John Thune
Mentioned in 84 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# John Thune Senate Majority Leader who serves as a key negotiator on major legislative issues including immigration reform, healthcare subsidies, and government funding. Podcasts frequently discuss his positioning relative to the Trump administration—sometimes resisting Trump's agenda on issues like election nationalization and ICE enforcement, while other times facing pressure to align with MAGA priorities on bills like the SAVE Act. His decisions on procedural matters like filibuster rules and bringing bills to floor votes significantly impact legislative outcomes and generate substantial podcast commentary.
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Episode Appearances
Up First from NPR · May 21, 2026
Trump Warns GOP Over Ballroom Funding, Trump Gives Iran More Time, Castro Charged
“Resisting Trump's demands to fire the parliamentarian and kill the filibuster”
The Daily · May 20, 2026
Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Revenge Plan
“Republican expressing concerns about compensation fund; indicated Congress will scrutinize the arrangement”
The Jesse Kelly Show · May 6, 2026
Democrat Judge Just Did The UNTHINKABLE
“Mentioned as example of swamp politician protecting special interests rather than pursuing reform”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 1, 2026
Trump Triggers Redistricting Chaos as GOP Pushes Power Grab Nationwide
“Stated he will not support eliminating the filibuster for Save America Act”
The Powers That Be: Daily · Apr 30, 2026
Is There Anything Left of the Voting Rights Act?
“Senate Republican leader frustrated with House Republicans' inability to pass legislation without Democratic support”
Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition · Apr 28, 2026
Trump Weighs Tehran Proposal; Kimmel Defends Comments about First Lady
“Blamed Democrats for refusing to negotiate on Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 23, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: John Brennan’s ‘Rendezvous’ With Accountability Couldn’t Come Sooner
“Delaying compliance with DOJ subpoena for John Brennan investigation records, slowing grand jury probe”
The Jesse Kelly Show · Apr 23, 2026
Trump DOJ Unleashes BIGGEST Indictment Yet
“Quoted as deprioritizing SAVE Act voter ID legislation, criticized for inaction on GOP priorities”
Mark Levin Podcast · Apr 23, 2026
4/22/26 - Mark Levin: We've NEVER Seen Democrats This Desperate
“Criticized for refusing to eliminate filibuster despite Democratic disenfranchisement of Virginia Republicans”
Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer · Apr 22, 2026
Law Firms Are Drowning In Cash. Trump's PAC Is Drowning In Legal Bills.
“Stated Senate prepared to confirm any Supreme Court nominee without vacancies currently existing”
Louder with Crowder · Apr 15, 2026
They Want You to Forget About The SAVE Act: Time to Call Out the RINOS
“Criticized for refusing to pursue filibuster reform or parliamentarian replacement for SAVE Act”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Apr 13, 2026
Hour 4 of NMN, More Congressman Ogles + The Hand-Off
“Senate leadership mentioned regarding Save America Act and DHS funding negotiations”
Congressional Dish · Apr 10, 2026
CD336: SAVE America from Easily Voting
“Republican Senate Majority Leader whose operatives were restrained by court in 2004 for intimidating Native American voters”
Letters from an American · Apr 8, 2026
Trump’s Mad and Desperate Threats
“Democratic members called for him to recall Senate to end Iran war and initiate Trump removal process”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 3, 2026
Regime Change Is a Bonus—Not the Goal—in Iran | Victor Davis Hanson
“Discussed as representing Romney wing of Republican Party in ICE funding compromise with Democrats”
Morning Wire · Apr 2, 2026
Evening Wire: Trump Ousts Bondi & Hershey’s MAHA Makeover | 4.2.26
“Led unanimous Senate passage of bill to partially reopen Department of Homeland Security”
Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Apr 2, 2026
The Six at Six, Top Six Stories For April 2nd | 4-2-26
“Reached agreement with House Republican leaders on pursuing larger spending bill for immigration and border agenda”
VINCE · Apr 2, 2026
SCOTUS’ Most Consequential Case in Years | Episode 259
“Coordinated with Trump administration on DHS funding strategy using reconciliation and emergency appropriations”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 2, 2026
Holy Week, Artemis II Lifts Off
“Mentioned as striking deal with Speaker Johnson to restore Department of Homeland Security funding”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 2, 2026
Mark Krikorian, More SCOTUS Arguments, DHS Compromise, Newsom News
“Rejected House appropriations bill and pushed for reconciliation approach to DHS funding”
NPR News Now · Apr 1, 2026
NPR News: 04-01-2026 6PM EDT
“Joint statement on DHS funding solution; invited King Charles to address Congress”
VINCE · Apr 1, 2026
Trump's Most Challenging Week Yet | Episode 258
“Criticized for insufficient leadership in pushing Save America Act through Congress”
DSR's Words Matter · Mar 27, 2026
Top House Dem: Trump’s Got No Good Options in Iran
“Agreed to bipartisan DHS funding bill at 2:30 AM that excludes ICE and border patrol funding”
The Daily · Mar 26, 2026
The Airport Meltdown
“Threatened to cancel Senate recess if shutdown deal not reached”
Letters from an American · Mar 25, 2026
Deception, Distortion, and Destruction
“Trump pressuring him to eliminate filibuster to pass legislation without Democratic support”
Pivot · Mar 24, 2026
TSA Chaos, Iran War Whiplash, and White House AI Plan
“Reportedly had TSA shutdown agreement rejected by Trump”
Pod Save America · Mar 24, 2026
TACO Tuesday in Tehran
“Attempted to negotiate DHS funding without SAVE Act requirement; Trump rejected compromise”
The Daily · Mar 20, 2026
Trump Wants to Change How We Vote. Will He Succeed?
