Companies

CBS

Mentioned in 276 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

A major American television network that broadcasts news programming, entertainment content including the Grammy Awards and Survivor, and sports coverage through shows like CBS NFL Today. The network has been frequently discussed in podcasts regarding content moderation decisions, including decisions around FCC equal-time rule compliance for political interviews and the removal of contributors connected to the Epstein files controversy. CBS has also faced scrutiny in podcast discussions regarding media independence and editorial decision-making under recent ownership changes.

Episode Mentions

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jun 29, 2026

Nate Silver Predicts: Democrats Take the House, Newsom Is Fading & AOC Might Win It All in 2028

Mentioned as an example of legacy media in decline amid the shift to decentralized news consumption.

2026 U.S. Midterm Election Forecasting2028 Democratic Presidential Primary CandidatesAOC as 2028 Presidential Contender
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The Tara Palmeri Show

The Tara Palmeri Show · Jun 14, 2026

Is Hollywood Self-Censoring to Please Trump?

Broadcast network facing European Union scrutiny over merger and editorial decisions regarding Trump coverage

Federal Film Production Tax Incentives and SubsidiesHollywood Self-Censorship and Political InfluenceFilm Industry Job Loss and Economic Crisis
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Pod Save America

Pod Save America · Jun 14, 2026

David Sedaris is Mostly Bark, Some Bite

Flagged Sedaris's essay describing an immigrant worker as offensive, creating controversy over descriptive language

Trump Support and Family ConflictLGBTQ+ Terminology EvolutionProgressive Language Policing
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Up First from NPR

Up First from NPR · Jun 13, 2026

Trump's Iran Negotiations, Entertainment Mergers, NBA finals

Part of Paramount merger; now under Ellison family control with Barry Weiss as leader

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and Peace DealU.S.-Iran Military TensionsParamount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Jun 11, 2026

Victor Davis Hanson: Iran Can’t Be Trusted, and Trump Turns the Tables on Kristen Welker

Scott Pelley fired from 60 Minutes; discussed editorial bias and credibility issues under new leadership

Iran Nuclear Program and Sanctions StrategyCalifornia Mail-In Ballot Fraud and Election IntegrityFBI Political Weaponization Under Biden Administration
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Pivot

Pivot · Jun 9, 2026

Trump's AI Stake, SpaceX's IPO Froth, and Apple's Siri Overhaul

Firing 60 Minutes staff under new Ellison ownership; restructuring seen as play for Trump administration favor

Trump Administration Regulatory CaptureCBS 60 Minutes Editorial Purge and Media ConsolidationSpaceX IPO Valuation and AI Infrastructure Deals
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Pod Save America

Pod Save America · Jun 2, 2026

Trump and Pod Save America Agree: JD Is Lame

Network where Scott Pelley criticized Barry Weiss's leadership of 60 Minutes in all-staff meeting

Trump's $1.8 billion January 6th rioter slush fund and judicial blockingIran nuclear negotiations and deal structureICE detention facility conditions and for-profit prison industry
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · May 28, 2026

Kara Swisher: The Tech Bros Should Just Shut Up

Owned by Paramount, discussed regarding editorial independence concerns under billionaire influence and journalist hiring decisions

Elon Musk's Business Consolidation StrategySpaceX IPO Valuation and Financial StructureAI Company Valuations and Bubble Risk
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Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 21, 2026

Stephen Colbert Signs Off as Trump’s Revenge Tour Crushes GOP Critics

Employer of Stephen Colbert; late-night TV economics and talent retention discussed

Trump Anti-Weaponization Fund and DOJ DirectiveRepublican Primary Dynamics and Trump Endorsement StrategyGrade Inflation at Elite Universities
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The Megyn Kelly Show

The Megyn Kelly Show · May 21, 2026

Colbert's PAINFUL Goodbye, Lemon's Whining About White Men, and Trump's Hilarious Rant, with Stu Burguiere | Ep. 1322

Network losing approximately $40 million annually on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Late-night television ratings collapse and business model failureStephen Colbert show cancellation and legacy media declineDon Lemon's CNN firing and revisionist identity politics narratives
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Today, Explained

Today, Explained · May 21, 2026

Late night’s long goodbye

Canceled Stephen Colbert's late-night show and is leasing the time slot to Byron Allen instead of producing content

Late-night television cancellation and format declineBroadcast network financial pressures and cost-cuttingSports rights bidding wars and media rights inflation
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The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · May 21, 2026

