Michaela Shiffrin

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

A three-time Olympic gold medalist in alpine skiing, she is the most decorated US Alpine skier and won slalom gold at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. Podcasts discuss her athletic achievements, mental health perspectives, and personal resilience, including an emotional interview about her late father. She is also recognized for balancing patriotism with thoughtful critique and for advancing women's skiing competitively.

Appears On

First Take Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara Green Light with Chris Long Morning Joe Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce America At Night with McGraw Milhaven The Von Haessler Doctrine Up First from NPR

Episode Appearances

First Take · Apr 1, 2026

Hour 2: Would it Be a Mistake for LeBron to Leave the Lakers?

“Three-time Olympic gold medalist discussing record-breaking World Cup season and mental health journey”

LeBron James Free Agency DecisionNBA Championship Contention AnalysisNCAA Tournament Game-Winning Shots Ranking

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Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara · Feb 25, 2026

4.9. The Olympics Withdrawal Episode

“Alpine skier who won Olympic medal; discussed for emotional interview about late father”

Olympic Games withdrawal and post-competition emotional managementTraining in varied climates and temperature adaptation for distance runnersPacer selection and dynamics in elite distance training

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Green Light with Chris Long · Feb 24, 2026

Kylie Kelce On Motherhood, Her Husband Jason Kelce & Not Gonna Lie Podcast

“Olympic skier being interviewed for Kylie's upcoming Olympics content series”

Motherhood and parenting four childrenPostpartum depression and mental health awarenessPodcast production and guest interview management

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Morning Joe · Feb 23, 2026

Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs

“Olympic skier who balanced patriotism with thoughtful critique of America, modeling constructive national discourse”

Supreme Court Tariff Ruling and Executive Power LimitsInternational Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Constitutional InterpretationTrump Administration Tariff Policy and Economic Impact

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Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce · Feb 22, 2026

Kylie & Mikaela Shiffrin on Looking Like Twins, “Back Abs,” & Figure Skating Greatness w/ Johnny Weir & Tara Lipinski | Ep. 56

“Three-time Olympic gold medalist in alpine skiing who won slalom gold at Milan Cortina 2026, discusses mental health and athletic excellence”

Olympic Mental Health and Psychological PreparationAlpine Skiing Performance and Training MethodologyFigure Skating Judging and Artistic Performance

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America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Feb 20, 2026

Andrew Eborn on Prince Andrew’s Arrest, Michael Rogers on GPS Threats, Brian Pinelli on Olympics

“US Alpine skier who won gold medal in slalom at Milan Olympics, becoming most decorated US Alpine skier with three Olympic golds”

Prince Andrew arrest and Epstein investigationGPS system vulnerabilities and national security threatsUK vs US legal and media standards for active cases

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Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara · Feb 11, 2026

4.7. The Winter Olympics Episode

“Elite skier discussed as pushing women's skiing forward and creating competitive dynamic with other top athletes”

Winter Olympics 2026 coverage and athlete storytellingACL injuries and elite athlete comeback decisionsSpeed suit regulations and performance-enhancing modifications

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The Von Haessler Doctrine · Feb 11, 2026

The Von Haessler Doctrine: S16/EP027 - Red Tuesday

“Olympic downhill skier who crashed during team event, costing US gold medal opportunity”

Valentine's Day Economics and Red Tuesday Breakup PhenomenonWinter Olympics 2026 Medal Counts and Performance AnalysisRNC Primary Endorsement Strategy in Georgia Gubernatorial Race

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Up First from NPR · Feb 7, 2026

U.S.-Iran Talks Continue, Texas Politics, 2026 Winter Olympics Begin

“Described as possibly the greatest female skier of all time, competing at 2026 Winter Olympics”

U.S.-Iran Nuclear NegotiationsImmigration Enforcement PolicyTexas Senate Race 2026

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