Eric Schmidt
Mentioned in 45 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Former Google CEO (2001-2011) who has become a prominent voice on artificial intelligence policy, infrastructure, and geopolitical competition, frequently discussing AI's energy demands, dual-use risks, and the US-China technological race. He co-authored op-eds on AI strategy with leading experts and has invested in AI startups through his Innovation Endeavors fund. Podcasts feature him discussing AI inevitability, breakthrough predictions, and technology's transformative potential across multiple sectors.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · Apr 11, 2026
SpaceX Goes Public, Claude’s Mythos Release, and the US Data Center Delay | EP #246
“Quoted on AI inevitability, under-hyping AI impact, and need for defensive co-scaling”
The Daily · Apr 8, 2026
A Cease-Fire in Iran
“Colleague of Sanger who reported on the F-15E fighter jet rescue operation that influenced negotiations”
Newshour · Apr 3, 2026
Trump threatens to destroy Iran infrastructure
“Analyzed Defense Secretary Hexeth's firing of Army General Randy George and Pentagon leadership conflicts”
VINCE · Apr 3, 2026
Pam Bondi Is OUT — What Just Happened?! | Episode 260
“Former state attorney general mentioned as potential AG candidate; host recommends keeping him in Senate”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 3, 2026
Pam Bondi Out as AG, Army Chief Retires, Gun Ban on Bases Lifted
“Potential AG replacement candidate; led censorship lawsuit against social media platforms”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 2, 2026
Episode 5268: Pam Bondy Out As AG Todd Blanche To Take Her Place
“Mentioned as potential AG candidate with reputation as bulldog on conservative issues”
Capitalisn't · Apr 2, 2026
The Real Cause Of Wage Stagnation - ft. Arin Dube
“Recipient of Steve Jobs email regarding no-poach agreement, confirmed compliance with wage-fixing”
Letters from an American · Mar 25, 2026
Deception, Distortion, and Destruction
“Reported Pentagon ordered 2,000 Army personnel from 82nd Airborne Division to Middle East”
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · Mar 24, 2026
Eric Schmidt: Singularity's Arrival, the 92-Gigawatt Problem, and Recursive Self-Improvement Timelines | 241
“Main guest discussing AI development, energy constraints, and US-China competition”
This Week in Startups · Mar 20, 2026
The Drone Company Everyone Thought Was Illegal (Now Worth $4B+) | E2265
“Explained why Google shut down Inbox despite 500M users”
The Daily · Mar 19, 2026
Who Is Winning the War in Iran?
“New York Times correspondent providing military analysis and reporting on war developments”
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · Mar 17, 2026
Elon Musk: Optimus 3 Is Coming, Recursive Self-Improvement Is Already Here, and the Singularity | #239
“Had recent conversation with host about recursive self-improvement in AI systems”
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · Mar 17, 2026
Meta Buys Moltbook, GPT 5.4, and Fruitfly Brain Upload | Moonshots Live at The Abundance Summit 238
“Former Google CEO predicting consolidation to 5-10 major AI foundation model companies”
Letters from an American · Mar 16, 2026
Launching an Ill-Thought-Out War
“New York Times reporter; reported on Iranian military tactical adjustments targeting U.S. communications systems”
The Daily · Mar 10, 2026
What We’ve Learned From 10 Days of War
“New York Times correspondent providing detailed analysis of the 10-day military campaign”
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · Mar 5, 2026
Financializing Super Intelligence, Amazon's $50B Late Fee | #235
“Former Google CEO speaking at Abundance Summit about AI infrastructure requirements”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 27, 2026
Last Time He Had a Mob. Now He Has Congress.
