Jared Isaacman
Mentioned in 46 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Current NASA Administrator who previously flew as a commercial astronaut on SpaceX missions, bringing private sector experience to the role. He has announced major restructuring of the Artemis lunar program to accelerate moon landing timelines to 2028, establish a $20 billion lunar base, and advance Mars exploration while competing with China's space ambitions. His background as a billionaire entrepreneur and pilot, combined with his focus on commercial space partnerships and risk management in spaceflight, makes him a frequent topic across business, technology, and science podcasts.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
SpaceTime with Stuart Gary · May 8, 2026
Venus's Hazy Secrets, Planetary Collision Insights, and Lunar Gateway Corrosion Concerns
“Disclosed Lunar Gateway corrosion issues during congressional hearing; questioned repair warrant”
The Gist: Space News · May 8, 2026
Space News for Friday, May 08, 2026
“Highlighted growing coalition of Artemis Accord signatories during Paraguay's signing ceremony”
What's Your Problem? · May 7, 2026
Building a Business on the Moon
“NASA administrator announced new moon flight program starting 2027 and described early moon base as 'junkyard'”
The a16z Show · May 6, 2026
The New Space Race: NASA, Artemis, and the Race to the Moon
“Newly appointed NASA Administrator outlining restructured Artemis strategy, workforce rebuilding, and accelerated timeline to return to moon”
Universe Today Podcast · Apr 24, 2026
[Space Bites+] Moon Landing Bottleneck // China Gaining // 11,000 New Rubin Asteroids
“Stated spacesuits are on track and will be ready for 2028 Artemis 4 mission despite NASA audit concerns”
All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio) · Apr 24, 2026
This Week in Space 207: What, This Again?
“New NASA administrator; announced Ignition Day event with 29 lunar launches and 22 landings; first budget hearing testimony”
Universe Today Podcast · Apr 21, 2026
[Q&A+] Moon Base Basics, HWO Targets, Mars Nuclear Reactor
“Planning Mars mission to test fission reactor paired with ion engine technology and Mars helicopters”
NASA's Curious Universe · Apr 15, 2026
Update: Artemis II Crew Comes Home
“NASA Administrator who welcomed the Artemis II crew and acknowledged the mission's historical significance”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 13, 2026
Eric Swalwell, Maryland Sanctuary Bill, Artemis II Returns to Earth
“Present at Artemis II splashdown recovery, praised Navy and NASA teams for successful mission”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 13, 2026
US Plans Hormuz Blockade & Wall Street Bigwigs Nervous About Mythos
“Confirmed Artemis II mission success with four astronauts returning safely from moon orbit”
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · Apr 11, 2026
SpaceX Goes Public, Claude’s Mythos Release, and the US Data Center Delay | EP #246
“NASA administrator overseeing Artemis missions; agreed to appear on podcast”
Anderson Cooper 360 · Apr 11, 2026
Mission to the Moon: Artemis II Returns (Part 1)
“Discusses mission success, international partnerships, and plans for Artemis III and sustained lunar presence”
Universe Today Podcast · Apr 10, 2026
[Space Bites+] "Accidental" Moon Photo // New NASA Budget Cuts // New Class of Stars
“Announced NASA's ambitious Ignition program for lunar base and dozens of landers by 2027”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 10, 2026
Mike Litterst, Anna Giratelli, Artemis II Returns Tonight, Dirt Bike Gangs
“NASA leader overseeing Artemis II mission; noted for funding mission control operations and refusing government plane use”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Apr 10, 2026
Frannie Block on Jared Isaacman & America’s Return to the Moon, Aron Solomon on Trump and Iran
“Former billionaire entrepreneur now leading NASA; confident in heat shield modifications but wants hardware redundancy”
I Can’t Sleep · Apr 10, 2026
Artemis II | Gentle Space Reading for Sleep
“Confirmed launch date decisions and wet dress rehearsal requirements in February 2026”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 3, 2026
The Best Weekend Talk Show In America April Week One Hour Two
“Quoted on U.S. lunar timeline (2028 target) and strategic shift from flags-and-footprints to sustained presence on moon”
From First Principles · Apr 3, 2026
Artemis II, Claude Code Leak, iPhone Spyware & Project Hail Mary (EP 36)
“New head of NASA with private business background pushing aggressive Artemis timeline to mid-2027”
TBPN · Apr 3, 2026
Open AI Acquires TBPN, Artemis II, The AI-Built $1.8B Company | Diet TBPN
“Artemis II crew member; commented on launch day about NASA merchandise giveaways”
No Agenda Show · Apr 2, 2026
1856 - "CIS Lunar"
“NASA administrator pushing accelerated Artemis program timeline and lunar base establishment before Chinese competition”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 2, 2026
How Big Was This Toy Baby?!
“Stated US may be early while China is conservative in lunar timeline estimates; emphasized goal is to stay on moon”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 2, 2026
Holy Week, Artemis II Lifts Off
“NASA administrator discussing importance of space exploration and spiritual perspective on space travel”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Apr 2, 2026
Hour 1 of NMN, Trump Talks Iran + Artemis II Launch...Aliens?
