Moderna
Mentioned in 31 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
This pharmaceutical company is a major mRNA vaccine developer known for producing COVID-19 vaccines approved for children and adults, as well as pursuing mRNA-based flu vaccine candidates. Podcasts frequently discuss Moderna in contexts including FDA regulatory decisions (particularly a recent rejection of its flu vaccine application), government funding for pandemic preparedness, AI applications in drug discovery, and broader debates about vaccine development, clinical trial design, and pharmaceutical industry economics. The company has also faced criticism regarding R&D costs, federal support dependency, and alleged safety monitoring concerns in clinical protocols.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Motley Fool Money · Apr 3, 2026
A $2 Trillion IPO & the Space Economy
“mRNA technology platform expanding beyond COVID vaccine; stock recovered from $20 lows to $50; diversifying pipeline”
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer · Apr 1, 2026
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 4/1/26
“Vaccine company up 72% in Q1 from FDA approval of flu vaccine and departure of vaccine skeptic from FDA leadership”
Human School · Apr 1, 2026
Dr. Jeffrey Balser: How Great Leaders Handle Hard Things
“Developed COVID-19 vaccine; worked with Vanderbilt researchers on vaccine efficacy testing”
Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · Mar 30, 2026
AI is Losing Ground: Futurist Brian Solis on Why AI Adoption is Failing
“Moved IT under CHRO, signaling organizational restructuring for AI agent management and HR-IT collaboration”
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Mar 12, 2026
146. Dr. Joel Warsh: Vaccines, Ultra-Processed Foods for Kids, Screen Time, and the Modern Parent's Playbook
“Developing mRNA flu vaccine with ongoing trial concerns; potential future applications beyond respiratory viruses”
Economist Podcasts · Mar 9, 2026
Follow the leader: Iran picks the son
“CEO stated company will reduce clinical trial investments due to waning federal support”
NPR News Now · Feb 26, 2026
NPR News: 02-26-2026 5PM EST
“Received $1 million donation from Dolly Parton for COVID-19 vaccine research that helped produce vaccine”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 24, 2026
2/24/26: Trump Polling Freefall, Dire Warning On Iran, Lord Mandelson Arrested
“Vaccine manufacturer mentioned in context of failed MAHA initiative promises to eliminate vaccines”
DarkHorse Podcast · Feb 18, 2026
The History of Vaccine Hesitancy: Jeffrey Tucker on DarkHorse
“mRNA vaccine manufacturer whose trials were delayed by Fauci for insufficient racial diversity; benefited from accelerated development timeline”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 18, 2026
February 17, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“FDA rejected its mRNA flu vaccine application despite late-stage trials showing safety and effectiveness”
Up First from NPR · Feb 14, 2026
The Munich Security Conference; FDA Rejects Flu Vaccine; The Fall of The Quad God
“FDA rejected its mRNA flu vaccine application aimed at adults 50+, citing insufficient study design despite prior approval of trial methodology”
Dwarkesh Podcast · Feb 13, 2026
Dario Amodei — The highest-stakes financial model in history
“Cited as example of pharmaceutical company that could benefit from AI-accelerated drug discovery”
The DSR Network · Feb 11, 2026
DSR Daily February 11: Immigration Enforcement Heads Under Fire in House Hearing
“FDA issued rare refuse-to-file letter rejecting mRNA flu vaccine application citing outdated clinical trial comparison standards”
The DSR Daily · Feb 11, 2026
February 11: Immigration Enforcement Heads Under Fire in House Hearing
“FDA issued rare refuse-to-file letter rejecting mRNA flu vaccine application citing inadequate clinical trial design”
The Headlines · Feb 11, 2026
A Deadly Mass Shooting in Canada, and the Latest on the Search for Nancy Guthrie
“Drugmaker whose mRNA flu vaccine was rejected for FDA review after years of development and hundreds of millions in testing costs”
This Week in Virology · Feb 7, 2026
TWiV 1294: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
“FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine for children starting at 6 months of age, recommended by AAP”
The Shawn Ryan Show · Feb 5, 2026
#277 Michael Lester - Are We the Bad Guys?
“Mentioned alongside Pfizer as vaccine manufacturer that profited significantly from pandemic response”
The Dispatch Podcast · Jan 30, 2026
Right-Wing Theater Kids
“CEO stated company halting new vaccine development due to U.S. market unreliability and inability to recoup R&D costs internationally”
Leaked · Jan 27, 2026
Redfield on Risk: Gain-of-Function, Bird Flu, and the Next Pandemic
“Received $750 million from Biden administration for bird flu vaccine development; criticized as misallocated funding”
The Joe Rogan Experience · Jan 13, 2026
#2437 - Rand Paul
“Mentioned as COVID vaccine manufacturer alongside Pfizer in discussion of pharmaceutical industry influence and government contracts”
Leaked · Jan 13, 2026
The Lingering Damage: Long Covid, Unanswered Lab Questions, and Accountability Delayed
“Vaccine manufacturer with 2014 patent for cancer-mutating gene potentially present in spike protein, discussed in documentary”
DarkHorse Podcast · Dec 24, 2025
Hey Siri, why are American kids so sick? Aaron Siri on DarkHorse
“COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer; clinical trial protocols reviewed for safety monitoring gaps and efficacy calculation methodology”
The Joe Rogan Experience · Dec 17, 2025
#2427 - Bret Weinstein
“mRNA vaccine manufacturer; discussed as part of broader mRNA platform rollout and safety concerns”
The Tucker Carlson Show · Dec 8, 2025
John Leake: The Demonic Rituals to Replicate God and Mankind’s New Religion of Science
“Developed mRNA COVID vaccine with NIH/Fauci's involvement; clinical trials accelerated without long-term safety data”
Me, Myself, and AI · Dec 8, 2025
Science, Innovation, and Economic Growth: OpenAI’s Ronnie Chatterji
“Referenced as guest on previous podcast episodes discussing AI applications in pharmaceutical R&D”
The Dylan Gemelli Podcast · Nov 13, 2025
Episode #67 Featuring Aaron Siri !! Author of the book "Vaccines Amen"
“COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer; clinical trial data analyzed for safety monitoring duration and placebo controls”
DarkHorse Podcast · Nov 9, 2025
What Paramedics Saw During COVID: Harry Fisher on DarkHorse
“mRNA vaccine manufacturer; vaccine insert described as intentionally blank regarding safety data for pregnant women”
The Artificial Intelligence Show · Oct 30, 2025
#177: AI Answers - AI Ethics, Flagging AI Content, AI Accuracy, Book Recommendations, & AI Intellectual Property
“Cited as case study for effective AI integration in learning and development programs”
Building AI Boston · Oct 29, 2025
Leading the Life Sciences Revolution with Jenn Azar, CEO of Stellix
“Early-stage mRNA company Stellix partnered with to digitize biology and accelerate drug discovery before COVID”
The Artificial Intelligence Show · Oct 23, 2025
#175: AI Answers - AI for 10X Innovation, Rethinking GTM, Dangers of Progress at All Costs, Autonomous Marketing, How to Keep Up with AI, and Future of Web Traffic
Science Vs · May 29, 2025
Dire Wolves! They're Back?
“Referenced as size comparison; Colossal's $10B valuation puts it at similar scale to the biotech company”