Lockheed Martin
Mentioned in 78 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major U.S. defense prime contractor historically based in Silicon Valley, this company designs and manufactures military systems including the F-35 fighter jet, Orion spacecraft for NASA's Artemis program, Patriot missiles, and THAAD munitions. Podcasts discuss the company in contexts ranging from government contract performance and oversight challenges to its role in the evolving defense industrial base and competition from emerging AI-focused defense firms. The company also employs AI researchers and maintains involvement in advanced aerospace and propulsion research programs.
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Episode Mentions
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer · Apr 10, 2026
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 4/10/26
“Major missile systems provider; THAAD and ballistic missile defense programs; key defense contractor pick”
Daily Tech News Show · Apr 10, 2026
Don’t Believe the Ghost Murmur Hype
“Allegedly developed Ghost Murmur heartbeat detection technology through Skunk Works program, claims remain unverified by independent scientists”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Apr 10, 2026
Frannie Block on Jared Isaacman & America’s Return to the Moon, Aron Solomon on Trump and Iran
“Manufactured the 16.5-foot heat shield for Orion spacecraft using Avcoat material from Apollo era”
Morning Wire · Apr 8, 2026
Evening Wire: Ceasefire Day One & ‘Ghost Murmur’ Weapon Unveiled | 4.8.26
“Created Ghost Murmur technology using quantum magnetometry to detect human heartbeats for military applications”
PBD Podcast · Apr 8, 2026
US & Iran AGREE To Ceasefire | PBD #773
“F-35 jet orders increasing from 47 to 85 units in fiscal 2027 as part of historic defense budget expansion”
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science · Apr 8, 2026
Artemis II launches to the Moon
“Primary contractor for Orion spacecraft development; Amber Rose Trujillo serves as Orion ambassador”
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer · Apr 7, 2026
'Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 4/7/26
“Defense contractor; caller owns shares; Cramer recommends buying more due to war demand”
AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay · Apr 3, 2026
Aliens, Angels and Daemons - Michael Phillip | DEBRIEFED ep. 82
“Jim Ryder, VP at Lockheed, discussed as military-industrial figure interested in esoteric philosophy and UFO phenomena”
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science · Apr 3, 2026
Space Policy Edition: Return to Launch — Cape Canaveral's unlikely history
“Legacy commercial launch provider building expendable rockets; consolidated during commercial space industry downturn”
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer · Apr 2, 2026
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 4/2/26
“Defense contractor; CEO Jim Teichler; stock down 3 weeks but Cramer sees opportunity due to increased defense spending”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 1, 2026
We’re Going Back to the Moon & TMZ Exposes Vacationing Politicians
“Built the Orion capsule for NASA's Artemis II moon mission”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Mar 31, 2026
Hour 4 of NMN, Cpt. Shem Malmquist + The Chris Cross Hand-Off
“Defense contractor mentioned by listener as employer working on F-22 and F-35 aircraft systems using legacy computers for security”
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch · Mar 23, 2026
20VC: Inside Anduril's $20BN Army Contract & Why Anduril Must Go Public | Why 99% of Drone Companies Will Die | Why There is Never an Ethical Question of How Anduril Products are Used with Matthew Steckman, President @ Anduril
“Major defense contractor with ~$100 billion annual revenue used as comparison to Anduril”
Morning Wire · Mar 10, 2026
Evening Wire: U.S. Consulate Attacked & Iran Threatens Trump (Again) | 3.10.26
“Referenced as potential user of AI models in defense contracting and weapons design”
Practical AI · Mar 9, 2026
AI policy and the battle for computing power
“Host Chris Benson's employer, defense contractor involved in AI and autonomy”
Global News Podcast · Mar 8, 2026
Bonus: War and climate
“Cited as defense contractor producing highly engineered military weapons systems with significant greenhouse gas emissions in manufacturing”
NPR News Now · Mar 6, 2026
NPR News: 03-06-2026 6PM EST
“Defense contractor attending Trump meeting to increase weapons production capacity”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Mar 6, 2026
Inside the Iran War and the Pentagon's Feud with Anthropic with Under Secretary of War Emil Michael
“Traditional defense contractor that Pentagon doesn't want using restricted AI models”
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin · Mar 6, 2026
The War in Iran Is Coming for Your Wallet
“Defense contractor stock up 3% following Middle East military escalation”
Big Technology Podcast · Mar 4, 2026
Pentagon Insider: What's Next For Anthropic and The Department of War — With Michael Horowitz
“Used as example of traditional defense contractor that doesn't dictate weapon usage”
Marketplace · Mar 2, 2026
Overnight, a wartime economy
“Defense contractor stock up 3.4% as geopolitical tensions increase defense spending expectations.”
