Live Nation
Mentioned in 41 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major live entertainment and ticketing company that operates Ticketmaster and promotes concerts, comedy tours, and music festivals across North America. The company has been a frequent subject of antitrust scrutiny, with podcasts discussing DOJ settlements, state-level lawsuits, and allegations of monopolistic practices including price gouging and vertical integration control over venues and ticket distribution. Podcasts also reference Live Nation's role in artist tour promotion, venue booking, and event infrastructure across multiple entertainment sectors.
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Episode Mentions
The Money Mondays · Jun 15, 2026
How Rance 1500 Turned Music, Culture & Relationships Into Wealth 🎤 E168
“Major concert touring company that artists partner with for tour deals and distribution”
New Rory & MAL · May 12, 2026
Episode 492 | Trolling Loud
“Discussed as monopolistic ticketing and venue owner controlling concert access, pricing, and artist opportunities across the industry”
WSJ What’s News · May 6, 2026
Samsung Hits $1 Trillion Milestone as AI Demand Soars
“Live entertainment provider swung to loss this quarter due to $450M antitrust legal charge but revenue grew on strong concert demand”
We Fixed It. You're Welcome. · May 5, 2026
Napster’s Confusing Comeback
“Concert promotion company; Seth Schachner has worked with them on partnerships”
Music Saved Me Podcast · Apr 29, 2026
Exploring Emotional Healing Through Music: Owen Grover's Inspiring Story and Insights
“Concert promoter and festival developer mentioned as having responsibility for youth mental health integration at events”
The Determined Society with Shawn French · Apr 27, 2026
The Country Star, Tyler Filmore, Who Refused to Quit
“Entertainment company representative mentioned in context of country music festival and artist coordination”
The Daily · Apr 23, 2026
Ticketmaster’s Big Loss in Court
“Primary defendant found liable of monopoly in concert promotion and ticketing; controls hundreds of venues and 600M annual tickets”
The Opinions · Apr 22, 2026
‘The Rich Don’t Play by the Rules. So Why Should I?’
“Listed among 88 corporations that made $105 billion in profits in 2025 while paying zero dollars in income taxes”
Elon Musk Podcast · Apr 21, 2026
How 88 Profitable Corporations Paid Zero Tax
“Live entertainment company that enjoyed $98M in untaxed domestic income through tax provisions”
The Joe Budden Podcast · Apr 18, 2026
Episode 921 | "Cheeks Come Out At Night"
“Concert promotion and venue ownership company operating in conjunction with Ticketmaster as integrated monopoly in live entertainment”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 16, 2026
Episode 5306: Disbarment Of John Eastman; The Corporate Corruption Of Music
“Music industry monopoly convicted of illegal monopolistic practices; uses NDAs and intimidation to control artists and workers”
Best of The Roula Show with Eric · Apr 16, 2026
6a Fleet Week, Eric Rodeo Goat Review, Scoop Ticket Master Lawsuit, Rush E Piano and Latty Astros Fleet Week Interviews 04-16-26
“Federal court ruled Live Nation created monopoly squashing competition and driving up ticket prices; DOJ settlement announced but 30+ states continue litigation”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 16, 2026
Dirty 4: Sydney Sweeney Facing Backlash for New Euphoria Season
“Found guilty by federal jury of maintaining illegal monopoly over live entertainment and ticketing industry alongside Ticketmaster”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 16, 2026
Wait, Allbirds is Pivoting to AI? & Jury Calls Live Nation a Monopoly
“Concert giant found guilty of operating illegal monopoly, controlling 70% of major venues and 86% of ticketing”
Drink Champs · Apr 8, 2026
#Throwback Episode - w/ Mysonne & Chi Ali | (Ep.78)
“Discussed as model for touring infrastructure that hip-hop artists lack compared to rock acts”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Apr 8, 2026
David Grutman: The Career Advice Everyone Gets Wrong (#1 Key to Opening Doors That Lead to Success)
“Grutman sold 51% of his company to Live Nation right before COVID; Michael Rapino partnered on Latin music expansion”
Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville · Apr 7, 2026
Tommy D : His 15 year battle with Live Nation
“Primary defendant in 15-year antitrust lawsuit; alleged to use monopolistic practices including artist blocking and Ticketmaster control to eliminate competition”
Daily Dose of Dana · Apr 7, 2026
Blake & Justin Won't SETTLE, Taylor Frankie Paul Files Restraining Order & Savannah's New Rules
“Concert promotion company that spent millions planning Kanye West UK festival appearances before his visa denial and ban”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 25, 2026
