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Cory Booker

Mentioned in 35 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

U.S. Democratic Senator known for advocacy on healthcare and food policy, as well as antitrust and media consolidation issues in the tech and entertainment industries. Podcasts reference his involvement in Senate Judiciary hearings regarding major corporations like Paramount and Netflix, and his work on connecting public health crises to systemic reform. He was also associated with a 2020 presidential campaign.

Episode Appearances

Bloomberg Law

Bloomberg Law · Jul 16, 2026

Todd Blanche Faces Skeptical Senators

“Democratic senator pressing Blanche on Epstein files mishandling and Ghislaine Maxwell meeting”

Attorney General confirmation hearingJustice Department independence and executive powerAnti-weaponization fund and settlement agreements
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The Michael Knowles Show

The Michael Knowles Show · Jun 1, 2026

Ep. 1985 - Two Democrats Exposed In MAJOR Sex Scandals

“Referenced as example of politician with sudden girlfriend appearance during presidential campaign”

Democratic Senate candidate sex scandals and campaign strategyPrimary election timing and candidate replacement mechanismsPolitical operative damage control and media coordination
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The NPR Politics Podcast

The NPR Politics Podcast · May 28, 2026

How immigration courts are quietly speeding up deportations

“From New Jersey; joined pushback against detention facility conditions and immigration enforcement tactics”

Immigration Court Restructuring and Mega-HearingsDACA Renewal Processing Delays and Status LapsesImmigration Judge Terminations and Hiring
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Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 21, 2026

Stephen Colbert Signs Off as Trump’s Revenge Tour Crushes GOP Critics

“Proposed tax holiday for earners under $75K; math criticized as fuzzy”

Trump Anti-Weaponization Fund and DOJ DirectiveRepublican Primary Dynamics and Trump Endorsement StrategyGrade Inflation at Elite Universities
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Pod Save America

Pod Save America · May 17, 2026

Which Democrats Have What It Takes to Win the White House?

“Mentioned as potential 2028 candidate with character-focused messaging appeal despite 2020 underperformance”

2028 Democratic Presidential Primary StrategyAnti-Establishment Political MovementHispanic Voter Realignment and Trump Defection
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Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 12, 2026

Trump Accelerates Superpower Decline as XI Plays the Long Game (ft. Sarah Longwell)

“Listed among strong Democratic 2028 bench of candidates”

Trump-Xi Summit Strategy and US-China LeverageIran Ceasefire Collapse and Regional War EscalationGas Prices and Summer Inflation Impact on Midterms
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All In with Chris Hayes

All In with Chris Hayes · May 6, 2026

Republicans demand $1B in taxpayer cash for Trump's ballroom

“Guest discussing $1B ballroom earmark, voting rights suppression in South, and Supreme Court reform needs”

Trump Ballroom Funding ($1 Billion Taxpayer Earmark)Iran Military Escalation and Strait of Hormuz BlockadeProject Freedom Naval Operation Announcement and Reversal
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The Spillover

The Spillover · Apr 28, 2026

K-Shaped Everything + Affordability Crisis + Trump vs. Mamdani Populism

“Proposed deficit-funded tax cuts for all income levels as populist response to K-shaped economy”

K-shaped economy definition and measurement challengesReal wage trends vs. consumption divergence (2019-2024)AI labor displacement and automation timelines
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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 24, 2026

Victor Davis Hanson: Iran War Update, Dem ‘Fascism’ Claims, and California’s Newsom & the Nick Shirley Act

“Criticized for performative Baptist preacher style and lack of authentic identity in political messaging”

Iran War Strategy and Blockade EconomicsDemocratic Party Accusations of Fascism Against TrumpTrump Administration Governance Record vs. Biden Administration Actions
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The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · Apr 23, 2026

America Has a Moral Problem, Not a Political One — with David Brooks

“Identified as potential 2028 candidate embodying moral and emotional opposite of Trump”

Moral Formation and Character EducationResentment Culture and Value InversionEmotional Literacy and Granularity
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The Briefing with Jen Psaki

The Briefing with Jen Psaki · Apr 23, 2026

Trump's corruption becomes a campaign issue as GOP Congress flunks on accountability

“Democratic senator and Judiciary Committee member discussing FBI retaliation against press and military leadership instability”