Marketplace All-in-One · Mar 2, 2026
Overnight, a wartime economy
“Defense contractor stock up 3.4% as market prices in elevated defense spending expectations”
Motley Fool Money · Mar 2, 2026
NASA Doubles Down on the Moon
“Primary contractor for NASA's Orion crew capsule used in Artemis missions”
Elon Musk Podcast · Mar 2, 2026
Anthropic rejects latest Pentagon offer: ‘We cannot in good conscience accede to their request’
“Military contractor forced to remove Anthropic technology from internal workflows due to supply chain risk designation”
And That's Why We Drink · Mar 1, 2026
E472 Milkshake Tears and a Lego Hair Wig
“Defense contractor where David Turpin worked as an engineer before focusing on family isolation”
Mark Levin Podcast · Feb 28, 2026
The Best Of Mark Levin - 2/28/26
“Mentioned as recipient of Israeli military technology upgrades to F-35 fighter jets, described as worth billions in innovation”
Global News Podcast · Feb 28, 2026
Trump blacklists Anthropic in AI battle
“Defense contractor working with NASA on Artemis program implementation”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 28, 2026
Keith Kellogg breaks down Trump's Ukraine strategy and Putin's negotiating style
“Prime producer of Patriot missiles; production bottlenecks cited as constraint on Ukraine weapons supply”
Big Technology Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
Anthropic vs. The Pentagon, Bloodbath at Block, The Citrini Selloff
“Defense contractor contacted by Pentagon to assess Claude AI usage amid supply chain risk concerns”
Pod Save the World · Feb 25, 2026
508: Countdown to War With Iran?
“Referenced as legacy defense contractor being replaced by AI companies as future of military-industrial complex”
Mark Levin Podcast · Feb 25, 2026
2/24/26 - The Left's War on Tradition and Sovereignty
“Receives upgraded F-35 technology from Israel developed from US military equipment”
KILL TONY · Feb 24, 2026
#757 - JEREMY (ADAM RAY) + MATT RIFE
“Defense contractor mentioned as employer of comedian Anthony Fink on production line”
Irregular Warfare Podcast · Feb 20, 2026
Preserving the American Edge: Revitalizing the Defense Industrial Base
“Major defense prime; spent $34B on R&D 2021-2023; discussed as part of consolidated post-Cold War defense industrial base”
Practical AI · Feb 18, 2026
Cognitive Synthesis and Neural Athletes
“Chris Benson's employer where he works as principal AI research engineer”
The a16z Show · Feb 17, 2026
WSJ x a16z: The Next 25 Years of Defense Innovation
“Legacy defense contractor that historically had major Silicon Valley presence, now facing new competition”
Practical AI · Feb 13, 2026
AI incidents, audits, and the limits of benchmarks
“Chris Benson's employer where he works as principal AI research engineer”
The Dan Bongino Show · Feb 12, 2026
Another Act of Trans Violence (Ep. 2451)
“Defense contractor involved in THAAD and other munitions production for military modernization”
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton · Feb 12, 2026
A new IG audit finds DoD isn’t fully tracking F‑35 contractor performance, raising questions about oversight on the Pentagon’s costliest program
“Primary contractor on F-35 sustainment contract; subject of audit for inadequate performance tracking and accountability enforcement”
Last Podcast On The Left · Feb 6, 2026
Episode 651: Bob Lazar & Area 51
“Aerospace contractor for which EG&G supported stealth technology development; connected to Area 51 classified projects”
Reality Life with Kate Casey · Feb 6, 2026
Ep. - 1528 - SUMMER HOUSE THE TURPINS: A NEW HOUSE OF HORROR
“Defense contractor where David Turpin worked as an engineer before the abuse case”

Relentless · Feb 5, 2026
This Machine Makes Custom Car Bodies in Days | Machina
“Customer and investor in Machina for defense manufacturing applications”
Practical AI · Feb 2, 2026
Inside an AI-Run Company
“Chris Benson's employer where he works as principal AI and autonomy research engineer”
The Why Files: Operation Podcast · Feb 2, 2026
626: Project Anchor: NASA's Secret Gravity Shutdown Program
“Classified reports reference gravity control research goals; maintains undisclosed aerospace propulsion programs”
The Best of Coast to Coast AM · Jan 31, 2026
Space Exploration - Best of Coast to Coast AM - 1/30/26
“Building the Orion capsule for Artemis program over two decades at approximately $25 billion cost for half a dozen capsules”
Candace · Jan 28, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked TPUSA Audio | Candace EP 296
“Defense contractor; CEO of company working with Turning Point on Super Bowl commercial production”
NASA's Curious Universe · Jan 27, 2026
Artemis II: Inside NASA’s New Ride to the Moon
“Primary contractor for Orion spacecraft design, development, and integration for Artemis II mission”
Practical AI · Jan 27, 2026
How is AI shaping democracy?
The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 26, 2026
Bill Kristol: The Murder of Alex Pretti
“Defense contractor and Trump donor, benefits from militarization of domestic law enforcement and ICE/CBP expansion”
Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · Jan 26, 2026
AI, Power, and the New Global Order with Nina Schick
“Defense contractor; CTO quoted as skeptical of AI hype and emphasizing practical organizational application”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 22, 2026
Fiona Hill: Putin and the Art of Manipulating Trump
“US defense contractor whose products NATO allies now question buying due to Trump's unreliability”