Every Saturday, former Obama speechwriter and self-described "comedian" Jon Lovett is joined live on stage by a killer lineup of comics, journalists, politicians, and celebrities - who may or may not know why they're there - to break down the biggest and dumbest stories in politics and culture. And now because there’s too much news for just one show, join Jon and friends (i.e. beloved producers who have to be there) every Tuesday for a rundown of the latest headlines to help get you through another flawless week in our perfect society. Plus for those who like to watch (*wink*), you can catch all the funniest moments and gayest chaos on the Lovett or Leave It YouTube channel. So check us out there, and listen to Lovett or Leave It wherever you get your podcasts.
BREAKING: Donald Trump picks Lovett or Leave it to head Department Of Gay Little Jokes. This week, RFK Jr. worms his way into the new administration, while Matt Gaetz plans a field trip to the DOJ. Colorado Governor Jared Polis walks back his enthusiasm, yet another thing we can’t do if we all get polio, and Lovett and his guests are sorry, but they refuse to apologize.
For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.
The worst people believe their worldview has been validated, while the best people are uncertain, scared, and angry. But we have to stay focused on the menace, including the threat to officials Trump may target for revenge—and the immigrants whose cheap and willing labor helped build our economy. Tim Miller joins Lovett for a special crosspost with the The Bulwark Podcast.
--
Speech by Otto Wels in March 1933
The 'The Bulwark' Podcast
For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.
This week, Lovett or Leave It takes a big sip of coffee and reads who won the 2024 presidential election. Donald Trump takes the White House, Republicans take the Senate, and RFK Jr. takes the fluoride out of our water the first moment he can. Lovett opens the floor to questions from his audience like, “What the hell?” and “Are you kidding me?" and we cycle through the five stages of being an American, before taking our listeners on a much needed joyride.
Tour dates & cities: crooked.com/events
For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.
Kamala closes with hope and SNL. Trump jokes about his enemies being shot. RFK Jr. goes Joker on the water supply. And a surprise poll from Iowa makes us wonder what tomorrow may hold. (RIP P'Nut.)
For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.
It’s official: Lovett or Leave It is a graveyard smash! This week, Donald Trump has plenty of tricks up his sleeve, and their names are RFK Jr., Mike Johnson and Elon Musk. Kamala Harris braves the haunted house that is this final week of horrifying news. Ricki Lake and Lovett are dying to live in the present. Zach Zucker has us all drinking the ghoul-aid, and we wrap up some unfinished business. Speaking of unfinished business, if you can, please fly, crawl or ooze on over to votesaveamerica.com/2024 to volunteer and vamp from now until Election Day.
Tour dates & cities: crooked.com/events
For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.
Puerto Rican voters roast Trump’s racist MSG rally. AOC and Tim Walz tackle Tony Hinchcliffe while streaming Madden. Trump and Mike Johnson hint at their little secret, and we hope to God it's that they’re in LOVE. And Lovett is joined by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to talk about their favorite fall soups. Just kidding! They talk about the election. For the foreseeable future, we’re all going to be talking about the election.
For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.
This episode of Lovett or Leave It will unlock after you call three friends or loved ones in swing states. Just go do it now, trust us. This week, Colorado Governor Jared Polis reminds you to get off the couch and get out the vote; Ego Dwodim finds out if Father really does know best. Barry Sonnenfeld lifts the veil on Hollywood to reveal a gigantic mechanical spider. And we close out the show by traveling into the unknown… and we’re fine with that!
For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.
14 days! It’s like The Ring times two! This week on What A Weekday, Donald Trump does a dishonest days work at McDonald's. Elon Musk offers a million reasons to vote for the GOP. Liz Cheney reminds us: if you wouldn’t trust Trump to watch your kids, you shouldn’t trust him with the nuclear codes. Cynthia Erivo’s opinion of fan art has changed for good, and Dua Lipa walks so Cher can run.
For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.
Lovett or Leave It saves its last dance for Bugs Bunny in a pussy cat bow. This week, Jim Rash stops by to weave a rich Trumpestry. Derek Tran is gunning for the second best place after Knott's Berry Farm: Capitol Hill. Bill Nye is so hot, it’s hurting our feelings about climate change, and we all spin the wheel to promote cancel culture, sleepy guy style.
Tour dates & cities: crooked.com/events
For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.
This week, Kamala talks to Howard Stern, Trump talks to himself, and the Supreme Court talks in circles. Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove watches Congress like a hawk. Mark Duplass and Zainab Johnson surf the chopping waters of the internet, and we steer Kamala Harris’s ship to our favorite pop culture ports.
For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.
Support disaster relief efforts for Hurricane Helene & Milton votesaveamerica.com/helene
Help elect climate champions votesaveamerica.com/climate/
For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.
Your feedback is valuable to us. Should you encounter any bugs, glitches, lack of functionality or other problems, please email us on [email protected] or join Moon.FM Telegram Group where you can talk directly to the dev team who are happy to answer any queries.