J.B. Pritzker
Mentioned in 58 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# J.B. Pritzker Governor of Illinois and billionaire member of the Pritzker family (founders of Hyatt Hotels), who has become a prominent voice in Democratic resistance to Trump administration policies, particularly regarding immigration enforcement, tariffs, and election integrity. Podcasts frequently discuss his high-profile confrontations with the Trump administration, including invoicing for tariff damages and criticizing controversial federal tactics, while also occasionally referencing unsubstantiated claims linking him to the Epstein scandal. He is occasionally mentioned as a potential Democratic candidate for 2028.
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Episode Appearances
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · Aug 5, 2026
Why the Data Center Fight Has Little to Do With AI
“Highlighted that Illinois, New York and California represent 40% of AI market but only 20% of population when signing AI bill.”
The Spillover · Jul 15, 2026
Rahm Emanuel Talks Israel, Midterm Elections, and the Democratic Party
“Mentioned as potential Jewish candidate in Democratic primary”
The NPR Politics Podcast · May 29, 2026
Which Democrats could be on the presidential ballot in 2028?
“Potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate making clear campaign positioning moves”
Pod Save America · May 17, 2026
Which Democrats Have What It Takes to Win the White House?
“Identified as potential 2028 candidate with improving political chops and resource advantages”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 12, 2026
Trump Accelerates Superpower Decline as XI Plays the Long Game (ft. Sarah Longwell)
“Mentioned as potential 2028 Democratic candidate fitting moderate profile”
The Michael Knowles Show · May 6, 2026
Ep. 1968 - World's First Black Quadriplegic Trans Woman Appears At The Met Gala
“Blamed Trump for political violence and anti-Semitism despite left-wing violence patterns”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · May 6, 2026
Trump Suddenly Goes Silent after Admitting Defeat!!!
“Democratic Governor of Illinois commenting on Trump's cognitive fitness and frequent unprompted mentions”
The Jesse Kelly Show · May 6, 2026
Hour 3: What Texas Represents
“Illinois governor mounting serious presidential campaign through media appearances and fundraising”
The Five · May 5, 2026
Trump Touts "Project Freedom" As Iran Lobs Threats
“Accused Trump of having dementia while defending Biden's mental fitness; criticized for sanctuary city policies”
Consider This from NPR · Apr 28, 2026
Can Illinois hold the feds accountable for immigration crackdown?
“Established Illinois Accountability Commission to investigate federal immigration enforcement crackdown in Chicago”
The Michael Knowles Show · Apr 28, 2026
Ep. 1962 - Jimmy Kimmel's Trump Jokes Prove We Need Right-Wing Cancel Culture
“Democratic presidential candidate who compared Trump to Hitler on CNN and defended the rhetoric post-assassination attempt”
The Ezra Klein Show · Apr 28, 2026
What We Got Right — and Wrong — in ‘Abundance’
“Discussing supply-side solutions to energy and housing crises”
Pod Save America · Apr 26, 2026
Are Trump Voters Feeling Buyer's Remorse? (With Sarah Longwell)
“Jewish candidate critical of Israel; potential 2028 Democratic candidate addressing Gaza wedge issue”
The Bulwark Podcast · Apr 24, 2026
Nicholas Kristof: What a Mess Trump Created
“Potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate whose governance record is questioned”
Pod Save America · Apr 19, 2026
MAGA Media Turns on Trump (feat. David Pakman)
“Noted as effective at long-form content and authentic communication; willing to discuss non-political interests like Star Wars”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 16, 2026
Trump vs. the Pope, Iran’s Economic Squeeze, NATO’s Weakness, and Left-Wing Street Violence | Victor Davis Hanson
“Mentioned as 2028 Democratic presidential hopeful attending Sharpton's National Action Network convention”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Apr 15, 2026
The Chris Cross Hand-Off: I Did Not Scratch Her CD
“Signed House Bill 106 into law, decriminalizing knowingly spreading HIV in Illinois”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Apr 15, 2026
Hour 4 of NMN, Islam in TN Schools + The Hand-Off
“Signed House Bill 106 into law decriminalizing knowingly spreading HIV in Illinois”
Morning Joe · Apr 8, 2026
David Ignatius: Sigh of relief as U.S. and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire
“Expected to attend National Action Network Convention as potential 2028 presidential candidate.”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Apr 3, 2026
Hour 3 of MNM - More Iran, Plane Down? + Gavin Newsom (fraud)
“Mentioned as potential Democratic 2028 candidate alongside other governors”
CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast · Apr 2, 2026
Kevin Warren Updates Chicago Bears Stadium, Compensatory Picks
“Illinois leadership working on pilot legislation and infrastructure for Arlington Heights site”
CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast · Apr 1, 2026
STADIUM UPDATE: George McCaskey & Kevin Warren Share Latest on next Bears Stadium | CHGO Bears
“Illinois leadership working on pilot legislation and infrastructure for Arlington Heights site”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Apr 1, 2026
IRAN WAR DAY 32: Trump To Announce SURRENDER IMMINENTLY??? | America First Ep. 1666
