Lee Zeldin
Mentioned in 33 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
EPA Administrator under the Trump administration who became a prominent figure in podcast discussions following the announcement of major deregulation actions, including the repeal of the Obama-era greenhouse gas endangerment finding and a $1.3 trillion deregulation package. Podcasts covered his policy initiatives eliminating climate regulations and vehicle emission standards, as well as addressing controversies surrounding his tenure, including false allegations and questions about the EPA's approach to health impact assessments.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Behind the Bastards · Apr 11, 2026
It Could Happen Here Weekly 227
“Floated as potential attorney general replacement; Trump loyalist with military intelligence background”
It Could Happen Here · Apr 11, 2026
It Could Happen Here Weekly 227
“Floated as potential Attorney General replacement; rolled back environmental regulations at EPA”
John Solomon Reports · Apr 10, 2026
Midterm Reckoning: Congresswoman Harriet Hageman on Iran, War Powers, and the Battle for America
“Made progress on diesel exhaust fluid regulations and economic deregulation”
Democracy Now! Audio · Apr 10, 2026
Democracy Now! 2026-04-10 Friday
“Revoked greenhouse gas regulations; celebrated deregulation at Heartland Institute; rumored for Attorney General position”
It Could Happen Here · Apr 10, 2026
Executive Disorder: FEMA Teleportation, Pam Bondi Fired, Iran Ceasefire?
“Floated as potential replacement for Pam Bondi as Attorney General”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 8, 2026
John Reid, Sean Spicer, Critter News, EPA Museum Anniversary
“Announced closure of EPA Museum as part of federal spending cuts and budget efficiency measures”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Apr 3, 2026
4/3/26: Iran Shoots Down US Jet, Trump Purges Military, CNN Loses It On Hasan
“Potential replacement for Pam Bondi as Attorney General; being considered for political prosecutions”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Apr 3, 2026
Hour 3 of MNM - More Iran, Plane Down? + Gavin Newsom (fraud)
“Praised by host as solid conservative held in high esteem by Republicans”
VINCE · Apr 3, 2026
Pam Bondi Is OUT — What Just Happened?! | Episode 260
“EPA head with strong track record; reportedly in consideration for Attorney General position”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 3, 2026
Pam Bondi Out as AG, Army Chief Retires, Gun Ban on Bases Lifted
“Floated as potential replacement for Pam Bondi as Attorney General”
The Daily · Apr 3, 2026
Epstein Blunders and Tossed Indictments: The Downfall of Pam Bondi
“Considered by Trump as potential replacement for Bondi as attorney general”
NPR News Now · Apr 3, 2026
NPR News: 04-02-2026 8PM EDT
“Called microplastics and pharmaceuticals designation a landmark step in water safety”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 2, 2026
Episode 5268: Pam Bondy Out As AG Todd Blanche To Take Her Place
“Mentioned as potential AG candidate and subject of investigation related to DOJ accountability efforts”
Deadline: White House · Apr 2, 2026
“Bondi’s out. What next?”
“Floated as replacement for Bondi; refused to unequivocally confirm Biden won 2020 election, raising rule-of-law concerns”
Deadline: White House · Apr 2, 2026
“Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi”
“Former Republican Congressman on shortlist to replace Bondi; criticized for violating law in current position”
John Solomon Reports · Apr 2, 2026
The Wisconsin Watchdog: Glenn Grossman Tackles Border Security, Mental Health, and Election Integrity
“Former congressman and current EPA administrator identified as potential frontrunner for Attorney General position”
NPR News Now · Apr 2, 2026
NPR News: 04-02-2026 6PM EDT
“Announced EPA proposal to regulate microplastics and pharmaceuticals in drinking water”
Morning Wire · Apr 2, 2026
Evening Wire: Trump Ousts Bondi & Hershey’s MAHA Makeover | 4.2.26
“Rumored to be poised for Attorney General role; met with Trump on wildfire prevention; present at water quality monitoring announcement”
Bulwark Takes · Apr 2, 2026
BREAKING: Trump Fires Pam Bondi
“Primary candidate to replace Bondi; has stronger relationship with right-wing media than Bondi”
Morning Wire · Mar 26, 2026
Evening Wire: Iran’s ‘Present’ For Trump & The Olympics Back Biology | 3.26.26
“Announced temporary easing of ethanol fuel restrictions and removal of federal impediments on E10 gas sales”
DSR's Words Matter · Mar 13, 2026
Kleptocracy, Kakistocracy, Nihilocracy, Schemeocracy! This is a F**ckedupocracy
“Criticized for calling climate change a hoax while increasing electricity demand from AI infrastructure”
The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 13, 2026
Why Glenn Beck Wants to Kiss EPA's Lee Zeldin | Guests: Lee Zeldin & Jeffrey Steele | 2/13/26
“EPA Administrator who announced and signed largest deregulation action in U.S. history affecting greenhouse gas regulations”
The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 13, 2026
Best of the Program | Guest: Lee Zeldin | 2/13/26
“EPA Administrator announcing largest deregulation action in U.S. history ($1.3 trillion), eliminating Obama-era endangerment finding on greenhouse gas emissions.”
DSR's Words Matter · Feb 13, 2026
American Democracy at a Point of No Return
“EPA Commissioner announcing revocation of greenhouse gas emission provisions to benefit fossil fuel industry”
The Daily · Feb 12, 2026
The Secret Plan to End U.S. Climate Regulations
“EPA Administrator who announced the repeal of the endangerment finding on February 12, 2025”
The Daily · Feb 12, 2026
The Secret Plan to End U.S. Climate Regulations
“EPA administrator expected to announce the end of the endangerment finding and drive 'dagger through climate religion'”
Red Eye Radio · Feb 11, 2026
02-11-26 Part One - A Person of Interest
“Trump administration official announcing upcoming policy to eliminate vehicle start-stop feature requirement”
The Dan Bongino Show · Feb 10, 2026
No Dudes In Dresses (Ep. 2449)
“EPA Secretary; falsely accused by Jasmine Crockett of taking Epstein donation; incident highlighted media misrepresentation”
The Tara Palmeri Show · Feb 1, 2026
HEATED ICE Defense: NY GOP Gov Candidate Doubles Down After Pretti Death
“Previous Republican gubernatorial candidate who came within 5 points of defeating Hochul in recent election”
The Charlie Kirk Show · Jan 28, 2026
How the Trump Admin Is Like the New England Patriots
“Assigned federal permitting authority for California wildfire rebuilding; working with SBA on disaster recovery.”
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Jan 17, 2026
The Skeptics Guide #1071 - Jan 17 2026
“EPA administrator denying reports that agency will stop considering human health impacts in pollution regulations”
Right to the Point · Jan 16, 2026
#29 - Making the American Dream Affordable Again Takes a Second Reconciliation Bill
“RSC guest providing EPA perspectives on environmental protection and conservative conservation principles”
Brief Recess: A Legal Podcast with Michael Foote & Mélissa Malebranche · Dec 11, 2025
Walter Masterson and MAGA Trolling 101
“Target of Climate Defiance activist disruption at New York Cancer Society benefit over environmental deregulation”