump can't stop talking about Jeffrey E…

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Trump Has James Comey Indicted 1:50:25

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Kimmel Wins, Tylenol Loses 1:37:51

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Coal Survivor I 6. The Rebellion Lives On 37:29

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The Roots of Political Violence and How We Prevent It 1:01:02

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Trump Cancels Kimmel 1:15:41

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Trump Promises Free Speech Crackdown 1:20:34

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Coal Survivor I 5. New Year’s Eve 42:19

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The Assassination of Charlie Kirk 1:27:47

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Trump's Epstein Doodle Grosser than Expected 1:49:31

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Coal Survivor I 4. A Ticking Clock 39:16

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Heather Cox Richardson on Donald Trump, MAGA and How We Fight Back 1:13:40

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Trump's Very Convincing Body Double 1:20:19

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Nicolas Toper: The Last Open Social Network 17:11

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Why is JD Vance so Annoying? 1:09:51

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Coal Survivor I 3. Strike with All Thy Will 37:13

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RFK Jr. Decapitates the CDC 1:20:41

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Shadow Kingdom Season 2: Coal Survivor (coming August 25) 2:16

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First They Came for John Bolton 1:33:50

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Coal Survivor I 2. The Secret 47:55

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Coal Survivor I 1. The Invisible Crown 46:46

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Marc Maron on Brainf*cked Trolls and Liberal Scolds 1:21:11

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Officer Trump Patrols Washington 1:44:09

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Blessed are the Peacemakers (Trump and Putin) 1:27:39

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Can Newsom Stop Trump's Steal? 1:24:27

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Trump’s Made for TV Occupation of D.C. 1:34:08

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Pete Buttigieg Thinks Democrats Can't Go Back 1:15:41

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Trump Goes Bananas 1:25:25

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Texas Democrats Working Remote 1:08:21

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How Many Nobel Prizes Can Trump Win? 1:39:55