Alyssa Liu
Mentioned in 17 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A 20-year-old American figure skater who won Olympic gold at the 2026 Winter Games, becoming the first American woman to win in 24 years. Her comeback story—retiring from competition at 16 due to burnout and returning at 18—and her joyful, freedom-driven approach to skating have made her a widely discussed cultural figure across podcasts. She is the daughter of a Chinese pro-democracy activist and her Olympic performance has resonated with audiences for its authentic expression and patriotic narrative.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Best of The Roula Show with Eric · Apr 16, 2026
7a Scoop Time Most Influential People Of 2026 04-16-26
“Listed as icon on Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2026”
NPR News Now · Mar 6, 2026
NPR News: 03-05-2026 7PM EST
“Two-time Olympic gold medalist whose viral skating performance drove song 'Stateside' up Billboard charts”
Girls Gotta Eat · Feb 26, 2026
The Snack: Punch the Monkey, Love is Blind, and Hockey Winners and Losers
“20-year-old U.S. figure skater who won Olympic gold with joyful performance; daughter of Chinese pro-democracy activist”
Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara · Feb 25, 2026
4.9. The Olympics Withdrawal Episode
“Figure skater who won Olympic gold; highlighted for joy-based approach and two-year comeback story”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Feb 24, 2026
Share & Free Skate & Tell with Katie Nolan and Michael Cruz Kayne
“U.S. figure skater who won gold medal at 2025 Olympics, first American woman to win in 24 years; known for reclaiming joy and autonomy in sport”
Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald · Feb 24, 2026
My Cousin Won Olympic Gold! Housewife Tells All!
“Olympic gold medalist figure skater whose performance inspired discussion of authenticity in sports”
Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter · Feb 24, 2026
Kash Patel Celebrates The US Men’s Hockey Gold Medal | Feb 24, 2026
“20-year-old US figure skater who won Olympic gold after comeback, faced online sexualization discourse”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 24, 2026
February 23, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“20-year-old figure skater who won Olympic gold medal after retiring at 16 and unretiring at 18”
Deadline: White House · Feb 23, 2026
“Signs of resistance”
“Olympic gold medalist discussing concerns about faults in U.S. government”
Morning Joe · Feb 23, 2026
Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
“US Olympic figure skater highlighted as standout performer at Winter Games”
Morning Wire · Feb 23, 2026
Iran Negotiations Intensify & Mar-A-Lago Intruder Killed | 2.23.26
“Figure skater whose emotional Olympic performance and patriotic narrative resonated with American audiences”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 22, 2026
Bill and Tim Couldn’t Wait Until Monday
“Figure skater whose father was Chinese dissident at Tiananmen Square, representing American values at Olympics”
Becoming UnDone · Feb 22, 2026
150 | Vonn & Liu: Two Olympians, Two Comebacks. Grit Meets Freedom in Olympic Dreams
“Figure skater featured as primary case study of freedom-driven comeback after walking away from sport at 16 due to burnout.”
Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis · Feb 21, 2026
The O'Reilly Update, February 21, 2026
“Won gold medal in women's figure skating, first American woman to win since 2002”
Who? Weekly · Feb 13, 2026
Alysa Liu, Jutta Leerdam & Sturla Holm Lægreid?
“Olympic figure skater; retired at 16, returned to competition; won world championship; part of 'Blade Angels' trio”
Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt, Bowen & The Olympics · Feb 11, 2026
Two Guys, Five Rings: Episode X - Olympic Bronze Medalist Adam Rippon
“American figure skater; world champion who retired via Instagram and returned to compete at 2026 Olympics”
The Headlines · Feb 10, 2026
Ghislaine Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions, and Texas Republicans Increase Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
“U.S. figure skater whose gold medal also came off its ribbon due to Olympic medal manufacturing defects”