Ken Griffin
Mentioned in 48 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Founder and CEO of Citadel, a major hedge fund and financial services firm, who is frequently discussed in podcasts as a prominent billionaire Republican donor and business leader. Podcasts reference him regarding his resilience during the 2008 financial crisis, his $238 million Manhattan penthouse purchase (a US real estate record), and his relocation of Citadel from Chicago to Miami over Illinois tax policy. He is also covered for his public criticism of Trump administration policies on tariffs and deficits, his investments in emerging technologies like nuclear energy, and his conflicts with NYC tax policies targeting his properties.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Aug 13, 2026
PLG Is Dead. It's Now About ALG
“Acquired Leopold Aschenbrenner's portfolio at a discount after pushing rate hike fears that collapsed the AI trade.”
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · Aug 3, 2026
What Happens When AI Breakthroughs Outrun Human Understanding
“Cited as precedent for recovering from major drawdown; bought distressed Situational Awareness public portfolio.”
TBPN · Aug 3, 2026
Astra Ends Math, 1 Person $1M Companies, Hank Green Is Absolutely Right | John Gruber, Shaun Maguire & Isaiah Taylor, Justin Lopas, Beau Gaston, Ron Arel
“Clip played of him recounting a 1994 Swiss fundraising rejection where a banker told him he picked the wrong career.”
TBPN · Jul 31, 2026
Leopold Stays in the Game, Big Tech Earnings, OpenAI Slashes GPT-5.6 Prices | Diet TBPN
“Citadel purchased Situational Awareness's public equity book; Griffin discussed as the 'lender of last resort' figure.”
This Week in Startups · Jul 31, 2026
Why AI has no taste and how to fix it (w/ Thais Castello Branco) | E2319
“His firm Citadel purchased the liquidated public stock portfolio from Aschenbrenner's margin-called hedge fund.”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jul 31, 2026
Chip Stocks Crash, $20B Fund Margin Called, Frontier Labs: SLOW DOWN AI, Mamdani's Grocery Stores
“Citadel reportedly purchased Aschenbrenner's entire liquidated public portfolio during the margin call unwind.”
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · Jul 31, 2026
What a $30B Hedge Fund Implosion Really Means for AI
“Led Citadel's acquisition of Situational Awareness, compared to Buffett's role absorbing distressed assets in 2008.”
TBPN · Jul 31, 2026
Leopold is Back! Big Tech Earnings, Defense Tech Deep Dive | Richard Craib, Trae Stephens, Blake Resnick
“His firm purchased Situational Awareness's public equity book; discussed as the counterparty in the block transaction.”
TBPN · Jul 30, 2026
The Collapse of Situational Awareness, Ferrari Luce Stays on Track for 2026 | Diet TBPN
“His firm purchased Situational Awareness's distressed public stock portfolio after the fund's collapse.”
TBPN · Jul 30, 2026
Leopold Sold, Ferrari Undefeated, Martin Shkreli Joins | Guillaume Verdon, Lulu Meservey, Michael Kim, Joon Sung Park, Karan Kunjur, Vlad Tenev
“Acquired Situational Awareness's public stock portfolio, positioning Citadel as the crisis liquidity provider of last resort.”
TBPN · Jul 30, 2026
Martin Shkreli Breaks Down the Collapse of Situational Awareness
“Discussed as the strategic acquirer of Situational Awareness's distressed portfolio, positioning Citadel as the buyer of last resort.”
TBPN · Jul 14, 2026
IBM's AI Rollercoaster, Demis Calls for AI Watchdog, NY Pauses AI Data Centers | Diet TBPN
“Appeared on Goldman Sachs podcast warning that data center moratoriums would send hundreds of billions offshore.”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 9, 2026
Jason Calacanis: The Silicon Valley Vibes Are Still Pro-Trump
“Targeted by NYC Mayor Zeldin with penthouse tax; example of populist targeting of wealthy individuals.”