“Missouri Republican Senator echoing Trump's messaging that Democrats must cheat because their policies are unpopular”
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · Feb 25, 2026
Can AI Replace Teachers? Inside the $40M Company Using AI Tutors to Teach 200% Faster | #233
“Former Google CEO; concept of learning loops cited as model for Alpha's continuous improvement data cycles”
John Solomon Reports · Feb 21, 2026
The Fight for Election Integrity: Insights from Tennessee and Missouri's Attorneys General
“Former Missouri Attorney General who originally brought COVID-19 lawsuit against China resulting in $23B judgment”
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · Feb 19, 2026
Ben Horowitz: xAI Executive Exodus, Apple's AI Crisis, The Pace of AI | #232
“Former Google CEO discussing AI inevitability, geopolitical competition, and technology's dual-use potential”
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · Feb 18, 2026
OpenAI Acquires OpenClaw, 400x Cost Collapse, & Why India Wins the Talent War | EP #231
“Former Google CEO; opening Abundance Summit; discussing 80 gigawatt energy demand for AI infrastructure”
College Football Enquirer · Feb 17, 2026
Sac State goes to the MAC as conference realignment rages on
“Missouri Senator mentioned as pushing doomsday narratives about college sports without acknowledging financial realities”
The Jesse Kelly Show · Feb 11, 2026
GOP Takes HUGE Step Toward Accountability in Jack Smith Arctic Frost Probe
“Former Missouri Attorney General predecessor to Catherine Hannaway”
The Chris Plante Show · Feb 10, 2026
2-10-26 Hour 1 - Crockett says Trump is our biggest FOREIGN Threat
“Missouri Republican Senator highlighting cases of violent crimes by undocumented immigrants without prior violent criminal records”
Uncanny Valley | WIRED · Feb 5, 2026
Tech Elites in the Epstein Files; Musk’s Mega Merger; Crypto Scam Compound
“Former Google CEO mentioned as tech titan in Epstein files”
Latent Space: The AI Engineer Podcast · Jan 28, 2026
🔬 Automating Science: World Models, Scientific Taste, Agent Loops — Andrew White
My First Million · Jan 19, 2026
Story Of The Most Important Founder You've Never Heard Of
TBPN · Jan 14, 2026
Siri needs an App, OpenAI Acquires health startup Torch, Claude Cowork reactions | Diet TBPN
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · Jan 9, 2026
The 2026 Timeline: AGI Arrival, Safety Concerns, Robotaxi Fleets & Hyperscaler Timelines | 221
Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · Dec 29, 2025
AI Boom or Bust? AI Boomers and Doomers Reveal Their Predictions for Our Future
“Former Google CEO; cited as shifting position from opposing open models to accepting their inevitability”
The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Dec 26, 2025
AI Will Change Your Life Faster Than You Think, According to Former OpenAI Exec Zack Kass
“Former Google CEO; predicted major AI/energy breakthrough in next 3 years at Goldman Sachs event”
Pivot · Dec 23, 2025
The AI Dilemma with Tristan Harris – The Prof G Pod
“Co-author of analysis comparing US and China AI strategies; cited on AGI arms race dynamics”
Your Undivided Attention · Dec 18, 2025
America and China Are Racing to Different AI Futures
“Co-authored New York Times op-ed with Selena Xu on state of AI in China”
Radiolab · Dec 5, 2025
Shell Game: Minimum Viable Company
“Former Google CEO whose Innovation Endeavors fund invested in Evan Ratliff's previous startup Adivist”
The Artificial Intelligence Show · Dec 2, 2025
#183: AI Job Automation, Is There an AI Bubble?, AI Political Divides, ChatGPT Turns 3, Claude Opus 4.5, Google vs. Nvidia & DeepSeek V3.2
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · Nov 27, 2025
AI Expert: We Have 2 Years Before Everything Changes! We Need To Start Protesting! - Tristan Harris
“Co-authored New York Times piece on China's different approach to narrow, practical AI applications”
Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · Nov 17, 2025
AGI Is Here: AI Legend Peter Norvig on Why it Doesn't Matter Anymore
“Shifted position from opposing open-source AI models to accepting inevitability of their distribution”
Your Undivided Attention · Nov 13, 2025
Feed Drop: "Into the Machine" with Tobias Rose-Stockwell
“Former Google CEO; cited for New York Times op-ed on China's embedded AI strategy versus US superintelligence focus”
Shell Game · Nov 12, 2025
Episode 1: Minimum Viable Company
“Former Google CEO whose Innovation Endeavors fund invested in Evan's previous startup Adivist”
The Artificial Intelligence Show · Oct 28, 2025
#176: ChatGPT Atlas, ChatGPT Atlas Security Issues, Letter to Pause Superintelligence, Amazon’s Plan to Automate 600,000 Jobs & New Data on AI Relationships
“Former Google CEO; co-authored AGI definition paper with 33 authors”
Lovett or Leave It · Sep 20, 2025
Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Gutfeld
“Claimed George Soros finances radical leftist movements; rejected unity with 'evil'”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Sep 14, 2025
653: Sukhinder Singh Cassidy - Becoming a CEO, Transforming a Company, Earning the Promotion, Knowing Your Non-Negotiables, & Hiring Excellent Leaders
“Google executive who supported Sukhinder's request for business class travel while pregnant”
Acquired · Aug 26, 2025
Alphabet Inc.
“Google CEO 2001-2011; joined Apple board; witnessed iPhone development; advocated for core technology insights in products”
Acquired · Jun 30, 2025
Google: The Origin of Search
“Hired as CEO in March 2001; former Novell CEO and Sun engineer; managed business operations and international expansion”
The Artificial Intelligence Show · Jan 29, 2025