Liz Cheney

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows

Former Republican U.S. Representative who served on the House January 6th Committee investigating the Capitol riot and helped author its final report. She is frequently discussed in political podcasts as a prominent example of principled Republican dissent, having voted to impeach Trump and openly opposed MAGA movement leadership, actions that led to her becoming a polarizing figure within the GOP.

Appears On

Deadline: White House Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar Bulwark Takes The Oath and The Office Making Sense with Sam Harris The MeidasTouch Podcast The Bulwark Podcast The Steady State Sentinel

Episode Appearances

Deadline: White House · May 5, 2026

"Trump's retribution campaign today"

“Republican who led January 6th Select Committee and faced threats for opposing Trump”

Election worker safety and threats of political violenceDOJ weaponization against election officials and political opponents2020 election lies and ongoing election denial campaigns

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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 21, 2026

VDH on Iran, Xi Summit, Clarence Thomas vs. Progressivism & the Left’s Double Standards

“Example of political figure destroyed after opposing Trump”

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and Blockade StrategyUS-China Relations and Taiwan DefenseConstitutional Originalism vs Progressive Reinterpretation

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Apr 7, 2026

4/7/26: Trump Journo Jail Threat Backfires, US Low On Interceptors, Tucker Turns On Trump

“Cited as example of Bush-era neocon rehabilitated through Russiagate narrative”

Trump journalist prosecution threats and First Amendment implicationsUS military munitions shortage and production capacity crisisTomahawk missile depletion and Indo-Pacific deterrence gaps

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Bulwark Takes · Feb 24, 2026

Trump’s War on Republican “Traitors”

“Former Republican representative; served on January 6th investigation committee; Trump calls her a loser and traitor”

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

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The Oath and The Office · Feb 12, 2026

DOJ Payback Politics (with Preet Bharara)

“Republican who defied party leadership; cited as example of courageous institutional resistance”

Presidential Immunity and Constitutional LimitsDOJ Independence and PoliticizationFirst Amendment Press Freedom Protections

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Making Sense with Sam Harris · Feb 11, 2026

#458 — The Bulwark Against MAGA

“Republican who voted to impeach Trump and became symbol of principled dissent, now despised by MAGA base”

Trump's norm-breaking and democratic erosionRepublican Party realignment and factionalismRight-wing media ecosystem and propaganda

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The MeidasTouch Podcast · Feb 7, 2026

Yikes! Trump’s Health Crashes as Doctors Can't Hide It!!!

“Criticized by Trump in incoherent posts; noted as residing in Ireland due to Trump derangement syndrome”

Presidential Health Transparency and Medical DisclosureCognitive Decline Assessment and TestingPolitical Messaging and Narrative Control

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The Bulwark Podcast · Feb 6, 2026

David French: Our State of National Shame

“Former congresswoman; example of Republican who eventually broke with Trump over election denial”

Executive Immunity and Presidential Pardon PowerFederal Civil Rights Liability Reform (42 U.S.C. Section 1983)Immigration Detention and Due Process Violations

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The Steady State Sentinel · Feb 3, 2026

The Most Perilous Time

“Republican congresswoman cited as example of principled leader willing to oppose party”

Congressional Campaign Strategy in Gerrymandered DistrictsDemocratic Institutional Erosion and Constitutional ChecksTrade Policy and Agricultural Tariff Impact

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The Oath and The Office · Jan 29, 2026

Jan. 6 Then & Now: The Insurrection Blueprint (with Tom Joscelyn)

“January 6th Committee member who recruited Tom Jocelyn to help author the committee's final report”

ICE Operations and Constitutional ViolationsJanuary 6th Coup Conspiracy and Electoral System VulnerabilitiesFake Elector Scheme and 12th Amendment Exploitation

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The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 8, 2026

Ryan Grim: An Unconscionable Reaction to a Summary Execution

“Never-Trump Republican who endorsed Harris; criticized for lack of anti-war messaging to uncommitted voters”

Police Use of Force and Qualified ImmunityICE Enforcement Operations and Civilian DeathsGovernment Disinformation and Narrative Control

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The Oath and The Office · Dec 18, 2025

A Brown Professor on the Shooting—and Gun Laws

“Mentioned as target of Trump's revenge campaign; represents Republican opposition to Trump”

Mass Shooting Response and Gun Control PolicyConstitutional Accountability and Presidential Power LimitsSenate Confirmation Process and Blue Slip Tradition

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