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BlackRock

Mentioned in 124 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

# BlackRock This major global asset manager is widely discussed across podcasts for its massive influence over institutional capital and financial markets, with CEO Larry Fink frequently cited on topics ranging from tokenization and blockchain adoption to retirement security and corporate governance. Podcasts reference the firm's involvement in diverse areas including cryptocurrency infrastructure (USDC and DeFi), investment products like target-date funds, and participation in major funding rounds for fintech companies. The company appears prominently in discussions about institutional power dynamics, ESG strategy shifts, and its role in shaping both corporate behavior and broader economic policy.

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Wall Street Breakfast

Wall Street Breakfast · Jul 12, 2026

Earnings, inflation take center stage

Reporting earnings Wednesday as part of broader earnings season calendar

Q2 Bank Earnings SeasonAI Spending and Demand SignalsSemiconductor Equipment Guidance
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The Real Investment Show Podcast

The Real Investment Show Podcast · Jul 10, 2026

7-10-26 The Boomerang Generation - When Adult Kids Move Back Home

Major investor ($275M funding) in new Texas Stock Exchange opening, signaling institutional confidence in market decentralization

Multi-generational housing arrangements and financial planningPost-COVID inflation impact on housing affordability and wage stagnationAdult children moving back home: timeline and exit strategy planning
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The Journal.

The Journal. · Jun 11, 2026

Is SpaceX Worth the Hype?

Major asset manager planning to buy at least $5 billion worth of SpaceX shares

SpaceX IPO valuation and pricing strategyOrbital data centers and space-based AI infrastructureStarlink satellite internet business model
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Macroaggressions

Macroaggressions · Jun 10, 2026

#654: The Great American Land Grab

Institutional investor acquiring single-family homes through shell companies at scale

Institutional investor land consolidationBill Gates farmland acquisition strategyData center water and power consumption
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The Matt Walsh Show

The Matt Walsh Show · May 27, 2026

Ep. 1786 - Tech Billionaires Are Openly Announcing Their Plans. Are You Ready for What’s Coming?

CEO Larry Fink promoting trillions in AI infrastructure investment funded through pension and savings accounts

AI Capability Limitations and HallucinationsCopyright Infringement in AI TrainingAI Job Displacement and Economic Disruption
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The Glenn Beck Program

The Glenn Beck Program · May 26, 2026

The REAL Story Behind the San Diego Mosque Shooting | Guests: Ryan Mauro & Sharrell Shaw | 5/26/26

Implied as institutional investment firm within Financial crime family controlling capital allocation and market movement

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and Abraham Accords ExpansionArtificial General Intelligence (AGI) Capabilities and Economic DisruptionISIS Strategy: Extinction of the Gray Zone and Radicalization
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Acquired

Acquired · May 18, 2026

Vanguard

Largest asset manager globally; acquired iShares ETF business in 2009 and now leads in ETF market with 1,400 funds

Index fund creation and innovationMutual ownership corporate structureFee compression in asset management
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Digital Social Hour

Digital Social Hour · May 15, 2026

Charlie Kirked Turned Down $1 Billion, Now He's Dead & TPUSA Has the Money | DSH #1966

Major institutional investor with control over media apparatus and financial systems; headquartered on Rothschild Boulevard

Charlie Kirk Death Investigation and Alleged AssassinationTurning Point USA Funding and Institutional CaptureIsraeli Influence in American Politics and Media
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TBPN

TBPN · May 15, 2026

Cerebras IPO, Warsh Confirmed Fed Chair, Musk-OpenAI Trial Nears End | Diet TBPN

Top institutional investor in Cerebras IPO; captured 60% of order book alongside State Street and Fidelity

Cerebras IPO and wafer-scale chip architectureAI inference speed vs. model capability trade-offsFederal Reserve chair confirmation and stagflation policy
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Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 14, 2026

