Thomas Jefferson
Mentioned in 74 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Thomas Jefferson The third U.S. President and Founding Father is frequently discussed across podcasts for authoring the Declaration of Independence and articulating natural rights philosophy central to American conservatism, as well as for his role in early U.S. governance including the Louisiana Purchase and Barbary Wars. Podcasters regularly examine the contradictions between his writings on liberty and equality alongside his enslavement of people, making him a recurring subject when discussing the complexity of America's founders and contemporary reinterpretations of their legacies. He is also referenced for supporting vaccine advancement, emphasizing educated citizenry, and his political opposition to Federalist judicial expansion.
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Episode Appearances
Boring History For Sleep | Gentle Storytelling And Ambient Sounds (Official) · May 20, 2026
The Entire History Of Switzerland | Boring History For Sleep
“Opposed Hamilton's whiskey tax; later repealed it as president in 1802”
The Glenn Beck Program · May 16, 2026
Tyranny and Treason: The Dawn of Independence | The American Story | Ep 6
“Primary author of the Declaration of Independence; drafted document articulating natural rights philosophy.”
The Daily Stoic · May 16, 2026
Gavin Newsom on Ego, Power, and Stoicism
“Referenced as founder who read Seneca in French; example of philosophically literate leader”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 13, 2026
The Untold Story of the Declaration of Independence | Victor Davis Hanson
“Primary author of the Declaration of Independence; extensively discussed regarding his draft and edits”
Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci · May 12, 2026
NYT Bestselling Historian: Why George Washington Was the Greatest Leader Who Ever Lived — H. W. Brands
“Mentioned as one of the vocal founders at Constitutional Convention; contrasted with Washington's silence”
Unashamed with the Robertson Family · May 8, 2026
Ep 1329 | The Robertsons Warn What Happens When God Is Removed from Human Rights
“Referenced as student of Locke; used natural rights argument in Declaration of Independence despite personal slavery”
The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast · May 6, 2026
The Wine Forgery That Cost a Billionaire $35 Million — And Nobody Went to Jail
“Historical figure whose name and initials were forged on fake wine bottles in an elaborate scheme”
The Opinions · May 6, 2026
Justice Neil Gorsuch on the ‘Miracle’ of Agreement on the Court
“Primary subject of discussion regarding authorship of the Declaration of Independence and his writing process”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · May 4, 2026
Ep 1342 | New Study: America is Biblically Illiterate. Here’s How to Change That | Carlos Campo
“Discussed regarding Quran reference; used to argue against Christian influence on founding (host disputes this interpretation)”
The Matt Walsh Show · Apr 29, 2026
Ep. 1770 - Ilhan Omar Hits Rock Bottom With Her Dumbest Remarks Yet. Trump DELIVERS His BEST Speech Ever.
“Cited for warning against dangers of mass migration and preference for natural population growth”
Live Free with Josh Howerton · Apr 29, 2026
You've Been LIED TO About America's History With Christianity (ft. Tim Barton) | Live Free with Josh Howerton
“Subject of extensive discussion; original Declaration draft shows slavery as primary grievance; attended Capitol church services”
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
“Author of Declaration of Independence; quoted regarding natural rights endowed by Creator, not government”
The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg · Apr 22, 2026
America’s Greatest Public Servant | Interview: Bob Crawford
“Mentioned as figure Adams encountered in Paris and whose policies Adams supported in Senate”
The Michael Knowles Show · Apr 17, 2026
Ep. 1955 - This Is the Most Horrifying Video Michael Knowles Has Ever Seen
“Declaration of Independence cited for prudential limits on revolution and tolerance of 'sufferable evils'”
Everything Everywhere Daily · Apr 13, 2026
The Lewis and Clark Expedition
“Commissioned and funded the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore western territories after the Louisiana Purchase.”
HISTORY This Week · Apr 13, 2026
Jefferson’s Trade War Shuts Down America
“Central historical figure whose trade war policies, philosophy, and enforcement actions are the episode's primary subject”
Boring History for Sleep · Apr 13, 2026
The ENTIRE History of the United States of America — From Colonies to Global Power 🇺🇸 | Boring History for Sleep
“Wrote Declaration of Independence and served as third president; embodied contradiction of slavery”
American Revolution Podcast · Apr 12, 2026
ARP383 Eli Whitney & Dolley Madison
“Appointed James Madison as Secretary of State after Jefferson's election as president”
Macroaggressions · Apr 12, 2026
#637: Beating The System At Its Own Game | Christopher Gronski
“Referenced for his views on central bankers as 'scourge of the earth'”
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Apr 11, 2026
Time to Impeach Trump Again?
“Referenced for perspective on how Framers would respond to Trump's nuclear threats and unilateral military action”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 10, 2026
Tea, Rebellion & the Constitution. Tim Sandefur Talks to A&G
“Primary subject of discussion; author of Declaration of Independence and anti-slavery advocate”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 10, 2026
She's The Queen Of A Dumb Person Trying To Sound Smart
“Primary subject of discussion regarding Declaration of Independence authorship and anti-slavery stance”
American Potential · Apr 3, 2026
March Madness: Who Is America’s Greatest Defender of Freedom?
“Third President and Declaration of Independence author discussed as writer of founding principles vs. Washington's implementation.”
