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Lisa Murkowski

Mentioned in 35 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

# Lisa Murkowski A Republican Senator from Alaska who has repeatedly broken with the Trump administration on major legislative priorities, including opposing the Save America Act, blocking confirmations, and calling for the resignation of the DHS Secretary. She is frequently discussed across podcasts as a rare GOP voice dissenting from Trump administration actions on issues ranging from Venezuela policy to immigration enforcement to the Greenland acquisition. Her willingness to engage in bipartisan negotiations and defend constitutional principles—such as military members' right to refuse illegal orders—positions her as a moderate outlier within the Republican caucus.

Episode Appearances

Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · Apr 15, 2026

Mitt Romney: This is Why Nothing Gets Passed Anymore

Republican senator who worked with Romney on bipartisan legislation and voted against ACA repeal.

Massachusetts Health Care Law (2006) - design and implementationAffordable Care Act - origins and national implementation challengesIndividual mandate - conservative vs. partisan framing
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Louder with Crowder

Louder with Crowder · Apr 15, 2026

They Want You to Forget About The SAVE Act: Time to Call Out the RINOS

Named as RINO (Republican In Name Only) opposing SAVE Act passage

SAVE Act (voter ID and election integrity legislation)Senate filibuster reform and reconciliation processElection integrity and voter verification requirements
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Congressional Dish

Congressional Dish · Apr 10, 2026

CD336: SAVE America from Easily Voting

Republican Senator from Alaska opposing SAVE America Act due to implementation impossibility and disenfranchisement concerns

Voter Suppression LegislationSAVE Act and SAVE America Act AnalysisProof of Citizenship Requirements
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Pod Save America

Pod Save America · Mar 31, 2026

SHOCKING GOP Plan to Fund War with Health Care Cuts

Alaska Republican expressing skepticism of healthcare cuts to fund Iran war

Iran Military Conflict and Escalation RiskTrump Administration Diplomatic StrategyGlobal Energy Supply Chain Disruption
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Bannon`s War Room

Bannon`s War Room · Mar 19, 2026

WarRoom Battleground EP 972: Republicans Call Democrats Bluff With SAVE AMERICA ACT

Expected to oppose voter ID provisions citing federalism and disenfranchisement concerns

SAVE AMERICA ACT - Voter ID and Citizenship VerificationFederal vs. State Election Authority and Constitutional PowersIran-Israel Military Conflict and US Strategic Objectives
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Bannon`s War Room

Bannon`s War Room · Mar 17, 2026

WarRoom Battleground EP 970: Massive Throw Down In Senate Over SAVE ACT Cont; Joe Kent Resigns

Alaska Senator; announced opposition to SAVE Act procedural vote; previously published op-ed against voter citizenship verification bill.

SAVE Act voter ID and citizenship verification requirementsSenate filibuster rules and procedural voting strategyNATO burden-sharing and military alliance commitments
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Bannon`s War Room

Bannon`s War Room · Mar 17, 2026

Episode 5224: Massive Throw Down In Senate Over SAVE ACT

Alaska Senator; signaled opposition to SAVE Act; uses ranked-choice voting system she helped implement

Voter ID Requirements and Proof of CitizenshipMail-in Voting Restrictions and Election SecuritySenate Filibuster Reform and Procedural Strategy
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Bannon`s War Room

Bannon`s War Room · Mar 10, 2026

Episode 5205: Iran Lays Mines IOn The Strait Of Hormuz; Warmongering Graham Wants To Send Your Family To Iran

Alaska Senator identified as holdout on Save America Act co-sponsorship and filibuster reform vote

Iran Strait of Hormuz Mining OperationsU.S. Military Carrier Strike Group DeploymentGround Troop Deployment to Iran (Karaj Operations)
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Morning Wire

Morning Wire · Mar 4, 2026

Trump's Iran Messaging Struggle & SCOTUS Backs Parents | 3.4.26

Alaska Senator identified as potential swing vote on Iran congressional resolution

Iran Military Operations and White House MessagingCongressional Authorization for Military ActionParental Rights vs. School Gender Transition Policies
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Congressional Dish

Congressional Dish · Feb 27, 2026

CD333: January 2026 — Big Tests, Minimal Action

Republican senator from Alaska who abstained from voting on Keith Bass confirmation

Health Insurance Subsidy Extension and Affordability CrisisCongressional War Powers and Venezuela Military InterventionRepublican House Majority Fragility and Party Unity
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Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · Feb 24, 2026

