Frequently Asked Questions

Crooked Con is brought to you by Crooked Media (the folks behind Pod Save America) as a chance to hear from smart people inside and outside the Crooked universe about how to galvanize a pro-democracy movement.

We like to say that this event is for anyone interested in building a more effective opposition and taking America back from the fascists and freaks currently running things. This includes everyone from activists and elected officials to voters and donors, and of course, YOU.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to ads@crooked.com.

There is no dress code for Crooked Con. Once you’re there, you will probably see people wearing everything from business to casual wear. We just encourage you to dress comfortably enough to engage in pro-democracy discussions and planning.

Crooked Con takes place over three days.
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• Pod Save America: Live from DC takes place on Nov. 5 at 8 pm.
• Lovett or Leave It: Live from DC takes place on Nov. 6 at 7 pm.
• Strict Scrutiny: Live from DC takes place on Nov. 6 at 8 pm.

And the all-day Crooked Con takes place on Nov. 7 from 9:30 am to 6 pm, with doors opening at 8:30 am.

Crooked Con is comprised of four events, each ticketed separately.
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• Pod Save America: Live from DC will take place at the Warner Theatre. (Click here for directions to the Warner Theatre.)
• Lovett or Leave It: Live from DC will take place at the Capital Turnaround. (Click here for directions to the Capital Turnaround.) 
• Strict Scrutiny: Live from DC will take place at the Howard Theatre. (Click here for directions to the Howard Theatre.) 
• The full day of Crooked Con on Nov. 7 will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. (Directions to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center are here.)

Click here for parking information for the Warner Theatre, here for parking at the Howard Theatre, here for parking at the Capital Turnaround, and here for parking at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase at Pod Save America: Live from DC at the Warner Theatre on Nov. 5, and at Strict Scrutiny: Live from DC at The Howard Theatre on Nov. 6.  

Lovett or Leave It: Live from DC at the Capital Turnaround on Nov. 6 offers for-purchase drinks only.

Both food and drink will also be available for purchase at the day-long Crooked Con event on Nov. 7 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Any purchase of alcoholic beverages will require a government-issued ID.

Safety is a priority for us. Everyone entering the Walter E. Washington Convention Center will be required to go through a security checkpoint. There will also be security throughout our Crooked Con event space and throughout the building.

Each attendee will be required to present a government-issued identification that matches the name on their registration to receive event credentials.
Crooked Con credentials must be worn at all times to access Crooked Con’s stages and activations.

Yes, there will be a coat/bag check. Our volunteers and our check-in team can point you in the right direction after you get your credentials.

Yes, there will be a lactation/nursing room at the all-day Crooked Con. If you need access to this room, please ask someone at check-in or a Crooked volunteer for help.

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is fully ADA-compliant, offering accessible entrances, elevators, and restrooms throughout its 2.3 million square-foot facility. It features Braille signage, hearing-impaired services, and on-site wheelchairs available for check-out at the Allen Y. Lew Place Information Desk. Learn more here.

No, there are no age restrictions for Crooked Con ticket holders. However, this event may not be suited for kids who are lucky enough to not be aware of our political reality. Also, government-issued ID, proving you are 21 or older, will be required at the point of purchase for any alcohol at Crooked Con.

Tickets are limited and expected to sell out. To ensure you can attend, we recommend buying tickets in advance.

No, unfortunately you must buy tickets for the entire day of Crooked Con’s Nov. 7 event to attend any sessions or panels there.

General ticket sales begin May 19 at 9 am ET. Tickets will be available at Crookedcon.com. If you are a Friend of the Pod, you can still use your Crooked Con code for a subscriber-only discount for the November 7 all-day Crooked Con ticket.

You must buy each ticket separately. Links to each are available on the Crookedcon.com homepage.

If you're a Friend of the Pod, check your paid-subscriber feed for a short episode (called "Crooked Con: Friends of the Pod Presale & Discount Code for Subscribers"), which contains the code. This code helps you access a subscriber-only ticket price for the all-day Crooked Con on November 7th, among other perks at that event.

Upon completing your purchase, you will see a confirmation page. You will also receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite with the subject line “Order Confirmation for Crooked Con.” This email will include your tickets for November 7th. If you have purchased tickets, but did not receive a confirmation email, please check your spam or junk folder. If it is not there, kindly reach out to events@crooked.com.

At this time, there will not be a live virtual attendance option.

Yes, there is a limited number of generously discounted tickets for students. To purchase one, please email events@crooked.com from your school's email address. If you qualify, we’ll email you with more specifics on how to purchase a student ticket.

Yes, there will be a limited number of volunteer opportunities. We will announce them in the coming months.

Yes! We are committed to making the event accessible to all attendees. You’ll be able to indicate any accessibility needs or accommodation requests during the registration process, and our team will follow up as needed to ensure your experience is fully supported. If you have specific questions or concerns in advance, feel free to reach out to us at events@crooked.com.

All ticket sales are final. We are unable to guarantee cancellations or refunds for any reason.  

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Event Terms, we may, in our sole discretion, consider issuing refunds on a case-by-case basis in the event of a special circumstance for requests submitted before August 31, 2026. Any determination to grant or deny a refund shall be made in our sole and absolute discretion. Our decision not to issue a refund shall not constitute a breach of these Event Terms or any other representation, warranty, or undertaking.

In the event we approve your request for a refund, you shall remain responsible for a cancellation fee of $50 and any applicable ticketing, processing, or administrative fees, all of which may be deducted from the refunded amount or charged separately. Cancellations received after August 31, 2026, are not eligible for a refund, regardless of the reason for cancellation, including but not limited to illness, travel delays, or personal scheduling conflicts. Refunds, where applicable, will be issued using the same Payment Method used for registration unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Yes, there will be time and space available at Crooked Con to connect with fellow attendees.

We encourage you to network and share business cards. However, only paid sponsors can distribute promotional material at Crooked Con. To become a sponsor, please contact ads@crooked.com.

No professional photography or videography is allowed. However, we do encourage attendees to snap photos or take short videos to post on social media.

We are hosting conversations with Democratic leaders, strategy-focused panels, grassroots organizer training, and opportunities to get together with other angry/hopeful/exhausted people who believe a better future is worth fighting for. You can sign up for line-up updates at crookedcon.com.

If you have more questions or requests, please contact events@crooked.com.

We will share the lineup and schedule via email, social media, and on crookedcon.com. Sign up for updates at crookedcon.com.

Crooked Media is negotiating discounted rates for a limited number of rooms. This information will be provided at a later date.

You can transfer tickets to someone else for the Pod Save America: Live from DC show on Nov. 5. To do this, please consult Ticketmaster’s ticket-transfer guide. Tickets for Lovett or Leave It: Live from DC on Nov. 6 may be transferable, pending approval — visit the venue's site for details.

TicketWeb does not facilitate ticket transfers for the Strict Scrutiny: Live from DC show on Nov. 6. Likewise, you may not transfer tickets for the all-day Crooked Con on Nov. 7.

For onsite help with a lost item or a need for assistance, visit the check-in area on site.