UPS
Mentioned in 24 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major global parcel delivery and cargo airline operator that has been a frequent topic in podcasts due to significant recent business challenges, including a major fleet retirement and 30,000 job cuts attributed to Amazon's logistics expansion and AI-driven automation. Podcasts have also covered operational incidents involving their cargo aircraft, cybersecurity breaches affecting their systems, tariff-related business pressures, and their investments in robotics and automation technology. As one of the largest private employers in the U.S., UPS exemplifies broader trends discussed in media regarding workforce disruption, supply chain logistics, and corporate adaptation to technological change.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Best of The Roula Show with Eric · Apr 15, 2026
8a Rapid Fire Quiz, Spill The Tea Attention Or Cheated and Scoop Timothee Chalamet Ballet vs Opera 04-15-26
“Current employer of Pam's former affair partner, now working as a delivery driver”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 13, 2026
War in the Middle East, oil, and jobs
“Experiencing negative impact from increased fuel costs affecting logistics operations”
Marketplace Morning Report · Apr 13, 2026
War in the Middle East, oil, and jobs
“Experiencing negative impact from increased fuel costs affecting logistics operations and job growth”
Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer · Apr 7, 2026
The Wage Standard: What’s Wrong in the Labor Market and How to Fix It (with Arin Dube)
“Unionized company compared to FedEx; pays substantially higher wages for similar work despite similar productivity”
ImpactAlpha Podcasts · Mar 19, 2026
Buying back the block with Lyneir Richardson
“Franchise opportunity provided to local entrepreneur in Chicago Trend shopping center”
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford · Mar 13, 2026
"And it went click" - Dawn of the Working Dead
“Logistics company cited as one of ten largest US private employers using real-time worker productivity tracking.”
Odd Lots · Feb 27, 2026
The Scramble Is On for Businesses to Get Their Tariff Refund Checks
“Parcel carrier mentioned as facing similar brand and business pressure as FedEx regarding tariff refund distribution to customers”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Feb 25, 2026
Hour 3 of NMN, The Guest Hour
“Mentioned in context of proposed Virginia delivery tax affecting package delivery services”
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · Feb 13, 2026
The AI CEO Arrives: Sam Altman's Succession Plan, Job Loss Continues, and Our 2027 'Solve Everything' Paper | EP #230
“Eliminated 30,000 jobs due to Amazon's in-house logistics expansion and AI-driven automation”
Possible · Feb 11, 2026
Making sense of the layoff wave
“One of three companies responsible for nearly half of January layoff announcements”
The Jesse Kelly Show · Feb 11, 2026
Hour 3: Two Jasmines
“Shipping company criticized for alleged theft of host's jacket and poor customer service experience”
You're Wrong About · Feb 10, 2026
Keiko Part 2 with Brianna Bowman
“Donated cargo plane to transport Keiko from Mexico to Oregon as PR initiative”
Scamfluencers · Feb 9, 2026
Matt Bergwall: Return to Sender | 200
“Backend system hacked by Andrew Zung to enable fraudulent return tracking; UPSNow scam cost them $8 million”
The Shawn Ryan Show · Jan 29, 2026
#275 Jay Yu - Nano Nuclear Technology and the Future of American Energy
“Former C-level executives provided seed capital for Nano; brought transportation and logistics expertise to scalable reactor design”
Up First from NPR · Jan 29, 2026
Senate Funding Vote, ICE Family Detention Protest, Fed Holds Interest Rates
“Announced major layoffs this week, cited as evidence of weakening job market despite low unemployment”
NPR News Now · Jan 27, 2026
NPR News: 01-27-2026 5PM EST
“Cutting 30,000 jobs and retiring MD-11 fleet after crash, rebuilding with Boeing 767s”
This Week in Startups · Jan 21, 2026
From Blood Transfusions to Burritos, How Zipline is Automating Delivery | E2238
2 Addicts & A Moron · Jan 14, 2026
EP 79: From Addict to Comic, Sobriety with a Side of Sarcasm with Matt Ross
“Matt worked at UPS early in sobriety as part of rebuilding his life and paying restitution”
Me, Myself, and AI · Dec 16, 2025
Hungry for Learning: Wendy’s Will Croushorn
“Used as example of company with fundamental business values independent of technology choices”
Well There‘s Your Problem · Dec 3, 2025
Episode 190: 432 Park Avenue (and other pencil towers)
“Cargo airline operator; MD-11 aircraft lost left engine on takeoff in Louisville, killing 14 people due to fatigue cracks in engine pylon”
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Nov 29, 2025
The Skeptics Guide #1064 - Nov 29 2025
“Shipping company impersonated in phishing campaigns with AI-generated fake tracking pages”
We Fixed It. You're Welcome. · Nov 25, 2025
Humans vs Robots? The Real Future of Work with Dr. Aadeel Akhtar, CEO of Psyonic
“Mentioned as major investor in robotics and automation alongside Amazon and Nvidia”
The Home Service Expert Podcast · Aug 8, 2025
Maximizing Fleet Efficiency: Insights from Industry Experts with Renee Millum
“Logistics company cited as example of Fortune 500 company using fleet leasing strategy”
Perceived Reality · Jul 1, 2025
He Came to America with $50—Now He's Rewiring an $11 Trillion Industry
“Referenced as example of unified carrier system that guest's platform aims to replicate across multiple carriers”