Lovett or Leave It
4.8/5
Critic Rating
3.5/5
Listener Rating
Every Saturday, former Obama speechwriter and self-described "comedian" Jon Lovett is joined live on stage by a killer lineup of comics, journalists, politicians, and celebrities - who may or may not know why they're there - to break down the biggest and dumbest stories in politics and culture. And now because there’s too much news for just one show, join Jon and friends (i.e. beloved producers who have to be there) every Tuesday for a rundown of the latest headlines to help get you through another flawless week in our perfect society. Plus for those who like to wa...
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Zoe Donaldson • Oprah Daily • May 6, 2021
"Lovett waxes poetic on everything from Disney villains with queer undertones (Scar? Ursula? come on) to Big Little Lies."
Score: 4.5
Hannah Verdier • The Guardian • Mar 30, 2017
"Lovett can squeeze a Trump diss out of any situation and even finds a way to mock him during the ads. When talk turns to a story about internet privacy, he ramps up the critique. He is preaching to a like-minded audience, but wouldn’t it be fun to throw a hardcore Republican into the quick-thinking bear pit and see what happens? There’s as much chance of that as of anyone on this podcast swearing allegiance to Trump, but it’s still worth a listen."
Listener Reviews
Score: 3.5
Sebastian G • Sep 20, 2020
"Funny commentary on the Bob Woodward interviews with President Trump. The host is knowledgable about politics and witty, look forward to listening to a few more episodes. Didn't make it past the few 15 minutes though."
