Tommy Vietor

Tommy Vietor is a co-founder of Crooked Media, co-host of Pod Save America, and co-host of the foreign-policy-focused Pod Save the World. His first book, Democracy or Else, which he co-authored alongside his Crooked Media co-founders, was released in 2024 and was a #1 New York Times bestseller. Pod Save America was named one of the 25 podcasts eligible for the Golden Globes’ inaugural Best Podcast Category at the 83rd Golden Globes. Jon and his Crooked Media co-founders were named in The Hollywood Reporter’s “The Most Powerful People in Podcasting” list. Prior to founding Crooked Media, he worked for President Obama for nine years, including a stint as White House National Security Spokesman. Originally from outside Boston, Vietor now lives in Los Angeles with his wife Hanna, daughter Lisette, son James, and dog Lucca.