Bill Cassidy
Mentioned in 28 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A Republican Senator from Louisiana and physician who chairs the Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee. He gained podcast attention for his role in questioning Casey Means on vaccines and medical qualifications during a confirmation hearing, as well as for his involvement in RFK Jr.'s confirmation process. Podcast discussions have focused on his handling of these high-profile health-related confirmations and their implications.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Letters from an American · May 22, 2026
Blocking the Slush Fund
“Lost Republican primary after Trump backed his rival”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 21, 2026
Stephen Colbert Signs Off as Trump’s Revenge Tour Crushes GOP Critics
“Lost primary; now opposing anti-weaponization fund with newfound independence”
The Bulwark Podcast · May 21, 2026
Amanda Carpenter, Sarah Longwell, & Sam Stein: Trump Gives His Family a Free Pass to Crime
“Louisiana senator opposing ballroom funding, defending impeachment vote, and criticizing Trump leadership”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · May 21, 2026
All Chaos Breaks Loose as GOP Blocks Trump’s Agenda
“Republican senator from Louisiana criticized the $1 billion ballroom funding for lacking architectural plans and engineering details”
Up First from NPR · May 21, 2026
Trump Warns GOP Over Ballroom Funding, Trump Gives Iran More Time, Castro Charged
“Lost primary after Trump endorsement of challenger; voted against ballroom funding”
The Bulwark Podcast · May 20, 2026
Justin Jones: The Assault On Multiracial Democracy in the South
“Republican senator voting for Iran war powers resolution and opposing ballroom funding despite Trump opposition”
The NPR Politics Podcast · May 19, 2026
Trump creates $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization fund’
“Incumbent who voted for Trump impeachment; lost primary after Trump opposition”
Pivot · May 19, 2026
Elon's Big Loss, Trump's Stock Trades, and OpenAI vs. Apple
“Lost Republican primary after Trump retaliation for impeachment conviction vote; criticized RFK confirmation”
Pod Save America · May 19, 2026
The Bruised Hand in the Cookie Jar
“Lost Louisiana primary to Trump-backed Julia Letlow; first incumbent senator to finish below second since 1944”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 18, 2026
Trump Cashes in on Thousands of Stock Trades While Americans Get Crushed
“Lost GOP primary after voting to convict Trump on impeachment; confirmed RFK Jr. despite healthcare concerns”
The Bulwark Podcast · May 18, 2026
Bill Kristol: Voters Are Realizing Trump Doesn’t Care About Them
“Finished third in Louisiana Senate primary after voting to impeach Trump; example of Trump's party control”
The Dan Bongino Show · May 18, 2026
Trump Wins Again (Ep. 2517)
“Finished third in Louisiana Republican primary after voting to impeach Trump; criticized for refusing to acknowledge impeachment was a hoax”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 18, 2026
5/18/26: Thomas Massie Rips Israel Lobby, US Preps Cuba War, Trump Pumps Stocks
“Louisiana senator placed third in primary despite voting party line, permanently on Trump's list for impeachment vote”
The Headlines · May 18, 2026
Trump’s Approval Rating Hits New Low, and Ebola Outbreak Declared a Global Health Emergency
“Lost Louisiana primary election to Trump-backed candidate after voting to convict Trump in impeachment trial”
The Daily · May 18, 2026
The Courtroom Showdown Between Elon Musk and Sam Altman
“Lost primary election after Trump targeted him for impeachment vote; mentioned in closing segment”
Up First from NPR · May 16, 2026
Cuba Latest, Louisiana Primary, World Cup Travel
“Louisiana Republican senator facing primary challenge after voting to convict Trump, emphasizing federal funding brought to state”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Apr 22, 2026
April 22, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“Republican physician questioned RFK Jr. on CDC director independence and vaccine policy”
Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis · Feb 26, 2026
The O'Reilly Update, February 26, 2026
“Republican senator and chairman of Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee questioning Means”
Morning Joe · Feb 26, 2026
Joe: DOJ was caught in an Epstein cover up, but GOP is dragging Hillary Clinton into a deposition?
“Republican Senator and physician chairing health committee; pressed Means on vaccine endorsement and medical qualifications”
Deadline: White House · Feb 26, 2026
"Signs of fallout from the Epstein files"
“Republican Senator from Louisiana who questioned Casey Means on vaccines at confirmation hearing”
DSR's Words Matter · Feb 13, 2026
American Democracy at a Point of No Return
“Senator responsible for RFK Jr. confirmation despite knowing anti-vax consequences; criticized for cowardice”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · Feb 8, 2026
Trump Has Catastrophic Sunday as Ghislaine Invokes Fifth
“Republican Senator from Louisiana facing Trump primary endorsement of opponent after impeachment conviction vote”
The Daily · Jan 28, 2026
Trump Changes Course in Minneapolis
The Journal. · Jan 26, 2026
Are We at a Turning Point in Minneapolis?
“Louisiana Senator expressing concern that Minneapolis events undermine ICE and DHS credibility”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Jan 26, 2026
Does Alex Pretti’s death mark a turning point for Trump?
“Republican Senator from Louisiana calling for joint federal and state investigation of shooting”
Up First from NPR · Jan 26, 2026
Minnesota ICE Shooting Aftermath, Senate DHS Funding Vote, Icy Weather
“Republican Senator (Louisiana) calling for independent investigation, citing credibility concerns for ICE and DHS”
The Rich Roll Podcast · Dec 18, 2025
Kevin Hall, PhD On The Science & Politics of Weight Loss
“Senator who supported bipartisan ultra-processed food regulation efforts”
Lovett or Leave It · Sep 6, 2025
Congress Falls into an RFK-Hole
“Questioned RFK Jr.'s contradictory statements on COVID vaccines and Operation Warp Speed”