Four former aides to President Obama — Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor — host a biweekly Ringer podcast to discuss the political world, analyze the Trump presidency, and welcome commentary from journalists and politicians.
3 Available Episodes (62 Total)Average duration: 00:58:30
Dec 22, 2016
Ep. 62: The Road Ahead in 2017
01:09:09
Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer reflect on the year that was and set their sights on the year to come in their last episode of 2016 (1:30). They also bring on Brian Beutler of the New Republic to further reflect on the election, the fights that Democrats should pick, and what we learned from 2016 (41:24).
Dec 19, 2016
Ep. 61: Merry Electoral College Day With Ana Navarro
00:47:03
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor discuss Monday's Electoral College vote (0:45), Trump's press party at Mar-a-Lago (14:03), and the GOP power grab in North Carolina (23:29). Then, they call Republican strategist Ana Navarro (34:48) to discuss what both parties need to do to survive the Trump era (35:32).
Dec 16, 2016
Ep. 60: ‘Keepin' It 1600’ Special Co-Podcast With Chuck Todd
01:02:00
Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Trump's 'Vanity Fair' beef (6:00), Putin's role in the hacking (17:00), and Trump's tech summit (20:00). Then, 'Meet the Press' moderator Chuck Todd teams up with Jon and Dan for a special co-pod to break down the aftershocks of the 2016 election (26:00) and examine what's next for the Democrats and the media (38:00).
Dec 14, 2016
Ep. 59: Evan McMullin and Russian Hacking
01:03:48
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor discuss reports that the CIA believes Russian hackers were trying to help Trump win the election and Trump’s nomination of Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state. Then they’re joined by independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin to discuss Trump and the path forward for both parties.
Dec 09, 2016
Ep. 58: Scott Pruitt, Time's "Person of the Year," and Jason Kander
00:55:28
Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Scott Pruitt's nomination for EPA administrator (2:35), Trump's fight with a union local president (14:35), and Time's "Person of the Year" (24:13). Then, Jason Kander, Missouri's secretary of state, joins the show to discuss his history in politics (38:18), what he has learned while campaigning in a traditionally "red" state (41:29), and how Democrats should strategize in the Trump era (46:10).
Dec 06, 2016
Ep. 57: Trump and China, Obamacare, and Ana Marie Cox
00:59:43
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor discuss Trump's budding relationship with China (0:40), Al Gore's meeting with Ivanka on climate change (16:20), and efforts to repeal Obamacare (23:57). Then they call Ana Marie Cox of MTV to talk about "access journalism" (34:50) and her article “HUD Games” (52:23).
Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Trump’s Carrier deal (00:55) and his Goldman Sachs Cabinet (16:38), Barack Obama's Rolling Stone interview (23:53), and what the voice of the Democratic Party should sound like in the Trump era (35:33). Then, Louisiana's Democratic Senate candidate, Foster Campbell, joins the podcast to discuss next week’s runoff election (46:58).
Nov 28, 2016
Ep. 55: American Kleptocracy, Romney's Revenge, and the Recount
00:42:59
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor reflect on their failed efforts to avoid Twitter on Thanksgiving, and then cover Trump’s conflicts of interest (4:05), the unprecedented campaign against Mitt Romney for secretary of state (18:45), and Trump’s (latest) tantrum over election results (33:09).
Nov 21, 2016
Ep. 54: Ugh 'Hamilton,' Trump’s Swamp, and Congressman Keith Ellison
00:52:09
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor discuss the Great 'Hamilton' Debate of 2016 (1:25), Trump’s mounting business conflicts (9:27), and how Democrats can fight back (13:10). Then they call Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison to discuss the future of the Democratic Party (25:50) and his bid for DNC chair (48:30).
Nov 17, 2016
Ep. 53: Trump's Transition, Fake News, and Robert Gibbs
01:05:04
Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer talk about Trump's rumored Muslim registry (2:30), the latest transition developments (5:50), and the problem of “fake news” (16:50). Then, they call former White House press secretary Robert Gibbs to discuss presidential transitions (37:48), press access (42:00), and the future of the Democratic Party (58:19).
Dec 22 | 01:09:09
Ep. 62: The Road Ahead in 2017
Dec 19 | 00:47:03
Ep. 61: Merry Electoral College Day With Ana Navarro
Dec 16 | 01:02:00
Ep. 60: ‘Keepin' It 1600’ Special Co-Podcast With Chuck Todd
Dec 14 | 01:03:48
Ep. 59: Evan McMullin and Russian Hacking
Dec 09 | 00:55:28
Ep. 58: Scott Pruitt, Time's "Person of the Year," and Jason Kander
Dec 06 | 00:59:43
Ep. 57: Trump and China, Obamacare, and Ana Marie Cox