A great current events discussion podcast that is the brainchild of Crooked Media
Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor and Jon Lovett
These guys worked in various capacities in the Obama Administration namely speech writing, communications and foreign policy you can read about their details above.
Recently, they started a foreign policy focused podcast called
Hosted by Tommy Vietor
The most compelling parts of these discussions beyond the guests is the work. When they take us through policy discussions they generally reference their work experience inside the Obama White house and it is fascinating. they were so young - it must have been incredible.
Here are some great episodes recently including an awesome discussion with
Deray McKesson and his efforts organizing BLM and his new Resistance Manual
Here is a great discussion with Cody Keenan Obama's last Chief Speechwriter, Favreau's successor. Particularly the story about how Cody got the nickname "Movable Feast". What an experience. Keenan is staying with Obama to help write his memoir.
Here is a great discussion with Jake Sullivan on the Iran Deal Negotiations.
