Scott Bessent
Mentioned in 100 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Scott Bessent As Treasury Secretary in the Trump administration, Bessent is frequently discussed across podcasts for his role in implementing tariff policies, defending the administration's economic strategy despite criticism, and handling related fiscal matters including tariff revenue decisions and alternative revenue strategies. Podcasters reference his background in finance and business acumen, as well as his positions on economic targets like GDP growth and deficit reduction. He appears in discussions spanning trade policy, currency strategy, private credit market concerns, and various controversial aspects of the administration's economic agenda.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jul 31, 2026
Chip Stocks Crash, $20B Fund Margin Called, Frontier Labs: SLOW DOWN AI, Mamdani's Grocery Stores
“Mentioned alongside Kevin Warsh as aligned on the thesis that AI productivity gains can resolve US fiscal challenges.”
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · Jul 29, 2026
The AI Industry Asks Government to Slow It Down
“Publicly tweeted a position on the debate over banning Chinese open-source AI models.”
Rich Habits Podcast · Jul 27, 2026
180: Is The AI Bubble Popping? w/ Charles Payne (Fox Business)
“Part of current administration's economic team with unique thinking on policy”
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · Jul 23, 2026
A Field Guide to AI Market Freakouts
“Proposed sanctions against Chinese AI companies for alleged covert industrial-scale model distillation attacks.”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Jun 11, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Iran Can’t Be Trusted, and Trump Turns the Tables on Kristen Welker
“Proposing to use Iran's frozen assets to compensate Gulf allies damaged by Iranian attacks”
Today, Explained · Jun 3, 2026
Trump enters his flop era
“Promoted Trump accounts initiative for children and generational wealth building”
DSR's Words Matter · May 28, 2026
The One and Only Way to Truly Defeat the Trump Crime Family
“Criticized for condescension toward press, contempt for Congress, and performative loyalty to Trump”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · May 19, 2026
MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 5/19/26
“Extended sanctions relief for Russian oil, enabling Putin's war funding against Ukraine”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · May 16, 2026
Ep 1348 | No Pay for Politicians During Shutdowns, Republicans to Gain Seats After Redistricting, and Advice to Go Debt-Free | Ron Simmons
“Included in Trump's China delegation for trade negotiations and economic discussions”
Squawk Pod · May 14, 2026
Scott Bessent From Beijing 5/14/26
“Exclusive interview from Beijing on trade negotiations, AI cooperation, and geopolitical issues with China”
The Daily · May 14, 2026
A New Leader — and a New Showdown — at the Fed
“Mentioned as supporter of Warsh's critique regarding Fed balance sheet interventions”
TBPN · May 13, 2026
Trump-Xi Summit, Space Data Center Debate, Inflation Up | Diet TBPN
“Personally vetting Mythos access approvals; met with Japanese officials about AI cybersecurity”
Pod Save America · May 8, 2026
It's One Ballroom, Donald, How Much Could It Cost?
“Economic official criticized for out-of-touch messaging on inflation and affordability”
The Fox News Rundown · May 6, 2026
Pump Pain: How Soon Will Gas Prices Finally Drop?
“Echoed Trump's messaging on Fox News that high gas prices are temporary and will decline rapidly”
AgDay Podcast · May 6, 2026
AgDay 05/06/25
“Reported U.S. close to finalizing trade deal with India”
Morning Wire · May 5, 2026
Evening Wire: Vivek On The Ballot & Alito Slams Jackson | 5.5.26
“Warned U.S. banks face rising AI-driven cyber attack threats; advised Americans should worry about AI hacking bank accounts”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · May 5, 2026
A Very Aggressive Scent
“Criticized for overstating U.S. control of Strait of Hormuz when only 2 ships passed in 48 hours versus 150 daily pre-blockade”
The Dan Bongino Show · May 5, 2026
A Ridiculous Apology (Ep. 2508)
“Discussed corporate earnings, inflation, and economic outlook; praised for competence and avoiding politics”
Pod Save America · May 5, 2026
Trump Is Falling. Are Democrats Rising?
