Steve Witkoff
Mentioned in 50 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A Trump administration special envoy and negotiator involved in multiple high-stakes diplomatic efforts, including indirect nuclear talks with Iran in Geneva, ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, and Middle East policy discussions. Frequently discussed across news and political podcasts for his role conducting direct communications with foreign leaders and his public claims regarding Iran's nuclear weapons capabilities. His involvement in diplomacy has generated podcast scrutiny due to reported financial dealings involving his family and Gulf state entities during his tenure as an official.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
DSR's Words Matter · Mar 13, 2026
Kleptocracy, Kakistocracy, Nihilocracy, Schemeocracy! This is a F**ckedupocracy
“Criticized as incompetent negotiator making personal financial gains while conducting diplomatic deals”
Morning Wire · Mar 11, 2026
Intensified Strikes Hammer Iran & Cuba’s Final Chapter? | 3.11.26
“Trump's Middle East envoy who accepted Kremlin's denial of intelligence sharing allegations with Iran”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Mar 7, 2026
Exiled Iranian Prince Reza Pahlavi: Transition Plan and the Fight for Iran's Freedom
“Trump administration official serving as communication channel with Iranian transition leadership”
Morning Wire · Mar 5, 2026
Evening Wire: Noem Out At DHS & Britney Spears Arrested | 3.5.26
“Led Trump negotiating team with Iran on nuclear agreement; discovered Iranian uranium enrichment deception”
The Daily · Mar 5, 2026
Did Israel Force Trump Into War?
“Official involved in Iran nuclear negotiations and public messaging”
Letters from an American · Mar 2, 2026
February 28, 2026
“Middle East envoy with deep financial ties to the region, involved in Iran strike decision guidance”
The Daily · Mar 1, 2026
The Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader and the End of an Era in the Middle East
“Trump advisor who made claims about Iran's nuclear weapons timeline capabilities”
Morning Wire · Feb 28, 2026
BREAKING: U.S. Launches Operation Epic Fury On Iran | 2.28.26
“White House special envoy who offered Trump's final nuclear negotiation terms to Iran”
Call Me Back - with Dan Senor · Feb 28, 2026
EMERGENCY EPISODE: WAR WITH IRAN - with Mark Dubowitz and Nadav Eyal
“White House official involved in negotiations and gave speech identifying ballistic missiles as existential threat to Israel”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 28, 2026
2/28/26: IRAN WAR: Trump RISKS IT ALL For Israel
“Trump advisor; reportedly expressed frustration that Iranians had not surrendered as expected”
PBD Podcast · Feb 28, 2026
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Iran War Unleashed! U.S. & Israel STRIKE Khamenei | PBD #749
“Participated in final diplomatic negotiation efforts with Iran before military action commenced”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 28, 2026
2/28/26: K&S React: TRUMP LAUNCHES REGIME CHANGE IRAN WAR
“Real estate investor and Trump advisor conducting nuclear negotiations without expertise; received Iranian diplomatic overtures”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 28, 2026
Keith Kellogg breaks down Trump's Ukraine strategy and Putin's negotiating style
“Lead negotiator for Trump administration in Russia talks; quoted on Putin's negotiating straightforwardness”
Morning Joe · Feb 27, 2026
'Republicans keep making things worse for themselves': Joe reacts to Hillary Clinton's deposition
“Trump's special envoy and friend participating in Iran nuclear talks in Geneva”
Inside Trump's Head · Feb 27, 2026
Proof Trump, 79, Has Lost Grip on Reality: Wolff
“Trump's golfing buddy and Manhattan real estate figure; negotiating Iran nuclear talks with Jared Kushner”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 27, 2026
February 26, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“U.S. Envoy held direct and indirect negotiations with Iran on nuclear program; signaled progress on defining deal elements.”
Morning Wire · Feb 26, 2026
Evening Wire: Hillary Testifies & Iran Talks Resume | 2.26.26
“American envoy in Geneva for nuclear talks with Iran aimed at limiting military nuclear capacity”
NPR News Now · Feb 26, 2026
NPR News: 02-26-2026 5PM EST
“Presidential advisor leading U.S. negotiation team in Iran nuclear talks in Geneva”
Fresh Air · Feb 26, 2026
Is the U.S. headed toward military conflict with Iran?
“Trump's special envoy to Middle East negotiating with Iran; real estate and finance background; has Middle East business interests”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 26, 2026
2/26/26: Trump Wants Israel To Start Iran War, Cuba Shoots 4 Invaders, AI Pushes Nuclear War
“Trump negotiator in Geneva for Iran diplomacy; previously claimed Iran weeks away from nuclear bomb despite June statements of complete program obliteration”
Global News Podcast · Feb 26, 2026
US and Iran hold crucial talks mediated by Oman
“Trump's golf buddy and preferred envoy handling Iran nuclear negotiations and Ukraine reconstruction discussions”
Economist Podcasts · Feb 26, 2026
Poised and confused: the will-he-won’t-he of Iran strikes
“Trump's diplomatic envoy who claimed Iran was one week from bomb-grade uranium”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 26, 2026
Does Trump Even Know What Soldiers Fight For? | Command Post
“Administration official mentioned as being sent to negotiate Iran nuclear agreement”
NPR News Now · Feb 26, 2026
NPR News: 02-25-2026 7PM EST
“Special Envoy involved in Ukraine peace negotiations and discussions with President Zelensky”
Letters from an American · Feb 25, 2026
February 24, 2026
“Trump's Middle East envoy and billionaire real estate developer with no diplomatic experience who negotiated with Putin without CIA briefing or translator.”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 25, 2026
2/25/26: BP Team REACTS Trump SOTU: Iran, Data Centers, Immigration
“Received shout-out in speech; involved in crypto deals and foreign investment schemes; made false claims about Iran ICBM capability”
Pod Save the World · Feb 25, 2026
508: Countdown to War With Iran?
