Columbia University
Mentioned in 93 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
An Ivy League research and educational institution frequently discussed in podcasts for its faculty members' academic contributions across disciplines including climate policy, neuroscience, and psychiatry, as well as for institutional controversies including alleged failures to protect Jewish students during protests, irregular dental school admissions processes connected to Jeffrey Epstein, and government actions against pro-Palestinian speech on campus. The university is also referenced in discussions about selective college access and socioeconomic opportunity concentration.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Marketplace · Jul 10, 2026
The other war affecting fuel prices
“Center on Global Energy Policy analyzing data center electricity cost impacts and utility rate design”
Better Offline · Jul 1, 2026
The WSJ On Polymarket's Questionable Ads
“Named as a campus where Polymarket signed a partnership with a fraternity to recruit student users.”
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Jun 25, 2026
#482 — More From Sam: The Iran Deal, College in the AI Age, Mamdani's DSA, and More
“Cited as an example of elite institutions producing ideologically captured, intellectually embarrassing graduates.”
Macroaggressions · Jun 12, 2026
Flashback Friday | #501: CIA: Drugs R Us | John Potash
“Has Lowe Library named after opium-shipping family; site of anti-war building takeover by SDS in 1968”
Unblinded with Sean Callagy · Jun 11, 2026
Bobby Okereke: The Mindset Behind NFL Success
“Ivy League school where Bobby visited; it had just ended a 45-game losing streak during his freshman year visit”
Hidden Brain · Jun 8, 2026
Who Are You, Really?
“Scott Barry Kaufman is a psychologist studying human intelligence and potential at this institution”
The Oath and The Office · May 28, 2026
Trump’s Imperial Presidency: Bogus Charges and Foreign Wars
“Where Syrian-born activist Mahmood Khalil was student and protest leader before facing deportation proceedings”
The Oath and The Office · May 21, 2026
Jodi Kantor on the Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket
“Jodi Kantor's alma mater; invited her to give undergraduate commencement address in February 2025”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · May 20, 2026
Dr. Elizabeth Letourneau & Luke Malone (on child sexual abuse prevention)
“Where Luke Malone completed Masters in Journalism and developed initial thesis on non-offending pedophiles”
This Is Actually Happening · May 19, 2026
407: What if you found humanity in the depths of the criminal underworld?
“Van Zeller attended journalism school; her thesis documentary won best documentary award”
The Megyn Kelly Show · May 18, 2026
BS Report on Cuba and Drones, and Why Spencer Pratt Can Win, with Mark Halperin, Ryan Grim, and Curt Mills, Plus Why TDS is REAL, with Jonathan Alpert | Ep. 1319
“Cited as teaching graduate therapy students oppressor/oppressed framework that Alpert argues creates harmful clinical practice”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty · May 18, 2026
Dr. Lisa Miller: Feeling Lost, Stuck or Anxious? (Use THIS Spiritual Framework to Finally Move Forward With Clarity)
“Dr. Lisa Miller is a professor of psychology and clinical psychology at Columbia University”
Radiolab · May 15, 2026
Your Friendly Neighborhood Hookworms
“Employer of parasitologist Dixon de Swamye, who provided historical context on hookworm eradication”
Marketplace · May 13, 2026
Another inflation alarm bell
“Economics professor Laura Veldkamp analyzed PPI inflation data and provided expert commentary”
The Mel Robbins Podcast · May 7, 2026
The Reality of Adult Friendship: Here’s Why You’re Lonely & How to Make Real Friends as an Adult
“Institution where Casley Killam holds professional certificates and served as fellow”
Hidden Brain · May 4, 2026
Radical Acceptance
“Lisa Miller's neuroscience research on the achieving brain vs. awakened brain is cited in discussion of dual brain systems”
Live Free with Josh Howerton · Apr 29, 2026
You've Been LIED TO About America's History With Christianity (ft. Tim Barton) | Live Free with Josh Howerton
“Identified as location where Frankfurt School Marxism officially entered American academia post-WWII”
Noticias de la mañana · Apr 23, 2026
Las noticias de la mañana, jueves 23 de abril de 2026
“Student detained by immigration was mentioned as example of ICE enforcement in New York City”
Freakonomics Radio · Apr 22, 2026
Why Does Everyone Hate Rats? (Update)
“Conducted research on viruses and pathogens found on NYC rat populations”
Book Riot - The Podcast · Apr 15, 2026
The Hot List: April 2026
“Institution where Woody Brown obtained MFA degree”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Apr 15, 2026
Rachel Zoffness (on pain)
“Zoffness earned a master's degree in psychology from Columbia while exploring education and teaching psychology”
Peak Performance Life Podcast · Apr 14, 2026
EPI 247: Overcoming Anxiety Without Medication & Living Your Best Life. With Psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora
“Dr. Ellen Vora's medical school where she earned her MD”
Democracy Now! Audio · Apr 13, 2026
Democracy Now! 2026-04-13 Monday
“Palestinian green card holder Mohsen Madali arrested following campus protests advocating for Palestinian rights”
Life Kit · Apr 13, 2026
How to be a working parent? Lower your standards
“Institution where Amy Beekum studied organizational psychology as doctoral student before founding parental leave consulting firm”
Good Life Project · Apr 13, 2026
Secure Attachment & The Good Life: Surprising Insights | Amir Levine, M.D.
