Larry Ellison
Mentioned in 93 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Founder of Oracle and one of the world's wealthiest individuals, Ellison has been a major subject of podcast discussion due to his significant financing role in Paramount's $108-110 billion acquisition bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, primarily through backing his son David Ellison. Podcasts have also covered his involvement in various tech and media consolidation efforts, including TikTok ownership stakes and data center investments, often in connection with Trump administration relationships and broader concerns about billionaire influence over media and technology platforms.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Daily · May 17, 2026
Can We Reverse Aging?
“Billionaire co-founder of Oracle investing in longevity science and attempting to create wellness mecca on Lanai island”
Tech Won't Save Us · May 14, 2026
The UK Government’s AI Obsession is a Big Risk w/ Will Dunn
“Oracle founder and major funder of Tony Blair Institute; financial interest in AI adoption policies”
Founder's Story · May 13, 2026
"AI Isn't Under Control": The Founder Solving a $20 Trillion Problem | Ep. 397 with Brandon Card CEO of Terzo AI
“Brandon cites Ellison as inspiration for building a database-centric business model and acquisition strategy”
Pod Save America · May 8, 2026
It's One Ballroom, Donald, How Much Could It Cost?
“Right-wing billionaire whose company relocated from California”
The Shawn Ryan Show · May 4, 2026
#301 Cenk Uygur - The Foreign Influence Crisis
“Billionaire donor coordinating with politicians via email to ensure pro-Israel voting, buying media outlets”
The Powers That Be: Daily · Apr 28, 2026
Will the WHCD Show Go On?
“Mentioned in context of Paramount strategy and TikTok U.S. business stake affecting Trump administration relations”
Articles of Interest · Apr 24, 2026
Taxes and Tariffs
“Example of ultra-wealthy taking $1 salary while accumulating $200B+ in wealth; borrows against assets”
The Powers That Be: Daily · Apr 23, 2026
The Beltway’s MAGA Prom
“David Ellison's father; received sweetheart deal for TikTok U.S. business majority control, creating Trump administration alignment incentive.”
Hard Fork · Apr 17, 2026
A.I. Backlash Turns Violent + Kara Swisher on Healthmaxxing + The Zuck Bot Is Coming
“Early and active investor in anti-aging research and longevity technology”
Dwarkesh Podcast · Apr 15, 2026
Jensen Huang – TPU competition, why we should sell chips to China, & Nvidia’s supply chain moat
“Mentioned in context of dinner with Jensen and Elon; discussed GPU allocation story”
IHIP News · Apr 14, 2026
JD Vance's Embarrassing Response To Fascist Ally's Humiliating Loss
“Referenced as oligarch being given control of major U.S. media outlets (TikTok, CBS, CNN)”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Apr 2, 2026
IRAN WAR DAY 33: Trump Announces NOTHING, GROUND OPS IMMINENT | America First Ep. 1667
“Laid off 30,000 employees amid economic uncertainty from energy crisis”
I've Had It · Apr 2, 2026
Pull Your D*ck Out Of The Beehive
“Tech billionaire and Republican donor; owns CBS, acquiring CNN; funds Israeli military; criticized as fascist prick”
Motley Fool Money · Apr 1, 2026
Oracle Lays Off 30,000 and Nike Falls Flat Once Again
“Driving Oracle's aggressive $50 billion AI infrastructure bet and 30,000-person layoff decision”
Macroaggressions · Apr 1, 2026
#634: Monitoring the Situation
“Billionaire tech mogul acquiring major media assets (TikTok, CBS, CNN, etc.) to control Israel-related narratives”
Elon Musk Podcast · Apr 1, 2026
Oracle Fired 30,000 to Build AI
“Announced Stargate initiative with Trump; claims AI could design mRNA cancer vaccines in days”
Pivot · Mar 27, 2026
Meta and YouTube Lose in Court, Insider Iran Trades, and Sora Shuts Down
“Named to tech council, subject of Swisher's controversial comments”
Macroaggressions · Mar 18, 2026
#630: Media Drove the Getaway Car Again
“Second richest man; hardcore Zionist; acquiring TikTok, Paramount, HBO; offered $500B AI contract by Trump”
TBPN · Mar 12, 2026
Dr. Alex Karp LIVE from AIPCon | Alex Karp, Dan Ives, Eric Brock, Casey Lane, Ted Mabrey
“Oracle founder cited for understanding AI infrastructure investment requirements”
TBPN · Mar 12, 2026
Oracle Rips, Larry Ellison's 1997 Vanity Fair Article, Global Fertilizer Crisis | Diet TBPN
“Oracle CEO driving aggressive AI infrastructure strategy, featured in 1997 Vanity Fair profile”
NPR News Now · Mar 12, 2026
NPR News: 03-11-2026 8PM EDT
“Oracle CEO whose company's earnings beat expectations and drove tech stock gains amid market uncertainty”
NPR News Now · Mar 11, 2026
NPR News: 03-11-2026 7PM EDT
“Oracle CEO whose company reported earnings that beat expectations and reassured Wall Street about AI investment sustainability”
NPR News Now · Mar 11, 2026
NPR News: 03-11-2026 6PM EDT
“Oracle CEO whose company's earnings beat expectations, driving stock surge and easing AI bubble concerns”
TBPN · Mar 11, 2026
Oracle Rips, Ellison's Tech-First Vision, Fertilizer Crisis | Apoorv Agrawal, Owen Jennings, Amjad Masad, Shardul Shah, Mike Blue, Brian Taylor, Ivan Soto-Wright
“Oracle CEO leading aggressive AI infrastructure buildout and father of David Ellison”
Digital Social Hour · Mar 7, 2026
Is the Media Lying About Gaza? Sulaiman Ahmed Speaks Out | DSH #1849
“Billionaire tech mogul; described as controlling major media outlets (CBS, Paramount, TikTok) and Gaza reconstruction”
Galaxy Brain · Mar 6, 2026
Did Netflix Ruin Movies?