“Claimed gas price increases are temporary and will decline once Iran Strait situation resolves, downplaying economic impact”
The Last Invention is AI · Apr 29, 2026
Musk and Altman: Legal Showdown Day 3
“Met with Dario Amodei; involved in Anthropic policy reversal discussions”
The AI Podcast · Apr 29, 2026
Musk v. Altman Trial Day 3, White House Walks Back Anthropic Ban, Stanford's Transparency Crash
“Met with Dario Amodei; involved in reversing Anthropic supply chain risk designation”
Personal AI · Apr 29, 2026
Key Updates from the Musk vs. Altman Trial
“Met with Dario Amodei on productive meeting regarding Anthropic federal access”
No Priors AI · Apr 29, 2026
Musk and Altman's Legal Proceedings: Day 3
“Met with Dario Amodei; involved in reversing Anthropic supply chain risk designation”
Claude AI · Apr 29, 2026
Trial Insights: Musk vs. Altman Legal Showdown
“Met with Dario Amodei; involved in reversing Anthropic supply chain risk designation”
Latent Space AI · Apr 29, 2026
Musk and Altman: Inside the Legal Battle
“Met with Dario Amodei; involved in reversing Anthropic supply chain risk designation”
Global News Podcast · Apr 29, 2026
Musk vs. Altman Trial Developments
“Met with Dario Amodei regarding Anthropic federal restrictions reversal”
Building AI: News on OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, Google Gemini and xAI's Grok · Apr 29, 2026
Courtroom Insights: Musk vs. Altman Day 3
“Met with Dario Amodei; involved in reversing Anthropic supply chain risk designation”
The David Lin Report · Apr 29, 2026
$150 Oil By Q3? This Could Break Markets Warns Economist | Bob Ryan
“Reported to have arranged swap lines with Asian and Gulf allies to maintain dollar funding market order during conflict”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Apr 26, 2026
Trump, Vance evacuated after shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner
“Cabinet member present at dinner who was evacuated during security incident”
Bankless · Apr 24, 2026
ROLLUP: $300M DeFi Hack Fallout | Arbitrum Freezes Funds | AI Deflation Debate | Productive ETH
“Leading Operation Economic Fury; orchestrating Iranian oil blockade and Karg Island storage constraints”
Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition · Apr 23, 2026
Deadlock in US-Iran Peace Talks; Navy Secretary Fired
“Testified to Senate on foreign exchange swap line requests from Persian Gulf allies and Asian nations”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Apr 23, 2026
Questions About CIA Officers Killed in Mexico Crash, Rep. Mace Targets GOP Colleague: AM Update 4/23
“Testified to Congress that rising gas prices are temporary and will decline as conflict ends”
Last Week in AI · Apr 23, 2026
#241 - Opus 4.7, Muse Spark, GPT-5.4-Cyber, HY-World 2.0
“Met with major bank CEOs to warn about Mythos capabilities and cybersecurity vulnerabilities”
The Briefing with Jen Psaki · Apr 23, 2026
Trump's corruption becomes a campaign issue as GOP Congress flunks on accountability
“Claimed ignorance about UAE investments in Trump crypto company despite Wall Street Journal reporting; negotiating IRS settlement”
The Bulwark Podcast · Apr 22, 2026
Sam Stein: Can Trump Avoid Humiliation in Iran?
“Ranked third-worst for economic policy during period of rising gas and food prices”
This Week in Bitcoin · Apr 22, 2026
101: Stress Test
“Tasked with managing fiscal policy and market confidence while Trump pursues geopolitical objectives”
TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast · Apr 22, 2026
#738: The Dollar Empire Is Just Beginning with Capital Flows
“Appointed by Trump; described as best trader/cross-border flow expert in world; signaling global monetary reordering intentions”
Planet Money · Apr 22, 2026
Live: Anthropic co-founder on AI and jobs
“Called Jack Clark requesting access to Anthropic's Mythos model for security assessment”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 18, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Iran in Shambles, Rubio Targets Regime Families, and the Return of the Impeachment Hoax
“Praised for expertise in locating and freezing Iranian regime family assets held in Western banks”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 16, 2026
George Taplin, Great American State Fair, Iran Blockade
“Briefed on Operation Economic Fury, Iranian asset freezing, and blockade effectiveness; made Hormuz martini reference”
The Michael Knowles Show · Apr 15, 2026
Ep. 1953 - JD Vance Speaks At TPUSA Amid Attacks On Erika Kirk
“Proposed executive order forcing banks to collect citizenship information for deportation enforcement”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 14, 2026
WarRoom Battleground EP 988: Financial Markets Shaken Since The War; Stopping The Steal Of 2026
“Architect of economic warfare strategy including naval blockade and currency devaluation tactics against Iran”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 14, 2026
Episode 5300: Fight For Freedom And MAGA In Virginia
“Opening speaker at Semaphore Conference addressing BRICS currency concerns and dollar strength during crises”
Newshour · Apr 14, 2026
US blockade of Iran ports 'irresponsible and dangerous', China says
“Prioritized long-term security over short-term economic forecasts regarding Middle East conflict”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 13, 2026
Episode 5295: Corruption And Cover Up; Trump Threats More Destruction In The Strait
“Reportedly had major hand in designing blockade as implementation of economic warfare strategy”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 11, 2026
Episode 5292: Victory In Texas Over Muslim Indoctrination; MAGA Running For Congress In Florida
“Treasury Secretary credited with stabilizing capital markets and convening Wall Street leaders on AI cybersecurity risks”
The Tim Dillon Show · Apr 11, 2026
491 - Bombing Beirut, Back To Butler & Melania’s Mission
“Meeting with tech CEOs about Anthropic's AI security risks; attempting to limit transparency”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 10, 2026
Episode 5289: Massive Populist Protests In Ireland; Stopping Data Centers From Destroying Central Florida
“Convening emergency meetings with major banks regarding Anthropic Mythos AI cyber capabilities and financial system threats”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 10, 2026
Episode 5288: Economy Feeling Effects Of Iran War; No Amnesty And Freeze All Immigration
“Economic policy architect; mentioned as part of Trump's tariff and manufacturing-focused economic agenda”
The Dan Bongino Show · Apr 10, 2026
Trump Drops The Hammer (Ep. 2492)
“Summoned Wall Street bank CEOs for emergency meeting regarding Mythos AI cybersecurity threats”