WATCH: A Conversation With Pod Save America Host Jon Favreau

Jon Favreau, former head speechwriter for Barack Obama, 2005-2013, discussed politics, podcasts and more with Ben Brock Johnson, co-host of WBUR's podcast Endless Thread.

After leaving the White House, Favreau formed Crooked Media with Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, where they produce a number of popular podcasts including Pod Save America. Favreau grew up outside of Boston and graduated from the College of the Holy Cross.