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.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
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.”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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.”
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”
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”
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”
Congressional Dish · Feb 27, 2026
CD333: January 2026 — Big Tests, Minimal Action
“Republican senator from Alaska who abstained from voting on Keith Bass confirmation”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 24, 2026
Trump’s War on Republican “Traitors”
“Republican senator; voted against Trump's Venezuela authority demands; listed among ungrateful Republicans”
What A Day · Feb 13, 2026
Democrats Shut Down DHS
“Republican Senator from Alaska; announced opposition to Save America Act, blocking its Senate passage”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Pod Save America · Jan 27, 2026
Trump Retreats After Alex Pretti's Killing
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”
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”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 19, 2026
Bill Kristol: Trump Is Humiliating Us
“Republican senator on delegation to Denmark; moderate outlier in Republican caucus”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”