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Kristen Welker

Mentioned in 20 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Episode Appearances

The Oath and The Office

The Oath and The Office · Jun 11, 2026

Trump Melts Down as Congress Pushes Back

Conducted interview with Trump that led to his rage-quit over election fraud evidence questions

Congressional War Powers ReassertionExecutive Compensation Fund for January 6th ParticipantsSenate Confirmation and Attorney General Independence
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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Jun 11, 2026

Victor Davis Hanson: Iran Can’t Be Trusted, and Trump Turns the Tables on Kristen Welker

Conducted Meet the Press interview with Trump that ended in walkout over election fraud claims

Iran Nuclear Program and Sanctions StrategyCalifornia Mail-In Ballot Fraud and Election IntegrityFBI Political Weaponization Under Biden Administration
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The MeidasTouch Podcast

The MeidasTouch Podcast · Jun 10, 2026

U.S. Strikes Iran

Referenced as asking Trump basic questions that triggered emotional outburst

U.S. Military Strikes on IranIran Retaliation and EscalationStrait of Hormuz Closure
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The NPR Politics Podcast

The NPR Politics Podcast · Jun 9, 2026

California counts votes slowly. Trump falsely cries fraud.

Interviewed Trump on Meet the Press about California election delays

Mail-in ballot processing and vote counting timelinesElection denial and fraud conspiracy narrativesCalifornia primary election results and delays
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Pod Save America

Pod Save America · Jun 9, 2026

TRUMP CURSES KNICKS

Conducted Meet the Press interview where Trump stormed off set after being asked for evidence of fraud claims

2026 FIFA World Cup (USA/Mexico/Canada)Trump election fraud conspiracy theoriesCalifornia mail-in voting and ballot counting
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The Find Out Podcast

The Find Out Podcast · Jun 9, 2026

Trump Had A Huge Meltdown On Meet The Press & It Was So Good!

Hosted Meet the Press interview with Trump; pressed him on lack of election fraud evidence

2020 Election Fraud Claims and Evidence StandardsMeet the Press Interview AnalysisCBS News Leadership Crisis
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Letters from an American

Letters from an American · Jun 9, 2026

Trump Walks Out

Conducted interview with Trump on Meet the Press; repeatedly challenged his election fraud claims

Election Fraud Claims and Evidence StandardsMedia Editorial Independence and Political PressurePresidential Interview Walkouts and Confrontation
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 8, 2026

Bill Kristol: Make It the Summer of Epstein

Asked Trump tough questions about 2020 election lies on Meet the Press; Trump melted down and stormed off

Iran-Israel Military EscalationTodd Blanche Attorney General ConfirmationEpstein Cover-Up and Justice Department Accountability
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The Megyn Kelly Show

The Megyn Kelly Show · Jun 8, 2026

Scott Pelley's Smug Bias, and Why Trump Was Right to Leave NBC Interview, Plus Entrepreneur and Horse Racing Owner Mike Repole | Ep. 1334

Conducted contentious Wisconsin interview with Trump that ended early; criticized for antagonistic approach

CBS News Leadership Crisis and Scott Pelley FiringMedia Bias Perception and Conservative Audience TrustBroadcast Journalism Experience Requirements for Leadership
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The Glenn Beck Program

The Glenn Beck Program · Jun 8, 2026

Exclusive: California Election Fraud Charges Incoming?! | Guest: Bill Essayli | 6/8/26

Meet the Press host who interviewed Trump; criticized for dismissing election fraud concerns and refusing to engage with reasonable policy positions

California Election Fraud InvestigationVoter Roll Audits and Chain of CustodyBallot Harvesting Legalization
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The Glenn Beck Program

The Glenn Beck Program · Jun 8, 2026

Best of the Program | Guest: Bill Essayli | 6/8/26

Conducted interview with President Trump, criticized for hostile questioning and dismissing election fraud concerns

Federal Reserve monetary policy and interest rate expectationsStock market volatility and trillion-dollar lossesElection fraud investigations and prosecution
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Sekulow

Sekulow · Jun 8, 2026

SHOCKING: Trump Walks Out on Interview Ambush

Conducted Trump interview; questioned election integrity claims without investigation; expressed self-importance about travel

Media Credibility and Trust ErosionPresidential Media Relations StrategyElection Integrity and Vote-Counting Transparency
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The Michael Knowles Show

The Michael Knowles Show · Jun 8, 2026

Ep. 1989 - Spencer Pratt Loses LA Mayoral Bid After Shady Ballot Dump

Conducted contentious interview with Trump regarding California election security claims

Los Angeles mayoral election 2024 - Spencer Pratt ballot counting delaysMail-in voting security and election integrity proceduresPentagon religious classification system and LDS discrimination
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The Dan Bongino Show

The Dan Bongino Show · Jun 8, 2026

I'm Sorry I Have To Do This (Ep. 2531)

Interviewed President Trump; discussed as attempting to change subject when confronted with Iran nuclear facts

Conservative Movement Internal Threats and Conspiracy TheoriesFederal Workforce Reduction and Bureaucratic ReformEconomic Job Growth and Labor Market Performance
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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Jun 8, 2026

6/8/26: Iran & Israel Exchange Fire, Trump Rage Quits Interview, Pentagon Warns Of Israeli Spying

Conducted contentious interview with Trump where he rage quit over election fraud questions

Iran-Israel Military EscalationU.S. Foreign Policy ContradictionsIsraeli Intelligence Operations Against U.S.
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The Megyn Kelly Show

The Megyn Kelly Show · Jun 8, 2026

Pratt's Lead Over Raman Evaporates, Karmelo Anthony Defense Begins, Golden Tempo Wins: AM Update 6/8

Conducted rainy interview with President Trump on Meet the Press that became increasingly combative

California Mail-In Voting System DelaysLos Angeles Mayoral Race 2026Election Integrity and Public Trust
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Letters from an American

Letters from an American · Mar 16, 2026

Launching an Ill-Thought-Out War

NBC News reporter; conducted Trump interview on Iran war and international commitments

Iran-U.S. Military Conflict StrategyStrait of Hormuz Oil Supply DisruptionU.S. Oil Refinery Infrastructure Limitations
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Letters from an American

Letters from an American · Mar 3, 2026

March 1, 2026

Meet the Press host who questioned Trump's Iran strategy and interviewed Senator Graham

U.S. Military Operations in Middle EastIran Nuclear Program and SanctionsU.S.-Iran Relations and Diplomacy
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The Lawfare Podcast

The Lawfare Podcast · Feb 5, 2026

Rational Security: “The Story of Three Warrants” Edition

Moderator/host of Rational Security podcast episode

Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) modernizationFourth Amendment protections in election-related searchesAdministrative warrants and immigration enforcement
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The Find Out Podcast

The Find Out Podcast · Jan 6, 2026

What Are We Doing In Venezuela?

NBC journalist who interviewed Rubio about Venezuela policy, exposing his lack of preparation

US Military Intervention in VenezuelaTrump Administration Foreign Policy IncoherencePresidential Pardon Authority and Accountability
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