
In this episode of Pod Save the World, hosts Ilona Minkowski and Ben Rhodes discuss the escalating crisis in Iran, highlighting mixed messages from the U.S. administration, a growing military buildup, and the alarming targeting of civilian infrastructure. They also cover related topics such as Pete Hegseth's interference in military promotions, Russia's attempts to block Telegram, and recent developments in Cuba. The main interview features Slovenian activist Nika Kovac, who explains how Israeli intelligence firm Black Cube meddled in Slovenia's election and shares broader lessons on combating authoritarianism. Throughout, the hosts stress the urgency of coordinated diplomatic and strategic responses to prevent further destabilization in the Middle East.

In this episode, host Jon Favreau talks with Dr. Deepika Chopra, a clinical health psychologist dubbed the "Optimism Doctor," about the nation’s record low future outlook and how chronic uncertainty fuels threat responses in the brain. Dr. Chopra explains that...

In this episode of Pod Save the World, hosts Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes dissect President Trump's abrupt reversal on Iran, moving from threatening airstrikes on Iranian power plants to claiming that negotiations have effectively ended the war. They argue...

In this episode the hosts examine the surprisingly calm social‑media narrative coming out of Dubai amid missile attacks linked to the wider Middle‑East conflict. They highlight how influencers, required to register with the government, quickly shifted from panic‑filled videos to...