Muammar Gaddafi
Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Libyan political leader whose regime and fall are frequently referenced in podcast discussions of U.S. foreign policy and military intervention. Podcasts cite his regime's surrender of nuclear weapons followed by subsequent overthrow as a cautionary example regarding international agreements and regime change, and discuss his removal as a case study in how U.S. and European strategic interests shape military actions abroad.
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Episode Appearances
DISGRACELAND · Mar 12, 2026
Bonus Episode: What Music Do Serial Killers and the Worst People In The World Listen to?
“Libyan dictator who enjoyed Nelly Furtado, Mariah Carey, 50 Cent, and Beyoncé; paid Furtado $1 million to perform”
Freakonomics Radio · Mar 4, 2026
The Most Powerful People You’ve Never Heard Of (Update)
“Libyan dictator whose regime controlled oil refineries; opposed by rebels financed by Vitol during 2011 civil war.”
Part Of The Problem · Feb 25, 2026
Trump to Sell War at the SOTU
“Referenced as regime that surrendered nuclear program then was overthrown, cautionary example for Iran”
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know · Feb 10, 2026
CLASSIC: The Hidden History of Assassins, Chapter Two: The Modern Day
“Libyan leader whose fall resulted from U.S. actions in Libya, discussed as national interest example”
The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast · Jan 27, 2026
Unlocking Culinary Secrets: David's Journey from News to Wine. Full Interview
“Libyan leader interviewed by Page after U.S. military strike; anecdote illustrates Page's international reporting experience”
The Rest Is Classified · Jan 21, 2026
119. Inside Iran: Why Trump Didn’t Intervene (Ep 2)
“Libyan leader killed during 2011 uprising after NATO military intervention supported rebel forces”
Stubborn Things · Jan 20, 2026
From the Halls of Caracas to the Shores of Tripoli
“Libyan leader whose removal was supported by European powers due to geographic proximity to Europe”
American Alchemy with Jesse Michels · Dec 14, 2025
"I Was Taken By Aliens In 1997!" -President of Russian Republic
“Libyan leader with whom Ilyumzinov played chess publicly to demonstrate mental fitness during political crisis”
The Tim Dillon Show · Nov 22, 2025
471 - The Epstein Files & Thanksgiving In Syria
“Former Libyan leader whose overthrow exemplifies US regime change intervention pattern”
Fiasco · Sep 8, 2025
Benghazi: Episode 2 - We Will Stay Here
“Libyan dictator whose 42-year regime was overthrown during the 2011 revolution”
Fiasco · Sep 8, 2025
Benghazi: Episode 1 - The Dictator
“Libyan dictator who ruled for 42 years, committed widespread human rights abuses, and reconciled with the U.S. under Bush administration”
Fiasco · Aug 25, 2025
Introducing Fiasco: Benghazi
“Former Libyan regime leader whose fall is examined as context for the Benghazi attack”