Alex Karp
Mentioned in 49 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
CEO and co-founder of Palantir, a defense and data analytics company valued at $480B operating at a $3.5B run rate. Frequently discussed across podcasts for his role in AI development, workforce innovation (including hiring high school graduates for tech training), and his company's controversial surveillance contracts with government agencies including ICE. Also subject to scrutiny regarding executive spending and corporate accountability in the tech and defense sectors.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
TBPN · May 15, 2026
Cerebras IPO, Warsh Confirmed Fed Chair, Musk-OpenAI Trial Nears End | Diet TBPN
“Featured in podcast with Kevin Warsh; discussed company operations and product sales strategy”
The a16z Show · May 8, 2026
Ben Horowitz on the Next Technology Era
“Referenced as example of effective direct communication strategy and entertaining media presence”
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist · May 8, 2026
Ep 153: Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar on Heretics, AI Weapons, and Rebuilding the Arsenal of Democracy
“Palantir founder/CEO; shaped company culture around mission focus and protecting heretics; implemented office-proximity salary subsidy”
The Rundown · May 5, 2026
Palantir Crushes Earnings, Apple in Talks with Intel
“Pushed back on narrative that AI will disrupt Palantir, arguing their infrastructure connects AI models to company data systems”
Tech Won't Save Us · Apr 30, 2026
Tim Cook’s Real Legacy at Apple w/ Brian Merchant
“Referenced as example of tech CEO actively making political statements contrasting with Cook's approach”
What's Your Number? · Apr 29, 2026
Israeli Entrepreneurs: Wired for Pressure - with Rakefet Russak-Aminoach
“Published 'The Tech Republic' manifesto arguing tech industry has moral obligation to national defense”
Better Offline · Apr 29, 2026
Palantir's Manifesto with June and Caleb from KTC
“Author of 22-point manifesto analyzed throughout episode; described as sincere believer in military-industrial ideology”
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Apr 27, 2026
OpenAI Just Bought TBPN For $200M But Nobody Knows This
“Featured in A16Z content; data analytics company CEO as guest”
The Tim Dillon Show · Apr 25, 2026
493 - The Palantir Manifesto & My Manifesto
“Palantir CEO whose manifesto and vision for tech-driven governance is central focus of episode critique”
Grumpy Old Geeks · Apr 24, 2026
743: Category Five Dystopia
“Co-authored 2025 manifesto outlining surveillance infrastructure plans for government and law enforcement”
Motley Fool Money · Apr 24, 2026
The Jobs/Cook Era at Apple, Intel & AI, and Another SaaSpocalype
“Polarizing leader; questions about company's secret sauce and competitive moat in AI integration space”
פודקאסט שולחן 4 · Apr 24, 2026
פרק 52:השחמט של טראמפ, הרובוטים מחליפים עובדים, פלנטיר, השקעה מפתיעה של ברקשיר
“Discussed as visionary leader who understood defense tech importance and built data integration platform”
Uncanny Valley | WIRED · Apr 23, 2026
Apple’s Next Chapter; SpaceX and Cursor Strike A Deal; Palantir’s Controversial Manifesto
“Published controversial 22-point manifesto; described as true believer in authoritarian-nationalist ideology”
Tech Won't Save Us · Apr 23, 2026
The Problem with "CEO Said a Thing" Journalism w/ Karl Bode
“Makes radical, bizarre statements ignored by mainstream media presenting him as innovative entrepreneur”
The LRB Podcast · Apr 23, 2026
On Politics: The Pope and the President
“His manifesto exemplifies Silicon Valley's quasi-religious approach to technology”
The Ezra Klein Show · Apr 21, 2026
Why Are Palantir and OpenAI Scared of Alex Bores?
“Founded company with mission to prevent fascism through better government; company later worked with ICE on deportations”
Big Technology Podcast · Mar 25, 2026
Senator Mark Warner: Nobody’s Ready for What AI Could Do To Us
“Praised as thoughtful on AI issues despite concerns about government surveillance contracts”
Macroaggressions · Mar 20, 2026
Flashback Friday | #444: Chopping Down The Family Tree
“CEO of data company managing DoD information for alleged population targeting purposes”
Galaxy Brain · Mar 20, 2026
How AI Is Reshaping the Battlefield
“Discussed for ideological positioning on AI's societal disruption and economic impact on working-class voters”
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch · Mar 19, 2026
20VC: The Return of Travis Kalanick: Uber Would Be $1TRN Today With Him | NVIDIA Predicts $1TRN in Revenue: Everything You Need to Know From GTC | Anduril Lands $20BN Army Contract | Adobe CEO Shock Exit: The Dominos Falling
“Palantir CEO cited as example of public company CEO having fun while winning”
Possible · Mar 18, 2026
Humans secretly prefer AI writing
“Palantir CEO who warned tech industry about potential nationalization threats”
Macroaggressions · Mar 18, 2026
#630: Media Drove the Getaway Car Again
“Led Incutel CIA venture capital; co-founded Palantir for AI military operations”
TBPN · Mar 16, 2026
AI vs. Dog Cancer, Timothée Chalamet Under Fire, ‘Agents Over Bubbles' | Diet TBPN
“Palantir CEO mentioned alongside Travis Kalanick in back-to-back interviews”
TBPN · Mar 14, 2026
Tall Poppy Syndrome, Bytedance Gets Blackwell Chips, WSJ Mansion Section | Diet TBPN
“Palantir CEO who updated his views on AI's impact on white-collar work”
TBPN · Mar 12, 2026
FULL INTERVIEW: Alex Karp on AI, Job Loss, and the Future of Work
“Palantir CEO discussing AI's impact on jobs and society”
TBPN · Mar 12, 2026
Dr. Alex Karp LIVE from AIPCon | Alex Karp, Dan Ives, Eric Brock, Casey Lane, Ted Mabrey
“Palantir CEO discussing AI's impact on employment and America's competitive position”
The a16z Show · Mar 12, 2026
Palantir CEO Alex Karp on the Zero-Sum AI Race
“Palantir CEO and co-founder discussing AI, defense tech, and Silicon Valley politics”
Macroaggressions · Mar 8, 2026
#627: Prepping the Ground For World War 3 | Patrick Henningsen
“Palantir CEO described as psychopath pushing autonomous AI swarm warfare technology toward nuclear escalation”
IHIP News · Feb 28, 2026
Why These Tech Billionaires Are Spying On Kids & What They Intend To Do Next
“Palantir CEO described as a psychopath and coke head involved in surveillance and weapons manufacturing”
IHIP News · Feb 27, 2026
Gavin Newsom Walks Back His Fumbled Answer on AIPAC as Dems Prepare for Battle Trump
“Palantir CEO described as 'coke head' and example of corporate executive influence on Democratic campaign finance”
IHIP News · Feb 26, 2026
Mamdani Refuses to Bend the Knee to MAGA and Dem Gov. Goes Dark Woke
“Palantir CEO criticized as example of billionaire executive enabled by corporate culture to act without accountability or consequences.”