Trump’s War on Republican “Traitors”

Republican senator; voted against Trump's Venezuela authority demands; listed among ungrateful Republicans

Trump's relationship with Supreme Court appointeesFederal Reserve independence and political pressureRepublican party loyalty and primary challenges
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What A Day

What A Day · Feb 13, 2026

Democrats Shut Down DHS

Republican Senator from Alaska; announced opposition to Save America Act, blocking its Senate passage

Department of Homeland Security Funding and Partial Government ShutdownImmigration Enforcement and ICE OperationsTrump Tariffs and Congressional Opposition
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Steve Deace Show

Steve Deace Show · Feb 11, 2026

Pam Bondi CRASHES OUT?! | Guest: Pam Bondi | 2/11/26

Senator openly opposing SAVE Act, exemplifying Republican defection on key Trump administration priority

Epstein Files Release Strategy and MessagingPam Bondi Attorney General Testimony and PerformanceHoward Lutnick Commerce Secretary Epstein Connection
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The Find Out Podcast

The Find Out Podcast · Feb 10, 2026

Susan Rice on Trump’s Lawlessness, U.S. Allies, and the Economic Fallout

Republican senator noted as rare GOP voice dissenting from Trump administration actions

ICE Immigration Enforcement and Constitutional RightsComparison of Obama vs. Trump Immigration PolicyEconomic Impact of Mass Immigration Enforcement
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Prof G Markets

Prof G Markets · Feb 3, 2026

Why Markets Aren’t Scared of Kevin Warsh

Republican senator from Alaska also blocking confirmation until DOJ lawsuit against Powell is resolved

Federal Reserve Chair Nomination and Confirmation ProcessKevin Warsh's Fed Leadership and Interest Rate PolicyFed Independence vs. Presidential Pressure
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The Matt Walsh Show

The Matt Walsh Show · Jan 30, 2026

Ep. 1726 - The Solution To The Immigration Problem That No One Is Talking About

Republican Senator from Alaska calling for DHS Secretary removal, breaking with Trump administration

ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) policy and eliminationIllegal immigration systemic solutions vs. enforcement theaterBipartisan political consensus on immigration policy
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Up First from NPR

Up First from NPR · Jan 30, 2026

Senate Funding Deal, Border Czar Homan In Minnesota, Georgia Election Ballots Seized

Alaska Senator calling for Homeland Security Secretary resignation and supporting investigation into federal enforcement

Immigration Enforcement OversightAdministrative Warrants and Judicial ReviewFederal Law Enforcement Accountability
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DSR's Words Matter

DSR's Words Matter · Jan 28, 2026

Don't Believe the BS That Trump & His Goons Are Changing Tactics

Senate Republican calling for Noem's resignation; rare GOP dissent on enforcement tactics

Immigration Enforcement Operations and Constitutional ViolationsDHS Funding and Appropriations LeverageImpeachment of Kristi Noem
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The NPR Politics Podcast

The NPR Politics Podcast · Jan 28, 2026

Internal review contradicts Trump administration on Alex Pretti shooting

Republican Senator from Alaska; stated she would not support Kristi Noem again

Immigration Enforcement Tactics and AccountabilityInternal Government Review Processes and TransparencyCitizenship and Naturalization Policy Changes
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Pod Save America

Pod Save America · Jan 27, 2026

Trump Retreats After Alex Pretti's Killing

Immigration enforcement operationsFederal agent accountabilityCommunity organizing and protest
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The NPR Politics Podcast

The NPR Politics Podcast · Jan 21, 2026

Defiant Trump continues calls for acquiring Greenland

Republican Senator from Alaska on congressional delegation to Denmark, signaling GOP concerns about Trump's Greenland rhetoric

Greenland Acquisition ProposalNATO Alliance StabilityU.S. Foreign Policy Under Trump
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 21, 2026

Rep. Sarah McBride: Our President's Drunk History Take

Republican senator who participated in Codell delegation to Denmark and Greenland

NATO Article 5 collective defense and Greenland territorial claimsTrump administration tariff policy and economic coercion of alliesTrans rights legislation and anti-trans rider provisions in appropriations bills
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 19, 2026

Bill Kristol: Trump Is Humiliating Us

Republican senator on delegation to Denmark; moderate outlier in Republican caucus

Trump Greenland Annexation Threats and Tariff StrategyCongressional Abdication of Tariff Authority and Budget LeverageICE Facial Recognition and Accent-Based Detention Practices
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Up First from NPR