“Stated intention to hold Trump administration officials civilly liable when Democrats return to power”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Mar 27, 2026
Chicago Illegal Alien Murder, Europe’s Islam Accommodation, and Trump’s Iran Strategy | Victor Davis Hanson
“Criticized for sanctuary state policies and delayed response to Sheridan Gorman murder”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Mar 26, 2026
How Democrats Illegal Immigration Failures Led to a Deadly Chicago Tragedy | Victor Davis Hanson
“Criticized for sanctuary state policies that prevented ICE cooperation in Chicago murder case”
Adam Carolla Show · Mar 26, 2026
Paget Brewster on Hollywood’s Changes, Rude Culture & Adam’s DEI Rant
“Criticized for blaming Trump for ICE failures while running sanctuary city policies that enabled illegal immigrant crimes”
The Dan Bongino Show · Mar 25, 2026
Does The Truth Even Matter Anymore? (Ep. 2480)
“Blamed Trump for immigration failures while implementing policies that enabled illegal alien crimes in Chicago”
Pod Save America · Mar 22, 2026
Trump’s Wartime Messaging Disaster (feat. Jen Psaki)
“Endorsed Juliana Stratton in Senate primary; featured in her viral campaign ad”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Mar 20, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: DHS Shutdown Is All About the Economy, Not ICE
“Mentioned as advocating prosecution of Trump administration officials both criminally and civilly”
Pod Save America · Mar 20, 2026
The Worst Way to Spend $200 Billion
“Endorsed Julianna Stratton in Senate race; launched Illinois Accountability Commission to document Trump administration harms”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Mar 18, 2026
Mullin Tries to "Moderate" Trump-Era Mass Deportations Politics
“Major financial backer and supporter of Juliana Stratton's Senate campaign”
The Daily · Mar 14, 2026
'The Interview': How Tragedy, Wealth and Trump Shaped JB Pritzker
“Illinois Governor and main interview subject discussing politics and policy”
Letters from an American · Mar 6, 2026
Trump Blusters But Faces Setbacks at Home
“Illinois Governor who released video criticizing Noem's legacy of corruption and chaos”
The Daily · Mar 6, 2026
The Firing of Kristi Noem
“Illinois Governor who criticized Noem's immigration tactics and celebrated her firing”
IHIP News · Feb 28, 2026
Why These Tech Billionaires Are Spying On Kids & What They Intend To Do Next
“Governor mentioned in reporting on Trump seeking executive power over elections”
All In with Chris Hayes · Feb 26, 2026
‘Most suspicious evidence yet’: Missing Epstein files include Trump accuser interviews
“Illinois Governor; discussed Trump's State of the Union, crime reduction, and federal immigration enforcement costs”
Democracy Now! Audio · Feb 23, 2026
Democracy Now! 2026-02-23 Monday
“Illinois Governor demanding tariff refunds for state residents following Supreme Court ruling”
Global News Podcast · Feb 22, 2026
First large protests in Iran since deadly crackdown
“Illinois Governor who sent Trump administration invoice for $9 billion in tariff refunds”
Letters from an American · Feb 21, 2026
February 20, 2026
“Illinois Governor who sent Trump invoice for $8.6 billion in tariff damages to Illinois families”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Feb 21, 2026
Guest Host Dan Mandis with Gen. Richard Newton on Iran, Zach Schoenfeld on SCOTUS, and John Rich
“Illinois Governor supporting controversial political ad with profanity attacking Trump”
All In with Chris Hayes · Feb 21, 2026
‘Like a baby’: Schumer BLASTS Trump’s tantrum over tariff defeat
“Illinois Governor who sent invoice to White House requesting $1,700 tariff refund checks for state residents”
PBD Podcast · Feb 20, 2026
Supreme Court's Trump Tariff Ruling & Wexner's Epstein Depo w/ Rep. Randy Fine | PBD #743
“Illinois governor; tax policy and regulatory environment drove Bears relocation and business exodus”
REAL AF with Andy Frisella · Feb 20, 2026
1002. Andy & DJ CTI: Former Prince Andrew Arrested, Chicago Bears Leaving Chicago & World War 3
“Illinois Governor criticized and allegedly mentioned in Epstein documents”
Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast · Feb 17, 2026
Sex, Money, & Another One Bites the Dust 2-17-26
“Governor of Illinois and member of the prominent Pritzker family that founded Hyatt Hotels”
Today, Explained · Feb 14, 2026
The billionaire governor taking on Trump
“Illinois Governor discussing state's resistance to Trump immigration enforcement and Democratic Party strategy”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
Trump Runs Off Stage as Event Goes Sideways!
“Illinois governor invited to Trump's governors dinner despite Trump's negative characterization”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Feb 11, 2026
Trump’s Sparking Culture War Fights to Bury the Epstein Scandal
“Illinois governor who created playbook for state-level resistance to Trump's ICE enforcement”
Autocracy in America · Feb 6, 2026
Elections Distorted
“Illinois Governor warning about federal troops being used as election intimidation pretext”
Stay Tuned with Preet · Feb 5, 2026
Trump's Radical Reign (with Anne Applebaum)
“Illinois governor attempting to articulate opposition to Trump administration policies”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Jan 30, 2026
Trump Administration Still Avoiding Accountability for Minneapolis
“Illinois Governor discussed National Guard deployment at polling places as election suppression tactic”