TBPN · May 30, 2026
New Glenn Explodes, Enterprise AI Enters ROI Era, The Dinosaur Fossil Boom | Diet TBPN
“Purchased Stegosaurus fossil for $44.6M, now displayed at natural history museum”
The Glenn Beck Program · May 21, 2026
Is Jeff Bezos Gearing Up for a Presidential Run?! | 5/21/26
“NYC real estate investor planning $6B project; criticized by Mayor Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax video; considering relocation”
The Megyn Kelly Show · May 21, 2026
DOJ Charges Castro, House Hearing Targets SPLC, Bezos Slams Mamdani & Praises Trump: AM Update 5/21
“Criticized by NYC Mayor Mamdani in second-home tax proposal video; defended by Bezos as non-villain.”
The Joe Rogan Experience · May 19, 2026
#2501 - Marc Andreessen
“NYC billionaire targeted by mayor for public criticism; considering moving business to Florida due to hostile political environment”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 19, 2026
5/19/26: Trump $1.8 Billion Slush Fund For Allies, Students Boo AI At Graduation, Kars4Kids Scandal Erupts
“Discussed AI replacing high-skilled finance work; expressed depression about automation of PhDs' work”
The Dan Bongino Show · May 18, 2026
Trump Wins Again (Ep. 2517)
“Discussed exponential growth in AI productivity, with AI agents completing high-skilled finance work in hours versus weeks”
Pivot · May 12, 2026
Midterm Map Wars, AirPods Revamp, and Trump Phone Grift
“NYC billionaire targeted by Mayor Adams' doxing campaign over second home wealth tax; had $6.5B Manhattan project”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · May 8, 2026
Elon's Anthropic Deal, The Next AI Monopoly?, "FDA for AI" Panic, Trading the AI Boom
“Relocating business from Chicago to Florida due to safety concerns and activist targeting of his home”
Pivot · May 8, 2026
OpenAI Trial "Soap Opera," ChatGPT's Stock Picks, and Remembering Ted Turner
“Example of institutional investor with AI advantage; employs 2000 PhDs; outperforms retail investors systematically”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 8, 2026
Antisemitism Surge, Iran Deal Doubts, Europe’s Free-Ride, and California’s Breakdown | Victor Davis Hanson
“Jewish billionaire reportedly targeted by activists at his home despite $1B in NYC philanthropic donations”
Spike's Car Radio · May 6, 2026
This Restomodded Ferrari F355 Just Took On Singer and Won!
“Commissioned one-off Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro single-seater track car; founded Citadel hedge fund from Harvard dorm”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · May 6, 2026
Trump Suddenly Goes Silent after Admitting Defeat!!!
“Top GOP donor predicting Republican loss of House control in midterms”
The Rubin Report · May 6, 2026
Billionaire Scorns NYC, Fauci Decision Incoming, Texas Verdict Delivered | 5/6/26 FIRST LOOK
“Announced Citadel's Miami expansion and criticized New York's tax policies under new socialist mayor”
PBD Podcast · May 5, 2026
Gov. Wes Moore: Trans Kids, Newsom's Failures & 2028 Dark Horse | PBD #791
“Billionaire investor leaving Illinois due to tax policy; meeting with Illinois governor”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 5, 2026
America in Flux: Supreme Court, Iran, Cultural Change, and More | Victor Davis Hanson
“Donated $400 million to Memorial Sloan Kettering; targeted by progressive activists despite philanthropy”
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer · Apr 29, 2026
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 4/29/26
“Citadel listed as investor in X Energy IPO; backing advanced nuclear technology development”
IHIP News · Apr 29, 2026
Trump's Supporters Bail On Him in Mass Exodus From MAGA as Dems Launch Major Takeover
“Example of billionaire threatening to leave state over taxation; owns $270M penthouse; criticized for tax avoidance threats”
PBD Podcast · Apr 24, 2026
