Palantir
Mentioned in 269 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
This data analytics and AI software company is primarily discussed for its government and enterprise applications, including classified military platforms and data infrastructure for organizations like Novartis and ICE. Podcasts frequently reference Palantir's high valuation (trading at 137x sales), its unique competitive moat in defense and intelligence work, and CEO Alex Karp's leadership decisions—ranging from the company's relocation out of California to significant executive spending on aircraft. The company is also noted for its forward-deployed engineer model and its role in developing AI and data-mining capabilities that have drawn both praise for innovation and scrutiny for government surveillance applications.
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Episode Mentions
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · Jul 15, 2026
5 AI Engineering Trends for Non-Engineers
“CEO Alex Karp discussed enterprise risks of trusting AI companies with sensitive data on CNBC”
REAL AF with Andy Frisella · Jul 14, 2026
1044. Andy & DJ CTI: Mitch McConnell Breaks Silence On Hospitalization, Top Ex-Iranian Commander Boasts Iran & Conor McGregor Announces Surgery
“Mentioned as part of Trump administration's surveillance state expansion through data analytics partnerships”
Big Technology Podcast · Jul 10, 2026
OpenAI Finally Ships Its Superapp, Meta’s AI Price War, ChatGPT Cheating At Brown
“Alex Karp's forward-deployed engineer model cited as template for how frontier labs are bringing consultants into AI implementation”
Endless Thread · Jul 10, 2026
Socials for Sale
“Data analytics company positioned at center of government social media surveillance infrastructure and intelligence operations”
This Week in Startups · Jul 6, 2026
$100T is managed by “human duct tape” | E2308
“Referenced for its use of the term 'ontology' in the context of data mapping and fund data architecture.”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jul 3, 2026
AI Sovereignty Wars, Palantir-Nvidia Deal, SCOTUS Birthright Ruling, Newsom's CA Budget Lie
“Announced Sovereign AI Operating System partnership with Nvidia, using open models for US government agencies.”
Future Ready Leadership With Jacob Morgan · Jul 1, 2026
Companies Put Limits on AI Spending, Ford Rehires Humans, and Palantir's Alex Karp Calls Out the AI Vendors
“CEO Alex Karp criticized frontier AI labs on CNBC for overselling value, overcharging, and extracting customer data; promotes sovereign AI platform”
TBPN · Jun 30, 2026
America's Tech Wishlist, Comcast Splits in Two, Tristan Thompson in the Ultradome | Zach Laberge, Gavin Uberti, Eren Bali, Larsen Jensen, Ricky Rosa, Andrew Rea, Michael Anderson, Tristan Thompson, Grant Gregory & Ian Rountree
“Mentioned by Larson Jensen as a transformative early technology he encountered during SEAL team deployments in Afghanistan.”
Today, Explained · Jun 16, 2026
Why the Antichrist is back
“Peter Thiel's company mentioned in context of AI advancement and concerns about technological progress enabling authoritarian control”
REAL AF with Andy Frisella · Jun 16, 2026
1037. Andy, AJ (An0maly) & DJ CTI: UFC Freedom 250, Trump Announces US And Iran Reach Peace Deal & Elon Musk Becomes First Trillionaire
“Surveillance technology company discussed in context of government spying and data control”
Morning Wire · Jun 15, 2026
Evening Wire: Trump Warns the G7 & Africa’s Birth Tourism Network Exposed | 6.15.26
“Data analytics company mentioned in Stanford protest context regarding surveillance collaboration with Google”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Jun 11, 2026
6/11/26: Trump Considered Nuking Iran, Trump Says He Loves Inflation, Morning Joe Vs Platner
“Trump previously posted stock ticker promotion on Truth Social, exemplifying pattern of undisclosed financial endorsements”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · Jun 10, 2026
U.S. Strikes Iran
“CEO cited for claiming unprecedented AI precision in attacks; criticized for enabling war crimes through technology”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 9, 2026
Jason Calacanis: The Silicon Valley Vibes Are Still Pro-Trump
“Example of venture-capital-valued public company trading at multiples disconnected from traditional earnings metrics.”
How I Invest with David Weisburd · Jun 8, 2026
E385: Why Public Markets Need SpaceX, OpenAI & Anthropic
“Referenced as perpetually private company that stayed private for 17-18 years before IPO; example of extended private runway”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jun 5, 2026
Dan Loeb: The Lost Art of Short Selling, and Why Stock Picking is Back
“Example of missed opportunity where early investors sold too early in the $20s”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jun 3, 2026
Bill Ackman: Investment Strategy, What the Market is Missing, How AI Breaks Businesses
“Example of high-valuation public company trading at venture-like multiples”
Platformer · May 27, 2026
Claude Code creator Boris Cherny on the end of the software engineer
“Example of Lord of the Rings-inspired company name; discussed as potentially 'terrifying' tech company”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 26, 2026
5/26/26: Trump Bombs Iran, Prof Marandi On Negotiations, Trump Pauses Taiwan Arms Sales
“CEO cited as example of defense contractor benefiting from increased Pentagon spending despite questionable strategic value.”
Pod Save America · May 22, 2026
Trump's Revenge Leads to Republican Revolt
“Co-founder Joe Lonsdale, major Republican donor, contributed to Mayhan's gubernatorial campaign despite political differences”
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”