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• Available on paid plans

  Creating the superhero comedy "The Tick" in a world of epic blockbusters

  By Ben Hethcoat Verified, Kai Ryssdal Verified, Daniel Shin

  Apr. 18, 2019

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  Opioids made it impossible to run his family business, so he became an undercover cop

  By Caitlin Esch Verified, Ben Hethcoat Verified, Julia Rendleman

  Apr. 04, 2019

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  Creating the superhero comedy "The Tick" in a world of epic blockbusters

  By Ben Hethcoat Verified, Kai Ryssdal Verified, Daniel Shin

  Apr. 18, 2019

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Crooked Media

Crooked Media is a progressive political media company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in January 2017 by Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor, all former aides to President Barack Obama. The company focuses on fostering meaningful conversations about politics, culture, and solutions to societal issues. The core of Crooked Media's offerings is its podcasts, including the flagship "Pod Save America," which features political commentary and analysis. Other popular shows like "Lovett or Leave It" blend humor with political insights. Crooked Media also operates a news and commentary website, Crooked.com, which provides progressive perspectives on current events. Additionally, the company has organized live events, such as "Pod Tours America" and "Pod Tours the World," bringing their podcasts to audiences in various venues. Crooked Media is funded through advertising revenue and actively engages in political activism, partnering with organizations to support voter registration efforts. The company has established a significant presence in progressive political discourse through its diverse media platforms.