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- The Format: This episode of Pod Save America adopts a mock awards show structure, parodying the Oscars and dog shows to roast the political disasters of 2025 under the Trump administration, blending sharp satire with rapid-fire banter among familiar co-hosts. Reflective yet irreverent, it recaps a year of scandals and failures through humorous categories called the "Pundies."
- The Format: A host-led awards ceremony-style discussion packed with dramatic readings, clips, and debate.
- The Key Players:
- Elijah Cohn (Guest Host): Crooked Media staffer dressed in a tuxedo, emceeing the Pundies with scripted jokes and process facilitation; known for his deadpan delivery and pod production.
- John Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, Tommy Viator (Hosts): Longtime Pod Save America crew with electric chemistry—playful ribbing, overlapping arguments, and shared progressive outrage—bantering over picks for worst scandals, beefs, and their own bad takes while dissecting Trump's chaotic year.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (02:19) **Pundies 2025 Introduction**
- 2 (04:57) **Self-Inflicted Wound Political Scandal of the Year**
- 3 (11:44) **Fluffer of the Year (Worst Trump Admin Official)**
- 4 (20:52) **Best Political Beef**
- 5 (25:46) **Best Pod Save America Host Public Fight**
- 6 (28:50) **Most Corrupt Act**
- 7 (37:47) **Most Lib-Out Moments**
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Show Notes
As the first year of Trump 2.0 limps to a close, it's time to celebrate 2025’s worst takes and funniest moments with The Pundies, Pod Save America's annual awards show! Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy, joined by producer Elijah Cone, debate which political beef of 2024 was the most entertaining, which Trump administration official should be anointed "The Worst," whether this year's Democratic victories were enough to wash away all the pain, and lots more.
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