James Madison
Mentioned in 24 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A Founding Father best known for authoring key Federalist Papers (particularly No. 10 and No. 51) that outlined the constitutional system of checks and balances and argued for an extended republic to prevent tyranny. He is frequently cited in podcast discussions about constitutional governance, democratic principles, and the original intent behind America's separation of powers. His historical record and writings are referenced to inform contemporary debates about executive power, electoral integrity, and the secular foundations of American democracy.
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Episode Appearances
HISTORY This Week · Apr 13, 2026
Jefferson’s Trade War Shuts Down America
“Mentioned as Jefferson's close friend and successor who inherited the economic mess from the failed embargo”
American Revolution Podcast · Apr 12, 2026
ARP383 Eli Whitney & Dolley Madison
“Married Dolley Todd in 1794; author of the Constitution; later became U.S. President”
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Apr 11, 2026
Time to Impeach Trump Again?
“Referenced regarding Framers' understanding of demagogues and constitutional design against tyranny”
Executive Functions Chat · Apr 3, 2026
Can Trump Pull Out of NATO?
“Made early sole executive agreement for prisoner exchange during War of 1812”
History Daily · Mar 4, 2026
The Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson
“Jefferson's political ally who helped organize the Democratic-Republican Party in opposition to Federalist consolidation”
O'Connor & Company · Feb 24, 2026
Hillsdale's Dr. Matthew Spalding on Washington & Lincoln's Birthday
“Founder whose home (Montpelier) is noted as having undergone significant ideological reinterpretation in recent years.”
American History Hit · Feb 23, 2026
Darkest Hours: Origins of Slavery
“Founding father and enslaver discussed for his concerns about free and enslaved populations coexisting”
On with Kara Swisher · Feb 19, 2026
Inside the MAGA Blueprint for Breaking the Midterms
“Founding father quoted on importance of popular information for democratic governance”
DarkHorse Podcast · Feb 18, 2026
The History of Vaccine Hesitancy: Jeffrey Tucker on DarkHorse
“U.S. President; appointed James Smith as vaccine agent in 1813 despite minimal federal government capacity”
3 Takeaways™ · Feb 17, 2026
Six Ways the Constitution Keeps Leaders in Check with Cass Sunstein (#289)
“Founding father quoted on accumulation of powers in single person producing tyranny”
The Sports Junkies · Feb 12, 2026
Junkies Throwback Thirty- Best Of Bret Oliverio
“Historical figure referenced in trivia question about founding fathers and U.S. presidents”
The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg · Feb 9, 2026
Don Robby Corleone | Interview: Robert P. George
“Founding Father whose constitutional system of checks and balances represents classical liberal conservatism”
The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 7, 2026
Ep 277 | Is Leftist Rage About to Become as BLOODY as the French Revolution?! | The Glenn Beck Podcast
“Creator of constitutional checks and balances to protect against tyranny of majority; represented 'pious reason' vs. Paine's 'righteous rage'”
The Fact Hunter · Feb 6, 2026
Episode 394: Propaganda In America - Part 1
“Author of Federalist Papers No. 10 and No. 51; argued for extended republic and structural checks on power concentration”
Throughline · Feb 3, 2026
Becoming Supreme | America in Pursuit
“Democratic-Republican leader and ally of Jefferson who opposed Federalist expansion of judicial power”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Feb 2, 2026
Ridiculous Anti-ICE Celebs at Grammys, Savannah Guthrie's Mom Missing, and Lemon's "Journalism," with Jesse Kelly, Jonathan Turley, and Matt Murphy | Ep. 1243
“Founding figure representing 'pious logic' of creating stable republic; contrasted with Paine's revolutionary passion in Turley's analysis”
The Oath and The Office · Jan 29, 2026
Jan. 6 Then & Now: The Insurrection Blueprint (with Tom Joscelyn)
“Founding father whose writings contradict Christian nationalist claims about religious founding of America”
Throughline · Jan 27, 2026
Signed, Sealed & Delivered | America in Pursuit
“Political philosopher who, with Benjamin Rush, created the 1792 postal subsidy scheme to distribute newspapers to all citizens”
Stubborn Things · Jan 7, 2026
Elections Galore
“Historical example: lost 1777 Virginia Assembly reelection because opponent bought voters whiskey; illustrates pre-secret ballot electoral corruption”
Short History Of... · Jan 5, 2026
The Louisiana Purchase
“Secretary of State under Jefferson who co-developed the strategy to purchase New Orleans and wrote detailed negotiation instructions for diplomats”
Simple Farmhouse Life · Nov 4, 2025
314. Raising Hardworking, Humble Kids in an Entitled World | Casey & Jason Cashell
“Historical figure; Mayhurst Estate was built by his family in 1859.”
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Oct 24, 2025
#440 — A World in Crisis
“Referenced for distinction between democracy and limited republic with elite governance”
The Future of Liberty with Mitch Daniels · Oct 17, 2025
George Will on Executive Power and Civic Virtue
“Founding Father whose constitutional architecture and Federalist 51 on checks and balances are central to discussion”
Radiolab · Jun 27, 2025
Sex, Ducks and the Founding Feud
“Key figure in Constitutional Convention who sought clarity on sovereignty but realized ambiguity could enable national unity”