Up First from NPR · Jan 19, 2026

Troops Stand By For Minnesota, Greenland NATO Tensions, Gaza Peace Board

Congressional delegation member; indicated Republican support for de-escalation efforts

Immigration Enforcement and Insurrection Act InvocationMinnesota Federal-State Conflict Over ICE OperationsNATO Alliance Tensions and Greenland Acquisition Demand
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The Al Franken Podcast

The Al Franken Podcast · Jan 18, 2026

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on ICE in Minnesota

Alaska Republican Senator opposing Trump's investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Powell

ICE Enforcement Operations in MinnesotaImmigration Due Process and Laken-Riley ActRenee Good Killing and Federal Investigation Politicization
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The NPR Politics Podcast

The NPR Politics Podcast · Jan 16, 2026

Congress, content creators, and Can't Let It Go

Republican Senator from Alaska negotiating bipartisan ACA subsidy extension, expressing concern about Trump administration support

Congressional Spending Deadlines and Government Shutdown PreventionAffordable Care Act Subsidy Extensions and Premium IncreasesTrump Administration Health Care Plan and Affordability Messaging
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Up First from NPR

Up First from NPR · Jan 16, 2026

Trump and Minnesota, Venezuela's Opposition, Trump's Healthcare Plan

Expressed commitment to salvaging bipartisan healthcare subsidy extension despite Trump's competing plan

Immigration Enforcement Operations in MinnesotaInsurrection Act Invocation ThreatsVenezuela Political Crisis and U.S. Foreign Policy
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The Journal.

The Journal. · Jan 13, 2026

Why is the Fed Chair Facing a Criminal Investigation?

Republican Senator calling DOJ investigation 'attempted coercion' and supporting nomination blocks

Federal Reserve IndependenceMonetary Policy and Interest RatesCriminal Investigation of Fed Chair
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Pod Save America

Pod Save America · Jan 13, 2026

Trump Targets Minneapolis, the Fed, and Greenland

Said DOJ credibility is in question; will not vote for Fed nominees until investigation resolved

Federal Reserve Independence and Monetary PolicyDOJ Investigation into Jerome PowellICE Enforcement Operations and Minneapolis Deployment
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The NPR Politics Podcast

The NPR Politics Podcast · Jan 12, 2026

How Trump's 'Don-roe Doctrine' is different than Bush-era GOP foreign policy

Alaska Senator; voted against Trump administration Venezuela intervention, showing rare Republican dissent on foreign policy

Trump Foreign Policy Doctrine and RealismNeoconservatism vs. Transactional InterventionismVenezuela Military Intervention and Oil Strategy
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 12, 2026

Bill Kristol: This Is Accelerationist Authoritarianism

Alaska Republican senator potentially able to block Fed chair confirmation with other Republicans

Federal Reserve Independence and Monetary Policy ControlDOJ Weaponization Against Political OpponentsICE Enforcement and Use of Force Standards
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The Daily Show: Ears Edition

The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 11, 2026

TDS Time Machine | Jon Stewart's Best Trump Takedowns of 2025

Only senator to secure meaningful concessions (Alaska-specific benefits) in exchange for spending bill vote

DEI Scapegoating and Merit-Based Hiring DebatesUS-China Trade War and Tariff StrategyRare Earth Materials Supply Chain Vulnerability
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The NPR Politics Podcast

The NPR Politics Podcast · Jan 9, 2026

Week in politics: Minneapolis ICE shooting and congressional Republicans defect

Voted for Venezuela war powers resolution against Trump administration position

Affordable Care Act Subsidy ExtensionHouse Republican Defections and Discharge PetitionsICE Enforcement and Immigration Policy
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The Find Out Podcast

The Find Out Podcast · Dec 18, 2025

Can Janet Mills Beat Susan Collins?

Mills noted Murkowski received 35% SNAP benefits increase in Republican bill while Maine received cuts

ACA Tax Credit Expiration and Healthcare AccessMedicaid Funding Cuts and Rural Healthcare InfrastructureSusan Collins Senate Record and Moderate Voting Patterns
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The Oath and The Office

The Oath and The Office · Dec 4, 2025

MAGA Is Blaming the Judges (with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse)

Republican senator publicly defending military members' right to refuse illegal orders against Trump's threats

Presidential Pardon Power Abuse and Co-Conspirator ImmunityWar Crimes and No-Quarter Orders in Military OperationsJudicial Independence Under Attack and Judge Intimidation
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