Trump Administration Corruption and Conflicts of InterestUAE Financial Entanglements with Trump Family BusinessesCongressional Oversight and Subpoena Power
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We Can Do Hard Things

We Can Do Hard Things · Apr 23, 2026

The Cost of Truth Telling (And Why We Paid It)

“Cited as example of politician using Trump opposition for constituent appeal while voting with AIPAC interests”

Media Independence and Creator EconomicsCampaign Finance Reform and Foreign Lobbying (AIPAC)Congressional Accountability and Constitutional Duty
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The Dan Bongino Show

The Dan Bongino Show · Apr 21, 2026

A Credible and Grave Threat (Ep. 2499)

“Criticized for framing Democratic agenda as fight for democracy while attacking Trump administration”

Virginia redistricting referendum and gerrymanderingSupreme Court packing proposalsDemocratic contingency plans for full congressional control
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Pod Save America

Pod Save America · Apr 21, 2026

J. Edgar Boozer

“Potential 2028 presidential candidate campaigning with other Democrats in Detroit”

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and Strait of HormuzTrump Administration Foreign Policy ChaosFBI Leadership and Institutional Integrity
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Book Riot - The Podcast

Book Riot - The Podcast · Apr 15, 2026

The Hot List: April 2026

“U.S. Senator and author of Stand, political memoir following 25-hour filibuster”

Contemporary Fiction BestsellersAward-Winning Books and Prize ImpactBook-to-Film Adaptations
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Morning Joe

Morning Joe · Apr 13, 2026

‘I have no fear of the Trump administration’: Pope Leo reacts to Trump’s criticism

“Spoke at National Action Network convention; performed well with attendees”

Hungary Election Results and Orbán's DefeatTrump Administration's Failed Foreign Policy InterventionsU.S.-Iran Nuclear Negotiations and Strait of Hormuz Blockade
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Deadline: White House

Deadline: White House · Apr 10, 2026

“Between a rock and a hard place”

“Scheduled to speak at National Action Network convention on final day”

Iran-U.S. Military Conflict and Ceasefire NegotiationsStrait of Hormuz Control and Global Energy SecurityPresidential Mental Fitness and Constitutional Removal Mechanisms
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A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein

A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein · Apr 10, 2026

Hasan Piker Derangement Syndrome (with Abdul El-Sayed)

“Refused to appear on Hassan Piker's stream but has campaigned with Benjamin Netanyahu; exemplifies Democratic double standard on platform choices”

Democratic Party internal conflict between progressive and centrist wingsMedia coverage bias and smear campaign tactics against progressive figuresCampaign finance and corporate PAC influence on Democratic politics
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Victory Light with The Kid Mero

Victory Light with The Kid Mero · Apr 8, 2026

Episode 174 | "ALL-MAN Milk"

“Mentioned as establishment Democrat opposing Hassan Piker's progressive candidacy in Michigan”

Tiger Woods DUI arrest and substance abuseRacialized media coverage of celebrity scandalsOpioid addiction and healthcare system failures
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IHIP News

IHIP News · Apr 3, 2026

Kristi Panics As Bryon Threatens to Tell All, Insiders in Prison Expose Ghislaine

“Mentioned as example of liberal politician taking corporate money”

Republican hypocrisy and 'traditional family' rhetoricOnlyFans and adult content industry in political scandalViral political satire and cultural messaging effectiveness
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Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis

Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Apr 3, 2026

Hour 3 of MNM - More Iran, Plane Down? + Gavin Newsom (fraud)

“Mentioned as potential Democratic 2028 candidate”

Iran-US Military Escalation and Bridge StrikesPam Bondi Attorney General Firing and Epstein FilesGavin Newsom 2028 Presidential Viability
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Deadline: White House

Deadline: White House · Mar 31, 2026

“The contradiction of Trump’s infallibility”

“Democratic Senator discussing congressional abdication of war powers, corruption, and his new book 'Stand' on democratic renewal”

Trump's Iran military escalation and ground troop deployment decisionsCongressional abdication of Article I war powers authorityFox News and conservative media fracturing over Trump accountability
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Consider This from NPR

Consider This from NPR · Mar 25, 2026

Cory Booker wants Democrats to 'Stand' and fight

“New Jersey senator discussing his book 'Stand' and calling for Democratic Party renewal and new leadership”