Trump's 'Shoot And Kill' Order + Ilhan Omar SNAPS | PBD #784
“Considering pulling $6B Midtown development project after NYC mayor targets his $238M penthouse with new pied-à-terre tax”
Squawk Pod · Apr 24, 2026
David Sacks, Anthropic, & the White House, Regeneron’s Deafness Cure 4/24/26
“Targeted by NYC mayor's pied-à-terre tax proposal; owns quarter-billion dollar Manhattan property”
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy · Apr 23, 2026
Dylan Patel - The Infinite Demand for Tokens, Claude Mythos, and Supply Constraints - [Invest Like the Best, EP.468]
“Example of well-connected, wealthy executive who could secure preferential frontier model access deals”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Apr 17, 2026
OpenAI's Identity Crisis, Datacenter Wars, Market Up on Iran News, Mamdani's First Tax, Swalwell Out
“Referenced as target of NYC mayor's pied-à-terre tax video; discussed as example of wealth tax policy impacts”
The Dan Bongino Show · Apr 16, 2026
This Is What Inaction Looks Like (Ep. 2496)
“Targeted by NYC Mayor Momdani for pied-à-terre tax on $238M penthouse he doesn't use”
TBPN · Mar 4, 2026
Netflix’s Next Move, Zuck’s $170B Florida Mansion, the Billionaire Tax Push | Diet TBPN
“Billionaire who holds US real estate record with $238 million apartment purchase”
TBPN · Feb 25, 2026
Full Interview: Bill Gurley Thinks College Kills Creativity
“Example of successful trader who started as college day trader”
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy · Feb 24, 2026
Dan Sundheim - The Art of Public and Private Market Investing - [Invest Like the Best, EP.460]
“Citadel founder; referenced for resilience during 2008 financial crisis as model for adversity management”
PBD Podcast · Feb 20, 2026
Supreme Court's Trump Tariff Ruling & Wexner's Epstein Depo w/ Rep. Randy Fine | PBD #743
“Citadel founder; relocated firm from Chicago to Miami due to Illinois tax policy”
The Journal. · Feb 5, 2026
Republican Megadonor Ken Griffin on Trump's Economy
“CEO of Citadel, billionaire Republican donor, critiques Trump administration policies on tariffs, deficits, and ethics”
TBPN · Feb 4, 2026
Our Super Bowl Ad, Walmart hits $1T, Ken is Sick of Griftin | Dara Khosrowshahi, Mati Staniszewski & Andrew Reed, Gergely Orosz, Mitchell Green, Simon Hørup Eskildsen, KJ Dhaliwal, Nicolas Sharp
“Citadel founder criticizing Trump administration for family enrichment and conflicts”
The Lawfare Podcast · Feb 2, 2026
Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Jan. 30
“Filed similar lawsuit against IRS for unauthorized tax return disclosure”
The Glenn Beck Program · Jan 29, 2026
New Footage DEBUNKS the Media's Alex Pretti Narrative?! | 1/29/26
“Called Japan a 'massive wake up call' for the US regarding bond market discipline and confidence in government debt”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 23, 2026
Mike Murphy: We’re Living in a Nightmare
“Citadel CEO and conservative donor discussing business relief under Trump while acknowledging long-term geopolitical risks”
TBPN · Jan 22, 2026
Davos Prints Cash, Private Credit Exits, Capital One Acquires Brex | Cathie Wood, Keller Cliffton, Jake Cooper, Joe Weisenthal, Coldhealing, Pedro Franceschi, Delian Asparouhov
TBPN · Jan 21, 2026
Kling Crosses 12M, China’s Aging Tech Problem, Thinking Machine Turmoil | Rich Greenfield, Jan Sramek, George Lewin, Ara Kharazian
The Tucker Carlson Show · Jan 9, 2026
James Fishback on DeSantis’s Attack on Free Speech, Randy Fine’s Bloodlust, & America Last Globalism
“Hedge fund billionaire and major Republican donor; questioned as potential controller of DeSantis through financial influence”
Well There‘s Your Problem · Dec 3, 2025
Episode 190: 432 Park Avenue (and other pencil towers)
“Citadel Securities founder; purchased most expensive Billionaires Row penthouse for $238M as speculative investment”