Dan Le Batard's Extended Thoughts On Stephen Colbert | Postgame Show

Mentioned as the network where Stephen Colbert's Late Show is ending and where institutional changes are occurring

Late-night television legacy and institutional changeStephen Colbert's final Late Show episodeJohnny Carson and David Letterman's influence on late-night television
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The Herd with Colin Cowherd

The Herd with Colin Cowherd · May 21, 2026

3 & Out - Aaron Rodgers’ Final Season, Brock Bowers is a STAR & NFL International Games

Implied broadcaster of NFL games with Tony Romo and Jim Nantz as announcers

Aaron Rodgers' final season expectations and Steelers playoff viabilityBrock Bowers talent evaluation and tight end position evolutionNFL international games scheduling and fan experience impact
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The Headlines

The Headlines · May 21, 2026

Inside Trump’s Pressure Campaign on Cuba, and Why Food Banks Are Getting Squeezed

Network that cancelled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, citing financial and viewership decline reasons

US-Cuba Relations and Regime Change PolicyCriminal Indictment as Foreign Policy ToolFood Bank Operational Sustainability
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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 21, 2026

VDH on Kamala Harris’ Radical ‘No Bad Ideas’ Playbook, the Left’s War on Law Enforcement, and Colbert’s Nihilism

Employer of Stephen Colbert; owned property destroyed on final show episode

Kamala Harris's Policy Platform and Ideological ConsistencyDemocratic Proposals to Eliminate Electoral College and Pack Supreme CourtLaw Enforcement Attacks and Defund the Police Movement
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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Pop Culture Happy Hour · May 21, 2026

Stephen Colbert and late night

Network that cancelled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, citing economics while seeking FCC approval for Skydance Media merger

Late-night television economics and viewership declineStephen Colbert's career trajectory and hosting philosophyThe Colbert Report and truthiness concept
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Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast

Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast · May 20, 2026

Ep 615 - Slim Goodie (feat. Sheryl Underwood)

Sheryl Underwood worked on daytime TV for 14 years, including The Talk on CBS

Comedy as trauma processing and mental health coping mechanismModern roasting format and boundaries in comedyFemale representation in stand-up comedy
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The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 20, 2026

Jon Stewart (Extended) | Steven Spielberg

Network canceling The Late Show; Colbert critiques decision to reduce news programming and 60 Minutes

Late-night television industry consolidation and cancellationsJon Stewart's career trajectory across multiple late-night platformsSteven Spielberg's directorial evolution and creative partnerships
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The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 19, 2026

The Worst Of The Late Show

Network employer; Lauren Marcello cited as CBS Senior VP of Late Night Current Programs

Late-night television production workflowsAudience analytics and real-time ratings impact on editorial decisionsTopical comedy timing and political content strategy
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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 18, 2026

5/18/26: Thomas Massie Rips Israel Lobby, US Preps Cuba War, Trump Pumps Stocks

MAGA-aligned CBS owners offering podcast deal to Katie Miller, wife of Stephen Miller, seeking approval for $111 billion merger

Israel Lobby Influence on Congressional ElectionsInsider Trading by Sitting PresidentsPrimary Challenge Funding and Foreign Policy Alignment
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The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 17, 2026

Late Show Vocab | Bootsie

Implied parent company of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Late Show production history and memorabiliaSex party culture and urban nightlifeBehind-the-scenes comedy production
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The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 16, 2026

Late Show Vocab | Terry Gross

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert airs on CBS; context for Colbert's current role as host

Late-night talk show production and scripting practicesRadio broadcasting history and format evolutionPublic Broadcasting Corporation (CPB) funding and policy
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The Herd with Colin Cowherd

The Herd with Colin Cowherd · May 15, 2026

THE HERD - Hour 2 - Looking at the NFL teams without prime time games, what makes NFL dynasties

Broadcast partner receiving Sunday afternoon NFL game windows and schedule considerations

NFL Schedule Release Strategy and Prime Time Game DistributionInternational Games Impact on Competitive BalanceQuarterback Evaluation Metrics and Performance Prediction
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Two Ts In A Pod with Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge

Two Ts In A Pod with Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge · May 15, 2026

This is How You Repay Him?! (Survivor 50 Recap)

Network that produces and broadcasts Survivor; hosts expressed interest in appearing on future seasons

