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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.

Lovett or Leave It Crooked Media

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    • 4.8 • 455 Ratings

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.

    The Unbearable Lightness of Boeing

    The Unbearable Lightness of Boeing

    We’re here to shamrock your world with a brand-new episode of Lovett or Leave It. Chelsea Peretti has us Dublin over with laughter. Emily Heller needs a lucky charm to win our version of Jeopardy, and we bring it all home with a round of Patron Saints, for the love of all things holy.

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    • 1 hr 14 min
    What a Weekday: Biden Strikes Back

    What a Weekday: Biden Strikes Back

    Who's with Hur? No one, as Congress interrogates DOJ's report on Biden's record keeping and age. Biden swaps insults with Trump. Trump swaps compliments with Victor Orbán . J. Robert Oppenheimer celebrates his seven Oscars in hell. And Kate Middleton’s gone missing and the only person who can find her is… well, not us, that’s for sure. That’s for damn sure.

    • 37 min
    State of Deez Nuts

    State of Deez Nuts

    Fear is the mind killer, but Lovett is the kind thriller, in this week’s episode. The State of our Union is strong, and so are Max Silvestri and Ron Funches who stop by to put the “dad” in dad jokes. Kid Fury and Marcella Arguello bring the heat on some hot topics, and Lovett and his guests stand tall as they defend Panda Express, average-sized femmes, and life being over at 40.

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    • 1 hr 16 min
    What a Weekday: Super Tuesday Edition

    What a Weekday: Super Tuesday Edition

    A very merry Super Tuesday to you and yours! Donald Trump compares a black person to MLK because why not. Haley wins a primary! Good for her. And the Supreme Court can't help but fight its way through a unanimous ruling.

    • 25 min
    2 Marianne 2 Williamson

    2 Marianne 2 Williamson

    Lovett wishes a very happy, very infrequent birthday to all you Leap Day babies out there. Andrea Jin, Jiavani, and Cara Connors use this extra 24 hours to solve some of life’s pettiest grievances. City Councilwoman Nithya Raman discusses what it takes for a progressive candidate to get progressive policies passed in today’s political climate. And we end our show with a leap of faith, though not necessarily in our ability to read and understand expiration dates.

    • 1 hr 11 min
    What a Weekday: Biden’s Big Scoop

    What a Weekday: Biden’s Big Scoop

    Nikki Haley can’t win and won’t quit after SC. Donald Trump goes wide at CPAC. A key Republican witness is completely full of it. And those new MLB pants are exciting pitchers and catchers everywhere.

    • 38 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
455 Ratings

455 Ratings

BasiaChmielewska ,

Australia

Only just started listening to this podcast - I do live in Australia - amazingly insightful - love it

Chuckles 1934 ,

Succession Spoilers

Don't listen to this show if don't want Succession spoiled. I'm really upset that the jokes about succession had spoilers. Not only that, they were perhaps the least aware comedy of the entire podcast.

MissEssie ,

Smart and funny

Love this show. Informative and funny. John is a wonderful empathetic host. Adapted well to COVID restrictions.

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