General Electric
Mentioned in 20 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major American manufacturing and industrial conglomerate formed through J.P. Morgan's 1892 merger of Edison's company with Thompson Houston, historically known for appliances like refrigerators and air conditioning units. The company is frequently cited in podcast discussions as a case study in American business—referenced for its industrial practices, CEO succession challenges under Jack Welch, and questions about long-term corporate longevity in the modern economy. Podcasters also use General Electric as an example of pricing strategies in response to tariffs and broader trends in manufacturing competitiveness.
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Episode Mentions
The a16z Show · Mar 31, 2026
How Radiant and Heron Are Rethinking Power Generation and Delivery
“Traditional power company that lost talent to Asian markets during US grid stagnation period”
The a16z Show · Mar 25, 2026
Submarines and the Future of Defense Manufacturing
“Source of engineering talent being recruited for submarine manufacturing”
PBD Podcast · Mar 2, 2026
Iran's Khamenei Killed & Austin Mass Shooting | PBD #750
“Referenced as company that could benefit from Iranian market opening and reconstruction opportunities”
NPR's Book of the Day · Feb 27, 2026
A psychoanalyst and a priest share insights in 'Love's Labor' and 'Work in Progress'
“Father James Martin worked at GE in the 1980s in New York and Connecticut before leaving to join the Jesuits”
Candace · Feb 25, 2026
Bride Of Charlie: A Wrinkle In Time | Episode 1
“Erica's mother Lori Fransfey worked as an employee for nearly two decades before founding network security companies”
My First Million · Feb 20, 2026
From selling ACs to becoming the tourism king of Jamaica
“Competitor in Caribbean AC market that Stewart's company outcompeted through superior service and speed”
The Find Out Podcast · Feb 3, 2026
How Is The Economy Really Doing?
“Used as example of American manufacturer that raises prices to match foreign competitors when tariffs are imposed”
American Scandal · Feb 3, 2026
Lehman Brothers | The Reckoning | 4
“Large conglomerate that Paulson learned was in financial danger, indicating crisis spread beyond financial sector”
This Podcast Will Kill You · Feb 3, 2026
Special Episode: Nicola Twilley & Frostbite
“Promoted domestic refrigerators heavily in early 20th century as power-hungry appliances requiring continuous electricity consumption”
The Why Files: Operation Podcast · Feb 2, 2026
626: Project Anchor: NASA's Secret Gravity Shutdown Program
“1950s classified electrogravitics program investigating gravity control as physics breakthrough”
The Steve Hilton Show · Jan 28, 2026
Anti-ICE Democrats Are Getting People Killed!
“Referenced by Paul Minor for efficiency practices like bottom-10% employee removal and organizational assimilation models”
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist · Jan 26, 2026
Ep 140: SEC Chairman Paul Atkins on Making IPOs Great Again, Crypto's Comeback & New Rules for Retail Investors
“Historical example of major company that did not survive 80+ years; illustrates corporate longevity challenges”
Up First from NPR · Jan 22, 2026
Rahm Emanuel on 2026 Midterms and Politics in the Trump Era
“Referenced as example of corporate executive support during Obama administration that has since shifted allegiance to Trump”
The a16z Show · Jan 8, 2026
Keycard: 2026 is the Year of Agents
The Digital Executive · Dec 28, 2025
Brian J. Esposito on Scaling Profitable Global Enterprises | Ep 1176
“Cited as inspiration for Esposito's conglomerate business model with multiple subsidiaries and assets working collectively”
The Talk Show With John Gruber · Dec 24, 2025
437: ‘A Naughty Citizen’, With Quinn Nelson
“Referenced for Jack Welch's CEO succession challenges and multiple leadership transitions.”
Perceived Reality · Oct 22, 2025
Retirement Is Broken—Here’s How to Fix It (Before It’s Too Late)
“Referenced as example of traditional buy-and-hold dividend stock strategy that worked in grandfather's era”
Stepchange · Apr 27, 2025
Coal: Part II
“Formed by J.P. Morgan's 1892 merger of Edison's General Electric with Thompson Houston AC company”
Storyland | Kids Stories and Bedtime Fairy Tales for Children · Apr 9, 2025
Special Episode from Who Smarted?
“Employer of engineer James Wright who accidentally invented silly putty in 1944 while working with silicon”
Maintenance Phase · Sep 12, 2024
The Myers-Briggs Personality Test
“Early client of Edward Hay's management consulting firm; participated in early Myers-Briggs testing in 1940s.”