Survivor 50 gameplay strategy and idol managementJury management and final tribal council positioningChallenge performance vs. strategic gameplay correlation
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Pod Meets World

Pod Meets World · May 15, 2026

Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5012

Survivor's network broadcaster; mentioned regarding decision to cancel show if lion incident became public

Survivor Season 50 gameplay analysisAlliance dynamics and betrayal strategyJury management and final-three positioning
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The Megyn Kelly Show

The Megyn Kelly Show · May 15, 2026

Colbert's Hissy Fit Farewell Tour, Xi's Ominous Comment, and Murdaugh's New Trial, with Glenn Greenwald | Ep. 1318

Employer of Stephen Colbert; cancelled his show after losing $40M annually despite paying him tens of millions

Late-night television format collapse and politicizationStephen Colbert's farewell tour and institutional self-importanceTrump's approval ratings and economic unpopularity
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The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 15, 2026

David Letterman | Xi Loves Me

Employer of Stephen Colbert and owner of the Ed Sullivan Theater where the show is produced

US-China Diplomatic RelationsTrump Administration Foreign PolicyFDA Regulatory Leadership Changes
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The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 14, 2026

Tom Hanks (Extended) | President Barack Obama

Host network for The Late Show; mentioned in context of show production and Andy Rooney's WWII coverage

World War II History and DocumentationPresidential Memoir and ReflectionFilm Production Anecdotes
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No Laying Up - Golf Podcast

No Laying Up - Golf Podcast · May 13, 2026

1157: Kicking off the PGA at Aronimink

Broadcast partner; providing afternoon coverage 1-7pm Thursday through Sunday for PGA Championship

PGA Championship course setup and conditioning strategyGolf ball rollback testing standards and distance regulationPlayer form analysis and major championship predictions
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Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews

Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews · May 13, 2026

Wrong Numbers

Network affiliate in Las Vegas where crusading reporter Ned Day worked on organized crime investigations

1990s Phone System Hacking and CybercrimeLas Vegas Organized Crime HistoryEscort Service Industry Operations
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The Shotgun Start

The Shotgun Start · May 13, 2026

2026 PGA Championship Preview: Questions about Rory, Bryson, and Aronimink

Broadcaster for PGA Championship; discussed regarding ratings and coverage strategy

PGA Championship course setup and design philosophyGolf equipment regulation and rollback ball initiativeModern equipment distance advantage and course obsolescence
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Candace

Candace · May 11, 2026

Update! Erika Did Not Go Home. Source Confirms AI Voice Tactics. | Candace Ep 336

Barry Weiss mentioned as unqualified executive appointment, used as comparison example for credential-based advancement without merit

AI Voice Synthesis and Deepfake DetectionCredential Fraud and Educational Background VerificationNarrative Management and Crisis Communications
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The Matt Walsh Show

The Matt Walsh Show · May 11, 2026

Ep. 1777 - Everything That You Were Told About The Civil Rights Movement Was A Lie

Sued by MLK's estate for broadcasting portions of 'I Have a Dream' speech

Civil Rights Movement historical revisionismMedia narrative control and propaganda techniquesGerrymandering and voting rights redistricting
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Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito

Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito · May 8, 2026

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Cedric the Entertainer

Cedric secured a job at a CBS affiliate as a broadcaster after college, though the position was eliminated before he started

Career Transition from Corporate to EntertainmentComedy Competition as Career CatalystVoice Acting vs. On-Camera Acting
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The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Bill Simmons Podcast · May 8, 2026

Five NBA Playoff Takes, Plus David Letterman’s First-Ever BS Pod Appearance (We Did It!!!)

Letterman's primary network employer for 33-year late-night run; Les Moonves called him regarding on-air content

NBA Playoff Analysis and Team Depth StrategyOKC Thunder Roster Construction and Trade AssetsLate-Night Television Format Viability in 2020s
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Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger

Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger · May 6, 2026

Realistic Next Steps for Living Life Now?

