Ted Cruz
Mentioned in 93 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Ted Cruz A U.S. Senator from Texas and host of the podcast "Verdict," Cruz is frequently discussed across political podcasts for his legislative efforts, including sponsoring the Save America Act requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship, and co-sponsoring amendments on aviation safety. Podcasts feature him providing insider perspectives on Senate politics, confirmations, and controversial policy matters, while commentators debate his positioning within Republican politics—ranging from criticism as a "liberal Republican" to praise for opposing extremism.
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Episode Appearances
Locked On LSU - Daily Podcast On LSU Tigers Football & Basketball · Jun 1, 2026
Congress Just Came After Lane Kiffin?!
“Co-authored Protect College Sports Act with Lane Kiffin provision”
The Glenn Beck Program · May 21, 2026
Is Jeff Bezos Gearing Up for a Presidential Run?! | 5/21/26
“Delivered 8-minute Senate floor speech detailing Democratic Party's historical role in racial discrimination and Jim Crow laws”
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
“Voluntarily forfeited salary during government shutdown to show solidarity with unpaid federal workers”
Practical AI · May 14, 2026
U.S. Congressman Beyer on AI challenges facing America and the World
“Authored Take It Down Act addressing non-consensual sexual imagery, only major AI bill passed”
The Michael Knowles Show · May 7, 2026
Friendly Fire: The LATEST Somali Scandal
“Paying attention to Ohio fraud story; potential policy action”
Verdict with Ted Cruz · May 6, 2026
ANOTHER Massive Somali Fraud in Ohio plus Tucker Descends into Madness
“Co-host discussing Medicaid fraud investigation and defending himself against Tucker Carlson's false accusations”
Consider This from NPR · Apr 29, 2026
How an antisemitic conspiracy theory made its way to a state capitol
“Republican senator who spoke about growing antisemitism on the right at Jewish coalition conference”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Apr 28, 2026
Trump mulls a Spirit Airlines bailout. Is this capitalism?
“Republican senator opposing Spirit Airlines bailout; compared it to controversial TARP financial crisis bailouts.”
The Headlines · Apr 28, 2026
King Charles Visits Trump as U.S.-U.K. Tensions Flare, and Airlines Ask White House for Help
“Called Spirit Airlines bailout proposal an absolutely terrible idea.”
The Gist: Space News · Apr 24, 2026
Space News for Friday, April 24, 2026
“Publicly rebuked Trump administration's 23% NASA budget cut; championed billion-dollar boost for Artemis to counter Chinese lunar threat”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 23, 2026
Meta Surveils Employees to Train its AI & What Happens When You Give Cocaine to Salmon?
“Republican senator who publicly opposed Spirit Airlines bailout as absolutely terrible idea.”
Verdict with Ted Cruz · Apr 23, 2026
BONUS POD: California’s Taxpayer‑Funded Illegal Migration Machine
“Show title indicates his involvement; opening quote about immigration law enforcement and sanctuary cities”
IHIP News · Apr 22, 2026
Trump Furious As His Admin Falls Apart; Kash Torched in Presser & Bondi Secrets Revealed
“Referenced as another political figure groveling to Trump despite past insults to secure Supreme Court position”
Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer · Apr 22, 2026
Law Firms Are Drowning In Cash. Trump's PAC Is Drowning In Legal Bills.
“Speculated Supreme Court nominee; Trump stated he'd receive unanimous Senate support to remove him from Senate”
Verdict with Ted Cruz · Apr 22, 2026
Ted's Brand-New Book—A Biography of Clarence Thomas, Telling his Incredible Life Story and his Historic Impact on our Nation
“Host of Verdict podcast and author of the Clarence Thomas biography; discusses his interviews with Thomas and judicial philosophy”
Today, Explained · Apr 21, 2026
TMZ Goes to Washington
“Photographed at airport during government shutdown by TMZ tipsters as example of lawmakers not performing their duties.”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Apr 17, 2026
Hormuz Confusion Grows — Trump Digs in on Blockade as Iran Calls the Shots
“Discussed as potential Supreme Court nominee if Alito retires; noted as disliked even by colleagues”
Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Apr 15, 2026
TAX DAY is Here: How do We Solve This Disaster of a Day? | Mundo Clip 4-15-26
“Referenced for proposing flat tax system during 2016 presidential campaign 10+ years prior”
Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Apr 15, 2026
What If Wednesday: Tax Code, Dianna Russini, and Joy Behar | 4-15-26
“Pitched flat tax system proposal approximately a decade ago, referenced in tax policy discussion”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 9, 2026
WarRoom Battleground EP 985: Stopping The Islamification Of America
“Referenced for sharing article on evangelical-Catholic tensions and dispensationalist Zionism concerns”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Apr 8, 2026
Josh Shapiro on Trump, Iran War Chaos, Israel's Failure, the Economy, and 2028 Race
“Praised for calling out anti-Semitism within Republican Party”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 1, 2026
Dirty 1: Lizzo Reveals She was a Virgin Until Her 30's
“Senator caught by TMZ vacationing in Fort Lauderdale during government recess”
Panic World · Apr 1, 2026
The internet sucks, and Congress might make it worse
“Republican advocating Section 230 reform due to perceived platform bias against conservative speech.”
