Best Remote Ctrl Podcasts (2025)

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What’s the Story We’re Telling? + Sen. Ruben Gallego (Crooked Con) 1:37:02

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12h ago1:37:02

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Live from Crooked Con, Jon Favreau talks to Jen Psaki, Faiz Shakir, Lis Smith, Rebecca Katz, and Adam Jentleson about the narrative we’re pitching—not just about why Trump and the MAGA loons are bad, but why Democrats are good. Then, Sen. Ruben Gallego joins Jon Lovett to talk about how Democrats can win on immigration and how to run a localized ra…

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Did Trump Blow It on the Epstein Files? 1:30:31

1d ago1:30:31

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After failing to pressure Republicans into voting no on releasing the Epstein files, Trump pulls an astonishing reversal and says they should vote yes—because he has nothing to hide. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy break down why Trump flipped and what might happen after the House votes. Then they discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene's reinvention as a unifier, h…

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What Is the Polling Telling Us About 2026? + Gov. Andy Beshear (Crooked Con) 1:36:03

4d ago1:36:03

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Live from Crooked Con, Dan Pfeiffer talks with Sarah Longwell, David Shor, Terrance Woodbury, and Carlos Odio about what the voters are telling us about what they’re looking for in this unprecedented moment, how we can recapture the groups that moved away from Democrats last year, and how much should we pay attention to polling. Then, Governor Andy…

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AI, Transparency & Fairness: How to Close the Gap Between HR Teams and Job Seekers 22:15

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In this episode of #WorkTrends, we explore how AI is transforming the hiring landscape. We'll discuss findings from The Alignment Advantage report and examine how recruiters and candidates are using AI. The conversation covers transparency, trust, ethical concerns, and how hiring managers and candidates are interacting in new ways. Join us to learn…

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Trump's Ballroom Reno Derailed by Epstein 1:32:57

6d ago1:32:57

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Democrats release a new batch of Jeffrey Epstein's emails—including messages suggesting that Trump knew what Epstein was doing and spent time with one of his victims. Republicans fire back with 20,000 more pages of documents, Trump insists it's all a hoax, and Congress moves toward a vote that could force DOJ to release the full Epstein files. Jon …

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Beats from the Bay - DJ Design on DJing, Beatmaking, Visual Identity and the origins of Stones Throw 1:13:25

6d ago1:13:25

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Can Democrats Lose the Downer Image? + Chris Murphy in Conversation (Crooked Con) 1:33:23

8d ago1:33:23

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Live from Crooked Con, Jon Lovett talks to Hasan Piker, Symone Sanders Townsend, Tim Miller, and Jessica Tarlov about why Democrats are the party of humorless scolds, how they let that happen, and how the Republicans crackdown on free speech presents and opening for Democrats to be the fun, welcoming party again. Then, Sen. Chris Murphy joins Dan P…

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Shutdown for What? (Schumer's Version) 1:16:22

9d ago1:16:22

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Eight Democratic senators break from the party to cut a deal with Republicans and end the shutdown without any meaningful concessions on health insurance premiums. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy discuss the timing of the deal, the reactions from other elected Democrats and the party's base, and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's apparent inability to hold his…

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How Do We Push Back on Authoritarianism? (Crooked Con) 1:15:41

10d ago1:15:41

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Live from Crooked Con, Jon Favreau is joined by Skye Perryman and Norm Eisen to hash out a strategy for the most effective ways to fight back against the Trump administration’s grave abuses of power. Then, Tommy Vietor talks with Morris Katz, Samson Signori, and Alex Ball about the 2025 election campaigns and what they’ll mean for America and our p…

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Live from Occupied D.C. with Barack Obama 1:46:01

12d ago1:46:01

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Barack Obama drops by our Crooked Con live show to talk about Democrats' big wins and what we need to push for now. Then, Jon, Lovett, Tommy, Dan, and Alex Wagner talk about the latest data from Tuesday night, the White House's promise that Trump will now focus on affordability, whether Trump is psychologically capable of keeping that promise, and …

