Bernie Sanders
Mentioned in 187 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
U.S. Senator from Vermont known for progressive populist politics, including advocacy for campaign finance reform, pharmaceutical pricing regulation, and wealth taxation on billionaires. Frequently discussed across podcasts for his distinctive ideological commitments, legislative efforts on emerging issues like AI regulation, and influence within the Democratic Party's progressive wing. Remains a prominent figure in political discourse spanning both supportive and critical commentary on his economic and foreign policy positions.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · Aug 12, 2026
Grok Bot Finally Makes AI Agents Easy
“Wrote to Altman, Amodei, and Zuckerberg calling for an AI pause, citing bioweapon risks.”
Energy Empire · Jul 20, 2026
Crossover with Volts: Data Centers Could Win Over Neighbors for Pennies. They'd Rather Fight
“Co-sponsor of federal data center moratorium legislation with AOC”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jun 29, 2026
Nate Silver Predicts: Democrats Take the House, Newsom Is Fading & AOC Might Win It All in 2028
“Mentioned as an effective left-wing politician who nearly beat Clinton in 2016 primaries.”
This Week in Startups · Jun 27, 2026
Why F1 Teams are Replacing Wind Tunnels with Smart Tape | E2305
“Called Apple's price hikes 'corporate greed' on X, noting Apple made $112B profit while spending $310B on buybacks.”
Today, Explained · Jun 13, 2026
Hasan Piker vs. The Establishment
“Referenced as political figure associated with progressive groups and Hasan Piker's political movement; invoked in electoral performance comparisons”
The Chris Plante Show · Jun 12, 2026
6-12-26 Hour 1 - The Trump UFC Fight Approaches
“Referenced regarding hypocrisy on millionaire/billionaire wealth criticism and potential SpaceX stock ownership”
Pivot · Jun 12, 2026
SpaceX IPO: Markets, Morals, and What It Means for You
“Advocating for wealth caps on companies like OpenAI and SpaceX”
The DSR Network · Jun 11, 2026
Words Matter: Meeting Trump’s Twisted Deviancy Halfway Is NOT The Answer for Dems
“Referenced as embracing democratic socialism and representing generational shift in Democratic Party”
DSR's Words Matter · Jun 11, 2026
Meeting Trump’s Twisted Deviancy Halfway Is NOT The Answer for Dems
“Referenced as embracing democratic socialism label and representing younger generation's political values”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jun 11, 2026
UK's Righteous Anger, Karmelo Anthony's Parents' Lies, and Cheating in LA Mayor Race, with Laurence Fox and Mike Solana | Ep. 1337
“Proposed seizing AI company wealth and redistributing to public; criticized as communist scapegoating of tech billionaires”
The Daily · Jun 11, 2026
The Young Economic Populists Reshaping the Left
“2016 presidential candidate whose economic populism resonated with college-educated voters, especially young graduates”
The Glenn Beck Program · Jun 9, 2026
What Everybody Is Missing in the Karmelo Anthony Trial | Guest: Carla Sumarriva | 6/9/26
“Criticized for dismissing Graham Platner's misconduct allegations with 'nobody's a saint' comment”
The Glenn Beck Program · Jun 9, 2026
Best of the Program | 6/9/26
“Mentioned as dismissing Platner allegations with 'nobody's a saint' comment”
Pivot · Jun 9, 2026
Trump's AI Stake, SpaceX's IPO Froth, and Apple's Siri Overhaul
“Proposing sovereign wealth fund and 50% tax on AI company stock; Galloway critiques industry-specific taxation”
The Daily · Jun 9, 2026
Maine Votes as Graham Platner’s Past Poses New Conundrums
“Progressive senator who publicly restated support for Platner despite allegations, citing need for Senate allies”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Jun 8, 2026
Trump's “Little Excursion" in Iran Becomes a 100-Day Disaster
“Proposed 50% one-time stock tax on AI firms to fund sovereign wealth fund, criticized by Galloway”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Jun 8, 2026
Will the controversy surrounding Platner deter primary voters?
“Progressive leader supporting Platner; Platner positioned as part of Bernie Sanders wing of Democratic Party”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Jun 8, 2026
6/8/26: Chips Stocks Hammered, Trump Floats Gov Stake In AI Companies
“Proposed sovereign wealth fund model with 50% equity seizure from AI companies; contrasted with Trump approach”
Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · Jun 8, 2026
Joscha Bach: AGI, Consciousness, and the Evolution of Intelligence
“Referenced as target of AI safety advocacy lobbying for data center moratoriums”
This Week in Startups · Jun 6, 2026
Anthropic wants to slow AI down and Bernie wants 50%: JCal Reacts | E2297
“Proposed seizing 50% of AI company shares through American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act”
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Jun 4, 2026
#479 — When Robots Take Over
“Mentioned as example of politician who might slow AI progress due to job displacement fears”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Jun 3, 2026
6/3/26: Larry Ellison Net Worth Skyrockets On Data Centers, ICE Protests Erupt At Delaney Hall
“Referenced for data center moratorium bill and historical AFL-CIO aligned immigration position”
The Dan Bongino Show · Jun 2, 2026
The Craziest Court Decision Yet (Ep. 2527)
“Criticized as millionaire hypocrite advocating wealth redistribution while refusing to apply meritocracy standards to himself”
TBPN · Jun 1, 2026
YouTubers Win at the Box Office, Bernie Wants Public Stake in AI, Anthropic Files S-1 | Diet TBPN
“Proposed 50% tax on AI companies to fund American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Jun 1, 2026
Trump’s Dumb Midterms Strategy and Platner’s Sexting Scandal
“Provides dating advice to young people, advocating for face-to-face human connection over screens”
TBPN · Jun 1, 2026
YouTubers Win the Box Office, Salesforce on a Tear, Bernie Sanders: A.I. is a Public Resource | Adam Iscoe, Danial Jameel, Mike Schroepfer, Nico Ferreyra, Sue Khim, Bernie Su
“Proposed American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act for government AI stakes”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Jun 1, 2026
Democrats target working-class voters in Iowa and Montana
“Vermont Senator whose 2016 popularity in Montana illustrates state's receptiveness to populist messaging”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 29, 2026
Trump’s Iran Strategy, Why China Isn’t Rising, and the Socialist-Islamist Democrat Party
“Criticized for socialist ideology, private jet travel, and wife's university bankruptcy settlement”
Search Engine · May 29, 2026
Why do we have to pay into the new Anti-Weaponization Fund?