“Amir Levine is a psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and professor at Columbia University where he conducts attachment research”
This American Life · Apr 12, 2026
885: Bless This Mess
“Institution where Essie Cardoza studied chemistry and Paul Robeson studied law while playing NFL football”
Boring History for Sleep · Apr 10, 2026
RH Negative Blood — The Secret “Superpower” That Lasts Till Today 🩸 | Boring History for Sleep
“Institution where Frieder, Gorman, and Pollock refined anti-D immunoglobulin treatment in 1960s”
SmartLess · Apr 9, 2026
"RE-RELEASE: Charlie Day"
“Institution where Day's parents met while pursuing doctorates in musicology”
The Mel Robbins Podcast · Apr 9, 2026
#1 Neurologists: What You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's & Dementia
“Institution where Dr. Aisha trained as neurologist and completed professional chef certification”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Apr 9, 2026
April 8, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“Jason Bordoff is founding director of Center on Global Energy Policy, providing analysis on oil market and energy infrastructure”
Ologies with Alie Ward · Apr 8, 2026
Cannabinology (MARIJUANA) Part 1 with Ziva Cooper and Caroline Melly
“Dr. Cooper conducted postdoctoral fellowship in human behavioral pharmacology studying psychoactive substance effects”
Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis · Apr 8, 2026
O'Reilly Update Morning Edition, April 8, 2026
“Referenced as institution O'Reilly suggests should be informed about civilian casualty context in Gaza conflict”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Apr 8, 2026
Emily & Matt Hyland (Emily Burger)
“Where Emily's parents met; her mother earned doctorate in special education”
Mayim Bialik's Breakdown · Apr 8, 2026
Part Two: Searching for Alien Life, the UFO Disclosure Era, the Great Filter & How Much Time Earth Has Left | Dr. David Kipping
“Dr. David Kipping is a professor of astronomy and astrophysics and director of the Cool Worlds Lab there”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 3, 2026
Our Hippopotamuses Are Shrinking?!
“Institution where author Ben Appel studied critical theory and queer theory as foundational ideologies in humanities”
Old Gods of Appalachia · Apr 2, 2026
Meet Our Cousins: The Harbingers
“Institution where Amelia Sterling transferred to pursue research opportunities after leaving Sinclair”
Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris · Apr 2, 2026
Indie Spotlight: Michael Isaak's Arabesque Folk Release
“Michael Isaak attends Columbia studying history with focus on music and culture; participates in Arabic music ensemble there”
The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show · Mar 31, 2026
GLP-1 Drugs & Bariatric Surgery Explained by a Top Obesity Researcher | Dr. David Allison
“Where Stanley Schachter, whose work on obesity influenced Dr. Allison's career, was a psychology professor”
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career Insights · Mar 30, 2026
A Photographer's Job: Inside the Business of Photography
“Institution where Phil took photography classes through his mother's employment to deepen technical knowledge beyond self-teaching”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Mar 25, 2026
David Sussillo (on foster care and neuroscience)
“Sussillo earned master's degree and PhD in computational neuroscience; worked as UNIX admin while studying”
Digital Social Hour · Mar 11, 2026
Are Conspiracies Destroying Gen Z? | Shabbos Kestenbaum | DSH #1855
“Called 'cancer' in society; Kestenbaum suggested blacklisting graduates due to institutional anti-Israel activism”
Habits and Hustle · Mar 10, 2026
Episode 535: Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson: The Longevity Nutrient That Could Slow Aging and Protect Your Cells
“Researchers discovered ferroptosis (new form of cell death) in 2012; over 20,000 papers now written on the mechanism”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Mar 5, 2026
The Science of Opening Up: The Hidden Cost of Under Sharing | Dr. Leslie John - EP 737
“Michael Slepian and Malia Mason conducted research on secrets people keep; foundational research cited in Leslie John's work”
Marketplace · Mar 2, 2026
Overnight, a wartime economy
“Anne-Sophie Gorbeau analyzed heating, gas, and electricity bill impacts from LNG supply disruption.”
Marketplace All-in-One · Mar 2, 2026
Overnight, a wartime economy
“Anne-Sophie Gorbeau analyzed heating and electricity bill impacts from LNG supply disruptions”
PBD Podcast · Mar 2, 2026
Iran's Khamenei Killed & Austin Mass Shooting | PBD #750
“Dentist affiliated with university provided dental services to Epstein's trafficking victims”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Mar 2, 2026
How to find your faith
“Home to Lisa Miller, psychologist and neuroscientist studying brain activation during spiritual experiences and faith effects on neurological activity”
Inside Trump's Head · Feb 27, 2026
Proof Trump, 79, Has Lost Grip on Reality: Wolff
“Nobel Prize-winning professor resigned this week due to Epstein-related connections”
All In with Chris Hayes · Feb 27, 2026
Hillary Clinton says GOP reps asked about UFOs, Pizzagate in Epstein deposition
“Student detained by DHS agents using false pretenses; university president issued statement condemning illegal tactics”
Deadline: White House · Feb 26, 2026
“The shaky future of safe and secure elections”
“Institution where ICE agents arrested student using deceptive tactics; faculty now trained on ICE protocols”