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  JD Vance MELTS DOWN as Trump Insider Trading Scandal EXPLODES

  Published May 20, 2026

  JD Vance completely melts down trying to defend Trump as the insider trading scandal spirals out of control. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  NEW REPORT: Trump World ROCKED by $1.8 Billion SCANDAL

  Published May 19, 2026

  Trump is facing backlash from Republicans after a shocking new report exposes a massive $1.8 billion slush fund scandal. Alex Wagner is joined by Jamelle Bouie to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Top Democratic Strategists Break Down Ads from the California Governor’s Race

  Published May 18, 2026

  Former Gavin Newsom campaign strategist Addisu Demissie joins Dan Pfeiffer to react to campaign ads from California’s governor race featuring Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, and Xavier Becerra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Trump Leaves China Humiliated with NO DEAL

  Published May 16, 2026

  Trump taps a penis doctor to handle the hantavirus response. Plus, even Fox News admits Trump’s China trip was a total embarrassment. Tommy Vietor and Jon Favreau break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  BOMBSHELL REPORT: Netanyahu to Sue NYT (feat. Mehdi Hasan)

  Published May 15, 2026

  Bibi Netanyahu is suing the New York Times over a bombshell report on abuse inside Israeli prisons, and the media's silence on this story goes back decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Fox News Host HUMILIATED as Trump Report FALLS APART

  Published May 14, 2026

  You’re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/rank. Fox News gets embarrassed after their own Trump report completely backfires. Plus, Trump rolls over for China during an awkward Beijing trip. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Trump Staffer LEAKS Secret “If I Die” Letter to JD Vance

  Published May 14, 2026

  A Trump staffer just revealed the existence of Trump’s secret “if I die” contingency letter left for JD Vance. Tommy Vietor is joined by Jack Cocchiarella to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Trump Says He Doesn’t Think About Americans’ Financial Struggles

  Published May 13, 2026

  Trump says he doesn’t think about Americans’ financial struggles, new polls show his numbers collapsing, and FBI Director Kash Patel melts down during a brutal Senate hearing. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  BREAKING: Trump Celebrates as Virginia Court Throws House Maps Into CHAOS

  Published May 8, 2026

  Tommy Vietor and Dan Pfeiffer react to the breaking Virginia Supreme Court ruling that could reshape the battle for control of Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Kash Patel’s Personalized Booze Stash REVEALED

  Published May 7, 2026

  New reporting reveals Kash Patel’s bizarre personalized bourbon stash and raises new questions about conduct at the FBI. Tommy Vietor and Jon Favreau break down the latest scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Trump FURIOUS After NEW Supreme Court Ruling

  Published May 4, 2026

  Alex Wagner is joined by Molly Jong-Fast to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling that temporarily restores access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail, and how the decision places Trump in a precarious position with his vocal anti-abortion supporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Trump WHINES About NEW Indictment in AWKWARD Press Moment

  Published Apr 29, 2026

  Trump spirals over a new indictment, plus Kash Patel, Voting Rights, and the latest “cancel culture” fight. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen break down the latest. You’re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/rank. 00:00 - Trump Whines About Comey 3:20 - Is Kash Patel Being Serious? 6:50 - Ad Break 7:56 - Voting Rights Act 17:33 - Update on Cancel Culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap

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  The Latest Trump Assassination Conspiracies Are INSANE

  Published Apr 29, 2026

  The Atlantic's Charlie Warzel joins Alex Wagner to discuss conspiracies of the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting and Donald Trump's reaction. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR ACT BLUE: https://actblue.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Charlie Warzel & Alex Wagner 7:59 - Ad break 8:51 - Charlie Warzel & Alex Wagner cont. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  MUST WATCH: DNC Chair Answers TOUGH Questions in HEATED Interview

  Published Apr 28, 2026

  Jon Favreau interviews DNC Chair Ken Martin in a heated exchange over Democratic strategy. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR ACT BLUE: https://actblue.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Ken Martin 24:20 - Ad break 25:14 - Ken Martin cont. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Tucker Carlson Says He REGRETS Supporting Trump

