Jared Isaacman
Mentioned in 38 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Currently serving as NASA Administrator following Senate confirmation, this billionaire entrepreneur and commercial astronaut is leading a major restructuring of the Artemis program to accelerate lunar missions to 2028 while establishing a permanent lunar base and advancing Mars exploration. With experience flying SpaceX missions and performing spacewalks, he brings private sector expertise to NASA's space exploration strategy amid geopolitical competition with China. Podcasts discuss his policy announcements on lunar missions, commercial space partnerships, and modernization of NASA's space exploration architecture.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
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”
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”