Adam Kinzinger

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows

Former U.S. Representative from Illinois and Air Force veteran who became a prominent Republican critic of Trump, serving on the January 6th investigation committee. He founded the Country First campaign to oppose the politicization of the National Guard and has been widely discussed in political podcasts as an example of a principled conservative willing to oppose his party, despite facing significant backlash from MAGA supporters.

Appears On

Anderson Cooper 360 Bulwark Takes The Bulwark Podcast Making Sense with Sam Harris Ruthless Podcast The Steady State Sentinel Autocracy in America

Episode Appearances

Anderson Cooper 360 · Apr 10, 2026

Trump Lashes Out at Iran Over Strait of Hormuz

“Republican congressman criticizing ceasefire strategy and comparing Iran's strait control to nuclear weapons capability”

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and DenuclearizationStrait of Hormuz Control and Freedom of NavigationU.S.-Iran Military Escalation and Ceasefire Terms

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Bulwark Takes · Mar 21, 2026

Tim and Adam Kinzinger Play a Little Game

“Co-host discussing Iran conflict, Trump administration defections, and conservative political strategy with focus on January 6 committee experience”

Iran military conflict and $200 billion defense spending requestUkraine aid comparison and strategic threat assessment (Russia vs Iran)Joe Kent's resignation from Trump administration over Iran war

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Bulwark Takes · Feb 24, 2026

Trump’s War on Republican “Traitors”

“Former Republican representative; served on January 6th investigation committee; Trump calls him a loser and traitor”

Trump's relationship with Supreme Court appointeesFederal Reserve independence and political pressureRepublican party loyalty and primary challenges

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The Bulwark Podcast · Feb 12, 2026

Adam Kinzinger: The People of Minneapolis Won

“Former U.S. Representative from Illinois, Air Force veteran, founder of Country First campaign against National Guard politicization”

Congressional oversight and separation of powers erosionPam Bondi Attorney General confirmation and performanceJanuary 6th pardons and recidivism rates

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Making Sense with Sam Harris · Feb 11, 2026

#458 — The Bulwark Against MAGA

“Republican congressman who opposed Trump and became target of MAGA hatred for principled stance”

Trump's norm-breaking and democratic erosionRepublican Party realignment and factionalismRight-wing media ecosystem and propaganda

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Ruthless Podcast · Feb 5, 2026

Why Democrats Hate Voter ID (SAVE ACT)

“Former U.S. Congressman; featured in 'King of the Hill' game segment for criticizing ICE operations as 'Fox talking point'”

SAVE Act voter ID requirements and federal election reformVoter registration and election integrity mechanismsFilibuster reform and Senate procedural rules

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The Steady State Sentinel · Feb 3, 2026

The Most Perilous Time

“Republican congressman cited as example of principled leader willing to oppose party”

Congressional Campaign Strategy in Gerrymandered DistrictsDemocratic Institutional Erosion and Constitutional ChecksTrade Policy and Agricultural Tariff Impact

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Autocracy in America · Sep 6, 2024

Start With a Lie

“Republican congressman who broke with party over Trump support, voted for impeachment, received death threats”

Conspiracy Theories as Loyalty Tests in Autocratic SystemsElection Fraud Misinformation and 2020 Election DenialPsychological Corruption and Institutional Decay

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