CrimeLess · Apr 1, 2026
Funny Money
“Featured on $2 bill; identified in opening pop quiz segment”
History That Doesn't Suck · Mar 30, 2026
202: Holocaust Prologue with US Holocaust Memorial Museum Director, Sara J. Bloomfield
“Quoted in museum entrance with 'all men are created equal' from Declaration of Independence”
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Mar 23, 2026
Ken Burns
“Discussed as author of Declaration of Independence and example of founding ideals contradicted by personal actions”
Civics 101 · Mar 17, 2026
Someone oughta open up a window
“Historical figure who wrote the Declaration of Independence as member of the Committee of Five”
Letters from an American · Mar 15, 2026
Happy Birthday, Maine
“Expressed alarm about Missouri Compromise as existential threat to the Union, comparing it to 'a fire bell in the night'”
Digital Social Hour · Mar 11, 2026
Are Conspiracies Destroying Gen Z? | Shabbos Kestenbaum | DSH #1855
“Historical reference for Barbary Wars and founding principle of regional alliances for national defense”
Last Podcast On The Left · Mar 6, 2026
Episode 655: The Du Pont Foxcatcher Murder Part III - Wrestle-Mania
“Historical figure mentioned humorously as designer of mansion modeled after his work; subject of podcast tangent”
History Daily · Mar 4, 2026
The Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson
“Third President of the United States; central figure whose inauguration and political rise are the episode's main focus”
Live Free with Josh Howerton · Mar 2, 2026
Should Christians Speak in TONGUES!? | Live Free with Josh Howerton
“Founding father referenced for constitutional definition of rights and liberty”
American History Hit · Mar 2, 2026
Life and Death on the Oregon Trail | The Frontier
“Historical figure whose yeoman ideal and land policy philosophy drove westward expansion and shaped American frontier ideology”
From First Principles · Feb 26, 2026
Dream Engineering, the Proton Radius Puzzle, and an ALS Breakthrough (EP. 27)
“Likely author of Constitution Article 1 Section 8 clause promoting science investment”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 26, 2026
February 25, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“Founding father examined in context of slavery contradiction in founding documents”
O'Connor & Company · Feb 24, 2026
Hillsdale's Dr. Matthew Spalding on Washington & Lincoln's Birthday
“Mentioned as founder whose writings and home (Monticello) are subject to contemporary revisionist historical interpretation at presidential libraries.”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 24, 2026
I Rolled A 6. Do I Go After The Pope Or Those Damn Immigrants?
“Third U.S. president who discontinued in-person State of the Union delivery, establishing 112-year precedent”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 24, 2026
Mchael Harriot on this moment for Black history
“Founding father whose role in engineering racial hierarchy and contradictions between writings and actions are examined”
American History Hit · Feb 23, 2026
Darkest Hours: Origins of Slavery
“Founding father and enslaver discussed for his writings on slavery's incompatibility with free populations”
Political Gabfest · Feb 19, 2026
Prince-No-More Andrew Pays His Epstein Price
“Subject of debate about teaching complexity of founders who wrote ideals while enslaving people”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Feb 19, 2026
Understanding “Race Realism” (w/Nick Fuentes) - NXR EP8
“Referenced as historical figure whose racial views would be considered racist by contemporary standards”
DarkHorse Podcast · Feb 18, 2026
The History of Vaccine Hesitancy: Jeffrey Tucker on DarkHorse
“U.S. President; wrote fan letter to Edward Jenner in 1801 celebrating vaccine as enlightenment achievement”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Feb 16, 2026
How to Live Your Life Like a Start-up with Codie Sanchez
“Founding father; adapted George Mason's language for Declaration of Independence”
Timesuck with Dan Cummins · Feb 13, 2026
Short Suck #51: Greatest Slave Rebellion in History: The Haitian Revolution
“U.S. president who benefited from Louisiana Purchase at low price due to Napoleon's shock from Haiti defeat”
Last Podcast On The Left · Feb 13, 2026
Episode 652: The Du Pont Foxcatcher Murder Part I - The Merchants of Death
“U.S. President and diplomat; befriended Pierre DuPont in France; contracted with DuPont for gunpowder, enabling 223+ military conflicts”
The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 12, 2026
MAGA Goes Off on Pam Bondi's Hearing. Glenn Has Some Thoughts ... | Guests: Liz Wheeler & Alexandra Lavoie | 2/12/26
“Founder whose AI regulation philosophy emphasizes education and preventing monopolistic control”
The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg · Feb 9, 2026
Don Robby Corleone | Interview: Robert P. George
“Founding Father whose Declaration of Independence articulates natural rights philosophy central to American conservatism”
The Tara Palmeri Show · Feb 7, 2026
Florida Governor Hopeful James Fishback MELTS DOWN on Race & Immigration
“Fishback cites Jefferson's Declaration of Independence draft to support equal rights messaging”
The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 7, 2026
Ep 277 | Is Leftist Rage About to Become as BLOODY as the French Revolution?! | The Glenn Beck Podcast
“Misunderstood French Revolution as similar to American Revolution, unlike Washington and Hamilton”
Throughline · Feb 3, 2026
Becoming Supreme | America in Pursuit
“President and Democratic-Republican leader who opposed Federalist judicial power; Marshall's cousin and political adversary in Marbury v. Madison”