Raytheon
Mentioned in 32 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major defense contractor known for weapons systems production, including Patriot missiles and government contracts. Frequently discussed in podcasts as an exemplar of traditional defense industry practices, including government-industry employment revolving doors and legacy supplier relationships, and more recently as a reference point for enterprise AI adoption.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
The Daily · May 16, 2026
Graham Platner’s Plan to Dethrone Susan Collins — and the Democratic Establishment
“Referenced as defense contractor profiting from military conflicts and wars”
Pod Save America · May 12, 2026
AOC vs. Bezos
“Mentioned sarcastically as potential sponsor of White House reflecting pool renovation project”
PBD Podcast · May 8, 2026
Hantavirus Lockdowns + Fauci's DOJ Deadline | PBD #794
“Defense contractor stock traded by Ro Khanna's household in suspicious timing patterns”
The Gist: Space News · May 8, 2026
Space News for Friday, May 08, 2026
“Partnering with Rocket Lab on Golden Dome space interceptor program for U.S. Space Force”
The Indicator from Planet Money · Apr 29, 2026
The new economic arms race
“Defense contractor that had to source alternative rare earth supplies globally after China's embargo”
The Shawn Ryan Show · Apr 27, 2026
#299 Andy Lowery - Inside the World’s Most Advanced Drone Killing Machine
“Legacy defense prime where Lowery worked as chief engineer on Next Generation Jammer and electronic warfare programs; example of traditional contractor model”
This Week in Startups · Apr 25, 2026
The Defense Tech Startup YC Kicked Out of a Meeting is Now Arming America | E2280
“Defense prime partner with Firehawk Aerospace on cap table or partnership agreements”
The Gist: Space News · Apr 24, 2026
Space News for Friday, April 24, 2026
“VP Eric Hernandez-Baccaro nominated as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for space acquisition”
Squawk Pod · Apr 21, 2026
President Trump: We’re Going to End Up with A Great Deal 4/21/26
“Defense contractor required to build new plants instead of stock buybacks; producing Patriot missiles”
Stavvy's World · Apr 13, 2026
#176 - Zach Cherry
“Defense contractor mentioned as part of caller's investment in weapons manufacturing companies”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 11, 2026
Iran Crippled, Media Confused: Trump’s Strategy Has Everyone Guessing | Victor Davis Hanson
“Defense contractor mentioned in context of military-industrial complex and weapons procurement”
The Michael Knowles Show · Apr 9, 2026
Ep. 1949 - Christianity Is NOT Compatible With Socialism
“Congressman Burchett cited as example of defense contractor potentially housing classified UFO/UAP materials through government compartmentalization”
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Apr 9, 2026
Tim Dillon: It’s Hard To Be Rich In This Biz…
“Defense contractor mentioned as aligned with geopolitical interests and military-industrial complex”
PBD Podcast · Apr 2, 2026
Trump's Iran Speech PANICS The Market | PBD #768
“CEO stated in 2023 that US military cannot manufacture weapons without Chinese factory components”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Mar 31, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: NEW Book, Trump’s Endless War Agenda, Ilhan Omar Immigration Fraud Explained
“Mentioned as one of the Big Six/Seven defense contractors with revolving door of retired generals”
NPR News Now · Mar 6, 2026
NPR News: 03-06-2026 6PM EST
“Defense contractor attending Trump meeting to increase weapons production capacity”
IHIP News · Mar 4, 2026
'No Doubt' That Trump Was Blackmailed Into Iranian War & Corp. Dems Bend the Knee
“Defense contractor that benefits from foreign military strikes and bomb drops funded by taxpayers”
American Alchemy with Jesse Michels · Mar 1, 2026
The Man That Hacked NASA and Found UFOs [Interview w/ Gary McKinnon]
“Parent company of Verichip subsidiary that produced microchip implants potentially used for surveillance”
Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter · Feb 26, 2026
The Business of Cartels: Power, Politics, and Profit | Feb 26, 2026
“Defense contractor mentioned as example of government-industry revolving door employment”
The a16z Show · Feb 17, 2026
WSJ x a16z: The Next 25 Years of Defense Innovation
“Legacy defense contractor mentioned as potential customer for new defense suppliers”
The Dan Bongino Show · Feb 12, 2026
Another Act of Trans Violence (Ep. 2451)
“Defense contractor cited for Patriot missile production agreements with Department of Defense”
The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart · Jan 28, 2026
The ICE Age of Surveillance and Enforcement
“Traditional defense contractor contrasted with new ideological tech companies like Palantir”
The Best of Coast to Coast AM · Jan 25, 2026
Synthetic Telepathy - Best of Coast to Coast AM - 1/24/26
“Defense contractor mentioned as employer of targeted individual's brother, suggesting potential targeting leverage point”
DarkHorse Podcast · Jan 21, 2026
Trump, One Year In: The 310th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
“Defense contractor receiving 98% of non-8A sole-source Department of War funding; benefits from 8A program elimination”
Habits and Hustle · Jan 13, 2026
Episode 519: Andrew Bustamante: Reading People, Predicting Behavior and Creating Leverage
“Defense contractor mentioned as post-CIA employment destination for former intelligence officers”
American Alchemy with Jesse Michels · Jan 11, 2026
The Hidden UFO Program Is Real - Here’s How It Works! (ft. UAPGerb)
“Defense contractor involved in derivative technology programs and weapons system integration for classified platforms”
The AI in Business Podcast · Jan 8, 2026
How an Open Context Layers Help Enterprises Build, Govern, & Scale Agentic AI - with Prukalpa Sankar of Atlan
“Referenced as example of enterprise featured on AI in Business podcast for AI leadership”
The Joe Rogan Experience · Jan 6, 2026
#2434 - Kurt Metzger
“Defense contractor that built the IceCube neutrino detector in Antarctica, allegedly a dual-use direct energy weapon”
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Jan 6, 2026
#632 - Dave Smith
“Defense contractor funding neoconservative policy advocacy to justify military interventions and weapons sales”
The AI in Business Podcast · Jan 5, 2026
Why Agentic and Conversational AI Products Are Not What CX Leaders Think - with Baker Johnson of UJET
“Referenced as example of enterprise with AI leadership featured on AI in Business Podcast”
Dream Life Club · Nov 13, 2025
What it Means to be an American
“Referenced as major defense corporation benefiting from military-industrial complex lobbying efforts”
Lex Fridman Podcast · Aug 24, 2025
#478 – Scott Horton: The Case Against War and the Military Industrial Complex
“Defense contractor that benefited from Yemen war continuation despite congressional opposition, with Trump administration citing company profits”