Larry Ellison
Mentioned in 100 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Founder of Oracle and one of the world's wealthiest individuals, Ellison has been a central figure in major media and technology acquisitions discussed across podcasts, including backing his son David Ellison's Paramount bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and involvement in TikTok ownership restructuring. Podcasts frequently reference his financing role in these high-stakes deals and his connections to political figures, particularly regarding his influence over content platforms and data infrastructure.
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Episode Appearances
声动早咖啡 · Jul 15, 2026
淘宝闪购｜零食量贩店「缩水款」引争议，夏奇拉将登美加墨决赛中场秀
“Oracle founder and father of Paramount CEO, close Trump associate, central to political dimension of merger litigation”
The Journal. · Jun 16, 2026
How Elon Musk Made a Trillion Dollars
“Mentioned as comparison point; wealth in $200 billion range, significantly less than Musk's”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 15, 2026
Bill Kristol: Trump’s Weak, Sad, and Embarrassing Weekend
“Benefited financially from UFC event being placed behind Paramount Plus paywall instead of free CBS broadcast”
Up First from NPR · Jun 13, 2026
Trump's Iran Negotiations, Entertainment Mergers, NBA finals
“Controls Paramount parent company through Skydance Media; positioned to control CNN post-merger”
Pivot · Jun 9, 2026
Trump's AI Stake, SpaceX's IPO Froth, and Apple's Siri Overhaul
“Father of David; Galloway credits him with understanding incentives and shareholder value dynamics”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Jun 3, 2026
6/3/26: Larry Ellison Net Worth Skyrockets On Data Centers, ICE Protests Erupt At Delaney Hall
“Net worth increased $70 billion in one month due to data center and AI investments; became third richest person globally”
The Bulwark Podcast · May 28, 2026
Kara Swisher: The Tech Bros Should Just Shut Up
“Identified as key stakeholder influencing Paramount's editorial decisions and pro-Israel positioning”
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”