Eric Adams
Mentioned in 94 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
This New York City mayor is a frequent topic across the political podcast spectrum, discussed for both policy initiatives and controversial governance decisions. Podcasters reference his budget management (including a $127B budget proposal and $5.4B deficit), housing and affordability policies, labor programs like paid snow shoveling, and proposed tax increases on wealthy residents. He has also drawn criticism and praise regarding homelessness, crime prosecution, and administrative efficiency, with commentary ranging from praise for his snow removal efforts to accusations of mismanagement and ideological concerns.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 15, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Why $29 Billion for Iran War Is a ‘Bargain,’ but Only if It Works
“Implementing socialist policies causing budget crisis; seeking $4 billion state aid; increasing fees on residents”
Pivot · May 15, 2026
Trump’s China Summit, Inflation Shock, and Silicon Valley’s Midterm Money
“Referenced for smart service delivery approach including soccer fields for youth engagement”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 14, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: This Is Who Really Deserves Reparations
“Criticized for appointing anti-Israel/anti-Semitic officials and failing to prevent targeted harassment of Jewish neighborhoods”
PBD Podcast · May 13, 2026
Trump-Xi Summit + Iran’s $10 Trillion Threat | PBD #798
“Previous NYC mayor who left $5B surplus; successor claims budget balance”
Pivot · May 12, 2026
Midterm Map Wars, AirPods Revamp, and Trump Phone Grift
“Proposed Piedmont wealth tax on second homes over $5M; criticized for doxing Ken Griffin as 'class warfare'”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 8, 2026
Antisemitism Surge, Iran Deal Doubts, Europe’s Free-Ride, and California’s Breakdown | Victor Davis Hanson
“Criticized for removing Israel relationship page from city website and hosting radical Islamists at mayor's mansion”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 6, 2026
Trump and Hegseth Spout Lies and Contradictions on Iran
“Contrasted with Marjorie Taylor Greene's Met Gala criticism for focusing on working class priorities”
The Rubin Report · May 5, 2026
Hakeem Jeffries Humiliated as Ron DeSantis' Hakeem Impression Goes Viral
“NYC mayor (referenced as 'Zamboni') criticized for refusing NYPD cooperation with ICE immigration enforcement”
The Glenn Beck Program · Apr 29, 2026
Glenn's Controversial Take on the Comey Seashell Indictment | Guest: Benny Johnson | 4/29/26
“Announced NYC budget crisis and need for new revenue; criticized for lack of business sense”
Noticias de la mañana · Apr 29, 2026
Las noticias de la mañana, miércoles 29 de abril de 2026
“Scheduled to meet with King Charles III and Queen Camila during their New York visit”
The Spillover · Apr 28, 2026
K-Shaped Everything + Affordability Crisis + Trump vs. Mamdani Populism
“Proposed pied-à-terre tax on second homes worth $5M+ to address housing affordability (referred to as Mamdani)”
The Ezra Klein Show · Apr 28, 2026
What We Got Right — and Wrong — in ‘Abundance’
“Implementing housing acceleration measures; cutting permitting time from 18 to 10 months”
I've Had It · Apr 28, 2026
Met Gala, Muppets and Meltdowns
“Declined Met Gala invitation, prioritizing affordability and working-class advocacy over billionaire excess”
PBD Podcast · Apr 24, 2026
Trump's 'Shoot And Kill' Order + Ilhan Omar SNAPS | PBD #784
“Implements pied-à-terre tax on luxury properties worth $5M+ owned by non-residents; targets wealthy individuals like Ken Griffin”
Squawk Pod · Apr 24, 2026
David Sacks, Anthropic, & the White House, Regeneron’s Deafness Cure 4/24/26
“Proposed pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy non-resident homeowners; filmed announcement outside Ken Griffin's residence”
Verdict with Ted Cruz · Apr 23, 2026
BONUS POD: California’s Taxpayer‑Funded Illegal Migration Machine
“Referenced as 'Zora Mandami' (apparent mispronunciation); quoted defending sanctuary city policies and opposing ICE”
Today, Explained · Apr 22, 2026
100 days of Mayor Mamdani
“Predecessor to Mamdani; had 60% approval at same point in tenure but faced corruption charges and plummeting ratings by October 2024”
Freakonomics Radio · Apr 22, 2026
Why Does Everyone Hate Rats? (Update)
“Former NYC mayor who created rat czar position and made rats public enemy number one”
The Dan Bongino Show · Apr 21, 2026
A Credible and Grave Threat (Ep. 2499)
“Criticized as communist leader overseeing decay of NYC streets and rampant criminality”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Apr 17, 2026
Hormuz Confusion Grows — Trump Digs in on Blockade as Iran Calls the Shots
“Announced pediatric tax on homes over $5M; using millennial-coded Mario Kart metaphors in policy communication”
The Dan Bongino Show · Apr 16, 2026
This Is What Inaction Looks Like (Ep. 2496)
“Announced pied-à-terre tax on luxury properties worth $5M+ whose owners don't live full-time in city”
Mark Levin Podcast · Apr 15, 2026
4/14/26 - The Blockade: President Trump's Bold Move in Hormuz
“Proposed government-run grocery store network; criticized for socialist economic policy approach”
Today, Explained · Apr 11, 2026
America Post-Trump
“Identified as rising political figure with pragmatic approach and political talent for post-Trump era”