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Revenge of the Libs 49:04

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Jon, Tommy, and Dan react to Democrats’ big election night, breaking down gubernatorial wins in New Jersey and Virginia, the passage of Prop 50 in California, Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral win in New York City, and a series of small — but important — races in Pennsylvania and Georgia. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a tra…

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Don't Poo — Vote! 1:32:35

16d ago1:32:35

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Barack Obama hits the campaign trail—and discusses Trump's sh*tposting—as voters head to the polls. Donald Trump sits down for a lengthy interview with 60 Minutes—the same program he sued in 2024—to discuss immigration raids, his new fascination with nuclear weapons, and his surprising pardon of a Chinese crypto tycoon. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy discu…

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Debating the Trump Era with Abby Phillip 1:11:20

18d ago1:11:20

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Who is worth debating? Where do we draw the line? Will all journalism eventually devolve into debate? Jon Favreau is joined by Abby Philip, anchor of CNN NewsNight, to talk about her viral cable news show, the battle between traditional journalism and punditry, and her new book on the presidential campaigns of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, who r…

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The Good, the Bad and The Ugly of Open Format with Mojaxx 1:46:16

19d ago1:46:16

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Noem Won't Rule Out Tear-Gassing Trick-or-Treaters 1:34:04

20d ago1:34:04

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker asks the Department of Homeland Security to suspend ICE operations — including the use of tear-gas — during Halloween to protect trick-or-treaters, but Secretary Kristi Noem insists operations will continue. President Trump concludes his tour of Asia with a new trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping that gives Ch…

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Trump's Secret Plan for a 3rd Term 1:32:03

23d ago1:32:03

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Trump insider Steve Bannon says "there's a plan" for Donald Trump to serve a third term, and Trump says he'd "love to do it." Jon, Lovett, and Tommy speculate what that plan may look like and what it means for this year's elections and the 2026 midterms. Then, they discuss the latest from the ongoing government shutdown, Trump's new tariffs on Cana…

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Trump (Literally) Destroys White House 1:37:27

27d ago1:37:27

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President Trump demolishes the White House’s East Wing to make room for his ostentatious 90,000 square foot ballroom. Jon, Dan, and Alex Wagner — host of Crooked Media’s newest podcast “Runaway Country” — react to the the demolition and the latest news, including Trump’s demand that the Justice Department pay him $230 million in taxpayer money, his…

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Trump Unloads on No Kings 1:55:42

30d ago1:55:42

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After millions rally at No Kings protests, Donald Trump posts an AI-generated video of himself wearing a crown, spraying poop from a fighter jet onto the crowds below. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy discuss how far we've fallen and then get into the news, including the political prosecution of John Bolton, Trump's threat to send troops to another Californi…

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Why is Big Business Caving to Trump? (with Andrew Ross Sorkin) 1:07:47

1M ago1:07:47

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Why have CEOs been so eager to bend the knee? How are tariffs actually affecting the economy? Is the next major financial crisis already underway? New York Times financial columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin stops by the studio to talk to Lovett about our weird economy under Trump 2.0. They discuss big business's refusal to stand up to Trump, the prospect…

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JD Vance Defends Hitler-Loving Racists 1:38:54

1M ago1:38:54

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When a group of Young Republicans' racist private messages—which included praise for Hitler and slavery and jokes about gas chambers—get leaked to POLITICO, JD Vance says "that's what kids do" and that we all need to move on. President Trump names new targets for prosecution, including Sen. Adam Schiff, Andrew Weissmann, and Jack Smith, even as Tru…

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DJ Angelo - Spin cycles 54:40

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Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Takes Hold 1:23:25

1M ago1:23:25

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President Trump travels to Israel and Egypt to celebrate the return of the hostages and the end of military operations in Gaza. Tommy and Lovett react to the ceasefire, discuss what's next for Gaza, Israel, and Benjamin Netanyahu, and debate how much credit Trump deserves for brokering this peace deal. Then they turn to ICE's latest violence agains…

