Ben Rhodes
Mentioned in 21 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Former Obama administration official serving as co-host on Pod Save America and Pod Save the World, where he provides analysis on foreign policy and national security issues. Frequently appears as a commentator on major news networks discussing Trump administration policies, particularly regarding Iran, military escalation, and national security strategy. Also contributes to The New York Times as a columnist on foreign policy and homeland security matters.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Pod Save the World · May 6, 2026
Bullsh*t Ceasefires Everywhere
“Co-host providing foreign policy analysis and historical context on Iran nuclear negotiations”
Pod Save the World · Apr 29, 2026
King Trump Welcomes King Charles
“Co-host discussing authoritarian resistance strategies and foreign policy implications”
Today, Explained · Apr 22, 2026
100 days of Mayor Mamdani
“Democratic Party insider and former Obama official; analyzed Mamdani's appeal across party factions and his communication effectiveness versus establishment Democrats”
Pod Save the World · Apr 22, 2026
All the President’s (Corrupt) Men
“Co-host providing analysis on Iran negotiations, foreign policy failures, and institutional corruption”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 21, 2026
VDH on Iran, Xi Summit, Clarence Thomas vs. Progressivism & the Left’s Double Standards
“Criticized for defending Obama's Iran nuclear deal on television”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 18, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Iran in Shambles, Rubio Targets Regime Families, and the Return of the Impeachment Hoax
“Criticized for defending Iran nuclear deal and creating media echo chamber to manipulate liberal journalists”
Deadline: White House · Apr 16, 2026
“Is Trump... all there?”
“Analyzed Trump's foreign policy recklessness, international coalition dynamics, and Republican Party fear-based capitulation”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 16, 2026
Too Many Ks!
“Quoted discussing media manipulation of reporters lacking substantive knowledge of policy issues”
Letters from an American · Apr 8, 2026
Trump’s Mad and Desperate Threats
“Analyzed ceasefire outcome as catastrophic for U.S. despite claimed victory; detailed costs of war”
Pod Save the World · Apr 8, 2026
Trump Threatens Genocide
“Co-host of Pod Save the World; provides foreign policy expertise and moral analysis of genocide threats”
Deadline: White House · Apr 1, 2026
"Donald Trump's political coalition is fraying"
“Analyzes Trump's second-term foreign policy differences and erosion of political coalition”
Pod Save the World · Apr 1, 2026
Trump Begs Allies to Clean Up Iran Mess
“Co-host analyzing Iran policy, conducting interview with Nika Kovac about election interference, and discussing military escalation risks”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Mar 27, 2026
Chicago Illegal Alien Murder, Europe’s Islam Accommodation, and Trump’s Iran Strategy | Victor Davis Hanson
“Quoted for creating 'echo chamber' narrative around Iran deal with young journalists”
Pod Save America · Mar 22, 2026
Trump’s Wartime Messaging Disaster (feat. Jen Psaki)
“Led coordination calls on Iran negotiations messaging across government agencies”
Pod Save the World · Mar 2, 2026
Update: Trump Breaks Silence About Iran War
“Pod Save the World co-host providing foreign policy analysis and criticism of war's lack of strategic coherence”
O'Connor & Company · Mar 2, 2026
U.S. AND ISRAEL STRIKE IRAN OVER THE WEEKEND, BELTWAY STABBER, AUSTIN MASS SHOOTER
“Obama foreign policy advisor criticized for Iran nuclear deal and cash payment strategy”
All In with Chris Hayes · Feb 28, 2026
Republicans are interviewing the wrong president in Epstein probe, says Hayes
“Former Deputy National Security Advisor analyzing Trump administration's AI coercion tactics and national security implications”
All In with Chris Hayes · Feb 20, 2026
Trump: Ex-Prince Andrew arrest is "very sad" and "a shame"
“Former Deputy National Security Advisor discussing Iran military escalation and lack of Congressional war authorization”
The Opinions · Feb 12, 2026
Trump and the Death of Shared Morality in America
“New York Times contributor; wrote recent piece on rethinking Department of Homeland Security”
Pod Save America · Feb 10, 2026
1119: MAGA: Defenders of the Epstein Class
“Pod Save America co-host analyzing political developments and foreign policy implications”
Pod Save America · Jan 11, 2026
2026's Biggest Questions
“Featured on Runaway Country discussing Venezuela and foreign policy”