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Jay Clayton

Mentioned in 16 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Episode Appearances

Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition

Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition · Jul 16, 2026

US Bombs Persian Gulf Supertanker, Warsh: Trump Hasn't Interfered

Appeared at confirmation hearing, sidestepped election questions, faced scrutiny over subpoenaing New York Times journalists

US-Iran Military Escalation in Persian GulfStrait of Hormuz Shipping DisruptionGlobal Oil Market Supply Chain Risk
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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Jun 16, 2026

Victor Davis Hanson: Businesses Keep Leaving California, Passing of Gordon Wood, and Updates on Iran

Appointed by Trump; former SEC head and Washington lawyer representing mainstream conservative appointment

California Election Integrity and Voter Verification SystemsIran Military Campaign and Negotiation StrategyBorder Security and Child Trafficking Networks
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Pod Save America

Pod Save America · Jun 16, 2026

80-Year-Old Man Loses War

Trump's replacement DNI nominee; Democrats fast-tracking confirmation to minimize time Pulte could serve in interim

Iran Nuclear Program NegotiationsStrait of Hormuz Control and Shipping TollsTrump Administration Foreign Policy Failures
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Up First from NPR

Up First from NPR · Jun 13, 2026

Trump's Iran Negotiations, Entertainment Mergers, NBA finals

Nominated as director of national intelligence; former U.S. attorney with limited intelligence background

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and Peace DealU.S.-Iran Military TensionsParamount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
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Morning Wire

Morning Wire · Jun 12, 2026

Evening Wire: Elon Becomes The World’s First Trillionaire & USA’s First World Cup Match! | 6.12.26

Nominated as Director of National Intelligence, replacing interim director Bill Pulte

SpaceX IPO and Commercial Space Industry ValuationIran Nuclear Deal Negotiations and Enriched Material RemovalPrediction Markets vs Traditional Sportsbooks
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The NPR Politics Podcast

The NPR Politics Podcast · Jun 12, 2026

What to make of Trump’s mixed-messages on the Iran war

Named as permanent replacement for Bill Pulte after congressional backlash

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and Peace TalksTrump Foreign Policy Messaging StrategyInflation and Energy Price Controls
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The Dan Bongino Show

The Dan Bongino Show · Jun 12, 2026

Nepo Baby Tucker Is Lying (Ep. 2534)

Announced as President Trump's permanent pick for Director of National Intelligence; described as competent and reform-minded

Butler assassination investigation transparency and FBI accountabilityTucker Carlson credibility and misinformation pattern analysisGovernment cost inflation in healthcare, education, and housing sectors
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Law and Chaos

Law and Chaos · Jun 12, 2026

Ep 236 — Is Trump's Newest Lawyer WORSE Than Alina Habba?

Trump's replacement nominee for DNI position, lacks national security experience

Prosecutorial Misconduct in Grand Jury ProceedingsVouching and Improper Prosecutor Testimony Before Grand JuriesEx Parte Communications with Deliberating Grand Jurors
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Up First from NPR

Up First from NPR · Jun 12, 2026

Trump Touts Progress In Iran Talks, UFC White House Freedom 250, DNI Nomination

Named as Trump's DNI nominee; former SEC chair; federal prosecutor; previously confirmed by Senate

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and Peace TalksMiddle East Regional Conflict and Ceasefire StabilityPresidential Approval Ratings and Political Capital
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Pod Save America

Pod Save America · Jun 12, 2026

Cage Match Inside the White House

Announced as Trump's long-term pick for DNI after Bill Pulte faced Republican opposition; previously SEC chair

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and Naval BlockadeInflation and Gas Price VolatilityTrump Administration Epstein Documents Strategy
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The Megyn Kelly Show

The Megyn Kelly Show · Jun 12, 2026

Trump Picks New DNI After Pulte Backlash, Dem Party Platner Panic, UFC WH Preview: AM Update 6/12

Trump's new DNI nominee after Pulte backlash; former SEC chairman and Sullivan & Cromwell head

Director of National Intelligence Appointment ProcessFISA Section 702 Surveillance Authority ExpirationSenate Confirmation vs. Acting Role Appointments
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The Dan Bongino Show

The Dan Bongino Show · Apr 28, 2026

The Real Insider Threat (Ep. 2504)

Appeared on CNBC discussing prosecutions and foreign funding of hate organizations; cited as credible source

Federal Fraud Prosecutions and Justice System TimelinesForeign Interference and Disinformation CampaignsPolitical Violence and Assassination Attempts
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The Tara Palmeri Show

The Tara Palmeri Show · Feb 9, 2026

Ghislaine Maxwell Testified Before Congress — and Lawmakers Reviewed Unredacted Epstein Files

Selected by Leon Black to lead future Epstein investigations; potential conflict of interest not being investigated

Ghislaine Maxwell clemency prospectsEpstein files unredacted release and congressional reviewSex trafficking prosecution and victim testimony
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The Tara Palmeri Show

The Tara Palmeri Show · Feb 8, 2026

Inside the Epstein Plot: Fertility and Power

Leading Epstein investigation; massive conflict of interest—worked for Leon Black's firm until August; represents Reed Hoffman

Epstein Files Email Analysis and Geopolitical ConnectionsFertility Industry and Reproductive Control NetworksMIT and Harvard Research Funding Connections
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The Tara Palmeri Show

The Tara Palmeri Show · Feb 4, 2026

Trump vs China Are U.S. Allies Turning to Beijing Bill Bishop Explains

Leading Epstein investigation while having close ties to Leon Black, raising conflict of interest concerns

UK-China diplomatic relations and Starmer's Beijing visitUS alliance management and NATO cohesion under Trump administrationCritical minerals supply chain dominance and rare earth processing
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The Tara Palmeri Show

The Tara Palmeri Show · Feb 3, 2026

The Epstein Files and the Prosecutor Under Scrutiny

US Attorney for Southern District of New York overseeing Epstein files release; has ties to Leon Black

Epstein Files Release and DOJ MishandlingSurvivor Privacy Violations in Government DocumentsConflicts of Interest in Federal Prosecution
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