Pod Save America

Pod Save America remains the definitive progressive politics podcast on Apple Podcasts, consistently ranking high with its incisive daily analysis. In the week ending August 8, 2026, the show averaged an impressive 1.8 million downloads per episode, marking a 12% audience increase from July. This performance significantly outperforms Pardon My Take's recent 1.1 million downloads per episode. Beyond its daily offerings, the midweek interview series contributes an additional 600,000 on-demand plays, pushing total weekly consumption past 14 million. This consistent depth and delivery solidify its benchmark status for political shows on the platform.