X (formerly Twitter)
Mentioned in 106 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A social media platform owned by Elon Musk that has become a central focus in podcast discussions regarding content moderation, AI safety, and platform governance. Podcasts frequently discuss X's integration of Grok, an AI system that has generated non-consensual sexualized imagery at scale, leading to investigations for CSAM violations and regulatory fines from the EU. The platform is also referenced as a key site for political discourse, viral misinformation spread, and debates over free speech absolutism versus content moderation policies.
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Episode Mentions
Kim Komando Daily Tech Update · Apr 16, 2026
How to use AI for your health
“Grok AI tool mentioned as sometimes going to extremes; host has tried it once and found it less useful than alternatives”
Louder with Crowder · Apr 13, 2026
How Trump Plans to Shut Down Hormuz - Plus Eric Swalwell is Cooked
“Platform where Trump posted about Hormuz blockade and Pope criticism; where Swalwell was mentioned”
Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · Apr 13, 2026
AI Is Killing Free Will: Ex-Twitter Ethical AI Lead Explains How to Protect Yourself
“Choudhury refuses to use platform after Musk acquisition; represents loss of independent discourse space”
Marketplace · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Jack Dorsey's company cited for laying off 40-50% of workforce attributed to AI automation”
IHIP News · Apr 11, 2026
Insider Reveals the Secret Lives of Tech Oligarch's & MTG Takes Down Trump
“Platform discussed for tech billionaire victimization narratives and performative online behavior”
John Solomon Reports · Apr 11, 2026
Springtime Strategies: Congressman Tom McClintock on Economic Optimism and the Road Ahead
“Social media platform; rejected ad campaigns for Hunter Biden documentary production fundraising”
Scrolling with Hayley · Apr 10, 2026
How To Not Get DUPED By AI w/ Expert Jeremy Carrasco - Scrolling w/ Hayley (Ep. 275)
“Platform hosting Grok AI tool used for non-consensual deepfake intimate imagery; subject to criticism for inadequate safety guardrails”
Pivot · Apr 10, 2026
Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty, Democratic Wins, and Musk vs. Altman
“Musk-owned platform; potential consolidation target with SpaceX and Tesla in broader rollup strategy”
Panic World · Apr 8, 2026
Why the internet's grossest influencer is more powerful than you think
“Platform where Grok AI tool was used to undress women and children without permission, discussed in context of online harms”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 7, 2026
I'm Not Mad... I'm Just Disappointed.
“Platform where Grok AI chatbot is deployed; discussed for premium feature limitations and user frustration with response times”
The a16z Show · Apr 3, 2026
Marc Andreessen on AI Winters and Agent Breakthroughs
“Mentioned as having huge attempts to leapfrog in foundation models; Andreessen involved”
A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein · Apr 3, 2026
Who Trolled Chappell Roan?
“Platform monetization model directly incentivizes rage-bait and misinformation; bot farms and fake accounts proliferate due to revenue-sharing structure”
Cato Podcast · Apr 2, 2026
The Great Political Realignment
“Referenced as social media platform facilitating spread of dissenting political ideas and nationalist messaging”
ok storytime · Mar 31, 2026
My husband and I got MARRIED a month ago...and now he vanished! -r/relationship_advice | Reddit Stories | EP2647
“Platform where one character discovered partner messaging an AI bot and other women”
Daily Dose of Dana · Mar 31, 2026
BREAKING: Amanda Batula and West Wilson CONFIRM Relationship, Ciara Miller UNFOLLOWS Both & More!
“Platform where Dave Portnoy and others commented on Summer House relationship news”
Modern Wisdom · Mar 19, 2026
#1073 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 19 Uncomfortable Truths About Human Nature
“Platform where selective empathy and tribal thinking drive online political participation and polarization”
Letters from an American · Mar 13, 2026
Money is Flooding into the Political System
“Elon Musk used the social media platform to support Trump in 2024 elections”
American Potential · Mar 12, 2026
Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher Talks Free Speech, Football, and Defending American Values
“Discussed as platform enabling free speech after Elon Musk acquisition, contrasted with moderated social media platforms”
DarkHorse Podcast · Mar 7, 2026
Fog of War: The 316th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
“Primary source of Weinstein's information about Middle East conflict, subject to algorithmic curation and potential manipulation”
I've Had It · Mar 5, 2026
Are We Great Yet?
“Platform where Elon Musk spreads white supremacist content and misinformation about minorities”
Global News Podcast · Mar 5, 2026
US Senate blocks bid to limit Trump's powers for Iran war
“Announced new rules suspending creators from monetization for posting AI-generated conflict footage without disclosure”
Morning Wire · Mar 4, 2026
Evening Wire: Dominating Iran’s Airspace & Texas Primaries Surprise | 3.4.26
“Announced 90-day revenue ban for posting undisclosed AI-generated war content; permanent ban for repeat violations”
Elon Musk Podcast · Mar 1, 2026
Elon Musk’s Secret Texas Company Town
“Relocated headquarters from San Francisco to Bastrop warehouse; operates alongside Boring Company and SpaceX in consolidated hub.”
Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis · Feb 28, 2026
No Spin News - Weekend Edition - February 28, 2026
“Social media platform whose ownership change under Elon Musk broke corporate media's information control monopoly”
Offline with Jon Favreau · Feb 28, 2026
224: The Big Tech Critic Trump Is Trying To Deport
“Elon Musk's platform where CCDH research found quadrupling of hate speech after his takeover, triggering lawsuit and deportation retaliation”
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast · Feb 28, 2026
Anne Applebaum & Michael Tomasky
“Algorithm juiced to elevate conservative content and Elon Musk; demonstrates platform manipulation of political discourse”
I've Had It · Feb 26, 2026
Holy Horny Hypocrites
“Hosts canceled their account after the platform doxed their family's location”
PBD Podcast · Feb 20, 2026
Supreme Court's Trump Tariff Ruling & Wexner's Epstein Depo w/ Rep. Randy Fine | PBD #743
“Elon Musk's platform; subject of discussion regarding his public religious alignment and content moderation”
Galaxy Brain · Feb 20, 2026
The AI-Panic Cycle—And What’s Actually Different Now
“Platform where AI discourse concentrates; product lead Nikita Beer made viral prediction about spam and automation flooding communication channels”
kill switch · Feb 18, 2026
are we all going to end up in AI relationships? [panic world special]
“Platform where Grok AI with 'spicy mode' is available; discussed as social media platform for sharing AI relationship stories”
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist · Feb 17, 2026
Ep 142: Understanding the AI Wave with 8VC's Alex Kolicich & Jack Moshkovich
“Truth-seeking and reasoning-focused AI strategy through Grok; exploring macro hard and infrastructure capabilities”
Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter · Feb 17, 2026
Barack Obama Says Aliens Are Real | Feb 17, 2026
“Monetization of engagement driving grift-troll hybrid behavior; amplifying divisive voices through interaction incentives”
Code Switch · Feb 14, 2026
Trump shared a racist "joke." That humor is an American tradition
“Platform where Republican senators like Tim Scott publicly criticized Trump's racist video post”
The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell · Feb 13, 2026
Lawrence: When Trump’s poll numbers find new lows, he retreats
“Social media platform where Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche responded to Congressional members with memes”
Timcast IRL · Feb 13, 2026
Trump WITHDRAWS ICE From Minnesota, ITS OVER w/ Vince Offer
“Social media platform where Offer's campaign handles are located; discussed for content moderation and algorithmic suppression”
Steve Deace Show · Feb 11, 2026
Pam Bondi CRASHES OUT?! | Guest: Pam Bondi | 2/11/26
“Social media platform where political messaging and polling data are shared and analyzed”
The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 11, 2026
Did the NFL Try to SABOTAGE the TPUSA Halftime Show?! | Guest: Jack Posobiec | 2/11/26
“Two co-founders of Elon Musk's X AI resigned amid tensions over AI model performance demands”
The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 11, 2026
Best of the Program | Guest: Jack Posobiec | 2/11/26
“Prevented broadcast of Turning Point USA halftime show due to music licensing restrictions imposed by publishers”
The New Yorker Radio Hour · Feb 10, 2026
Jenin Younes on Threats to Free Speech from the Left and the Right
“Elon Musk's platform discussed as example of loosened content moderation and free speech absolutist approach”
Scaling Laws · Feb 10, 2026
The Persuasion Machine: David Rand on How LLMs Can Reshape Political Beliefs
“Platform where Grok AI fact-checking and system prompt changes (Mecca Hitler debacle) demonstrated real-world persuasion implications”
The Press Box · Feb 10, 2026
The Bulwark's Tim Miller on What Can Stop Trump, JD Vance's Superpower, the Epstein Files Fallout, and More
“Platform for political communication; discussed as venue for candidate authenticity and Trump's True Social alternative”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Feb 9, 2026
New Guthrie Ransom Note and Searches, Trump Post Backlash, Seahawks Win Super Bowl LX: AM Update 2/9
“Platform where Elon Musk reposted controversial clip of Texas State Representative Jean Wu, amplifying anti-white racism discussion”
The Alex Jones Show - Infowars.com · Feb 8, 2026
Alex Jones 2026-Feb-08 Sunday
“Used as platform for Epstein files clearinghouse and document sharing by researchers”
Offline with Jon Favreau · Feb 7, 2026
221: Can Truth Survive the Trump Era?
“Elon Musk's platform enabled non-consensual AI-generated nude imagery through Grok with minimal safeguards, creating viral harassment at scale”
Timcast IRL · Feb 7, 2026
THEY'RE LOSING THEIR MINDS w/ Andrew Wilson & Rob Noerr
“Social media platform where Trump's controversial monkey video sparked widespread debate and left-wing outrage”
The Journal. · Feb 6, 2026
Elon Musk’s $1.25 Trillion Megamerger
“Musk's social media platform previously merged with XAI; shares data center capacity and hosts Grok chatbot as product”
Hard Fork · Feb 6, 2026
Elon Musk’s Mega-Merger + We Test Google’s Project Genie + What’s Next for Moltbook Creator
“Social media platform owned by XAI; under investigation for CSAM violations related to Grok-generated images; now part of SpaceX acquisition”
Ruthless Podcast · Feb 6, 2026
Return of Kamala?
“Platform where Kamala Harris reactivated dormant campaign account as 'Headquarters 6-7' for campaign relaunch”
Galaxy Brain · Feb 6, 2026
The Manosphere Breaks Containment
“Social media platform where controversial videos and moments from these influencers spread virally”
Brief Recess: A Legal Podcast with Michael Foote & Mélissa Malebranche · Feb 5, 2026
Don Lemon on ICE and the Latest Epstein File Drop
“Platform where Elon Musk's daughter publicly confirmed Epstein file allegations about her father”