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Eric Adams

Mentioned in 100 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

# Eric Adams A New York City Mayor whose tenure has generated significant podcast discussion across the political spectrum, covering policy initiatives ranging from housing affordability and budget management to public safety and infrastructure. Podcast mentions reflect both criticism of governance challenges—including homelessness, snow removal, and a substantial budget deficit—and debate over his appointment decisions and tax proposals. His re-election bid against socialist challenger Zoran Mamdani and various policy controversies, from bidets at Gracie Mansion to a proposed government grocery store feasibility study, have made him a recurring topic in political and news-focused podcast commentary.

Episode Appearances

The DSR Network

The DSR Network · Jun 11, 2026

Words Matter: Meeting Trump’s Twisted Deviancy Halfway Is NOT The Answer for Dems

Praised for shifting tax burden from billionaires to fund public services and address housing inequality

Democratic strategy on cultural issues vs. economic messagingLGBTQ+ rights and bodily autonomy as non-negotiable principlesSocialism and social democracy as generational political framework
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DSR's Words Matter

DSR's Words Matter · Jun 11, 2026

Meeting Trump’s Twisted Deviancy Halfway Is NOT The Answer for Dems

Praised for public service focus, wealth redistribution from oligarchs, and addressing homelessness/housing affordability

White House commercialization and institutional degradationTrump's UFC/boxing obsession and authoritarian psychologyMAGA movement as cult of insecurity and sexual repression
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The Dan Bongino Show

The Dan Bongino Show · Jun 10, 2026

Election Day Shocker (Ep. 2532)

Advocated for abolishing ICE and defunding police despite city crime deterioration

Election Integrity and Voter Fraud DocumentationDemocratic Party Ideological CollapseMail-in Ballot Security Vulnerabilities
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 9, 2026

Jason Calacanis: The Silicon Valley Vibes Are Still Pro-Trump

NYC Mayor praised for crime reduction and building deregulation; criticized for targeting Ken Griffin with penthouse tax.

AI Job Displacement and Entry-Level Career CrisisSilicon Valley CEO Political Alignment and Business PragmatismTrump Administration Foreign Policy: Iran War Impact
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The Find Out Podcast

The Find Out Podcast · Jun 2, 2026

Young Male Viewers Aren't Anti-Democrat, They're Anti-Failure

Referenced as example of action-oriented leadership delivering material results (childcare, pothole repair, snow removal)

Young Voter Engagement StrategyEconomic Anxiety and Job Market PrecarityAI Regulation and Surveillance State Concerns
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The Dan Bongino Show

The Dan Bongino Show · May 28, 2026

Big Changes at the Secret Service (Ep. 2524)

Criticized for proposing tenant ownership transfer of rental properties and allegedly stealing from NYC pension funds

Secret Service personnel recruitment and counter-assault team operationsElection integrity and mail-in ballot fraud investigationMedia bias in political coverage and delayed reporting
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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

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

Trump-China Trade Negotiations and Geopolitical LeverageIran Military Operation Cost-Benefit Analysis ($29 Billion)Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Detection and DOGE Audits
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Pivot

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

Trump China Summit and Taiwan Security RiskAI Addiction and Male Social IsolationInflation and Corporate Consolidation
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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

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

Antisemitism in Progressive PoliticsImmigration Enforcement and Border SecurityDEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) Policy Effects
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PBD Podcast

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

Trump-Xi Summit Strategy and Economic NegotiationsIran Undersea Cable Threat and Strait of Hormuz ControlCPI Inflation and Energy Price Drivers
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Pivot

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'

FCC Weaponization Against MediaGerrymandering and Electoral MapsAge Limits for Political Leadership
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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

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

Antisemitism in Progressive InstitutionsDEI Ideology and Racial GerrymanderingIran Nuclear Negotiations and Military Strategy
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Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

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

Iran-U.S. Ceasefire Status and ContradictionsStrait of Hormuz Strategic ImportanceDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth Credibility
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The Rubin Report

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

Florida Congressional Redistricting and Republican Electoral StrategySupreme Court Race-Based Redistricting Ruling (Louisiana Case)Democratic Urban Policy Failures (Crime, Homelessness, Taxation)
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The Glenn Beck Program

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

FCC Broadcast Licensing and Public Interest ObligationsEqual Time Doctrine and Entertainment vs. News ClassificationJames Comey Indictment and Constitutional Free Speech Limits
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Noticias de la mañana

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

Severe Weather and Tornado ActivityFlooding Risk and Water ManagementExtreme Weather Impact on Infrastructure
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The Spillover

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)

K-shaped economy definition and measurement challengesReal wage trends vs. consumption divergence (2019-2024)AI labor displacement and automation timelines
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The Ezra Klein Show

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

Housing Supply and Zoning ReformClean Energy Transmission and Grid ModernizationGovernment Bureaucratic Efficiency and Speed
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I've Had It

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

Islamophobia and anti-Arab racism in mainstream conservative mediaLGBTQ+ parental rights and legal defense against harassmentChristian nationalism and theocratic governance in the United States
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PBD Podcast

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

California Homelessness Crisis and Budget AccountabilityBlue State Capital Flight and Tax PolicyAI Job Displacement and Economic Safety Nets
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Squawk Pod