Democratic Party leadership strategyMoral virtue in political messagingCampaign finance and corporate influence in politics
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Adam Carolla Show

Adam Carolla Show · Mar 25, 2026

Bill O’Reilly on Trump’s Next Move & Why America Is at a Turning Point

“Criticized for making exaggerated claims about ICE operations at airports”

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and U.S. Foreign PolicySan Francisco Urban Collapse and Homelessness CrisisSanctuary City Policies and Immigration Enforcement
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Pivot

Pivot · Mar 17, 2026

Billionaire Campaign Spending, Apple's Budget Gamble, and Hegseth vs. CNN

“Tax proposal favored by Galloway for making first $75k tax-free”

Billionaire campaign spendingCitizens United impactApple pricing strategy
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Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Feb 27, 2026

God of War TV Show First Look REVEALED! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 02.27.26

“Democratic Senator calling for Paramount CEO David Ellison to attend Senate Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee hearing”

God of War TV Adaptation Marketing StrategyParamount-Skydance Warner Bros. Acquisition DealNetflix vs. Paramount Media Consolidation Battle
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IHIP News

IHIP News · Feb 26, 2026

Dem's Leaked Autopsy on Major Loss Against Trump Due to This One Obvious Reason

“Senator whose 2020 campaign Charlie provided strategy work for”

Democratic Party Strategy and Campaign FailuresGaza and Palestinian Liberation as Electoral IssueAIPAC Influence on Democratic Leadership
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IHIP News

IHIP News · Feb 26, 2026

Trump Majorly F**ked After FBI Leaks The Evidence and MAGA Losing Major Elections

“Democratic politician referenced as refusing to appear on independent media and facing public criticism”

Epstein Files Suppression and Trump AdministrationDemocratic Party Establishment AccountabilityProgressive Primary Challenges 2024-2026
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Feb 11, 2026

School Food Is the Key to Fixing Our Children’s Health Crisis | Nora LaTorre

“U.S. Senator; compared current food/health moment to 1963 civil rights movement”

School food system transformation and policyUltra-processed food definition and regulationChildren's chronic disease prevention through nutrition
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The Town with Matthew Belloni

The Town with Matthew Belloni · Feb 11, 2026

Netflix in the Senate Hot Seat, and Disney’s Demographic Problem

“Senator; asked substantive questions at Netflix hearing; bipartisan concern about consolidation effects on entertainment industry jobs.”

Netflix Warner Bros. acquisition regulatory approvalMonopsony power in entertainment labor marketsTheatrical window negotiations and P-VOD standards
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The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly

The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly · Feb 5, 2026

Overly Italian

“Current New Jersey Senator who Vinnie Brand is considering challenging in upcoming election”

Home Gym Equipment Selection and AssemblySmith Machine Design and HistoryFitness Equipment Brands and Pricing
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The Daily Show: Ears Edition

The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 29, 2026

Ilhan Omar Gets Hit with Trump Insults & Vinegar While Nicki Minaj Turns Mega MAGA | Gov. Mikie Sherrill

“Potential 2028 Democratic candidate; vegan; wrote support letter for Elizabeth Holmes”

Trump Administration Infighting and Blame ShiftingPolitical Violence and Security IncidentsState vs. Federal Government Authority
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The NPR Politics Podcast

The NPR Politics Podcast · Jan 16, 2026

Congress, content creators, and Can't Let It Go

“Senator who delivered poem on Senate floor encouraging people not to give up on their dreams”

Congressional Spending Deadlines and Government Shutdown PreventionAffordable Care Act Subsidy Extensions and Premium IncreasesTrump Administration Health Care Plan and Affordability Messaging
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Jan 16, 2026

With the Podcast “I’ve Had It,” Jennifer Welch Goes “Dark Woke” on Politics

“Democratic senator criticized by Welch for evasive answers on Netanyahu and war crimes”

Podcast Media Influence on Political DiscourseProgressive Political Strategy and MessagingDemocratic Party Internal Divisions
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The Rich Roll Podcast

The Rich Roll Podcast · Dec 18, 2025

Kevin Hall, PhD On The Science & Politics of Weight Loss

“Senator with long-standing focus on food system reform and nutrition policy”

Metabolic Adaptation and Weight Loss BiologyUltra-Processed Foods and Energy DensityFood Environment vs. Individual Willpower
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