Ted Lieu

Mentioned in 13 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows

U.S. Congressman from California who has been prominent in podcast discussions regarding the recently released Epstein files, calling for investigations into Trump's connections to Epstein and accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of perjury during hearings on the matter. He also serves on an AI task force and has taken positions generally supportive of AI industry interests.

Appears On

VINCE Letters from an American Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar All In with Chris Hayes The New Yorker Radio Hour The Breakfast Club The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell The MeidasTouch Podcast The Oath and The Office

Episode Appearances

VINCE · Apr 16, 2026

Deep State Panic? Tulsi Drops Criminal Referral Bombshell | Episode 269

“Claimed no prior knowledge of Eric Swalwell misconduct despite alleged Democratic awareness”

Progressivism as political philosophy and governance threatImmigration policy and border sovereignty2019 Trump impeachment origins and whistleblower credibility

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Letters from an American · Mar 3, 2026

American Adventurism in Iran

“Democratic Representative from California criticizing State Department for ordering evacuation without arranging transportation”

Trump administration military policy on IranFox News influence on foreign policy decisionsConstitutional authority for military action without congressional approval

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 26, 2026

2/26/26: Trump Humiliates MAHA RFK Jr, Hakeem Caught Funneling AIPAC Money, AI Midterm Wars Breakout

“California Democrat on AI task force; generally friendly to AI industry interests”

MAHA Surgeon General Confirmation HearingCasey Means Conflicts of Interest and Product EndorsementsVaccine Skepticism and Medical Misinformation

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All In with Chris Hayes · Feb 26, 2026

‘Most suspicious evidence yet’: Missing Epstein files include Trump accuser interviews

“U.S. Congressman (D-CA); called for special counsel investigation of Attorney General Pam Bondi for perjury”

Epstein Files Transparency Act EnforcementDOJ Document Withholding and Obstruction of JusticeTrump Sexual Abuse Allegations and Evidence Suppression

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All In with Chris Hayes · Feb 20, 2026

Trump: Ex-Prince Andrew arrest is "very sad" and "a shame"

“Congressman demanding investigation into Prince Andrew and Trump's connections to Epstein”

Prince Andrew arrest and Epstein files criminal accountabilityUS-UK law enforcement cooperation on Epstein investigationJeffrey Epstein enabler network investigation

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The New Yorker Radio Hour · Feb 13, 2026

What Donald Trump and “Everyone” Knew About Jeffrey Epstein

“Congressman who publicly stated Trump appears thousands of times in Epstein files with disturbing allegations”

Sex trafficking and human trafficking networksProsecutorial misconduct and plea deal transparencyVictim protection in criminal document releases

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The Breakfast Club · Feb 12, 2026

FULL SHOW: Michael Jackson Estate Is NOT Feeling Sexyy Red's 'Beat It' Cover + Carl Anthony Payne Interview

“California Congressman who accused Pam Bondi of lying under oath about Epstein investigation”

Music Copyright and Intellectual Property EnforcementUnauthorized Cover Songs and Estate RightsCapitol Hill Epstein Files Hearing and DOJ Accountability

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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell · Feb 12, 2026

Lawrence: Ignoring Epstein survivors, Bondi showed a Trumpian level of heartless, soulless depravity

“Congressman who accused Bondi of lying under oath during Epstein files hearing”

Epstein Files Redaction ViolationsAttorney General Pamela Bondi Congressional TestimonyTrump Tariff Policy and House Vote

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The MeidasTouch Podcast · Feb 10, 2026

Alex Bores Discusses House Race and Threats from AI

“California Democrat and only other sitting congressman with computer science degree besides Bores if elected”

AI Job Displacement and Worker ImpactAI Regulation and Government OversightData Center Energy Consumption and Utility Costs

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The Oath and The Office · Jan 15, 2026

ICE Kills Renee Good: Can Minnesota Charge? + Trump’s White-Grievance Politics

“Congressman warning that unauthorized military action against Greenland would be illegal and unconstitutional without congressional approval”

ICE Accountability and Qualified Immunity Doctrine10th Amendment State Sovereignty vs Federal OverreachFederal Reserve Independence and Criminal Prosecution

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The Oath and The Office · Jan 8, 2026

Trump's Illegal Attack on Venezuela: Congress Must Step In + Jack Smith’s Testimony

“Congressman mentioned as potential guest to discuss Congressional response to Venezuelan invasion”

War Powers Act and Congressional Authorization RequirementsPresidential Immunity and Criminal AccountabilityUnconstitutional Military Interventions and Police Action Doctrine

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The Oath and The Office · Jan 1, 2026

Supreme Court Checks Trump — 2025 Year in Review

“House member expected to lead oversight if Democrats win 2026; potential congressional check on executive overreach”

National Guard Deployment and Posse Comitatus Act ViolationsInsurrection Act as Presidential Emergency PowerMass Deportations and Enemy Aliens Act Abuse

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The Oath and The Office · Oct 30, 2025

From Tariffs to Nukes — How Congress Can Stop Trump’s Power Grabs (with Rep. Ted Lieu)

“Guest discussing congressional power reclamation, no-first-strike nuclear bill, and oversight responsibilities”

Major Questions Doctrine and Executive PowerCongressional War Powers and Nuclear First Strike AuthorizationTariffs and International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)

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