Coca Cola
Mentioned in 67 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Coca Cola A multinational beverage company known for soft drinks and sports beverages (Gatorade, Dr Pepper, Topo Chico) that operates manufacturing facilities across the US. Frequently discussed in podcasts regarding corporate lobbying practices—particularly influencing health organizations on sugary drink marketing to children and blocking soda tax legislation—as well as concerns about corporate influence on civil rights institutions and research bias. Podcasters also reference the company's evolving approach to technology adoption, workforce practices, and competitive product performance in the beverage market.
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Episode Mentions
Economist Podcasts · Apr 14, 2026
Shipping forecast: will America’s blockade work?
“Owns Topo Chico, a Mexican sparkling water brand praised by the correspondent”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 13, 2026
FULL SHOW: Sharing is Caring Date, Energy Crystal Loser Line + Dating an Idiot (4/13/26)
“Central to viral peanuts-in-Coke snack trend gaining popularity among younger demographics globally”
Dave And Molly Show · Apr 8, 2026
Dave's Cash Showdown April 8
“Referenced for introducing Mellow Yellow citrus soft drink in 1979 to compete with Mountain Dew”
Breakpoint · Apr 8, 2026
How HRC's Corporate "Equality" Index Harms Children
“Named as major corporation unable to protect children from consequences of its corporate policies”
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth · Apr 7, 2026
From Coca-Cola President to Unlocking Human Potential: Ahmet Bozer on the Art of Global Impact
“Guest served as President of Coca-Cola International and President for Eurasia and Africa, overseeing operations in India, Turkey, Middle East, and Africa”
Fresh Air · Apr 1, 2026
An exposé of the plastic industry
“Early supporter of Keep America Beautiful anti-littering campaign in 1950s-70s to shift responsibility from producers”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 1, 2026
FULL SHOW: Overprepared Date, Jeff’s Drunken Regret + Jose Got Phone Tapped? (4/1/26)
“2016 April Fool's prank promoting helium-infused Coke that creates squeaky voice effect”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 1, 2026
Shock Collar Question of the Day (4/1/26)
“Announced helium-infused Coke variety in 2016 April Fool's prank that created squeaky voice effect”
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits · Mar 23, 2026
693. Despair Is Paralyzing, Hope Is Galvanizing: Afdhel Aziz's Three-Step Playbook for Stories That Move People to Action
“Major beverage brand that Aziz has worked with through his consultancy”
How Did This Get Made? · Mar 17, 2026
Rad LIVE! (HDTGM Matinee)
“Beverage brand featured as product placement in the film”
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Mar 16, 2026
Anthropic's Growth Team Is Just One Person
“Example of brand advertising backlash from AI-generated polar bear commercials”
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin · Mar 16, 2026
7 Investing Lessons from Warren Buffett
“Buffett's famous 1988 investment of $1.3B now worth over $28B, exemplifying brand moats”
Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ · Mar 16, 2026
BONUS: The Impact Of Intermittent Fasting On Metabolic Health In Women with Temple Stewart
“Criticized for sponsoring dietetics conferences and funding nutrition research with predetermined outcomes favorable to their products”
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio · Mar 13, 2026
Butterfly Buns, Barmbrack and Soda Bread: The Secrets of Irish Baking
“Featured in discussion of iconic 1970s advertising campaign 'I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke' filmed in Italy”
Macroaggressions · Mar 8, 2026
#627: Prepping the Ground For World War 3 | Patrick Henningsen
“Multinational corporation identified as beneficiary of U.S. regime change operations in Latin America”
Danny Jones Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
#374 - Ex-Pharma Insider Exposes the $368 Billion Health Insurance Scam | Brigham Buhler
“Gifted multi-million dollar building to CDC; influences food policy and health guidelines”
New Rory & MAL · Feb 27, 2026
Episode 461 | Rappers Delight
“Referenced as company that acquired 50 Cent's Vitamin Water brand for billions of dollars”
All In with Chris Hayes · Feb 26, 2026
‘Most suspicious evidence yet’: Missing Epstein files include Trump accuser interviews
“EEOC filed suit against Coca-Cola for women's equity program, illustrating scope of civil rights rollback beyond DEI”
Morning Brew Daily · Feb 25, 2026
Investors Flee Tech for IRL Stocks & Trump Touts Economy in SOTU Address
“Parent company of Topo Chico; temporarily halting US production due to well issues in Mexico”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Feb 25, 2026
Adam Mosseri Returns (Head of Instagram)
“Referenced in discussion of brand portfolios and consumer perception; owns Dasani water brand”
Business Wars · Feb 25, 2026
Gatorade Sweats the Competition | Searching for a Solution | 1
“Introduced Olympade in 1970 as first major competitor to Gatorade; poorly timed launch and weak marketing allowed Gatorade to maintain market leadership.”
O'Connor & Company · Feb 23, 2026
SUSAN RICE CALLS FOR RETRIBUTION, JP MORGAN ADMITS TO DE-BANKING, JOURNALIST KEVIN MOONEY, SECRET SERVICE KILLS MAN TRYING TO BREAK INTO MAR-A-LAGO
“Referenced as example of corporation that complied with Biden-era boycott calls and may face Democratic retribution”
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Feb 23, 2026
Lessons From A Private Founder's Retreat
“Another example of large corporation that adapts slowly to new technology”
Knowledge Fight · Feb 23, 2026
#1119: February 21, 2026
“Referenced for novelty product releases including Cherry Float Coke Zero, used as casual conversation topic unrelated to main content.”
