FedEx
Mentioned in 50 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# FedEx (company) A major global shipping and logistics company that operates a large pilot workforce and provides package delivery services. Recent podcast mentions primarily focus on the company's lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking refunds for tariffs paid during trade disputes, with claims exceeding $175 billion, as well as internal labor negotiations and employee benefit administration. The company is also referenced for customer service examples, brand recognition through its iconic logo design, and employment practices.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
PBD Podcast · Apr 10, 2026
Trump Rips NATO + Newsom Fraud Scandal | PBD #775
“Independent contractor driver Tanner Horner used FedEx delivery as cover for abducting and murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand in November 2022”
MK True Crime · Apr 10, 2026
Hawaii Doc Found GUILTY, Husband Arrested Over Missing Wife in Bahamas, and Horrifying Murder of Athena Strand, with Terry Bentley Hill
“Delivery service mentioned as employer of Tanner Horner, the defendant in the Athena Strand murder case”
Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer · Apr 7, 2026
The Wage Standard: What’s Wrong in the Labor Market and How to Fix It (with Arin Dube)
“Non-unionized competitor to UPS; pays significantly lower wages for comparable jobs, illustrating employer wage-setting power”
Fox News Hourly Update · Apr 4, 2026
8PM ET 04/03/2026 Newscast
“Recently raised fuel surcharges to reflect rising oil prices alongside competitors”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 2, 2026
FULL SHOW: Proposal Rejection Awkward Call, Talk Like a Caveman + Karen Revenge Plan (4/2/26)
“Employer of guest Jeffrey, a FedEx driver who participated in the game segment”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 2, 2026
Win Brooke's Bucks (4/2/26)
“Guest Jeffrey works as a FedEx driver and discussed delivery route optimization and left turn avoidance practices.”
93X Half-Assed Morning Show · Mar 31, 2026
Get a Job?
“Shipping company mentioned as actively hiring for warehouse and driver positions”
Macroaggressions · Mar 27, 2026
Flashback Friday | #414: The Red Sea Shooting Gallery
“Logistics company that diverted away from Red Sea due to security and insurance concerns”
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · Mar 23, 2026
The Coming AI Rules Battle
“Delivering AI training to 400,000-person workforce in partnership with Accenture; designing bespoke, continuous upskilling program”
How Did This Get Made? · Mar 20, 2026
Last Looks: Law Abiding Citizen
“Mentioned in anecdote about fake blood shipment from Law Abiding Citizen production leaking in delivery truck.”
Pod Meets World · Mar 3, 2026
Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior
“Referenced in film plot as delivery service that shipped the mystical box containing Yang Lo's spirit”
Marketplace · Feb 27, 2026
Fast-casual meal deals are upon us
“High-profile company suing to preserve tariff refunds with hundreds of millions at stake”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 27, 2026
I Make Myself Cringe All The Time. You'll Get Used To It.
“Logistics company committing to return tariff refunds to shippers and customers; one of 1,800 companies that sued over tariff policy”
Odd Lots · Feb 27, 2026
The Scramble Is On for Businesses to Get Their Tariff Refund Checks
“Sued government for tariff refunds as importer of record for small parcels; faces brand pressure to return refunds to customers despite no legal obligation”
NPR News Now · Feb 26, 2026
NPR News: 02-26-2026 5PM EST
“Shipping giant suing Trump administration for tariff refunds owed to shippers and customers from trade war”
Politics Friday · Feb 26, 2026
Lawmakers push for proposals to tackle fraud, receive new economic forecast
“Logistics company seeking tariff refunds amid uncertainty over tariff policy continuation”
Marketplace All-in-One · Feb 26, 2026
Kai returns to unpack Trump's new tariff
“Sued administration for tariff refunds; example of large importer with documentation capacity to pursue illegal tariff claims”
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast · Feb 26, 2026
Harry Litman & Rep. Jared Moskowitz
“Sued Trump administration for tariff refunds, signaling potential corporate legal challenge”
FDX ALPA Podcast · Feb 25, 2026
Fly By Night: R&I Committee – Enhanced Catch-Up Contribution February 2026
“Employer providing 9% non-elective PRSP contributions and administering enhanced catch-up provisions for pilot retirement”
PBD Podcast · Feb 25, 2026
Trump's State of the Union + Supreme Court Tariff Troubles | PBD #746
“Sued U.S. government for tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruled tariffs illegal; seeking $175B+ in total refund claims”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Feb 25, 2026
Hour 3 of NMN, The Guest Hour
“Mentioned in context of proposed Virginia delivery tax affecting package delivery services”
Morning Wire · Feb 25, 2026
Trump Salutes American Exceptionalism | 2.25.26
“Announced lawsuit against government seeking full refund of tariffs paid; signals potential business litigation over tariff policy”
It Could Happen Here · Feb 25, 2026
Florida’s Groyper Candidate for Governor
“Referenced as example of company allegedly discriminating against American workers in favor of H-1B visa holders”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 24, 2026
I Rolled A 6. Do I Go After The Pope Or Those Damn Immigrants?
