Amy Klobuchar
Mentioned in 36 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A Democratic U.S. Senator from Minnesota, she has become a prominent figure in 2026 political discussions following her decision to retire from the Senate and run for Minnesota governor after Tim Walz's withdrawal, where she has polled strongly among DFL voters. Podcasts frequently discuss her positions on immigration policy and ICE enforcement operations, including her calls for ICE removal from Minnesota and her opposition to DHS funding over enforcement tactics. She has also been mentioned in relation to voting machine concerns, prediction market legislation, and her responses to federal enforcement-related deaths in Minnesota.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Politics Friday · Apr 10, 2026
High tensions at the Capitol as lawmakers tick down the to-do list
“Mentioned as Democratic candidate for Minnesota governor considering running mate options”
Politics Friday · Apr 3, 2026
Politics Friday: 3 congressional candidates vying for their party's endorsement
“U.S. Senator from Minnesota; ranking member of Senate Agriculture Committee; expected to leave that position”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 17, 2026
WarRoom Battleground EP 970: Massive Throw Down In Senate Over SAVE ACT Cont; Joe Kent Resigns
“Minnesota Senator; participated in Democratic opposition to SAVE Act on Senate floor.”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 17, 2026
Episode 5224: Massive Throw Down In Senate Over SAVE ACT
“Minnesota Senator; opposed SAVE Act, claiming expensive documentation requirements would suppress voter participation”
Law and Chaos · Mar 10, 2026
Ep 211 — Go Woke, Go … KA-CHING!
“Minnesota Senator who co-introduced bill to ban lawmakers from trading on prediction markets”
Deadline: White House · Feb 26, 2026
"A flat-out lie"
“Senator discussed SAVE Act and voter fraud claims with host earlier in episode”
Deadline: White House · Feb 26, 2026
"Signs of fallout from the Epstein files"
“Minnesota Democratic Senator and gubernatorial candidate; discussed ICE enforcement impact and border security legislation”
Politics Friday · Feb 20, 2026
Politics Friday: First week of session opens with Hortman tribute, focus on tragic events
“U.S. Senator mentioned in context of potential gubernatorial appointment discussions with Governor Walz”
The Briefing with Jen Psaki · Feb 13, 2026
Jared Kushner emerges as focus of intel whistleblower complaint about Gabbard
“Minnesota Senator and gubernatorial candidate discussing ICE operations, accountability for deaths, and Commerce Secretary Ludnick's Epstein ties”
Politics Friday · Feb 12, 2026
Politics Friday: Lawmakers outline their priorities for the 2026 legislative session
“Running for governor; polling at 54% approval, leading GOP candidates by double digits in some polls”
The Rubin Report · Feb 12, 2026
What Minneapolis Cops Are Saying That News Ignores | Michele Tafoya
“Minnesota Senator running for governor after Tim Walz withdrew from race”
The Alex Jones Show - Infowars.com · Feb 11, 2026
Alex Jones 2026-Feb-11 Wednesday
“Minnesota Senator Mike Lindell's political opponent; previously advocated against voting machines but went silent after Trump's 2024 win”
REAL AF with Andy Frisella · Feb 10, 2026
999. Andy, Royce White & DJ CTI: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Performance, ICE Raids in Minnesota & Epstein Files
“Minnesota Senator who White previously ran against, criticized for involvement in fraud”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Feb 9, 2026
The midterm map is beginning to take shape
“Minnesota Senator; retiring to run for governor instead of seeking re-election”
Politics Friday · Feb 5, 2026
Politics Friday: Thousands attend Minnesota caucuses to weigh in on issues, governor candidates
“Democratic gubernatorial candidate, entered race after Tim Walz dropout, won ~78% of DFL caucus vote”
Pivot · Jan 30, 2026
Economic Protests, Social Media on Trial, and Big Tech Earnings
“Minnesota Senator; officially announced bid for Minnesota governor amid violence crisis”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 30, 2026
Trump's 2026 Cabinet Kickoff, Man Rams Car Into Jewish Center, Social Media on Trial: AM Update 1/30
“Minnesota Senator announced gubernatorial campaign focused on resisting Trump administration ICE enforcement”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Jan 30, 2026
Trump Administration Still Avoiding Accountability for Minneapolis
“Announced gubernatorial campaign in Minnesota; predicted to win by 20 points over Republican opponent”
NPR News Now · Jan 29, 2026
NPR News: 01-29-2026 1AM EST
“Minnesota Democratic Senator advocating for ICE reforms and immigration policy changes”
Sekulow · Jan 28, 2026
BREAKING: Homan Takes Command in Minnesota
“Announced candidacy for Minnesota governorship following Walz's decision not to seek reelection”
The Journal. · Jan 26, 2026
Are We at a Turning Point in Minneapolis?