Parent company (Paramount) mandating rebranding of Money Watch podcast to video format targeting 30-45 year olds; radio division shutting down

Roth IRA and Roth 401(k) conversion strategiesPension benefit optimization and timing decisionsQuality of life vs. financial optimization trade-offs
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Part Of The Problem

Part Of The Problem · May 6, 2026

Censorship is Coming

Failed $120 million acquisition attempt to improve Israel PR; plummeting in polls due to obvious propaganda mission

U.S.-Iran Military Escalation and Strait of Hormuz BlockadeTrump Administration War Strategy and Negotiation FailuresCensorship and Free Speech Under National Security Pretexts
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · May 5, 2026

Melissa Murray: Reclaim the Constitution

Media outlet settling defamation suits with Trump administration, circumventing New York Times v. Sullivan standards

Voting Rights Act Section 2 gutting and racial gerrymanderingSupreme Court shadow docket expansion and procedural manipulationMifepristone access and Fifth Circuit overreach
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Backstage With Gentry Thomas

Backstage With Gentry Thomas · May 1, 2026

Cedric the Entertainer on What Entertains the Entertainer

Network that aired 'The Neighborhood' sitcom for eight seasons, closing out during this episode period

Voice acting techniques and character developmentLive performance vs. recorded media performance differencesBroadway theater as actor training ground
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The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Bill Simmons Podcast · May 1, 2026

Joker’s Out, and Boston Might Be Next. Plus, an MLB Cocktail Party and 'Survivor 50' With Rob Mahoney, Billy Gil, and Jason Concepcion.

Survivor 50 airs on CBS; discussed as platform for reality competition television

NBA Playoff Upsets and Defensive StrategyTimberwolves vs Nuggets Series AnalysisCeltics vs 76ers Eastern Conference Finals
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Insiders: The TV Podcast

Insiders: The TV Podcast · May 1, 2026

Trump accuses the BBC of using AI on him (And the editing technique changing TV forever)

Network that conducted Trump interview where he made false AI claims about BBC

AI in television productionBBC Trump controversyFootball Focus cancellation
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The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 1, 2026

Stephen Presents: Rescue Staff Rescue

Network that broadcasts The Late Show and approves content standards mentioned in the episode

Comedy writing process and collaborative rewritingLate-night television production workflowsStaff culture and workplace morale in high-pressure environments
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Locked On LSU - Daily Podcast On LSU Tigers Football & Basketball

Locked On LSU - Daily Podcast On LSU Tigers Football & Basketball · Apr 30, 2026

SEC SQUAD - Spring Ball is OVER | How should LSU feel?

Named as current NCAA tournament broadcast partner

SEC Spring Football EvaluationsNCAA Tournament ExpansionMarch Madness Format Changes
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The Michael Knowles Show

The Michael Knowles Show · Apr 29, 2026

Ep. 1963 - Conspiracy Theories Have Driven Libs Insane: New Shooter Details Emerge

Published report from ground reporter contradicting Trump administration claims about Iranian government collapse

James Comey indictment for threatening the presidentWhite House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and suspect analysisPolitical violence normalization in Democratic rhetoric
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IHIP News

IHIP News · Apr 28, 2026

Trump Humiliated in Front of King Charles During Disaster Day at WH

Trump sued CBS over deceptive editing of 60 Minutes interview; network heavily edited his responses

Trump's cognitive decline and media sanitizationDOJ politicization and rule of law collapseWhite House ballroom corruption and no-bid contracting
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The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · Apr 28, 2026

Stephen Presents: George Clooney

Network broadcaster that receives and distributes Late Show content through master control and satellite feed

Late Show premiere technical challenges and live broadcast productionGeorge Clooney humanitarian activism in DarfurCelebrity culture and authenticity in media
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PBD Podcast

PBD Podcast · Apr 27, 2026

WHCD Shooting + Cole Allen's Manifesto | PBD #785

Network where Norah O'Donnell conducted 60 Minutes interview with Trump about shooter's manifesto

White House Correspondents Dinner Security FailuresCole Allen Manifesto and Radicalization PipelineMainstream Media Role in Political Violence
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Up First from NPR

Up First from NPR · Apr 27, 2026

White House Response To Shooting, Shooter Investigation, King Charles State Visit

Network that aired Trump's 60 Minutes interview discussing his reaction to the shooting incident

White House Security ProtocolsPresidential Assassination AttemptsFederal Criminal Investigation Procedures
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Consider This from NPR

Consider This from NPR · Apr 26, 2026

What we know about the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents Association, is employed by CBS

White House Security ProtocolsCriminal Investigation ProceduresSecret Service Operations
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Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Apr 24, 2026

A War That Trump Won’t End — and an Economy Starting to Feel It

Media company seating cabinet members including Pete Hegseth and Stephen Miller at Correspondents' Dinner

Iran Military Conflict and U.S. StrategyMiddle East Ceasefire NegotiationsU.S. Military Stockpile Depletion
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