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

AI Chip Demand and Semiconductor SupplyGovernment AI Procurement and Use RestrictionsAI Model Bias and Political Alignment
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Verdict with Ted Cruz

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

California migrant services spending and budget allocationSanctuary city policies and immigration enforcementDemocratic political machine strategy and voter dependency
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Today, Explained

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

Universal Child Care ExpansionRent Stabilization and Housing PolicyMunicipal Budget Shortfalls and Tax Revenue
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Freakonomics Radio

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

Black Death epidemiology and plague transmission mechanismsRat-human disease vectors and zoonotic disease riskUrban sanitation and waste management as pest control
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The Dan Bongino Show

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

Virginia redistricting referendum and gerrymanderingSupreme Court packing proposalsDemocratic contingency plans for full congressional control
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Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

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

Strait of Hormuz Control and Iranian LeverageIran Nuclear Deal Negotiations (JCPOA 2.0)U.S. Military Morale and Supply Chain Crisis
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The Dan Bongino Show

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

Iran Nuclear Threat and Deterrence StrategyTrump Administration Foreign Policy ResultsRepublican Coalition Polling and Data Analysis
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Mark Levin Podcast

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

Strait of Hormuz Blockade StrategyIran Economic Pressure and Regime CollapseEric Swalwell Sexual Assault Allegations
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Today, Explained

Today, Explained · Apr 11, 2026

America Post-Trump

Identified as rising political figure with pragmatic approach and political talent for post-Trump era

Post-Trump Political Strategy and MessagingGenerational Political Divides and Formative ExperiencesMedia Ecosystem Fragmentation and Trust Erosion
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Mark Levin Podcast

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

Iran Nuclear Threat and Strait of Hormuz ControlIsrael-Hamas War and Hezbollah Military OperationsDemocratic Party Foreign Policy and Appeasement Strategy
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The Dan Bongino Show

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

Democratic Messaging Coordination and Script UniformityAI Safety and Autonomous System RisksWealth Tax Policy Failures and Economic Impact
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Adam Carolla Show

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

Jewish Political Identity and AssimilationMedia Bias in Network NewsGovernment Spending Inefficiency
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The Dan Bongino Show

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

Iran Military Operations and Trump's Maximalist Negotiating StrategyNATO Military Burden-Sharing and U.S. Defense SpendingLive Television Political Debate Strategy and Tactics
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The Dan Bongino Show

The Dan Bongino Show · Apr 2, 2026

In Due Time (Ep. 2486)

Responding to federal corruption investigation of city-funded homeless shelter organization BRAGS

Birthright Citizenship Constitutional InterpretationSupreme Court Justice Competency and Legal ReasoningIran Nuclear Proliferation and Military Strategy
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Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis

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

ICE Operations at AirportsBirthright Citizenship and 14th AmendmentState Population Migration Patterns
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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

Described as communist for attempting to seize assets through estate tax increases

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and U.S. Foreign PolicySan Francisco Urban Collapse and Homelessness CrisisSanctuary City Policies and Immigration Enforcement
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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

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

Iran Nuclear Threat and Regional DestabilizationTrump Administration Foreign Policy ContinuityJoe Kent Resignation and Leaking Allegations
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Adam Carolla Show

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

Comedy Structure and TimingCelebrity Culture and Public PerceptionCalifornia Government Fraud and Auditing
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Macroaggressions

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

Military readiness decline and woke military leadershipFiat currency debasement and Federal Reserve money printingBitcoin and cryptocurrency institutional adoption
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Adam Carolla Show

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

Obama's hidden communist background and mentors (Frank Marshall Davis)Democratic Party shift from patriotism to anti-American ideologyLong march through institutions strategy and institutional capture
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Morning Wire

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

Department of Homeland Security Leadership TransitionTrump Tariff Policy and Legal ChallengesIran Nuclear Negotiations and Uranium Enrichment
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O'Connor & Company

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.

Hillary Clinton Epstein TestimonyJeffrey Epstein Criminal InvestigationNYC Police Assault Incidents
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Bulwark Takes

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

Housing Policy and YIMBY DevelopmentTrump Administration Relations with Democratic OfficialsNYC Housing Crisis and Federal Investment
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All In with Chris Hayes

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

Hillary Clinton Epstein DepositionMissing Trump-Related FBI FilesCongressional Oversight and Political Weaponization
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Deadline: White House

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

Executive Orders on Voter ID and Citizenship RequirementsFederal Election Interference and Systemic ThreatsState vs. Federal Authority in Election Administration
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Odd Lots

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

Scaffold Law and Absolute Liability ReformConstruction Insurance Market Collapse in New YorkProject Delay Costs and Indirect Overhead
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Adam Carolla Show

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'

Restaurant Beverage Economics and ProfitabilityAlcohol Consumption Decline and Market ImpactCannabis Legalization Effects on Bar Industry
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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

NYC Mayor with highest favorability rating among U.S. politicians, praised for snow removal and paid shoveling program

Epstein Files Suppression and Trump AdministrationDemocratic Party Establishment AccountabilityProgressive Primary Challenges 2024-2026
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Morning Wire

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.

Vaccine Policy and Parental RightsSurgeon General Confirmation HearingsAI Safety and Military Oversight
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O'Connor & Company

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

State of the Union Address AnalysisBorder Security and Immigration EnforcementVoter ID Requirements (SAVE Act)
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