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Mentioned in 76 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major social media platform discussed in podcasts primarily for its role in spreading misinformation, extremist content, and enabling right-wing influencers to build audiences. Podcasts frequently reference the platform's algorithmic amplification of divisive content, its history of content moderation decisions (including deplatforming and subsequent reinstatement of controversial figures), and Elon Musk's 2022 acquisition, which changed moderation policies and sparked debates about free speech versus harmful content control.
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Episode Mentions
The Vergecast · Jul 28, 2026
Flip phones are so back
“Mentioned for XMoney payment platform rollout and Elon Musk's everything app strategy”
REAL AF with Andy Frisella · Jul 28, 2026
1049. Andy & DJ CTI: White House Posts Bizzare Video Online, Dead Internet Theory & Cracker Barrel CEO Steps Down
“Elon Musk revealed Twitter Files showing company used bot networks to curb narratives; crossover point where bots exceeded humans”
Milk Road AI · Jul 20, 2026
Will AI Trade Stocks Better Than Us?
“Platform where Gav built audience; briefly worked with Twitter to build Spaces product for finance”
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · Jul 16, 2026
The New Playbook for Resisting Authoritarianism — with Julia Angwin & Ami Fields-Meyer
“Referenced as platform that enabled dissident voices but now weaponized for propaganda and state surveillance”
The Michael Knowles Show · Jun 15, 2026
Ep. 1994 - "Michelle Obama Is A MAN!" UFC Night Delivers As Iran Submits To Trump
“Musk's $44 billion acquisition to preserve public square from left-wing censorship and deplatforming”
The Matt Walsh Show · May 20, 2026
Ep. 1783 - I Found The Exact Moment In Time When The Monoculture Broke
“Adopted algorithmic curation model, contributing to cultural fragmentation and algorithmic manipulation”
The Watch · May 18, 2026
10 Things We Like (and Don’t Like) About ‘Euphoria’ This Season. Plus, “The Feed Is Fake” With Lane Brown.
“Discussed as platform for narrative campaigns and coordinated inauthentic behavior.”
How to Be a Better Human · May 18, 2026
How algorithms changed the way we communicate (w/ Adam Aleksic
“Platform where vague posting trend is taking off and spreading to other social media platforms”
The NPR Politics Podcast · May 15, 2026
What did Trump accomplish in China?
“Compared to Truth Social as Trump's former primary platform with broader reach; Trump was kicked off after January 6th”
No Jumper · May 11, 2026
Keith Edwards on Hip Hop Embracing Trump, Candace Owens Losing It, Charlie Kirk Memes & More
“Primary platform for political messaging, coordinated talking points, and Elon Musk's amplification of right-wing narratives”
Y Combinator Startup Podcast · May 8, 2026
Tokenmaxxing: How Top Builders Use AI To Do The Work Of 400 Engineers
“Gary's List uses X API for research; Grok API mentioned for deep research on X platform”
Strictly Anonymous Confessions · May 8, 2026
1451 - How to Build a Following as an Adult Content Creator Online with Dee Dee Secretfreak
“Secondary platform where DD built 20,000 followers with less restrictive content policies; monetizes through ad placement based on engagement”
Foundering · May 7, 2026
Bob Lee Part 5: Tech vs. San Francisco
“Company that relocated from San Francisco; rebranded as X under Elon Musk's ownership”
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · May 6, 2026
The Most Dangerous Lie on the Internet: The 62 Million Men Hoax Explained
“Original platform where misleading headline went viral before spreading to other social media platforms”
Panic World · May 6, 2026
How trad wives took over the internet — from 4chan to TikTok
“Platform where trad wife term originated in 2016 and early movement coordination occurred”
Part Of The Problem · May 6, 2026
Censorship is Coming
“Platform discussed for algorithm manipulation, shadow-banning, and censorship of anti-war content; Elon Musk criticized for not removing bots”
Scrolling with Hayley · May 5, 2026
’Snapchat King’ Swalwell Busted for Naughty Pics - Scrolling w/ Hayley (Ep. 292)
“Platform where Swalwell initially contacted women before moving conversations to Snapchat for explicit messaging”
The Joe Rogan Experience · May 5, 2026
#2494 - Chamath Palihapitiya
“Analyzed as critical infrastructure for free speech; Elon's purchase seen as pivotal for civilization”
Strictly Anonymous Confessions · May 1, 2026
1444 - Heavenly is a BBW Traveling Fetish Model who Has Her Own Foot Fetish
“Social media platform used for marketing and audience building due to lenient adult content policies”
Panic World · Apr 29, 2026
You're one post away from becoming the internet's main character
“Primary platform for main character phenomenon; Elon Musk acquisition in October 2022 changed algorithm and discourse dynamics significantly”
Better Offline · Apr 29, 2026
Palantir's Manifesto with June and Caleb from KTC
“Elon Musk's acquisition used as example of tech billionaire overreach and failed promises”
Part Of The Problem · Apr 29, 2026
Mark Levin Loves Censorship
“Platform where Mark Levin posted censorship calls and where political speech debates occur”
The Matt Walsh Show · Apr 28, 2026
Ep. 1769 - Trump’s Faced SIX Assassination Attempts. After Him, They’re Coming for You
“Platform where Cole Allen posted assassination manifesto and conspiracy theories about previous attempts”
The Iced Coffee Hour · Apr 22, 2026
How Sophie Rain Makes (And Spends) $100,000,000 Per Year
“Social platform used for audience engagement and content distribution”
Louder with Crowder · Apr 22, 2026
Fake Racism: DOJ Slams SPLC For Secretely Funding "White Supremacy" Groups
“Previously used SPLC as reference authority for hate speech designation before Elon Musk acquisition”
Candace · Apr 20, 2026
EXCLUSIVE AUDIO! Tyler Robinson's Grandfather Regarding His Rifle. | Candace Ep 327
“Platform where Trump posted attacks on Candace Owens and other media figures; Laura Loomer's primary communication channel”
Pod Save America · Apr 19, 2026
MAGA Media Turns on Trump (feat. David Pakman)
“Platform controlled by Elon Musk, pro-Trump billionaire; discussed as part of algorithmic control by Trump-aligned billionaires”
Pivot · Apr 14, 2026
Pope's Pushback, Orban's Concession, and Bessent's Anthropic Warning
“Elon Musk's platform; FTC investigated ad firms for steering clear of platform; settlement reached despite legal right to avoid”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 14, 2026
Swalwell Drops Out, Dem Machine Discipline, Iran Strikes & Justice System Breakdown | Victor Davis Hanson
“Platform where Trump posted criticism of media figures regarding Iran policy”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Platform where Kyla Scanlon built audience of 1M+ followers for economic education content”
IHIP News · Apr 10, 2026
Hardcore Trump Sycophants Jumping Ship Over Iran And Epstein?