Trump Sucks Up to Xi, But Doesn’t Care About Americans’ Financial Pain

CEO Larry Fink attended Trump-Xi summit as part of 16-CEO delegation focused on business deals rather than diplomacy

Trump-Xi Summit GeopoliticsTaiwan Military Threat AssessmentUS-China Trade and Chip Competition
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Elon Musk Podcast

Elon Musk Podcast · May 14, 2026

GameStop’s hostile $55 billion eBay bid

Major institutional shareholder in eBay; conservative portfolio manager whose support is critical for GameStop's acquisition strategy

Hostile Takeover Mechanics and Tender OffersEquity Dilution and Stock Issuance in M&ACredit Rating Downgrades and Loan Covenant Risk
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Uncanny Valley | WIRED

Uncanny Valley | WIRED · May 14, 2026

Trump’s Tech Posse in China; Who’s Winning in Musk v. Altman?; Hantavirus Conspiracy Theories

CEO Larry Fink participating in Trump's China state visit as financial industry representative

Musk v. Altman Trial - OpenAI GovernanceSam Altman Testimony and CredibilityOpenAI For-Profit Conversion Dispute
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Prof G Markets

Prof G Markets · May 14, 2026

AI Skeptic: This Business Makes No Sense

CEO Larry Fink attended Trump's Beijing summit as part of 17-CEO delegation for trade negotiations

AI Revenue Recognition and Accounting PracticesData Center Buildout and Infrastructure ConstraintsAI Model Inference Economics and Cost Structures
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The Tucker Carlson Show

The Tucker Carlson Show · May 14, 2026

DEBATE: Tucker vs Kevin O’Leary on the Dystopian AI Future Devouring American Energy and Jobs

Larry Fink, BlackRock CEO, reversed ESG stance to support AI infrastructure; concerned about drone attacks on data centers

AI Data Center Infrastructure and Energy DemandsUS-China AI Competitiveness and Geopolitical StrategyJob Displacement and Economic Disruption from AI
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TBPN

TBPN · May 13, 2026

Trump-Xi Summit, Space Data Center Debate, Inflation Up | Diet TBPN

Larry Fink attended summit; major asset manager with significant China exposure

Trump-Xi Summit GeopoliticsUS-China Semiconductor Export ControlsAI Model Parity and China's Development Timeline
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This Week in Bitcoin

This Week in Bitcoin · May 13, 2026

104: The K Trap

Mentioned as likely competitor to Coinbase offering high-end crypto/Bitcoin products to institutional customers

K-shaped economy and wealth inequalityInflation outpacing wage gains for lower-income workersClarity Act regulatory framework for digital assets
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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · May 13, 2026

Ben McKenzie (on cryptocurrency)

Largest Bitcoin ETF issuer; facilitates institutional crypto investment without directly holding assets

Cryptocurrency as speculative asset vs functional currencyWash trading and market manipulation in crypto exchangesCelebrity endorsements of unregistered financial products
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The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis

The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · May 8, 2026

The Week the AI Story Shifted

CEO Larry Fink stated no AI bubble exists; demand growing faster than anticipated with supply shortages

AI Job Displacement and Economic DisruptionEnterprise AI Deployment and IntegrationAI Infrastructure Investment and Data Centers
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Thinking Crypto News & Interviews

Thinking Crypto News & Interviews · May 7, 2026

Bitcoin's Quantum Problem? It Doesn't Exist Yet! with Frank Holmes

Bitcoin ETF (iBit) mentioned as example of institutional capital absorption during market downturns

Bitcoin Market Recovery and ETF ImpactBitcoin Mining Hardware Evolution (ASIC Efficiency)Quantum Computing Threat Assessment
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The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis

The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · May 6, 2026

Who Cares About Consumer AI

CEO Larry Fink predicts compute will become financialized commodity traded on futures markets; preparing infrastructure funding deal announcement

Enterprise vs. Consumer AI EconomicsToken Scarcity and Compute AllocationAI-Driven Workforce Restructuring
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Thinking Crypto News & Interviews

