Moderna
Mentioned in 38 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Moderna A biotechnology company specializing in mRNA vaccine development, primarily known for producing a COVID-19 vaccine approved for children as young as six months and for developing an mRNA flu vaccine that faced FDA rejection citing inadequate clinical trial design. Podcasts discuss the company in contexts including its receipt of federal funding for pandemic vaccine development, its potential to benefit from AI-accelerated drug discovery, and broader debates about pharmaceutical industry practices, clinical trial standards, and vaccine policy. The company has also announced plans to reduce new vaccine development and clinical trial investments due to challenges in recouping R&D costs amid declining federal support.
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Episode Mentions
Uncanny Valley | WIRED · May 14, 2026
Trump’s Tech Posse in China; Who’s Winning in Musk v. Altman?; Hantavirus Conspiracy Theories
“Developing mRNA vaccine for Hantavirus as potential response to outbreak”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 11, 2026
Trump Rejects Iran’s Offer as Democrats Hit With Devastating Redistricting Blow Ahead of Midterms
“Referenced as example of vaccine company that lost 90% market value, illustrating lack of shareholder value concentration in vaccine industry”
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · May 11, 2026
Mike Tyson and the Met Gala
“Mentioned as already developing vaccine for Hantavirus in response to emerging health concerns”
PBD Podcast · May 8, 2026
Hantavirus Lockdowns + Fauci's DOJ Deadline | PBD #794
“Developing mRNA hantavirus vaccine in partnership with Korea University since 2024”
The Biotech Startups Podcast · May 7, 2026
🧬 Engineering a Drug Hunter: From Vet School to Big Pharma | Martin Brenner Rerelease (1/3)
“Martin led a modified mRNA therapeutics collaboration during his pharma career”
Pharma and BioTech Daily · May 6, 2026
Sanofi Invests $294M in AI, FDA Approves Auvelity | Pharma and Biotech Daily
“Collaborated with Vertex on inhaled cystic fibrosis candidate that encountered tolerability issues”
Pharma and BioTech Daily · Apr 23, 2026
Amneal's $1.1B Biosimilars Move & Merck's HIV Pill | Pharma and Biotech Daily
“Achieved EU approval for combination flu vaccine but faces stalled FDA application with uncertain resubmission timeline”
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”