“Social platform discussed as part of digital media ecosystem that resists centralized control”
John Solomon Reports · Apr 8, 2026
Negotiating with Shadows: Retired CIA Officer Sam Faddis on Iran's Ten-Point Plan and Middle Eastern Tensions
“Social media platform that received government pressure to censor content and modify terms of service per Missouri v. Biden discovery documents”
Hot Mics with Billy Bush · Apr 8, 2026
Blake Lively... Settlement? + Astronauts Are Heading Home! +Trump Avoids War... for a couple weeks
“Discussed as algorithm-driven platform rewarding right-wing content and lacking editorial standards”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Apr 8, 2026
Jake Shields x Nick Fuentes
“Platform from which Trump was removed, creating information vacuum and reducing his direct connection to supporters”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Apr 7, 2026
IRAN WAR DAY 38: Trump Threatens TO DESTROY IRAN... AGAIN??? | America First Ep. 1668
“Social media platform where Fuentes and other commentators discuss the war and political developments”
Part Of The Problem · Apr 2, 2026
Dan Bongino the Fraud
“Platform where Dan Bongino blocked critics and where Thomas Massey discusses Epstein files”
Macroaggressions · Apr 1, 2026
#634: Monitoring the Situation
“Relocated from California; part of broader corporate exodus trend from high-tax, high-regulation state”
Law and Chaos · Mar 27, 2026
Ep 216 — Zuck and Musk Get Pantsed In Court … Twice
“Elon Musk's platform lost $2.1B shareholder class action verdict for market manipulation tweets attempting to tank stock price”
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Mar 24, 2026
#466 — What Is Technology Doing to Us?
“Discussed extensively as toxic platform with algorithmic degradation, AI slop, and privacy concerns; both speakers abandoned active use”
Modern Wisdom · Mar 14, 2026
#1071 - Bill Gurley - If You Hate Your Job, This is How to Start Over
“Early Benchmark investment; Gurley developed X profile as primary social platform for sharing ideas”
Brief Recess: A Legal Podcast with Michael Foote & Mélissa Malebranche · Mar 12, 2026
Kid Rock, RFK Jr. and the Tony Soprano of PORN (w. Boomer Banks)
“Social media platform where adult creators face harassment, hate speech, and parasocial fan interactions”
Last Podcast On The Left · Mar 11, 2026
Side Stories: Only Files
“Platform used for censoring Jenna Friedman's accounts discussing Epstein files and political content”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Feb 26, 2026
TRUMP CRUSHES SOTU??? Democrats ANNIHILATED By TRUMP | America First Ep. 1647
“Social media platform where Nick Shirley's 'expose them all' tweet sparked backlash from conservative influencers”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Feb 25, 2026
Adam Mosseri Returns (Head of Instagram)
“Competitor social network; discussed regarding Threads' positioning and competitive landscape after ownership change”
Hysteria · Feb 22, 2026
This F*cking Guy: Laura Loomer
“Loomer was permanently banned in 2018 for hateful tweets about Ilhan Omar; later unbanned after Elon Musk's takeover in 2022”
Behind the Bastards · Feb 21, 2026
It Could Happen Here Weekly 220
“Social media platform where misinformation about shootings spreads and where shooter activity occurs”
It Could Happen Here · Feb 21, 2026
It Could Happen Here Weekly 220
“Social platform where right-wing influencers spread disinformation about shootings and where Pawtucket shooter posted extremist content”
Advisory Opinions · Feb 19, 2026
Justice Alito’s Next Moves
“Grok AI platform discussed as example of AI systems creating liability for harmful content generation”
Panic World · Feb 18, 2026
How being straight became gay
“Platform where early manosphere ideology spread and where Nick Fuentes and Andrew Tate built initial audiences”
It Could Happen Here · Feb 17, 2026
Canada's Latest School Shooting: What We Know
“Social media platform used by right-wing accounts to spread misinformation and misidentified photos of innocent people”