IHIP News · Feb 26, 2026
Hakeem Jeffries Caught Funneling Secret AIPAC Money in Shady Move That Helps Trump
“Palantir CEO mentioned as recipient of Democratic donations through lobbying firm bundling”
KSR · Feb 25, 2026
2026-02-25- KSR - Hour 2
“Palantir CEO described as concerning AI leader; hosts recommended for interview viewing regarding AI future”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Feb 24, 2026
TUCKER EXPOSES HUCKABEE??? Israel Ambassador CONDEMNED By Middle East | America First Ep. 1645
“Palantir CEO; Jewish nationalist concerned about Christian persecution of Jews”
Macroaggressions · Feb 22, 2026
#623: Everything Everywhere All At Once | Eric Rice
“Palantir CEO; Jewish; meetings with Vatican indicate coordination on surveillance technology and AI moral frameworks”
TBPN · Feb 20, 2026
The SaaSpocalypse is Cancelled, WB Back in Play, Zuck Grilled in LA Trial | Diet TBPN
“Palantir CEO criticized for spending $17.2 million on executive aircraft”
TBPN · Feb 19, 2026
SaaSpocalypse Cancelled, Palantir’s $17M Jet Bill, WBD x Netflix Latest | Dylan Field, Saagar Enjeti, Sigil Wen, Peter Morales, Erik Palitsch, Ljubisa Bajic
“Palantir CEO spent $17.2M on aircraft travel, equivalent to 13-28% of year in the air”
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe · Feb 3, 2026
468: Thomas Tull—Adjacent to Greatness
“Palantir CEO; innovative workforce development approach hiring high school graduates for tech training and real-world projects”
The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart · Jan 28, 2026
The ICE Age of Surveillance and Enforcement
“CEO of Palantir; claims company defends Western democracy while providing surveillance infrastructure to ICE”
TBPN · Jan 21, 2026
Davos Reactions, Waymo in the News, WB & Netflix Strike All Cash Deal | Diet TBPN
TBPN · Jan 20, 2026
Davos Reactions, Waymo’s Safety Case, Czinger 21C Hypercar Tour | Martin Shkreli, Bradley Tusk, Lukas Czinger, Andy McCune, Michael Broukhim, Aaron Katz
The a16z Show · Jan 9, 2026
Ben Horowitz on Raising a New Fund and How Venture Firms Scale
Tech Won't Save Us · Dec 24, 2025
The Year in Tech w/ Jathan Sadowski & Brian Merchant
“Palantir CEO and Thiel acolyte; performing patriotic rhetoric while company integrates with ICE surveillance”
The Future of Liberty with Mitch Daniels · Dec 9, 2025
Allison Schrager on Free Markets, Public Pensions and America’s Appetite for Risk
“Author whose book on corporate morality prompted Schrager to reconsider aspects of shareholder value theory”
The Artificial Intelligence Show · Dec 2, 2025
#183: AI Job Automation, Is There an AI Bubble?, AI Political Divides, ChatGPT Turns 3, Claude Opus 4.5, Google vs. Nvidia & DeepSeek V3.2
5-4 · Nov 18, 2025
Department of Homeland Security v. Thuraissigiam
“Cited as example of tech industry figures supporting anti-immigration border closure policies”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Nov 14, 2025
Home Affordability Crisis, Palantir's Advantage, Big Short on AI, H-1B Abuse, Solar Storm Hits Earth
“Palantir CEO; described as national treasure and entertaining; company on $3.5B run rate with $480B valuation”
The Tim Dillon Show · Aug 9, 2025
457 - Trump’s Battle Royale, Reborn Babies, & A Labubu Economy
“CEO of Palantir; benefiting from $300M+ in new government contracts for surveillance and immigration enforcement”
The Tim Dillon Show · Jul 22, 2025
454 - Emergency Podcast: The Epstein Cover-Up
“Stated Christian conservatives are main threat; pushing surveillance integration with Trump administration”