Palantir
Mentioned in 248 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
This defense and enterprise data analytics company is known for its Foundry platform, which processes classified and commercial data for government and corporate clients including the Pentagon and pharmaceutical firms. Podcast discussions center on its valuation multiples (trading at 137x sales), CEO Alex Karp's spending decisions, the company's unique competitive moat, and its expansion into AI-assisted military operations and space-based data processing. The company also generates interest as an example of founder-tied branding and capital flight from California.
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Episode Mentions
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 19, 2026
5/19/26: Trump $1.8 Billion Slush Fund For Allies, Students Boo AI At Graduation, Kars4Kids Scandal Erupts
“Referenced as example of Trump administration trading/government contracts with plausible service provision explanation”
Pivot · May 19, 2026
Elon's Big Loss, Trump's Stock Trades, and OpenAI vs. Apple
“Trump made seven purchases totaling $530K in March, then praised company on Truth Social after stock decline”
Pod Save America · May 19, 2026
The Bruised Hand in the Cookie Jar
“Trump bought position then praised company on Truth Social including ticker symbol, raising insider trading concerns”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 18, 2026
Trump Cashes in on Thousands of Stock Trades While Americans Get Crushed
“Stock held and traded by Trump during wartime; subject of potential insider trading analysis”
Stavvy's World · May 18, 2026
#181 - Jaboukie Young-White
“Mentioned as employer of closeted gay men using dating apps while maintaining professional secrecy due to data security concerns”
The Tim Dillon Show · May 16, 2026
496 - USA vs. China, Spencer Pratt, & A Heist
“Mentioned as advocating for military draft and drone warfare automation”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 15, 2026
5/15/26: Trump Confesses "We Did It For Israel", AI Experiment Goes Wrong, Chuck Park, Ro Khanna
“Data analytics company providing technology to ICE; criticized by immigration abolition advocates”
TBPN · May 15, 2026
Cerebras IPO, Warsh Confirmed Fed Chair, Musk-OpenAI Trial Nears End | Diet TBPN
“Alex Karp featured in podcast with Kevin Warsh discussing company operations and product sales”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 14, 2026
5/14/26: Trump Glazes Xi At China Summit, Fox News Shocked By China Tech, China Plans Arms Sales To Iran
“Referenced in context of surveillance technology and data analytics capabilities that China demonstrates in parking enforcement”
Tech Won't Save Us · May 14, 2026
The UK Government’s AI Obsession is a Big Risk w/ Will Dunn
“Data analytics company explicitly political in nature; mentioned as example of AI companies with clear political agendas”
Uncapped with Jack Altman · May 12, 2026
Uncapped #49 | Kevin Hartz & Bennett Siegel from A*
“Referenced as company breeding highest per-capita rate of unicorn founders due to mini-CEO structure”
PBD Podcast · May 8, 2026
Hantavirus Lockdowns + Fauci's DOJ Deadline | PBD #794
“Stock purchased by Ro Khanna's family on same days federal defense contracts were awarded”
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist · May 8, 2026
Ep 153: Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar on Heretics, AI Weapons, and Rebuilding the Arsenal of Democracy
“Shyam Sankar is CTO; company pioneered forward-deployed engineer model and serves as case study for mission-driven culture transforming institutions”
Pivot · May 8, 2026
OpenAI Trial "Soap Opera," ChatGPT's Stock Picks, and Remembering Ted Turner
“Defense systems company debated for use by European media organizations; top of mind for tech scrutiny”
Pod Save America · May 8, 2026
It's One Ballroom, Donald, How Much Could It Cost?
“Data analytics firm cited as example of company leaving California with right-wing leadership”
Software Engineering Daily · May 7, 2026
SED News: Anthropic’s Mythos, Supply Chain Hacks, and the AI Spending Surge
“Pioneered forward-deployed engineer role model now widely adopted across tech industry”
Tech Won't Save Us · May 7, 2026
Muskism is the New Fordism w/ Ben Tarnoff & Quinn Slobodian
“Defense contractor developing AI kill chain tools with Pentagon partnership”
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · May 6, 2026
Who Cares About Consumer AI
“Reported 85% YoY revenue growth with government contracts driving 84% growth; positioned as AI-first platform benefiting from enterprise adoption”
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · May 6, 2026
The Most Dangerous Lie on the Internet: The 62 Million Men Hoax Explained
“Referenced as surveillance technology that could be used in authoritarian control infrastructure”
The Daily Beans · May 6, 2026
Billion Dollar Ballroom (feat. Carissa Véliz)
“Mentioned as potential donor for White House ballroom construction project”
Schwab Market Update Audio · May 6, 2026
Jobs Data, Disney Awaited After New Record Highs
“Slipped 6.8% despite earnings beat and 85% revenue growth, hurt by high P/E ratio and AI competition concerns”
Charles Payne's Unstoppable Prosperity Podcast · May 6, 2026
Charles’ Take: AI Sentiment & The 40% Rule
“Government business up 84%, commercial business up 133% with strong guidance, but trading poorly due to negative software sector sentiment”
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · May 5, 2026
Why OpenAI and Anthropic Are Becoming Consultants
“Partnership with Rackspace to provide managed operations for Foundry and AIP production deployments”
The Alex Jones Show - Infowars.com · May 5, 2026
Alex Jones 2026-May-05 Tuesday
“AI surveillance and predictive programming system used for government contracts and data analysis”
WSJ Tech News Briefing · May 5, 2026
TNB Tech Minute: Publishers Sue Meta Over Alleged Use of Copyrighted Works in AI Training
“Stock declining 18% year-to-date despite record quarterly revenue and profit; positioned AI platform as quality alternative”
Halftime Report · May 5, 2026
Strong Earnings Lift Stocks: How You Should Trade it 5/5/26
“Down 7.25% after earnings; missed commercial revenue by $9M; trading at 101x forward P/E with minimal margin for error”
Bloomberg Tech · May 5, 2026
Apple Weighs Using Intel, Samsung Processors
“Beat earnings expectations but stock down 5% due to slightly lower revenue guidance raise and U.S. commercial weakness”
Morning Brew Daily · May 5, 2026
Met Gala Under Fire for Embracing Bezos & Do Phone Bans in Schools Work?