Thinking Crypto News & Interviews · May 6, 2026

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF & Will BlackRock Launch XRP & Solana ETFs? with James Seyffart

Dominates Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF market; declined to launch Solana/XRP ETFs; investing in tokenization and Ethereum ecosystem

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Launch and Fee StructureInstitutional Crypto ETF Competition and PricingMorgan Stanley Solana and Ethereum ETF Filings
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La Estrategia del Día México

La Estrategia del Día México · May 6, 2026

Banobras y los verdaderos ‘cómos’, Milken Conference, Intel y futuros de cómputo

CEO Larry Fink proposing computing futures as new asset class; investing billions in data centers through Microsoft, Nvidia, and MGX partnerships

Mixed Public-Private Infrastructure Investment VehiclesBanobras Role in Mexico's Infrastructure Financing StrategyEnergy Sector Investment (54% of 5.6 Trillion Peso Plan)
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Rich Dad Radio Show: In-Your-Face Advice on Investing, Personal Finance, & Starting a Business

Rich Dad Radio Show: In-Your-Face Advice on Investing, Personal Finance, & Starting a Business · May 6, 2026

The Next Financial Crisis Is Already Here

Cited as example of shadow bank/non-deposit institution lending to high-risk borrowers at inflated rates via private credit funds

Private Credit Markets and Shadow BankingYield Curve Inversion as Economic IndicatorSubprime Lending Crisis 2.0
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Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition

Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition · May 6, 2026

Trump Halts Hormuz Effort, Anthropic Targets Wall St, Germany’s Power Struggle

Investment institute strategist Vivek Paul commented on UK gilt yields and market expectations for Labour election performance.

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and Strait of Hormuz BlockadeProject Freedom Military Operation ReversalAI Agents for Financial Services
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UBS On-Air: Market Moves

UBS On-Air: Market Moves · May 5, 2026

Talking Markets Podcast Series (Munis) with Pat Haskell (BlackRock) & Sudip Mukherjee (UBS CIO)

Patrick Haskell, head of Municipal Bond Group, provides expert analysis on muni market outlook and investment strategies

Municipal Bond Market Performance 2026Municipal Bond Supply and Demand DynamicsYield Curve Strategy and Duration Risk
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Investing Experts

Investing Experts · May 5, 2026

Know when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em

Mentioned as institutional client of Steve Kress during his 13-year tenure at Morgan Stanley

Quantitative Stock Selection MethodologyHold vs Sell Rating InterpretationPEG Ratio as Valuation Metric
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The Wolf Of All Streets

The Wolf Of All Streets · May 5, 2026

Bitcoin SMASHES $81K As $114 Trillion Just Went On-Chain!

Mentioned as BIDL issuer in early RWA tokenization race for on-chain T-bills

Bitcoin-backed institutional lending and LTV structuresTokenization of real-world assets (RWA) and DTCC pilot programDigital asset treasury company strategies and financial engineering
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Tech Brew Ride Home

Tech Brew Ride Home · May 5, 2026

Will AI Models Have To Be Reviews By The Government?

Invested in Eleven Labs Series D round alongside NVIDIA and entertainment figures

AI Government Oversight and RegulationSemiconductor Supply Chain DiversificationAI Model Safety and Security Vetting
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Odd Lots

Odd Lots · Apr 30, 2026

BlackRock's Rob Goldstein on the Next Megatrends in Finance

Primary subject; Rob Goldstein is COO. Discussed Aladdin platform, AI lab, and enterprise AI implementation strategy.