“Trump's Iran negotiator; real estate developer making false claims about Iranian nuclear program timeline”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 25, 2026
LIVE: State of the Union Coverage From the Bulwark (W/ Pete Buttigieg)
“Trump advisor credited with hostage negotiations and Middle East peace efforts”
Democracy Now! Audio · Feb 24, 2026
Democracy Now! 2026-02-24 Tuesday
“Trump's special envoy advising on Iran policy and whether Iran is serious about nuclear weapons negotiations”
The Daily · Feb 24, 2026
Trump Weighs War With Iran
“American negotiator scheduled to meet with Iranians for diplomatic talks”
PBD Podcast · Feb 23, 2026
El Mencho Killing IGNITES Narco War & Newsom's 960 SAT Speech | PBD #744
“Trump envoy signaling Iran no longer cooperating in negotiations and expressing concern about uranium enrichment”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 23, 2026
2/23/26: Tucker Vs Huckabee On Israel, Sachs Flames Trump On Iran And Tariffs
“Trump's Iran negotiator; claimed Iran weeks away from 'industrial grade bomb' despite no evidence; pushing capitulation demands”
Newshour · Feb 23, 2026
Zelensky: Russia has already started a Third World War
“Trump's negotiator conducting ceasefire talks with Russia and Ukraine, accused of absorbing Putin's talking points”
Global News Podcast · Feb 23, 2026
Violence erupts in Mexico after army kills drug lord
“Trump's negotiator meeting with both Ukrainian and Russian leadership regarding ceasefire and peace talks.”
Fox News Hourly Update · Feb 22, 2026
6PM ET 02/22/2026 Newscast
“U.S. Envoy expected to meet with Iran's top diplomat on Thursday in Geneva”
Newshour · Feb 22, 2026
Russia launches huge overnight bombing of Ukraine
“Trump's special envoy involved in Iran nuclear program negotiations; expressed curiosity about Iran's resistance”
Morning Joe · Feb 20, 2026
Joe: Maybe for Trump the affordability crisis is over but it's not for everyone else
“Trump administration negotiator in direct contact with Iran Foreign Minister on nuclear deal”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Feb 20, 2026
IRAN WAR WATCH: 10 Day Countdown To US-IRAN WAR | America First Ep. 1644
“White House official engaged in Iran negotiations and ultimatum delivery”
I've Had It · Feb 19, 2026
Spray Tan Supremacy
“Trump's pro-Russian advisor criticized for personal enrichment and corruption”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 18, 2026
February 17, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“U.S. Special Envoy conducting indirect talks with Iran on nuclear program limitations in Geneva”
NPR News Now · Feb 18, 2026
NPR News: 02-17-2026 7PM EST
“Special Envoy representing U.S. side in indirect nuclear talks with Iran in Geneva”
Letters from an American · Feb 17, 2026
February 16, 2026
“Trump's Middle East envoy whose family entities received at least $31 million from UAE World Liberty Financial deal”
Up First from NPR · Feb 11, 2026
Guthrie Door Camera Footage, Trump & Netanyahu Meet On Iran, DHS House Hearing
“Trump envoy who met with Iran foreign minister regarding nuclear deal negotiations”
The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg · Feb 11, 2026
Black Box ‘Realism’ | Interview: Elliott Abrams
“Trump advisor involved in Iran negotiations and Middle East policy decisions”
The Rest Is Politics: US · Feb 9, 2026
156. Trump vs Bad Bunny: How The Super Bowl Could Cost MAGA
“Trump administration official whose son Zach is profiting from crypto and Gulf state business deals while father conducts diplomacy, exemplifying family-based foreign policy model”
NPR News Now · Feb 1, 2026
NPR News: 02-01-2026 4PM EST
“Trump administration envoy describing talks with Russia as 'productive'”
The Chris Hedges Report · Jan 28, 2026
Is the 'New World Order' Really New? (w/ Yanis Varoufakis) | The Chris Hedges Report
“Trump's Special Envoy serving on Board of Peace executive board”
The David Frum Show · Jan 21, 2026
Why Trump Sides With Putin
“Trump advisor; analyzed as sharing transactional worldview and real estate background influencing Ukraine policy”
Pod Save America · Jan 13, 2026
Trump Targets Minneapolis, the Fed, and Greenland
“In contact with Iranian foreign minister regarding nuclear negotiations and potential military action”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jan 9, 2026
Howard Lutnick: How America Can Hit 6% GDP Growth in 2026
“White House official; participated in Air Force One meetings with Putin and European leaders on Ukraine negotiations”