“Mentioned by Jack Armstrong as having successfully located and returned his lost bag after multiple contact attempts”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 24, 2026
February 23, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“Filed suit in international trade court seeking tariff refund, signaling corporate opposition to Trump's tariff policies”
NPR News Now · Feb 24, 2026
NPR News: 02-23-2026 7PM EST
“Shipping giant suing Trump administration for full refund of tariffs paid during trade war after Supreme Court ruled tariffs were illegally levied”
FDX ALPA Podcast · Feb 18, 2026
Fly By Night: Fact Team February 2026
“Employer of pilots; subject of tentative agreement being explained by FACT Team”
Happier with Gretchen Rubin · Feb 18, 2026
Ep. 574: Are You Already Falling Behind on Your New Year’s Resolutions? Plus Ideas for “Move 26”
“Logistics company whose logo features hidden arrow design element discussed as example of clever logo design”
FDX ALPA Podcast · Feb 13, 2026
Fly By Night: Trip Services Committee February 2026
“Primary employer; discussed regarding Flight Services Desk operations, hotel contracts, and crew services management”
The Dave Gerhardt Show (from Exit Five) · Feb 12, 2026
The Strategy Behind Canva’s B2B Growth with Emma Robinson and Kristine Segrist
“Canva enterprise customer example with 1400 teams using brand governance tools”
The Joe Budden Podcast · Feb 7, 2026
Episode 901 | "Loser Sibling"
“Employer where Glorilla's mother works, central to family financial obligation discussion”
FDX ALPA Podcast · Feb 5, 2026
Fly By Night: Scheduling Committee March 2026 Build Week
“Primary employer; MD-11 grounding and staffing crisis directly impacts pilot scheduling, hiring, and operational capacity”
Ancient Aliens · Jan 29, 2026
Aliens In Our Airspace
“Employer of Captain Eric Delgado, who recorded and reported 2020 UAP encounter over Mexico to civilian research organization NARCAP.”
TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live · Jan 28, 2026
#4651 Live, Lüft, Love
“Luke discusses interaction with FedEx delivery driver who asked about the Madrona Hill Studio”
The Tucker Carlson Show · Jan 9, 2026
James Fishback on DeSantis’s Attack on Free Speech, Randy Fine’s Bloodlust, & America Last Globalism
“Company mentioned as example of firms prioritizing H1B hiring over American worker employment”
Miracle Mentality with Tim Storey (Motivation, Self Help, and Mental Health) · Jan 5, 2026
Paul Orfalea: The Harsh Reality of Running a Multi-Billion-Dollar Company | Entrepreneurship | E21
“FedEx acquired Kinko's in a major transaction that resulted in significant financial returns for Orfalea”
KILL TONY · Dec 16, 2025
#748 - ARI MATTI + EHSAN AHMAD
“Delivery service mentioned in context of package delivery issues”
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Nov 29, 2025
The Skeptics Guide #1064 - Nov 29 2025
“Logistics provider impersonated in holiday season phishing and scam delivery notification emails”
Search Engine · Nov 21, 2025
Colossus 2
“Memphis-based company operating 400 daily cargo flights, compared to XAI emissions in community debate”
Becoming UnDone · Nov 1, 2025
140 | From Refugee to CEO: Quang X. Pham's Journey of Grit, Toughness, and Effort
“Founder Fred Smith cited by Quang as admirable with non-traditional career track; example of alternative path to success.”
KILL TONY · Oct 28, 2025
#741 - PAULY SHORE + ROSEANNE
“Mentioned as employer of comedian Eric McVeigh who works as a delivery driver”
Sasquatch Chronicles · Oct 19, 2025
SC EP:1198 What I saw fills me with dread
“Mason worked as a delivery driver for FedEx in Winchester, Virginia when he had his third and most significant encounter”
We Fixed It. You're Welcome. · Sep 2, 2025
Taylor Swift & The Orange Glitter Effect
“Example of brand with unclear natural affinity to Taylor Swift that participated in orange glitter trend for visibility lift”
So True with Caleb Hearon · Aug 28, 2025
Carly Kane Returns
“Mentioned in humorous context regarding accident settlements and potential language acquisition benefits”
KILL TONY · Aug 12, 2025
#731 - MATT MCCUSKER + SHANE GILLIS
“Delivery company where one comedian currently works as package delivery driver”
The Home Service Expert Podcast · Aug 8, 2025
Maximizing Fleet Efficiency: Insights from Industry Experts with Renee Millum
“Major logistics company cited as example of Fortune 500 company using fleet leasing strategy”
Perceived Reality · Jul 1, 2025
He Came to America with $50—Now He's Rewiring an $11 Trillion Industry
“Referenced as example of unified carrier system that guest's platform aims to replicate across multiple carriers”
The Uncertain Hour · Apr 19, 2023
Chapter 5: Profits and Perverse Incentives
“Employer that hired welfare participant at $15/hour after initial General Mills placement; promoted participant to supervisor within 5 months”
The Uncertain Hour · Feb 24, 2021
The liquid workforce
“Example of company where workers wear FedEx uniforms but may be employed by third-party contractors rather than FedEx directly.”
The Uncertain Hour · Feb 17, 2021
“To suffer or permit to work”
“Delivery company that argued it was a logistics operation rather than delivery company to avoid employee classification in court.”