Scrolling with Hayley · Feb 20, 2026
Exposing Big Food w/ Patrick & Ashley Sullivan - Scrolling w/ Hayley (Ep. 240)
“Beverage company that lobbied American Diabetes Association to approve sugary drinks for children, per Callie Means”
ZOE Science & Nutrition · Feb 12, 2026
The #1 diet change to make today to fight chronic disease | Dr Mark Hyman
“Funds King Center and Spelman College in Atlanta, blocking screening of obesity documentary; represents corporate influence on civil rights institutions”
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Feb 12, 2026
#639 - Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
“Competitor mentioned in Pepsi taste test comparison; Coca-Cola Zero Sugar lost to Pepsi Zero Sugar in blind taste testing.”
The Dr. Hyman Show · Feb 11, 2026
School Food Is the Key to Fixing Our Children’s Health Crisis | Nora LaTorre
“Food industry example of lobbying against soda taxes; used ballot initiatives to block California legislation”
The Jesse Kelly Show · Feb 11, 2026
Hour 2: Losing your Man Card
“Used as primary example of corporate resource redirection toward activist causes rather than shareholder value”
The Toast · Feb 10, 2026
The Super Bowl Sequel: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
“Competitor in Pepsi's 2025 blind taste test challenge comparing Zero Sugar products”
Ruthless Podcast · Feb 10, 2026
Why do liberals ruin everything? - Olympic Athletes Trash America, the Bad Bunny Super Bowl Train Wreck
“Featured in ad read about manufacturing and employment at Dallas facility producing Dr. Pepper and Pepsi products”
The Dr. Hyman Show · Feb 9, 2026
Office Hours: Breaking Free from Food Addiction
“Referenced as example of industry-funded research bias; studies on soda and obesity funded by Coca-Cola show no harm”
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career Insights · Feb 9, 2026
Entrepreneurship: A Clear Path to Startup Success
“Jim Beach's initial career target; he wanted to be CEO but was rejected, leading him to entrepreneurship”
The Tara Palmeri Show · Feb 7, 2026
Florida Governor Hopeful James Fishback MELTS DOWN on Race & Immigration
“Fishback cited Coca-Cola's 2021 diversity training presentation as evidence of systemic anti-white discrimination”
The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg · Feb 7, 2026
‘Complexity is a Subsidy’ | Ruminant
“Used as example of large corporation benefiting from ADA compliance barriers that prevent smaller competitors from scaling”
Ruthless Podcast · Feb 5, 2026
Why Democrats Hate Voter ID (SAVE ACT)
“Sponsor ad featuring employee testimonial about Dr Pepper manufacturing in Dallas and career advancement opportunities”
The Rest Is History · Jan 22, 2026
637. Revolution in Iran: Rise of the Ayatollah (Part 2)
“Had factories and investments in Iran facing losses due to revolution”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 18, 2026
TDS Time Machine | Josh at the Desk 2025
“Trump claimed to have convinced the company to change its recipe to use real cane sugar as a distraction tactic”
Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee · Jan 14, 2026
How To Use Food To Transform Your Health, Reverse Type 2 Diabetes & Improve Your Mood with Dr David Unwin #611
The Determined Society with Shawn French · Jan 12, 2026
Nik Kleverov Reveals The Truth About AI in Hollywood
“Created first AI-assisted Christmas advertisement following Toys R Us campaign success”
What Now? with Trevor Noah · Jan 8, 2026
Dr. Jessica Knurick: Is American Food Actually Poison? Debunking the MAHA Movement & Nutrition Myths
“Used as example of marketing high fructose corn syrup removal while maintaining sugar content via cane sugar alternative”
Giggly Squad · Jan 6, 2026
Giggling about yachts, sports betting, and self improvement
“Soft drink brand discussed regarding health impacts and addiction, specifically Diet Coke consumption habits”
The AI XR Podcast · Dec 30, 2025
The Year AI Became Militarized: Shelly Palmer on Government, Defense, and $3 Trillion Stacked
“Represented by Shakir Moen as guest at Palmer's CES Innovation Series Breakfast”
The Dr. Hyman Show · Dec 29, 2025
How to Get Your Health Back on Track - ENCORE
“Uses processed stevia (rebaudioside A) as artificial sweetener in beverages”
The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Dec 26, 2025
AI Will Change Your Life Faster Than You Think, According to Former OpenAI Exec Zack Kass
“Global organization consulting with Zack on AI strategy and implementation”
Something You Should Know · Dec 25, 2025
The Extraordinary Power of Solitude & Christmas Mysteries Revealed
“Referenced for modernizing Santa Claus image through marketing campaigns in the 1950s and creating the iconic red-suited Santa”
Elon Musk Podcast · Dec 23, 2025
How Musk Gained $150 Billion in One Week
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Dec 23, 2025
Week 17 Waivers, DK Metcalf, Suspended, Championship Trivia, and Clanker Coke Ads
“Major brand criticized for AI-generated holiday advertising with visible quality control issues like incorrect finger counts”
Something You Should Know · Dec 23, 2025
The Real Stories Behind Christmas Traditions and Songs - Holiday Bonus Episode
“Commissioned illustrator Haddon Sundbloom to create the modern red-suited Santa Claus image in early 1900s”
The Dr. Hyman Show · Dec 22, 2025
Why Quitting Sugar Could Save Your Life - ENCORE
“Used as comparison point for sugar content in flavored yogurt and other processed foods”