  Published Apr 21, 2026

  Trump’s Iran talks implode, Vance gets grounded, and Tucker Carlson says backing Trump was a mistake. Alex Wagner is joined by Mark Leibovich of @TheAtlantic to break down the latest. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE: https://actblue.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Hegseth CAUGHT in EMBARRASSING Lie

  Published Apr 18, 2026

  In a surreal collision of pop culture and national security, Alex Wagner sits down with Nancy Youssef to unpack one of the stranger moments out of the Pentagon this week: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presenting a line from Pulp Fiction as scripture during a prayer service. Then, turning to far more serious questions on breaking news in Iran, the country has now declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping while Trump's naval blockade remains firmly in place, raising the stakes ove

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  Trump Claims Strait Open in MAJOR Update on War with Iran

  Published Apr 17, 2026

  Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and what this means for Donald Trump and the future of Iran. CHECK OUR SPONSORS ACT BLUE: https://actblue.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Trump's Iran deal 7:15 - Ad break 8:06 - Iran deal cont. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Republicans LOSE FAITH in Trump as War Against Church BACKFIRES

  Published Apr 16, 2026

  Trump’s war with the Pope spirals after his “Jesus” post triggers backlash from Republicans and church leaders alike. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the fallout. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE: https://actblue.com/CROOKED 0:00 - Trump Is The Antichrist? 6:39 - Pope Leo Drags Trump 10:11 - Ad Break 11:02 - Pete Hegseth Calls Media “Pharisees” 15:31 - Hegseth Quotes Pulp Fiction Bible Verse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Trump ADMITS Republicans Are in DEEP TROUBLE on Fox News

  Published Apr 15, 2026

  Trump admits Republicans are in deep trouble during a bizarre Fox News interview. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett break down the latest fallout. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Democrats React to Trump’s PUBLIC Split with MAGA

  Published Apr 11, 2026

  Trump falls silent as MAGA turns on him. Rep. Ilhan Omar joins Tommy Vietor in-studio to break down the growing split between Trump and the Republican Party. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Melania Throws Trump Under the Bus in BIZARRE Epstein Press Conference

  Published Apr 10, 2026

  Trump’s Epstein problems just got WORSE after Melania held a BIZARRE Press Conference. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest fallout. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Trump TERRIFIED by SHOCKING Epstein Announcement

  Published Apr 10, 2026

  You’re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/rank. Trump is shocked by Melania Trump’s surprise Epstein announcement. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen react to the strangest news out of Trump World this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  UPDATE: Trump’s Iran CEASEFIRE is Already Failing

  Published Apr 9, 2026

  Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes discuss Donald Trump's failing Iran ceasefire deal. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR:ACTBLUE: https://actblue.com/CROOKED 0:00 - A Tenuous Ceasefire Agreement3:49 - Israel Bombs Lebanon Despite Ceasefire11:03 - Hormuz Strait Not Fully Open15:17 - Iran’s 10 Point Peace Plan20:29 - Ad Break21:20 - MAGA Attacks Trump Over War23:19 - Trump Punishing NATO For War Abstention31:02 - Lego Memes: Iran Winning The Narrative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  MUST WATCH: Trump FURIOUS Over VIRAL Iran Videos

  Published Apr 9, 2026

  Sarah Longwell of The Bulwark joins Dan Pfeiffer to break down Trump’s unhinged Iran press conference, GOP backlash, and how Democrats are framing the war in their political ads. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED Sarah's NEW Book 👇 http://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/how-to-eat-an-elephant-9781250464170/ Dan's Newsletter 👇 http://crooked.com/yeswedan 00:00 - Trump’s INSANE Press Conference 6:00 - Democrats Messaging About Iran War 15:15 - Ad Break 16:07 - Graham P

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  Iran War Press Conference Turns into TOTAL DISASTER for Trump

