Tommy Vietor
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About
Political commentator who has gained fame as a host of the popular podcasts Pod Save America and Pod Save the World. He co-founded the podcasts' Crooked Media production company in January 2017, and served as a spokesperson for the UN Security Council and Barack Obama between 2011-2013.
Before Fame
He graduated from Kenyon College with his BA in philosophy in 2002. Following graduation, he worked with then-Illinois state senator Barack Obama on his first statewide run for office as deputy press secretary.
Trivia
He began co-hosting The Ringer's podcast Keepin' It 1600 in 2016. He co-founded the communications firm Fenway Strategies with frequent collaborator and President Obama's speechwriter Jon Favreau.
Family Life
He is a descendant of Revolutionary War patriot and philosopher Ethan Allen.
Associated With
He has featured Tim Kaine as a guest on his podcast Pod Save the World.