The Dan Bongino Show · Mar 25, 2026
Does The Truth Even Matter Anymore? (Ep. 2480)
“Provided congressional testimony detailing specific instances of FBI political weaponization and abuse of power”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Mar 23, 2026
Trump Triggers Airport Chaos and Manipulates Markets — Can Democrats Take Back Immigration? (ft. Rep. Sarah McBride)
“Referenced as unexpected supporter of Senate DHS funding deal without ICE provisions”
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · Mar 23, 2026
The Coming AI Rules Battle
“Aligning with White House AI framework; emerging as Republican counterweight to Blackburn's regulatory approach”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 17, 2026
Episode 5224: Massive Throw Down In Senate Over SAVE ACT
“Texas Senator; spoke in support of SAVE Act during Senate floor debate in first hour”
I've Had It · Mar 17, 2026
American Grift Story
“Criticized for hypocrisy between public patriotic rhetoric and alleged private behavior contradicting stated values”
DarkHorse Podcast · Mar 12, 2026
Unholy War: A Conversation with Tucker Carlson on DarkHorse
“Senator cited as example of foreign policy decision-makers lacking basic knowledge about target nations”
IHIP News · Mar 11, 2026
JD Vance Shunned By Trump in Public Humiliation Ritual Against Marco
“Republican senator criticized for attacking Tucker Carlson as 'America's worst demagogue' over Israel criticism”
IHIP News · Mar 5, 2026
Gruesome Details of Trump's Iranian Apocalypse Come Out and It's Worse Than You Think
“Senator identified as Christian nationalist supporting Israeli expansionism based on apocalyptic religious ideology”
IHIP News · Mar 4, 2026
'No Doubt' That Trump Was Blackmailed Into Iranian War & Corp. Dems Bend the Knee
“Senator mentioned as supporting Netanyahu-first foreign policy over constituent interests”
IHIP News · Mar 4, 2026
US Troops Report Trump Regime's Religious Threats of 'Armageddon' in Iran?
“U.S. Senator described as major Israel advocate whose stated Senate goal was becoming Israel's top ally despite Texas constituent interests”
Morning Wire · Mar 3, 2026
Evening Wire: Iran’s Navy Devastated & Wyoming Trucking Crackdown | 3.3.26
“Texas Senator discussing FBI investigation and Homeland Security funding on Ben Shapiro show”
IHIP News · Feb 28, 2026
MAGA Sex Scandal Takes Horrific Turn and Rep. Gonzalez Refuses to Step Down
“Texas Senator referenced as example of Republican winning in red state despite controversies”
Lovett or Leave It · Feb 28, 2026
441: Skate of the Union
“Senator defending Kash Patel's attendance at Olympics and beer celebration with hockey team”
Mark Levin Podcast · Feb 28, 2026
2/27/26 - Understanding Iran: What the Negotiations Really Mean
“Former Texas Solicitor General; referenced as example of strong conservative legal leadership”
John Solomon Reports · Feb 28, 2026
Bill Clinton’s Testimony Under Fire: Unpacking the Epstein Connection and Political Fallout
“Senator who introduced Rotaract aviation safety bill being voted on in House”
IHIP News · Feb 27, 2026
Trump Sweating As Epstein Case Heats Up, New Hidden Evidence Against Him Comes Out
“Texas Senator; mentioned as reference point for Texas voter preferences”
O'Connor & Company · Feb 27, 2026
PARAMOUNT WINS BIDDING WAR WITH NETFLIX OVER WARNER DISCOVERY, SENATORS HAVE TIME FOR DOG PARADE BUT NOT SAVE ACT VOTE, POLLS SHOW AMERICANS BACK TRUMP'S POLICIES AT SOTU
“Senator who challenged Netflix CEO on political bias in content during merger hearings”
Cameron Hanes - Keep Hammering Collective · Feb 27, 2026
KHC 180 - Valentina Gomez
“Texas senator who endorsed John Carter five days before election, according to Gomez's criticism of establishment politics”
IHIP News · Feb 26, 2026
Dem's Leaked Autopsy on Major Loss Against Trump Due to This One Obvious Reason
“Republican senator referenced as Christian nationalist rapture prepper using Israel policy for religious motivations”
O'Connor & Company · Feb 26, 2026
Matt Schlapp, Jack Hughes' Return, USA Hockey Gold, Banking Citizenship Rules
“Texas Senator cited as example of successful red-meat Republican; used to argue Texas voters will support aggressive conservative candidates”
Possible · Feb 25, 2026
Network effects, AI medicine, and the fight for free speech
“Senator who Hoffman surprisingly agreed with regarding free speech concerns”
Adam Carolla Show · Feb 25, 2026
Earthquake’s Wild Military Stories, How Steve Harvey Made Him + His New Bill Burr Sitcom
“Senator who criticized Newsom as 'historically illiterate'; Newsom accused him of mocking his dyslexia”
Anderson Cooper 360 · Feb 25, 2026
Sources: Top Dems Will Refuse To Escort Trump Into House Chamber
“Republican Senator and potential 2028 presidential candidate close to Trump administration”
IHIP News · Feb 24, 2026
Trump TARGETED by Shooter from MAGA FAMILY and Trump Claims He Can DESTROY COUNTRIES!
“Referenced as comparison point for J.D. Vance's unlikability and poor comedic timing”
O'Connor & Company · Feb 24, 2026
MORE ON GAVIN NEWSOM, DNC BLAMES SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL FOR KAMALA’S LOSS, CRUISE SHIP MURDER MYSTERY, VIRGINIA REDISTRICTING IN TROUBLE?
“Referenced for criticism of Newsom as culturally illiterate”
Morning Wire · Feb 23, 2026
Evening Wire: Another Epstein Arrest & Mexican Cartels Erupt | 2.23.26
“Senator who replied to Newsom controversy on X with criticism about low expectations”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 17, 2026
The 82-Year-Old Democrat Trolling Ted Cruz Into Oblivion
“Republican senator targeted by Louise Lucas in social media exchanges and memes”