yt:channel:WeKyWiFeb4YV8e3EibEqQwWeKyWiFeb4YV8e3EibEqQwPod Save the WorldPod Save the Worldhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWeKyWiFeb4YV8e3EibEqQw2022-08-26T18:38:40+00:00yt:video:c1bQ4nOmrtYc1bQ4nOmrtYUCWeKyWiFeb4YV8e3EibEqQwTrump's FAILED Meeting With China's Xi Jinping Was HumiliatingPod Save the Worldhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWeKyWiFeb4YV8e3EibEqQw2026-05-21T15:00:34+00:002026-05-21T15:38:28+00:00Trump's FAILED Meeting With China's Xi Jinping Was HumiliatingBen Rhodes and Tommy Vietor get into Trump's recent trip to China.
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First they cover the signs pointing to American intervention in Cuba, including reports of Cuban drones, a possible indictment of 94-year-old Raúl Castro, a visit by CIA director John Ratcliffe, and a full blockade that has left the island in a state of humanitarian catastrophe. Then they look to Bolivia, where supporters of former President Evo Morales have blockaded roads and clashes with police are escalating. When it comes to the war in Iran, the global economy remains paralyzed by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump vacillates on whether to restart the war or engage in real talks. The guys also recap Trump's China trip, which turned out to be a dud by almost every measure — no trade deal, no help on Iran, and some deeply alarming comments about Taiwan. And finally, Tommy and Ben are subjected to the sounds of Eurovision. Then Tommy is joined by Pod Save the UK host Nish Kumar to discuss the fate of Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour Party, and the troubling rise of the right-wing Reform UK party. Check out Nish’s special, Don’t Kill My Vibe.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Trump Rambles About His Ballroom
1:52 - Pre-Order Ben’s New Book!
5:35 - Trump Plans Regime Change In Cuba
15:51 - Humanitarian Situation in Cuba
21:46 - Ad Break
25:02 - Political Crisis In Bolivia
29:00 - Treading Water In Iran War
41:58 - Ad Break
44:45 - Trump’s Failed China Trip
57:58 - Video From Eurovision
1:02:32 - Ad Break
1:05:22 - Interview with Nish Kumar
1:32:00 - Preview of Ben’s Book
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Learn more about us at crooked.comyt:video:YWHmOeaaDeAYWHmOeaaDeAUCWeKyWiFeb4YV8e3EibEqQwThis is rich coming from Israel's NetanyahuPod Save the Worldhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWeKyWiFeb4YV8e3EibEqQw2026-05-14T20:00:31+00:002026-05-19T11:06:53+00:00This is rich coming from Israel's NetanyahuNetanyahu blames social media for anti-Israel propaganda?
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Learn more about us at crooked.comyt:video:c3pdqASYBkYc3pdqASYBkYUCWeKyWiFeb4YV8e3EibEqQwThis isn't a good look, Kash...Pod Save the Worldhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWeKyWiFeb4YV8e3EibEqQw2026-05-14T17:30:08+00:002026-05-19T11:21:28+00:00This isn't a good look, Kash...Kash Patel just keeps making this worse for himself.
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Learn more about us at crooked.comyt:video:TrqL05rytTMTrqL05rytTMUCWeKyWiFeb4YV8e3EibEqQwI'll Believe This When I See It.Pod Save the Worldhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWeKyWiFeb4YV8e3EibEqQw2026-05-13T23:00:28+00:002026-05-17T23:48:55+00:00I'll Believe This When I See It.Bibi Netanyahu is just lying.
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Learn more about us at crooked.comyt:video:RSrwJBy38PMRSrwJBy38PMUCWeKyWiFeb4YV8e3EibEqQwIran War Humiliates Trump, Upends his Trip to ChinaPod Save the Worldhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWeKyWiFeb4YV8e3EibEqQw2026-05-13T13:00:48+00:002026-05-19T11:09:48+00:00Iran War Humiliates Trump, Upends his Trip to ChinaTommy and Ben survey the wreckage of another week in global politics. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer clings to power after Labour was crushed in local elections. Tommy and Ben debate whether Starmer should step aside or stay and fight. Then they run through the latest with Iran, from the short-lived “Project Freedom” to why Trump says the ceasefire is on “life support.” They recap Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu’s softball interview on CBS’s 60 Minutes, including Netanyahu’s claim that Israel is ready to wean itself off US military support and that social media is to blame for Israel’s tattered image. They preview Trump’s visit to Beijing for his long-delayed summit with Xi Jinping, mock some recent fawning coverage of Marco Rubio, and recap FBI Director Kash Patel’s grilling about his drinking habits by the US Senate. Finally, Ben talks with journalist Suzy Hansen about her new book, From Life Itself: Turkey, Istanbul, and a Neighborhood in the Age of Erdogan.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Ben Rhodes’ Knicks Beat Philly 76ers
5:13 - Disastrous UK Elections For Labor Party
22:57 - Ad Break
25:42 - Iran Ceasefire On “Life Support”
39:56 - Netanyahu’s 60 Minutes Interview
53:31 - Ad Break
55:44 - Previewing Trump’s Trip To China
1:04:29 - Marco Rubio Gets A Participation Trophy
1:11:26 - Kash Patel’s Senate Testimony
1:16:53 - Ad Break
1:20:23 - Interview w/ Suzy Hansen
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Learn more about us at crooked.comyt:video:QGkaWJC3fuAQGkaWJC3fuAUCWeKyWiFeb4YV8e3EibEqQwTrump Team Downplays Iran War DISASTER as Ceasefire Falls ApartPod Save the Worldhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWeKyWiFeb4YV8e3EibEqQw2026-05-06T13:01:00+00:002026-05-19T11:09:45+00:00Trump Team Downplays Iran War DISASTER as Ceasefire Falls ApartBen and Tommy break down another chaotic week in foreign policy full of bad ideas and worse outcomes. Trump rolls out—and just as quickly unrolls—a new Pentagon plan—dubbed “Project Freedom”—to “guide” ships through the Strait of Hormuz, leaked intelligence reports show that the war has not changed Iran’s nuclear timeline, and polling confirms that the war has become a political disaster for Trump. They also share a rare, firsthand account from a teacher in Iran about living under the regime's internet blackout and surveillance state, and discuss how the war has derailed Trump's upcoming trip to China. Then they turn to the humanitarian catastrophes unfolding in Lebanon and Gaza, where so-called ceasefires have not stopped the killing, rodent infestations are causing infant deaths, and reconstruction is fantasy. They also check in on the war in Ukraine, from the staggering death toll to reports that Putin has retreated into his bunker because he fears for his life, and how online dissent from a Russian influencer finally broke through. Finally, Tommy speaks to Rep. Jason Crow about Iran, why he wants to get Pete Hegseth fired, and what troop reductions in Germany will mean for our relationship with Europe.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Operation Project Freedom Updates
19:54 - Ad Break
22:33 - The State of Nuclear Talks
30:22 - Political Disaster For Trump At Home
33:17 - Conditions On the Ground in Iran
38:10 - Trump’s Upcoming Trip To China
43:04 - Israel and Hezbollah Fighting In Lebanon
45:22 - Ad Break
47:44 - Life In Gaza “Hell On Earth”
54:01 - Ceasefires Proposed in Russia Ukraine War
1:02:27 - Gingrich Nonsense
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1:11:57 - Interview with U.S. Rep. Jason Crow
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