“NASA leader discussing potential for microbial life on Mars and biosignatures on Europa and Titan moons”
Astrum Space · Apr 2, 2026
Is Artemis II Finally Launching?
“Leading NASA's new strategic direction including Centaur 5 selection and EUS cancellation; noted skill atrophy issue”
TBPN · Apr 2, 2026
Artemis II, Jamie Dimon’s “American Dream,” Snap’s Crucible Moment | Diet TBPN
“Former TBPN guest who announced Artemis II launch and advocated for commercial space economy”
This Week in Startups · Apr 1, 2026
Venture Roundtable: SpaceX IPO, AI's PR Crisis, and the Defense Tech Bubble | E2270
“Recently confirmed; modernizing Artemis program architecture; shutting down vague NASA initiatives”
TBPN · Apr 1, 2026
Eddy Cue Joins for Apple's 50th, Artemis Launch, Jamie Dimon's Plan, Save Snap Now, SpaceX IPO | Aaron Terrazas, Pratap Ranade, Abhishek Das, Garry Tan, Brannin McBee, Sam Yagan
“Announced Artemis II launch with goal of sustained lunar presence and commercial space development”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 1, 2026
We’re Going Back to the Moon & TMZ Exposes Vacationing Politicians
“NASA administrator; stated geopolitical rivalry with China as key motivation for moon mission”
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · Mar 26, 2026
Elon's $5 Trillion Bet, the End of Human Drivers, and Chamath's Market Warning | EP #242
“Predicted 90%+ probability of finding microbial life on Mars”
TBPN · Mar 24, 2026
Hill & Valley Gigastream, Apple's Next CEO, OpenAI's Non-Profit | Scott Nolan, Sarah Guo, Casey Handmer, Shaun Maguire, Delian Asparouhov, Zach Dell, Ryan Petersen, and Chase Lochmiller
“Announced $20 billion lunar base plan and new space policies at Hill & Valley”
TBPN · Mar 4, 2026
New Apple Products, Anthropic's Strategy, Why AI Costs Don’t Hurt Apple | Dean Ball, Scott Kupor & Jared Isaacman, Adam Bry, Matteo Franceschetti, Dillon Rolnick
“NASA Administrator and former astronaut discussing moon mission acceleration and private partnerships”
Motley Fool Money · Mar 2, 2026
NASA Doubles Down on the Moon
“NASA Administrator leading the accelerated Artemis program overhaul announced Friday”
Global News Podcast · Feb 28, 2026
Trump blacklists Anthropic in AI battle
“NASA Administrator announcing Artemis program restructuring to accelerate moon landing to 2028”
Fox News Hourly Update · Feb 27, 2026
President Trump Says He is Not Happy With Iran Nuclear Negotiations
“NASA Administrator announcing Artemis II delay and Artemis III program restructuring”
NPR News Now · Feb 27, 2026
NPR News: 02-27-2026 5PM EST
“NASA Administrator; explained revised lunar mission approach mirrors Apollo program methodology and represents actionable long-term planning.”
Interesting Times with Ross Douthat · Feb 26, 2026
The New Space Race
“NASA Administrator; billionaire entrepreneur, pilot, and SpaceX astronaut discussing space exploration strategy and Mars timeline.”
TBPN · Feb 19, 2026
The AI lab market map, Robinhood brings startups to retail, GLPs & hedge funds | Diet TBPN
“NASA administrator who said first to moon gets contracts”
MacBreak Weekly (Audio) · Feb 11, 2026
MBW 1011: Oy and Whoop! - iPhones to the Moon!
“NASA administrator; announced policy allowing astronauts to use iPhones on Artemis missions”
From First Principles · Feb 4, 2026
FFP EP. 24 | Artemis II, Apollo, and the Physics of Going Back to the Moon
“Current NASA Administrator; billionaire commercial astronaut supporting permanent lunar base and Mars preparation goals”
The Best of Coast to Coast AM · Jan 31, 2026
Space Exploration - Best of Coast to Coast AM - 1/30/26
“Referenced as recipient of Zimmerman's op-ed urging removal of crew from Artemis II mission”
Congressional Dish · Jan 31, 2026
CD331: December 2025 — Authorizing Future Disasters
“Confirmed as NASA Administrator; private astronaut with SpaceX mission experience raising privatization concerns”
Science Friday · Jan 27, 2026
Managing The Risks Of Spaceflight, 40 Years After Challenger
“Current NASA administrator who has flown in space and performed a spacewalk; praised for understanding risk management”
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · Jan 9, 2026
The 2026 Timeline: AGI Arrival, Safety Concerns, Robotaxi Fleets & Hyperscaler Timelines | 221
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · Jan 6, 2026
Elon Musk on AGI Timeline, US vs China, Job Markets, Clean Energy & Humanoid Robots | 220
Elon Musk Podcast · Dec 29, 2025
Can Isaacman Beat China to the Moon?
This Week in Tech (Audio) · Dec 22, 2025
TWiT 1063: The Year's End - Top Stories of 2025
“NASA administrator; sworn in after Senate approval; billionaire with fighter jet fleet; believes in new space race”