  Published Apr 8, 2026

  Trump’s team struggles to explain the Iran War ceasefire in a disastrous press conference. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - The Insane Market Response to Iran1:18 - Subscribe To Friends of the Pod!1:52 - Trump TACOs Again6:25 - Ad Break7:17 - Hegseth’s Press Conference Makes No Sense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Trump BACKS DOWN from LUNATIC Threats, Agrees to Two-Week Ceasefire

  Published Apr 8, 2026

  On this episode of SPEECHCENTER Lovett is joined by The Bulwark's Tim Miller to discuss Donald Trump’s Iran ceasefire announcement, Todd Blanche on Pam Bondi’s firing, Megyn Kelly’s absurd defense of Trump and JD Vance’s Viktor Orbán praise. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 2:29 - NYT article 9:55 - JD Vance 15:33 - Markwayne Mullin 21:08 - Todd Blanche 26:03 - Megyn Kelly 32:14 - Trump declares ceasefire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  MAGA Calls to Impeach Trump Over War with Iran

  Published Apr 7, 2026

  Calls to impeach Trump grow as MAGA figures revolt over the War with Iran. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett break down the backlash and what it means for Trump. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro0:40 - Tucker Carlson is Making Sense?7:10 - Alex Jones Calls for Impeachment9:24 - Ad Break10:17 - Megyn Kelly is Insane15:00 - The Weak Dem Response to Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Bondi FIRED as Trump Epstein Files Scandal ERUPTS

  Published Apr 4, 2026

  The Epstein files drama intensifies after Trump fires Pam Bondi. Alex Wagner is joined by Erin Ryan, host of Hysteria, to break down the fallout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  BREAKING: Trump Fires Pam Bondi as Attorney General

  Published Apr 2, 2026

  Trump dumps Pam Bondi in a sudden shakeup that raises major questions. Jon Lovett and Dan Pfeiffer break down the fallout. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Trump’s INSANE Iran Speech Raises Serious Questions About His Health

  Published Apr 2, 2026

  Trump’s unhinged Iran speech is raising serious questions about his wellness. Jon Favreau is joined by Ben Rhodes from @podsavetheworld to break it all down. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Trump FALLS APART After New Report Exposes Iran War DISASTER

  Published Apr 1, 2026

  A new report raises serious questions about Trump’s Iran war strategy, global oil supply, and what comes next. Alex Wagner is joined by Ben Rhodes of Pod Save the World to break down the latest. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED 0:00 - Winning Iran War Without Opening Hormuz Strait? 4:47 - A New Low In Trump’s Mishandling Of Iran War 9:01 - Gas Prices A Constant Reminder Trump F***ed Up 12:47 - Ad Break 13:42 - 3500 U.S. Troops In The Gulf, 2500 More On The W

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  Trump World Shocked by Damning New Report on Hegseth

  Published Mar 31, 2026

  Pete Hegseth faces fallout after a humiliating new report drops. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett break down the latest. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Republicans CHEER Trump Impeachment at CPAC

  Published Mar 28, 2026

  Trump gets blindsided by Republicans at CPAC. Senator Chris Murphy joins Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett to break it all down. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Interview with Senator Chris Murphy0:11 - Cheers for Impeachment at CPAC1:52 - Mike Johnson spars with FOX News Reporter over DHS Shutdown7:06 - What Is The Goal re: DHS Shutdown?10:21 - Ad Break11:15 - Little Marco Rubio Flip Flops On Iran18:17 - Will Democrats Reject War Funding Request?2

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  MUST WATCH: Joe Rogan Calls MAGA “F**king Dorks”

  Published Mar 27, 2026

  Joe Rogan’s attack on Trump sends shockwaves through MAGA. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the fallout. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Trump CAUGHT in Awkward Moment at Cabinet Meeting

  Published Mar 26, 2026

  An embarrassing cabinet meeting spirals into chaos for Trump. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the fallout. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ZIP RECRUITER - http://ziprecruiter.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices