The Pod Save the World podcast explains how international relations affect politics. The show has a US-based focus as it explains connections with countries like China and the UK. Tommy Vietor is the founder of Crooked Media and creator of the podcast Pod Save America. Joining Tommy is Ben Rhodes, a former deputy national security advisor. Ben is also the author of the New York Times bestseller After the Fall, about his time with Barack Obama in the White House.

Through Pod Save the World, Tommy wants to bring the conversations he had in the White House to the broader public. He served in the Obama Administration and found it to be one of the most fascinating experiences of his life. He was in the Situation Room on the day of the Bin Laden operation. He saw accomplishments alongside challenging decisions.

On Pod Save the World, cohosts Tommy and Ben discuss the latest political news. But as the name of the podcast suggests, this series isn't focused only on American politics. In one episode, the team talks to Ethiopian journalist Meaza Mohammed. Meaza sees the ongoing civil war as a fight between politicians for power. She discusses the fear of imprisonment as a journalist and the impact on her freedom.

To mark 20 years after the invasion of Iraq, the team discusses the impact of the war on the US and the world. They talk about the tragic loss of life and the effects of PTSD. They put Donald Trump's indictments in political context. The two debate the importance of prosecuting presidents. How common are incidents such as these in the rest of the world?

In another episode, the team talks to reporters about everything that has happened in the war on Ukraine. They review any lessons learned and speak to an artist who escaped. They also ask a Vladimir Putin expert about his decisions and stories of Russian war crimes.

Pod Save the World provides interesting discussions about political stories worldwide. Each episode is informative and thought-provoking, with added insight from expert guests.