Alex Karp
Mentioned in 33 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
CEO and co-founder of Palantir, a data analytics and defense technology company valued at $480B and operating on a $3.5B run rate. Frequently discussed across podcasts for his views on AI's impact on employment and society, as well as controversies surrounding the company's surveillance work with government agencies like ICE. Also noted for unconventional corporate practices, including significant executive aircraft spending and distinctive workforce development approaches.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
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”