“Left Colorado for Denver in 2020, then relocated to Miami in February 2025; cited AI regulation bills as competitive disadvantage”
Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition · May 5, 2026
US and Iran Trade Fire; Secret Service Shoots Man Near White House
“Tech company beat earnings estimates and raised revenue outlook but posted disappointing US commercial sales, stock down 3%”
We Can Do Hard Things · May 5, 2026
He’s Building a Massive Secret Bunker Beneath the Ballroom!! Amanda w Jon Golinger
“Data analytics firm and ballroom donor with government contracts and regulatory interests”
Economist Podcasts · May 4, 2026
Spoils of war: money flows into defence tech
“Leading 'Neo Prime' defense contractor providing intelligence systems and AI command/control software”
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Apr 30, 2026
#656 - Fahim Anwar
“Mentioned in satirical discussion about companies pivoting into unrelated markets (hypothetical VR adult content service)”
Elon Musk Podcast · Apr 30, 2026
Anthropic Source Code Leak and Pentagon Standoff
“Uses Anthropic technology for military data management and targeting operations in Middle East, highlighting ethical contradiction”
Tech Won't Save Us · Apr 30, 2026
Tim Cook’s Real Legacy at Apple w/ Brian Merchant
“Discussed as example of aggressive MAGA-aligned tech company manifesto contrasting with Apple's more measured political approach”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Apr 29, 2026
4/29/26: Epstein Peter Thiel Plot Exposed, AOC Humiliates Trump Crony, Big Tech Israel Crackdown, Professor Pape On Iran War
“Peter Thiel's surveillance technology company discussed as tool for mass surveillance and geopolitical control”
Pod Save the World · Apr 29, 2026
King Trump Welcomes King Charles
“Defense tech company whose CEO Alex Karp mentioned as benefiting from Trump administration contracts”
What's Your Number? · Apr 29, 2026
Israeli Entrepreneurs: Wired for Pressure - with Rakefet Russak-Aminoach
“CEO Alex Karp published 'The Tech Republic' manifesto arguing tech industry has moral obligation to defense”
The Information's TITV · Apr 28, 2026
OpenAI-Microsoft's Averted Legal Battle, Google’s Pentagon Deal, Musk v Altman Opening Statements
“Using Claude models for military applications via Maven Spirit Systems; benefiting from defense AI adoption”
The Ezra Klein Show · Apr 28, 2026
What We Got Right — and Wrong — in ‘Abundance’
“Co-founder funding super PAC against congressional candidate Alex Boris who wants to regulate AI”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Apr 27, 2026
The Aftermath of Trump's Third Assassination Attempt
“Referenced for surveillance and targeting capabilities that could theoretically identify watchlisted individuals checking into hotels”
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Apr 27, 2026
OpenAI Just Bought TBPN For $200M But Nobody Knows This
“CEO Alex Karp featured in A16Z content; example of founder/executive guest driving engagement”
The David Lin Report · Apr 25, 2026
'Biggest Money Printing In Human Existence'; These Assets Blow Up Next | Jay Singh
“Defense/data analytics company down significantly; exposed to defense sector valuation compression”
Grumpy Old Geeks · Apr 24, 2026
743: Category Five Dystopia
“Published 2025 manifesto outlining surveillance infrastructure plans for defense, ICE, and law enforcement”
Motley Fool Money · Apr 24, 2026
The Jobs/Cook Era at Apple, Intel & AI, and Another SaaSpocalype
“Trading at nearly 100x forward earnings; government-heavy revenue mix and unclear competitive moat raise valuation concerns”
Bloomberg Tech · Apr 24, 2026
Intel Delivers Strong AI-Fueled Outlook
“Mentioned as employer of Andreessen Horowitz investor Erin Price Wright; shaped approach to critical infrastructure tech”
Squawk Pod · Apr 24, 2026
David Sacks, Anthropic, & the White House, Regeneron’s Deafness Cure 4/24/26
“Company David Sachs is investor in; mentioned as part of his portfolio of tech investments”
Rabbit Hole Recap · Apr 23, 2026
RABBIT HOLE RECAP #406: THE LAYOFFS CONTINUE
“Published 'Technological Republic Manifesto' advocating universal military service; partnering with USDA for farmland surveillance”
Uncanny Valley | WIRED · Apr 23, 2026
Apple’s Next Chapter; SpaceX and Cursor Strike A Deal; Palantir’s Controversial Manifesto
“Released 22-point manifesto on X outlining ideological vision; criticized as fascist; focuses on government contracts”
Tech Won't Save Us · Apr 23, 2026
The Problem with "CEO Said a Thing" Journalism w/ Karl Bode
“CEO Alex Karp's radical statements ignored by mainstream media coverage presenting him as innovative entrepreneur”
The LRB Podcast · Apr 23, 2026
On Politics: The Pope and the President
“CEO Alex Karp's manifesto discussed as example of Silicon Valley's quasi-religious view of technology”