Noam Chomsky
Mentioned in 22 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A influential linguist and political theorist whose foundational work on formal language and grammar revolutionized 20th-century cognitive science and linguistics. Widely discussed across podcasts for his intellectual contributions to critical thinking and political philosophy, as well as his controversial association with Jeffrey Epstein revealed in recently disclosed files, which contradicted his public anti-capitalist ideology.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Macroaggressions · Mar 18, 2026
#630: Media Drove the Getaway Car Again
“Cited for Manufacturing Consent theory on media propaganda and journalist self-selection”
Pod Save America · Mar 1, 2026
1128: Graham Platner Isn't Backing Down
“Political theorist whose work influenced Platner's early political thinking”
Behind the Bastards · Feb 26, 2026
Part Four: How Jeffrey Epstein Helped Build the Modern World
“Intellectual targeted by Epstein for influence on scientific racism; received private jet offers and race science arguments”
People I (Mostly) Admire · Feb 21, 2026
8. Peter Attia: “I Definitely Lost a Lot of IQ Points That Day”
“Intellectual figure Attia introduces to his 11-year-old daughter to teach critical thinking and exposure to disagreement”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 17, 2026
2/17/26: Epstein Files Coverup, ICE Caught Lying, Trump Election Takeover
“Thousands of emails with Epstein in files; wife issued statement addressing entanglement”
Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
Ep 598 - Night Shadow (feat. Dan Soder, Chris O'Connor, Billy)
“Philosopher and political commentator discussed in context of liberal politics”
Last Podcast On The Left · Feb 11, 2026
Side Stories: Puppy-Gate
“Intellectual identified in Epstein files as having provided support to Epstein during legal troubles”
The Charlie Kirk Show · Feb 10, 2026
President Trump's Epstein Vindication
“Mentioned in Epstein files; host expresses satisfaction at embarrassment of left-wing academic”
The Bulwark Podcast · Feb 10, 2026
Jane Coaston: The Epstein Revelations Keep Getting Worse
“Intellectual who emailed Epstein attempting to help him; example of elite obsequiousness”
The Editors · Feb 10, 2026
Episode 847: Bad Bunny and Bad Maps
“Reputation damaged by Epstein files revealing decades-long friendship and financial dealings with convicted sex offender despite anti-capitalist ideology”
The Daily · Feb 10, 2026
Deception and Dependency: Inside the Latest Epstein Files
“Intellectual figure mentioned in documents in connection with Epstein's network”
Timcast IRL · Feb 10, 2026
TPUSA Halftime HITS NUMBER ONE w/ Scott Greer
“Prominent leftist intellectual with extensive Epstein correspondence, fantasizing about his island in released emails”
The Jimmy Dore Show · Feb 9, 2026
Chomsky's Disgusting Epstein Ties Prove He Was COMPROMISED ALL ALONG!
“Central subject; accused of being compromised by intelligence agencies based on Epstein emails and political positions”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Feb 9, 2026
343 | Tom Griffiths on The Laws of Thought
“Linguist whose formal language theory revolutionized understanding of human language acquisition”
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Feb 5, 2026
#457 — More From Sam: The Epstein Files, The Newsom Factor, Don Lemon's Arrest, AI Market Disruption, and More
“Mentioned in Epstein's email invitation to Sam Harris for a dinner gathering”
Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST) · Jan 23, 2026
Why Every Brain Metaphor in History Has Been Wrong [SPECIAL EDITION]
“Linguist and cognitive scientist; critiqued theories that accommodate all observations as meaningless; discussed cognitive horizons and limits”
Me, Myself, and AI · Jan 20, 2026
Connecting Language and (Artificial) Intelligence: Princeton’s Tom Griffiths
“Linguist whose work on grammar structure influenced 20th-century linguistics and cognitive science”
Galaxy Brain · Nov 28, 2025
America’s Slide Toward Simulated Democracy with Eliot Higgins
“Author cited by Higgins as influential political reading during his earlier engagement with political theory”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Nov 3, 2025
334 | Daniel Whiteson on the Physics of and by Aliens
“Linguist whose work on language structure Whiteson consulted regarding alien communication capabilities”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Oct 13, 2025
AMA | October 2025
“Discussed for universal grammar theory and critique that LLMs cannot teach us about human language”
WEAPONIZED with Jeremy Corbell & George Knapp · Jul 22, 2025
Storming the Silence - Dave Foley and the Fight for UAP Transparency
“Referenced for 'Manufacturing Consent' framework explaining media self-censorship on UAP topics”
The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence) · Mar 24, 2025