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How to Avoid Compliance Mistakes in Our Remote World 20:52

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In this episode of #WorkTrends, we're talking about how to steer clear of compliance pitfalls in today's remote world. From the basics every leader should know, to what to avoid, how to communicate clearly, and how to keep a close eye on employee wellbeing — this one's loaded with real-world tips any manager can put to use right away.…

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President of Peace Invades Chicago (feat. JB Pritzker) 1:49:52

1M ago1:49:52

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Donald Trump ramps up his attacks on American citizens, fighting in court to be able to deploy national guard troops to Chicago, and declaring that Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson should be imprisoned. Jon and Dan react to Trump's threats, the deployments to Chicago and Portland, and the White House's "Antifa roundtable,…

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Trump's War on Blue America 1:26:03

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Donald Trump orders National Guard troops to Chicago and Portland, making good on his promise to generals to use American cities as "training grounds." Jon, Tommy, and Lovett discuss the court order—issued by a Trump-appointed judge—that blocked the deployment in Portland, the military-style immigration raids that rocked Chicago last week, and the …

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Roxane Gay on the Myth of Civility 1:06:53

2M ago1:06:53

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What is civility? Who does it serve? When, if ever, is incivility called for? New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay joins Alex Wagner to discuss the right's recent calls for political civility and why Roxane believes those calls are based on a fantasy of our politics. The two unpack the political discourse in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assas…

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Affordable Healthcare is Worth Fighting For 1:22:48

2M ago1:22:48

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After Republicans refuse to negotiate with Democrats on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, the government shuts down. Dan and Alex Wagner, Pod Save America's newest contributor, discuss what Democrats will need to do to hold the line; Project 2025 architect Russ Vought's attacks on blue states and federal employees; and the Democratic-Republi…

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B+ Part 2: Capturing Hip Hop's Essence 1:25:20

2M ago1:25:20

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What’s the Story We’re Telling? + Sen. Ruben Gallego (Crooked Con) 1:37:02

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Did Trump Blow It on the Epstein Files? 1:30:31

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What Is the Polling Telling Us About 2026? + Gov. Andy Beshear (Crooked Con) 1:36:03

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AI, Transparency & Fairness: How to Close the Gap Between HR Teams and Job Seekers 22:15

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Trump's Ballroom Reno Derailed by Epstein 1:32:57

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Beats from the Bay - DJ Design on DJing, Beatmaking, Visual Identity and the origins of Stones Throw 1:13:25

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Can Democrats Lose the Downer Image? + Chris Murphy in Conversation (Crooked Con) 1:33:23

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Shutdown for What? (Schumer's Version) 1:16:22

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How Do We Push Back on Authoritarianism? (Crooked Con) 1:15:41

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Live from Occupied D.C. with Barack Obama 1:46:01

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Revenge of the Libs 49:04

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Don't Poo — Vote! 1:32:35

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Debating the Trump Era with Abby Phillip 1:11:20

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The Good, the Bad and The Ugly of Open Format with Mojaxx 1:46:16

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Noem Won't Rule Out Tear-Gassing Trick-or-Treaters 1:34:04

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Trump's Secret Plan for a 3rd Term 1:32:03

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Trump (Literally) Destroys White House 1:37:27

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Trump Unloads on No Kings 1:55:42

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Why is Big Business Caving to Trump? (with Andrew Ross Sorkin) 1:07:47

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JD Vance Defends Hitler-Loving Racists 1:38:54

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DJ Angelo - Spin cycles 54:40

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Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Takes Hold 1:23:25

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How to Avoid Compliance Mistakes in Our Remote World 20:52

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President of Peace Invades Chicago (feat. JB Pritzker) 1:49:52

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Trump's War on Blue America 1:26:03

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Roxane Gay on the Myth of Civility 1:06:53

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Affordable Healthcare is Worth Fighting For 1:22:48

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B+ Part 2: Capturing Hip Hop's Essence 1:25:20