“Senate Majority Leader refusing to eliminate filibuster while allowing floor debate on Save America Act”
Letters from an American · Mar 18, 2026
An Unprepared and Untethered Administration
“Senate Majority Leader resisting Trump's demand to eliminate filibuster for voter suppression legislation”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 17, 2026
WarRoom Battleground EP 970: Massive Throw Down In Senate Over SAVE ACT Cont; Joe Kent Resigns
“Senate Majority Leader; questioned on SAVE Act strategy; criticized for lack of urgency and energy in pushing legislation forward.”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 17, 2026
Episode 5224: Massive Throw Down In Senate Over SAVE ACT
“Senate Republican Leader; tasked with managing floor strategy to pass SAVE Act without 60-vote threshold”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 16, 2026
Episode 5220: Secret Deals Behind Live Nation Settlement; SAVE America Act Must Pass
“Senate Majority Leader negotiating Save America Act floor procedures and White House provisions expansion”
DSR's Words Matter · Mar 13, 2026
Kleptocracy, Kakistocracy, Nihilocracy, Schemeocracy! This is a F**ckedupocracy
“Targeted by Trump pressure to eliminate filibuster and pass voter suppression SAVE Act”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 11, 2026
Episode 5207: SAVE America Act Vote Heads To The Senate; Majority Of America Supports Health Freedom
“Senate Majority Leader scheduling SAVE America Act vote for following week”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 10, 2026
Episode 5205: Iran Lays Mines IOn The Strait Of Hormuz; Warmongering Graham Wants To Send Your Family To Iran
“Senate Majority Leader claiming uncertainty about talking filibuster procedure and vote availability”
Letters from an American · Mar 10, 2026
Iran War Affects Oil Prices and the Stock Market, Putting Pressure on Trump
“Senate Majority Leader (Republican, South Dakota); lacks votes to pass SAVE Act or overcome filibuster”
Pod Save America · Mar 10, 2026
Trump Says War Is Over, Vows to Keep Fighting
“Senate Republican leader stating talking filibuster strategy won't work to pass Save America Act”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 9, 2026
Episode 5202: President Trump Delivers Remarks To The Republican Members Conference
“Senate Republican leader characterized as lacking interest in working with Trump on election security legislation”
NPR News Now · Mar 8, 2026
NPR News: 03-08-2026 7PM EDT
“Senate Majority Leader of South Dakota; Trump pressuring him to bypass 60-vote threshold for Save America Act passage”
Global News Podcast · Mar 4, 2026
US Congress receives classified briefing on war with Iran
“Senate Republican Leader defending Trump's authority to conduct military operations in Iran for national security”
NPR News Now · Mar 4, 2026
NPR News: 03-03-2026 7PM EST
“Senate Majority Leader; defending Trump's broad constitutional authority for military operations without congressional authorization”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 28, 2026
2/28/26: K&S React: TRUMP LAUNCHES REGIME CHANGE IRAN WAR
“Republican Senate leadership not opposing Iran military operations despite constitutional concerns”
O'Connor & Company · Feb 27, 2026
PARAMOUNT WINS BIDDING WAR WITH NETFLIX OVER WARNER DISCOVERY, SENATORS HAVE TIME FOR DOG PARADE BUT NOT SAVE ACT VOTE, POLLS SHOW AMERICANS BACK TRUMP'S POLICIES AT SOTU
“Senate Majority Leader; co-sponsor of SAVE Act but declined to force filibuster vote, citing scheduling constraints”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Feb 27, 2026
Hour 2 of NMN, Election Security + Iran Falls Apart
“Republican Senator accused of blocking passage of Save America Act voter ID legislation despite Trump administration pressure”
Congressional Dish · Feb 27, 2026
CD333: January 2026 — Big Tests, Minimal Action
“Republican Senate leader refusing to allow vote on health insurance subsidy extension bill passed by House”
DSR's Words Matter · Feb 26, 2026
Our Chances for Restoring Our Democracy are Hanging by a Thread
“Senate Majority Leader facing pressure to eliminate filibuster to pass SAVE Act; resisting so far but under growing pressure”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Feb 26, 2026
The Chris Cross Hand-Off: Movie Prop Edition
“Political figure discussed regarding his appearance and political positions; Joan Jones commented on his physical attractiveness.”
O'Connor & Company · Feb 26, 2026
It's Trump's Party Now, Democrat Meltdown, Pope Warns Against AI Sermons
“Senate Republican leader; under pressure to invoke talking filibuster on citizenship voting provisions”
IHIP News · Feb 24, 2026
Dem Senator's Boycott of Trump's State of the Union Has Him in Meltdown
“Senate Republican discussed as example of Trump's successful bullying of party leadership”
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
“Senate Republican leader facing filibuster elimination decision with long-term power implications”