“Minnesota Senator (Democrat) who called for ICE removal from the state, stating they make communities less safe”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Jan 26, 2026
Does Alex Pretti’s death mark a turning point for Trump?
“Minnesota Senator (Democrat) announcing she will not vote for DHS funding due to enforcement tactics”
Up First from NPR · Jan 26, 2026
Minnesota ICE Shooting Aftermath, Senate DHS Funding Vote, Icy Weather
“Minnesota Democratic Senator pledging to vote against DHS funding due to killings of two constituents”

The Daily · Jan 26, 2026
10 Shots: Federal Agents Kill Another Person in Minnesota
“Minnesota Senator responding to the federal immigration enforcement operations”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 26, 2026
New MN Shooting Under Investigation, Major Murder Rate Drop, Winter Storm Slams US: AM Update 1/26
“Minnesota Democrat criticizing federal immigration enforcement operations in state”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 23, 2026
DOJ Promises MORE Arrests Over Church Stunt, with Harmeet Dhillon, and Bombshell New Blake Lively Texts, with Geragos and Eiglarsh | Ep. 1237
“Filed paperwork to run for Minnesota governor; previously mocked by Trump for 2020 presidential campaign announcement in blizzard”
Pivot · Jan 23, 2026
Davos Drama, DOGE's Social Security Scandal, and Netflix Goes All-Cash for Warner Bros
Up First from NPR · Jan 16, 2026
Trump and Minnesota, Venezuela's Opposition, Trump's Healthcare Plan
“Criticized administration for escalating situation in Minnesota rather than de-escalating tensions”
The Find Out Podcast · Jan 13, 2026
Hope Walz Joins The Find Out Podcast
“U.S. Senator from Minnesota described as electoral powerhouse who will lead Democratic response”
DSR's Words Matter · Jan 9, 2026
We Are Living in a Horror Movie...and the Monsters are in Charge
“Minnesota Senator; criticized for discussing ICE shooting in procedural terms rather than moral terms”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Jan 9, 2026
Week in politics: Minneapolis ICE shooting and congressional Republicans defect
“Minnesota Democrat potentially running for governor after Tim Walz's retirement announcement”
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · Jan 7, 2026
Raging Moderates: Can Democrats Criticize Trump’s Invasion Without Defending Maduro?
“Expected to enter Minnesota gubernatorial race following Tim Walz's withdrawal”
Pivot · Jan 6, 2026
The U.S. Takes Charge of Venezuela... Now What?
“Minnesota Senator potentially running for governor; discussed as possible 2028 Democratic presidential candidate”
The Bulwark Podcast · Dec 29, 2025
Bill Kristol: Trump Has Lost the Plot
“Minnesota senator avoiding strong public condemnation of state's Medicaid fraud”
The Vergecast · Dec 19, 2025
Brendan Carr is a dummy
“Senator; questioned Brendan Carr about Trump's speech; failed to follow up on broadcast vs. internet distinction.”
The Dr. Hyman Show · Nov 17, 2025
The School Lunch Revolution: Nourishing Minds, One Meal at a Time
“Instrumental in getting pizza classified as vegetable in school nutrition guidelines for Minnesota constituent”