AI Integration in Enterprise FinanceAladdin Platform Architecture and MoatsPrivate Markets Transparency and Tokenization
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The Information's TITV

The Information's TITV · Apr 29, 2026

Elon Musk Takes Stand in OpenAI Trial, OpenAI’s Models in AWS, Maria Sharapova’s New Podcast

Launching digital asset products, signaling traditional finance institutional adoption of crypto

OpenAI AWS Integration and Bedrock AvailabilityChatGPT Subscription Tier Migration StrategyAI Advertising Revenue Models
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This Week in Bitcoin

This Week in Bitcoin · Apr 29, 2026

102: Acceptance To Adoption

Referenced as institutional capital provider necessary for Bitcoin to reach multi-million dollar valuations

Bitcoin as Strategic Reserve AssetInstitutional Bitcoin Adoption and ETFsiBit Options Market Dynamics
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Bankless

Bankless · Apr 24, 2026

ROLLUP: $300M DeFi Hack Fallout | Arbitrum Freezes Funds | AI Deflation Debate | Productive ETH

Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) holder with positive flows across all rolling periods; now holds less Bitcoin than Michael Saylor's MSTR

KelpDAO DeFi Hack ($300M Exploit)Layer Zero Bridge Security FailuresAave Risk Management and Bad Debt
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Unchained

Unchained · Apr 22, 2026

Strategy's Preferred Stock Is Now a Stablecoin. And DeFi Has a Security Problem.

Largest asset manager; took neutral position on equities, creating cash on sidelines

Yield-bearing stablecoins and regulatory classificationMicroStrategy preferred stock (STRC) as collateral for onchain yieldLayer Zero bridge security and DVN configuration standards
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This Week in Bitcoin

This Week in Bitcoin · Apr 22, 2026

101: Stress Test

Jay Jacobs from BlackRock's U.S. equities division discusses Bitcoin as portfolio diversifier on Fox Business

Federal Reserve Chair Confirmation Hearing - Kevin WarshAI as Monetary Policy JustificationDigital Assets and CBDC Policy Differentiation
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TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast

TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast · Apr 22, 2026

#738: The Dollar Empire Is Just Beginning with Capital Flows

CEO Larry Fink's tokenization commentary signals regulatory changes coming to financial markets

Duration Risk vs Credit Risk FrameworkDollar Reserve Currency Status and Global TradeCross-Border Capital Flows and FX Positioning
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What Bitcoin Did

What Bitcoin Did · Apr 21, 2026

Should Satoshi’s Coins Be Frozen? | Rob Hamilton

Referenced as institutional actor whose preferences may influence Bitcoin protocol decisions regarding quantum threat response

Bitcoin as Hero's Journey NarrativeQuantum Computing Threat to ECDSASatoshi's Coins Freezing Debate
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Bannon`s War Room

Bannon`s War Room · Apr 16, 2026

Episode 5306: Disbarment Of John Eastman; The Corporate Corruption Of Music

Major financial firm holding significant gold positions as hedge against currency devaluation

John Eastman Disbarment CaseFirst Amendment and Free Speech RightsInstitutional Capture and Marxist Influence
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Bannon`s War Room

Bannon`s War Room · Apr 16, 2026

Episode 5305: TDS Is On The Ballot In November; Deep State Controlled Justice Systems Across The Nation

Asset manager mentioned as holding significant gold positions alongside central banks

Iran Blockade Strategy and EnforcementStrait of Hormuz and Global Energy SecurityStrait of Malacca Control and China Containment
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America At Night with McGraw Milhaven

America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Apr 15, 2026

Scott MacFarlane on the CBS Exit, Danielle DiMartino Booth on AI and Financial Risks, Judd Isbell on the Mount Vernon Trail

Referenced as example of shadow banking entity larger than major banks but with less regulatory oversight

Congressional Ethics and AccountabilitySexual Misconduct in GovernmentShadow Banking and Private Credit Markets
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Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer

Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer · Apr 14, 2026

Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 4/14/26

World's largest asset manager; CEO Larry Fink provided market insights on oil and solar energy outlook

Market Psychology and Fear-Driven SellingBond Yields and Interest Rate Impact on EquitiesDiscounted Growth Stock Screening Methodology
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Bannon`s War Room