“Ran on wealth tax platform; part of broader movement to tax wealthy more competently”
The Find Out Podcast · May 28, 2026
We like to win
“Criticized for making unrealistic promises about universal healthcare implementation timeline”
The Dan Bongino Show · May 26, 2026
A 2028 Surprise (Ep. 2522)
“Criticized for decades-long messaging about oligarchy without policy results; example of failed socialist messaging”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 21, 2026
Stephen Colbert Signs Off as Trump’s Revenge Tour Crushes GOP Critics
“Criticized for not enforcing tax policy despite decades in Congress”
The Dan Bongino Show · May 19, 2026
A Huuuge Election Day (Ep. 2518)
“Criticized as millionaire promoting socialist policies while maintaining private wealth”
The Daily · May 16, 2026
Graham Platner’s Plan to Dethrone Susan Collins — and the Democratic Establishment
“Referenced as ideological influence on Platner's political vision and theory of power; changed party narrative without legislative success”
Galaxy Brain · May 15, 2026
Chris Hayes on Calibrating Your AI Anxiety
“Mentioned as political figure calling for national data center moratorium on AI infrastructure”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 14, 2026
5/14/26: JD Gaslights On Trump Not Caring About US Finances, US Test Scores Plummet, Tucker Humiliates Kevin O'Leary
“Zach Exley was former senior advisor; context for his political background and progressive policy expertise.”
The NPR Politics Podcast · May 13, 2026
Could one Nebraska House race alter the Electoral College?
“Referenced as example of non-moderate candidate with rural appeal in 2016”
The Dan Bongino Show · May 13, 2026
Fireworks On Capitol Hill (Ep. 2514)
“Praised Sweden as democratic socialist model; contrasted with Wall Street Journal reporting on Sweden's capitalist shift”
Bankless · May 13, 2026
Will AI Populism Decide the 2028 Election? | Jasmine Sun
“Example of politician betting heavily on AI populism messaging to connect to broader economic concerns”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 12, 2026
Trump Accelerates Superpower Decline as XI Plays the Long Game (ft. Sarah Longwell)
“Referenced as progressive rock star but warned against as 2028 nominee given voter preference for moderate”
No Jumper · May 11, 2026
Keith Edwards on Hip Hop Embracing Trump, Candace Owens Losing It, Charlie Kirk Memes & More
“Discussed as example of populist messaging around anti-oligarchy that resonates across political divides”
The Dan Bongino Show · May 11, 2026
The Mass Exodus (Ep. 2512)
“Clip from presidential debate warning world would end in 6 years without climate action, used to illustrate performative politics”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · May 8, 2026
Elon's Anthropic Deal, The Next AI Monopoly?, "FDA for AI" Panic, Trading the AI Boom
“Calling for data center moratorium; criticized for wanting to ban AI infrastructure and halt innovation”
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · May 8, 2026
Stop Feeling Helpless About AI: The Violent History of Resisting Technology
“Referenced for collaborating with AI existential risk advocates despite different political positions”
Tech Won't Save Us · May 7, 2026
Muskism is the New Fordism w/ Ben Tarnoff & Quinn Slobodian
“Emphasizes AI employment displacement concerns; represents labor-focused AI critique”
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · May 6, 2026
The Most Dangerous Lie on the Internet: The 62 Million Men Hoax Explained
“Promoting rhetoric of anti-AI groups and doing events with people adjacent to Christian nationalist movements; lacks tech policy literacy”
Louder with Crowder · May 5, 2026
What's Happening In the LA Mayor's Race Is Extremely Critical for America
“Referenced as inspiration for Democratic Socialist candidates and class warfare rhetoric motivating left-wing violence”
The Shawn Ryan Show · May 4, 2026
#301 Cenk Uygur - The Foreign Influence Crisis
“Jewish American senator opposing Israel unconditional support, targeted as anti-Semitic despite Jewish identity”
Pod Save America · May 3, 2026
Bernie vs. the Robots
“Primary guest discussing AI existential risks, regulation, and economic displacement from automation”
I've Had It · Apr 30, 2026
The Patriotic Jerk Off
“Liberal politician supported by Reddit AMA poster's boyfriend”