Mark Levin Podcast · Apr 11, 2026
4/10/26 - Unmasking the Anti-American Agitators
“NYC Mayor appearing on Al Jazeera expressing moral opposition to Iran war; criticized for aiding enemy”
The Dan Bongino Show · Apr 9, 2026
Why Are They All Saying The Same Thing? (Ep. 2491)
“Criticized for blaming systemic discrimination while ignoring decades of Democratic governance in NYC”
Adam Carolla Show · Apr 8, 2026
From Wall Street to Stand-Up: Arynne Wexler on Comedy & Why More Liberals are Turning Right
“NYC mayor who improved conditions under Trump policies; replaced by Zoran Mom Donnie”
The Dan Bongino Show · Apr 7, 2026
We Want Our Money Back (Ep. 2489)
“Criticized for asking wealthy New Yorkers to return by offering higher taxes as incentive”
The Dan Bongino Show · Apr 2, 2026
In Due Time (Ep. 2486)
“Responding to federal corruption investigation of city-funded homeless shelter organization BRAGS”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Apr 2, 2026
Hour 2 of NMN, ICE in Airports + SCOTUS Hears Case
“Rolled out free daycare policy for children regardless of immigration status, contributing to NYC population decline”
Adam Carolla Show · Mar 25, 2026
Bill O’Reilly on Trump’s Next Move & Why America Is at a Turning Point
“Described as communist for attempting to seize assets through estate tax increases”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Mar 24, 2026
From Trump Ally to Critic, Joe Kent’s Changing Path | Victor Davis Hanson
“Appointed pro-Hamas advisor; wife's social media reveals anti-Semitic content; contradicts Hochul's Jewish outreach”
Adam Carolla Show · Mar 19, 2026
Why Unfunny Comedy Succeeds + Mayhem Miller on Rousey vs Carano
“Used St. Patrick's Day event to deliver political speech about Gaza genocide”
Macroaggressions · Mar 13, 2026
Flashback Friday | #422: America's Death Spiral
“NYC Mayor criticized for sanctuary city policies and $400/day spending on illegal immigrants”
Adam Carolla Show · Mar 10, 2026
Jesse Kelly on Obama, Communism & Why the Left Hates America
“New York City mayor whose wife faced scrutiny for liking antisemitic social media posts about October 7th”
Morning Wire · Mar 5, 2026
Evening Wire: Noem Out At DHS & Britney Spears Arrested | 3.5.26
“NYC Mayor implementing free 2K pilot program costing over per child using current tax revenues”
O'Connor & Company · Feb 27, 2026
HILLARY’S EPSTEIN TESTIMONY, UPDATE ON LETTING OFF SNOWBALLERS IN NYC, JIMMYS SEAFOOD vs BALT SUN
“NYC Mayor who downplayed police assault incident as 'snowball fight' and declined to ban organized snowball events.”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 27, 2026
Zohran Knows EXACTLY How to Play Trump
“NYC Mayor referenced as example of Democratic official who actively flatters Trump for federal resources”
All In with Chris Hayes · Feb 27, 2026
Hillary Clinton says GOP reps asked about UFOs, Pizzagate in Epstein deposition
“New York Mayor who secured release of Columbia student detained by DHS through White House meeting with Trump”
Deadline: White House · Feb 26, 2026
“The shaky future of safe and secure elections”
“NYC Mayor who met with Trump and secured release of arrested Columbia student; criticized for not taking stronger stance”
Odd Lots · Feb 26, 2026
How Insurance Costs Make NYC Construction So Expensive
“NYC Mayor referenced for commitment to reduce land use process timeline from 2 years to under 6 months”
Adam Carolla Show · Feb 26, 2026
Jon Taffer on Running The Troubadour and How Less Drinking Affects Restaurants
“New York City Mayor; downplayed snowball attack on NYPD as 'snowball fight'”
IHIP News · Feb 26, 2026
Trump Majorly F**ked After FBI Leaks The Evidence and MAGA Losing Major Elections
“NYC Mayor with highest favorability rating among U.S. politicians, praised for snow removal and paid shoveling program”
Morning Wire · Feb 25, 2026
Evening Wire: Senate Grills MAHA Pick & Anti-ICE Arson Attack? | 2.25.26
“NYC Mayor facing scrutiny for $70M feasibility study on government grocery store project amid $5.4B budget crisis.”
O'Connor & Company · Feb 25, 2026
VA SEN. BRYCE REEVES, NYPD OFFICERS TARGETED IN SNOWBALL FIGHT, STATE OF THE UNION RESET
“NYC Mayor downplaying NYPD snowball fight incident as harmless fun despite officers suffering head and face injuries”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 25, 2026
2/25/26: BP Team REACTS Trump SOTU: Iran, Data Centers, Immigration
“New York City mayor referenced as 'communist' by Trump; discussed snow-shoveling job ID requirements”
Mark Levin Podcast · Feb 25, 2026
2/24/26 - The Left's War on Tradition and Sovereignty
“NYC Mayor criticized as Marxist-Islamist refusing to prosecute assaults on police, attending mosque with anti-infidel rhetoric”
Mark Levin Podcast · Feb 24, 2026
2/23/26 - Espionage Act: Who's Leaking in the White House?
“New York City mayor criticized for ineffective snow removal program and property tax increases”
PBD Podcast · Feb 23, 2026
El Mencho Killing IGNITES Narco War & Newsom's 960 SAT Speech | PBD #744
“NYC Mayor criticized for governance failures on potholes, homelessness, and budget mismanagement despite $127B budget”
Mark Levin Podcast · Feb 21, 2026
The Best Of Mark Levin - 2/21/26
“Former New York City Mayor; left successor Mondami with budget reserves; compared favorably to current mayor”
Odd Lots · Feb 21, 2026
Jamee Moudud on the Intellectual Roots of Zohranomics
“New York City Mayor whose housing affordability policies are analyzed through heterodox economic frameworks”