Episode 5246: Live Pre-Game From CPAC
“Referenced as example of oligarch concentration of power during Obama administration”
R&B Money · Mar 25, 2026
KevOnStage
“Major venue promoter that charges 30% commission on merchandise and imposes non-negotiable fees, contrasted with church venue economics”
How Did This Get Made? · Mar 20, 2026
Last Looks: Law Abiding Citizen
“Mentioned as parent company of fictional 'Dead Nation' ticket service in satirical sponsor segment about execution ticketing.”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 19, 2026
Episode 5228: Democrats Continue To Fight Against Saving Our Elections; State Attorney General's Continue Fight Against Live Nation
“Subject of multi-state antitrust lawsuit for vertical integration monopoly controlling venues, Ticketmaster, and promotion”
Law and Chaos · Mar 17, 2026
Ep 213 — As DOJ Implodes, Judiciary Shows Signs Of Life
“Concert monopoly owner of Ticketmaster facing antitrust trial; settled with federal DOJ but states continuing litigation with jury trial ongoing”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 16, 2026
Episode 5220: Secret Deals Behind Live Nation Settlement; SAVE America Act Must Pass
“Entertainment monopoly under antitrust scrutiny; executives admitted to price gouging in leaked chat logs; $280M settlement deemed inadequate by state AGs”
Law and Chaos · Mar 13, 2026
Ep 212 — Trump Comes Up With Magical Insurance Plan To Make Tankers Cross Strait of Hormuz
“Parent company of Ticketmaster; subject of DOJ antitrust lawsuit; settled mid-trial, compromising state plaintiffs' cases”
Mojo In The Morning · Mar 11, 2026
Dirty 4: Dak Prescott Had Burner Social Media Accounts to Cheat
“Concert promotion company named in lawsuit filed by Ivana Ortiz against Billie Eilish regarding noise complaints”
NPR News Now · Mar 9, 2026
NPR News: 03-09-2026 7PM EDT
“Reached tentative DOJ antitrust settlement allowing competitors access to 50% of amphitheater tickets with service fee caps”
Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito · Mar 6, 2026
Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Gil Moore from Triumph
“Promoter that approached Triumph about touring after their Stanley Cup Finals performance, which the band initially declined”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 5, 2026
Club Shay Shay - Matt Rife Part 1
“Live Nation inquired about Rife's pre-show routine and set preparation process”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 5, 2026
Club Shay Shay - Matt Rife Part 2
“Provided tour guarantees and arena booking infrastructure for Rife's scaling from comedy clubs to arena venues”
Joe and Jada · Mar 4, 2026
The Real Report - Tony Yayo & Uncle Murda Breakdown The Fall Of Rolling Loud Australia, Spotify's Next Leaders Of Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, & Dog Lovers
“Event promotion company mentioned in context of Australian tour experiences and yacht entertainment”
WSJ What’s News · Feb 12, 2026
Trump Administration Ends Its Immigration Surge in Minnesota
“Subject of major antitrust case being pursued by DOJ under departing antitrust chief Gail Slater”
The Sports Junkies · Feb 12, 2026
Full Show - Washington’s A Super Bowl Sleeper
“Ticketing partner for Matt Rife comedy tour promotion and event distribution”
A Bit of Optimism · Feb 10, 2026
When Pop Fandom Becomes a Force for Good with AJR’s Adam Met
“Sold 250 million tickets in US in 2024 and announced billion-dollar investment in new venues”
Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald · Feb 10, 2026
Bad Bunny, Super Bowl, Conspiracy Theories with Ian Edwards
“Major venue booking company allegedly refusing to book Kanye West performances in America”
The Stardom Cast (New) · Feb 8, 2026
The Marigold Standard #81: New Years Golden Garden 2026 Nights 5 & 6 Reviews!
“Ticket distributor for Ozzfest 2027 revival being negotiated by Sharon Osbourne”
The Glass Cannon Podcast · Jan 20, 2026
State of the Naish 2026
“Ticketing platform referenced as charging excessive fees on VIP packages, prompting direct sales strategy”
Drink Champs · Jan 16, 2026
Episode 486 w/ Turk
“Tour promoter involved in Wayne-led tour with payment disputes and backend compensation issues”
Shawn Stockman's On That Note · Dec 10, 2025
AJ Mclean | Backstreet Boys
“Major concert promoter involved in pitching and developing Backstreet Boys Sphere residency”
We Fixed It. You're Welcome. · Nov 18, 2025
Ticketmaster & Unfixed Price Tactics: What’s The Real Cost?
“Parent company of Ticketmaster; discussed as monopolistic entity controlling venues and ticket distribution”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Nov 5, 2025
Ari Emanuel on the Future of Entertainment: Hollywood, AI, Creator Economy, YouTube vs Netflix
“Pure-play music events company mentioned as comparable to Endeavor's new live events business strategy”