Bannon`s War Room · Apr 14, 2026

Episode 5300: Fight For Freedom And MAGA In Virginia

Major asset management firm holding significant gold positions in investment portfolios

Virginia Congressional Redistricting and GerrymanderingGrassroots Political Organizing and Volunteer MobilizationIRS Tax Enforcement and Budget Restructuring
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CNBC's "Fast Money"

CNBC's "Fast Money" · Apr 14, 2026

Big Tech Bounce… And An Economic Warning From JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon 4/14/26

Comments supporting market recovery; raising capital in credit markets; benefiting from risk-on sentiment

Semiconductor Supply Chain and Custom AI ChipsAI Disruption of Legacy Software Business ModelsToken Consumption Economics in Enterprise Software
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Bannon`s War Room

Bannon`s War Room · Apr 13, 2026

Episode 5295: Corruption And Cover Up; Trump Threats More Destruction In The Strait

Major investment firm holding significant positions in gold as hedge against currency devaluation

Ukraine Impeachment Whistleblower DeclassificationDeep State Conspiracy and Prosecutorial StrategyIran Naval Blockade and Strait of Hormuz Control
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Bankless

Bankless · Apr 13, 2026

"Fix the Money, Fix the World" — Michael Saylor's Master Plan (plus questions on Quantum and Ethereum)

Referenced as potential distributor of digital credit instruments to institutional investors

Bitcoin price forecasting and long-term valuation modelsDigital credit instruments and structured financeSTRC (variable-rate preferred stock) mechanics and design
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Masters in Business

Masters in Business · Apr 10, 2026

Assessing Asset Volatility and Iran War Threats With BlackRock's Mike Pyle

Guest's employer; manages $5 trillion in assets through portfolio management group overseeing hedge funds, systematic strategies, and fundamental equities

Portfolio Diversification in Supply-Constrained MarketsHedge Funds and Liquid Alternatives StrategySystematic Investing and Machine Learning Signal Generation
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Bannon`s War Room

Bannon`s War Room · Apr 10, 2026

Episode 5289: Massive Populist Protests In Ireland; Stopping Data Centers From Destroying Central Florida

Major institutional investor holding significant gold positions amid dollar devaluation concerns

Virginia Special Election Strategy and Grassroots OrganizingAI Safety Regulation and Congressional AdvocacyData Center Environmental and Infrastructure Impact
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Bannon`s War Room

Bannon`s War Room · Apr 10, 2026

Episode 5288: Economy Feeling Effects Of Iran War; No Amnesty And Freeze All Immigration

Cited as major asset manager with significant gold holdings reflecting institutional trend toward commodity-backed assets

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and Ceasefire TermsEnergy Inflation and Oil Market DynamicsU.S. Dollar Reserve Currency Status and Central Bank Gold Accumulation
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Bankless

Bankless · Apr 10, 2026

ROLLUP: Iran Ceasefire Rally | Anthropic’s “Mythos” Model | Q-Day Divide | Stablecoin Yield Debate

Mentioned as institutional investor in Bitcoin ETFs, representing mainstream adoption beyond early crypto community

Iran-US Ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz ControlBitcoin as Sanction-Resistant Payment SystemAnthropic Mythos AI Model and Cybersecurity Implications
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Bannon`s War Room

Bannon`s War Room · Apr 9, 2026

WarRoom Battleground EP 985: Stopping The Islamification Of America

Major investment firm mentioned as holding significant positions in gold

Dormat Christianity and Christian passivity in cultural defenseDispensationalism vs. Supersessionism in evangelical theologyIslamic expansion and demographic change in Western Europe
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Bannon`s War Room

Bannon`s War Room · Apr 9, 2026

Episode 5287: The War Is Crippling The Dollar System; Muslim Invasion Heads To Tennessee

Major asset manager holding significant gold positions as hedge against currency devaluation

Dollar Reserve Currency Decline and De-DollarizationCentral Bank Gold Accumulation StrategyFinancial System Weaponization and Sanctions Effectiveness
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