Bill Ackman
Mentioned in 32 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A prominent hedge fund manager and activist investor who leads Pershing Square, known for high-profile investment moves including a $2 billion Meta position betting on AI advertising growth and a sustained short-selling campaign against Herbalife. Frequently discussed across podcasts for his investor activism, policy proposals on student loans and tax loopholes, and involvement in high-profile institutional controversies including Harvard's leadership changes. His investment decisions and public positions generate ongoing podcast commentary regarding both market strategy and broader economic and social policy debates.
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Episode Appearances
NPR News Now · Apr 7, 2026
NPR News: 04-07-2026 7PM EDT
“Made $60 billion acquisition offer for Universal Music Group; previously sat on Universal's board”
Motley Fool Money · Apr 7, 2026
Breaking Down Jamie Dimon’s Investing Letter
“Investor attempting to acquire Universal Music Group; discussed for track record and investment strategy complexity”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Apr 1, 2026
IRAN WAR DAY 32: Trump To Announce SURRENDER IMMINENTLY??? | America First Ep. 1666
“Told people to buy stocks again based on war conclusion rumors, indicating market manipulation through messaging”
TBPN · Mar 31, 2026
Is Meta Really Addictive?, Jetsons Prediction, Artemis II: Back to the Moon | Diet TBPN
“Posted about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac investments, causing 40%+ stock price jumps”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Mar 27, 2026
Anthropic's Generational Run, OpenAI Panics, AI Moats, Meta Loses Lawsuits
“Announced as speaker at upcoming Liquidity conference”
Candace · Mar 17, 2026
WORLD WAR BIBI: Trump Betrays America (And Charlie Kirk) For Israel. | Candace Ep 312
“Billionaire who retweeted calls for imprisoning those who oppose Iran war and conscientious objectors”
Digital Social Hour · Mar 11, 2026
Are Conspiracies Destroying Gen Z? | Shabbos Kestenbaum | DSH #1855
“Billionaire investor; blamed by conspiracy theorists for job market problems among young men”
Candace · Mar 9, 2026
Donald Trump Has Betrayed America. | Candace Ep 308
“Investor; allegedly demanded host's imprisonment for suggesting Americans shouldn't die for Israel”
IHIP News · Feb 26, 2026
Mamdani Refuses to Bend the Knee to MAGA and Dem Gov. Goes Dark Woke
“Billionaire investor referenced as example of wealthy individual exploiting workers while blaming them for poverty.”
How I Invest with David Weisburd · Feb 26, 2026
E313: Why the Endowment Model Doesn’t Work for Taxable Investors
“Discussed as example of domain-specific investor excellence whose strengths would not transfer to other asset classes”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Feb 26, 2026
TRUMP CRUSHES SOTU??? Democrats ANNIHILATED By TRUMP | America First Ep. 1647
“Harvard billionaire alumnus who pushed for Claudine Gay's removal; wife also plagiarized but faced no consequences”
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy · Feb 24, 2026
Dan Sundheim - The Art of Public and Private Market Investing - [Invest Like the Best, EP.460]
“Activist investor; provided advice on daily improvement approach during GameStop drawdown period”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Feb 20, 2026
IRAN WAR WATCH: 10 Day Countdown To US-IRAN WAR | America First Ep. 1644
“Alleged to coordinate with Larry Fink at BlackRock to blacklist college protesters of Israel”
TBPN · Feb 12, 2026
Something Mini is Coming, Anthropic's $20B Round, Ackman’s Meta Move | Bryan Johnson, Andrew Huberman, Matthew Zeitlin, Joon Sung Park, David Risher, Todd McKinnon, Alexander Ksendzovsky
“Hedge fund manager who made $2B investment in Meta, charging 2&20 to own Mag 7 stocks”
TBPN · Feb 12, 2026
AI Isn’t Covid, FBI probes Tai Lopez, Mistral’s $2B Sweden bet | Diet TBPN
“Hedge fund manager whose Pershing Square made $2B investment in Meta as AI beneficiary play”
TBPN · Feb 11, 2026
Is Something Big Happening?, Tai Lopez Charged in $122M Fraud, U.S. Adds 130K Jobs | Harley Finkelstein, Vlad Tenev, Matt Shumer, Jeff Lawson, Sam Blond, John Ferrara
“Made $2B investment in Meta through Pershing Square, betting on AI advertising growth”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Feb 1, 2026
TDS Time Machine | Conversations with Authors - Pt. 2
“Hedge fund manager who suspected insider trading leaks due to high-frequency trading market manipulation”
The Law, such as it is · Jan 30, 2026
Dismantling "Allegation 4"
“Activist investor who publicly supported Gino and provided financial backing for her legal defense against Harvard”
The Watch · Jan 26, 2026
You Should Watch ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins.’ Plus, ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ E2 and ‘Industry’ S4E3.
“Billionaire investor referenced in Industry episode 3 for his Herbalife short campaign and moral consistency”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · Jan 26, 2026
Ep 1294 | Anti-ICE Influencers Explained: How Women Get Radicalized
“Billionaire hedge fund manager who quoted data on growing partisan gender gap between men and women”
Pivot · Jan 26, 2026
Is Alex Pretti Shooting a Turning Point?
Candace · Jan 21, 2026
Candace x Baron Coleman LIVE!! | Candace Ep 293
Squawk Pod · Jan 9, 2026
Internet Blackout in Iran & Protests in Minneapolis 1/9/26
“Investor with proposal to close tax loophole allowing indefinite borrowing against unrealized gains”
Elon Musk Podcast · Dec 30, 2025
Billionaires are following Elon Musk out of California
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Dec 10, 2025
#628 - Tucker Carlson
“$8 billion hedge fund manager criticized as unintelligent and destructive through short-selling practices”
Well There‘s Your Problem · Dec 3, 2025
Episode 190: 432 Park Avenue (and other pencil towers)
“Billionaires Row resident and hedge fund manager; trapped in elevator for 1.5 hours during Halloween 2019 wind event”
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
“Investor; attended White House dinner; proposed universities take first loss on student loans ($20K-40K)”
Lovett or Leave It · Nov 8, 2025
Democrats Rocked By Good News
“Wealthy backer of Andrew Cuomo's mayoral campaign against Mamdani”
The Tim Dillon Show · Sep 27, 2025
463 - Tylenol ‘Tism, FBI at Jan. 6th, & Meeting The Mossad
“Billionaire investor hosting Kirk Summit in the Hamptons; mentioned as not inviting Tim Dillon”
The Tim Dillon Show · Sep 13, 2025
461 - The Silencing Of Charlie Kirk
“Billionaire investor and Netanyahu donor; pulled Harvard funding over Palestine activism”
Maintenance Phase · Jul 10, 2025
Herbalife
“Investor who conducted high-profile short-selling campaign against Herbalife starting 2012 with 330-slide presentation; appeared on CNBC, CNN, C-SPAN”
The Tim Dillon Show · Jun 28, 2025
450 - Zohran Mamdani, Political Rage, & The Hunt
“Identified as wealthy NYC donor attempting to prevent Mamdani's election through opposition funding”