“Oracle founder and billionaire investor; partially backed Paramount-Skydance's Warner Bros. acquisition”
Uncanny Valley | WIRED · Mar 5, 2026
Iran Strikes in the AI Era; Prediction Markets Ethics; Paramount Beats Netflix
“Media mogul acquiring Warner Bros Discovery through Paramount deal”
The Daily · Mar 4, 2026
A New Media Empire
“Oracle founder and billionaire backing son's media empire building with political connections”
Better Offline · Mar 4, 2026
Hater Season: Corey Quinn
“Co-founder of Oracle; criticized for speculative keynotes and unrealistic revenue projections; requires legal disclaimers”
TBPN · Mar 4, 2026
Netflix’s Next Move, Zuck’s $170B Florida Mansion, the Billionaire Tax Push | Diet TBPN
“David Ellison's father, described as AGI-focused through AI data center investments”
TBPN · Mar 3, 2026
Ellison's Media Empire, Ken Burns Joins, Cursor Mic Drop | Matthew Belloni, Gokul Rajaram, Nik Seetharaman, Raj Rajamani, James Everingham, Dr. Felix Ejeckam
“Oracle founder backstopping son's Warner Bros acquisition, AI data center investor”
Jim Cornette Experience · Mar 3, 2026
Episode 623: Whose Fault Is It Anyway?
“Backing Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery; Trump associate with influence over media consolidation”
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast · Feb 28, 2026
Anne Applebaum & Michael Tomasky
“Oracle founder financing expensive Warner Bros./Paramount acquisition through his son David Ellison”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 28, 2026
62% Say Trump is Using the Presidency for Cash
“Oracle founder financing Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition; Trump ally providing debt financing”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 28, 2026
February 27, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“Billionaire investor whose family acquiring Warner Bros. through Paramount; controls 15% of TikTok via Oracle.”
On the Media · Feb 28, 2026
The Ellisons Prepare to Expand Their Media Empire
“Billionaire owner of Paramount Skydance; personally backstopping $40+ billion equity in Warner Bros Discovery acquisition deal”
IHIP News · Feb 28, 2026
Real Reason Anderson Cooper Left CBS News Amid Bari Weiss & Trump's Hostile Takeover
“Oracle founder and Paramount investor; acquired TikTok stake; hardcore Israel supporter influencing media narrative”
Motley Fool Money · Feb 27, 2026
Paramount Gets Warner Bros. Discovery, But Netflix Comes Out a Winner
“Ellison family providing financing guarantees for Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
God of War TV Show First Look REVEALED! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 02.27.26
“Oracle CEO and billionaire; father of David Ellison; ally of Trump administration influencing Warner Bros. deal outcome”
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Feb 27, 2026
Paramount Trumps Netflix in Warner Bros. Sale; BAFTA’s Complex Controversy; Anticipating the Actor Awards
“Paramount backer described as having close relationship with Trump administration”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 27, 2026
Most CORRUPT Takeover Yet? Trump-Backed Paramount to Buy Warner Bros.
“Oracle founder; father of David Ellison; financing Paramount-Warner Bros deal through sovereign wealth fund partnerships”
Morning Brew Daily · Feb 27, 2026
Netflix Walks Away From WBD Deal & Why is Everyone Leaving America?
“Oracle founder and David Ellison's father; now owns stake in US TikTok, expanding family's influence”
Pivot · Feb 27, 2026
Paramount Wins Warner Bros. Bid, Anthropic vs. Pentagon, and AI Doomsday Memo
“Oracle founder financing Paramount's Warner Bros Discovery acquisition with $45 billion equity”
Global News Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
Pakistan strikes Afghan capital
“Major investor backing Paramount Skydance's $110B bid for Warner Bros. Discovery; described as Trump supporter and donor”
Motley Fool Money · Feb 24, 2026
Party Like it’s 2027
“Oracle founder backing Paramount's Warner Bros Discovery bid; stock down 50%, raising deal financing concerns”
IHIP News · Feb 23, 2026
Trump Admin Caught Lying About Iran As They Gear Up to Take Him Down
“Oracle founder and billionaire oligarch; implied beneficiary of Trump's Netflix board interference”
TBPN · Feb 21, 2026
Datacenter Protests, Paramount WB Bid Clears Key Hurdle, The Mansion Section | Diet TBPN
“Oracle founder backing Paramount's $108 billion Warner Brothers acquisition bid”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Feb 20, 2026
IRAN WAR WATCH: 10 Day Countdown To US-IRAN WAR | America First Ep. 1644
“Acquiring TikTok control; characterized as serving pro-Israel interests through tech industry consolidation”
Pivot · Feb 10, 2026
AI Spending Spree, Crypto Winter, and Kara's Message to Jeff Bezos
“Oracle founder attempting to acquire Warner Bros Discovery and influence content”
Better Offline · Feb 6, 2026
Monologue: Is Oracle Screwed?
“Oracle founder/major shareholder; personal wealth entirely tied to Oracle stock currently declining sharply”