Thomas Jefferson
Mentioned in 60 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A Founding Father and the third U.S. President, best known for drafting the Declaration of Independence and articulating natural rights philosophy central to American conservatism. Podcasts frequently discuss the contradictions between his ideals of liberty and his role as a slaveholder, as well as his contributions to early American institutions including support for scientific advancement and opposition to judicial overreach. He is also referenced for his positions on vaccination, religious founding principles, and executive power, making him a recurring figure in debates about interpreting America's founding legacy.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
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”
The Oath and The Office · Jan 29, 2026
Jan. 6 Then & Now: The Insurrection Blueprint (with Tom Joscelyn)
“Founding father whose writings contradict Christian nationalist claims about religious founding of America”
The Charlie Kirk Show · Jan 29, 2026
Charlie's Vision: America As a Christian Nation
“Referenced as proposing Moses imagery for Great Seal, contradicting deist characterization”
Throughline · Jan 27, 2026
Signed, Sealed & Delivered | America in Pursuit
“Revolutionary leader who used underground communications networks (Committees of Correspondence) to coordinate revolutionary activities”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 25, 2026
TDS Time Machine | Conversations with Authors
“Founding Father discussed for his religious skepticism and disagreements with John Adams during Continental Congress.”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · Jan 24, 2026
Ep 1293 | Ron Simmons | Can Trump Use the Insurrection Act Against Minnesota Mayhem?
“Third President for whom Insurrection Act was created in 1807 to address Aaron Burr's rebellion threat”
Stubborn Things · Jan 20, 2026
From the Halls of Caracas to the Shores of Tripoli
“President who conducted Barbary Wars without congressional declaration, citing defensive nature of conflict”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 16, 2026
Wright Thompson: The Ghosts of Mississippi
“Author of 1785 Land Ordinance Act that created grid system enabling American land commodification”
Throughline · Jan 15, 2026
Ken Burns and the American Revolution
“Referenced for views on religious freedom and founding ideals”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Jan 15, 2026
How to Control Your Emotions (According to Neuroscience)
“Historical figure credited with originating the 'count to 10 when angry' advice, referenced as wisdom about emotional regulation”
Throughline · Jan 13, 2026
Your 15-Minute Guide to 250 Years | America in Pursuit
“Founding father and primary author of Declaration of Independence; featured in museum exhibit”
3 Takeaways™ · Jan 6, 2026
Presidential Power: How It Grows and What Comes Next (#283)
“Historical president who confronted Supreme Court; example of political branches challenging judicial authority”
The Matt Walsh Show · Jan 5, 2026
Ep. 1711 - Venezuela Has Been Dealt With. Somali Scammers Should Be Next
“Subject of false claims about Quran influence on American founding; actually fought Barbary Wars against Muslims”
You Are Not So Smart · Jan 5, 2026
330 - A More Beautiful Question - Warren Berger (rebroadcast)
“Emphasized that constitutional rights require educated citizens who practice skepticism; without it, government runs people, not vice versa”
Short History Of... · Jan 5, 2026
The Louisiana Purchase
“Third U.S. President who negotiated the Louisiana Purchase and authorized westward expansion expeditions despite initial reluctance toward territorial acquisition”