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Thomas Massie

Mentioned in 54 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

A Republican U.S. Representative from Kentucky, he has become a prominent voice in podcast discussions for his efforts to force transparency in the Epstein files investigation and his bipartisan advocacy for congressional war powers oversight, particularly regarding potential military action against Iran alongside Representative Ro Khanna. Podcasts frequently feature him as a rare GOP figure publicly challenging the Trump administration on constitutional and transparency issues, though some outlets criticize his approach to the Epstein investigation.

Episode Appearances

Sekulow

Sekulow · Jun 16, 2026

BREAKING: Details Flooding in on Drone Plot at White House

Criticized for using final congressional days to promote USS Liberty conspiracy theories targeting Israel

Domestic Terrorism and RadicalizationAnti-Semitic Conspiracy TheoriesEncrypted Communication Platforms and Extremism
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The MeidasTouch Podcast

The MeidasTouch Podcast · Jun 13, 2026

MTG Gives Final Warning to Trump as MAGA Collapses

Named by Greene as one of four Republicans Trump targeted for fighting to release Epstein vials

Epstein Files Suppression and Cover-Up AllegationsTrump's Foreign Policy Escalation in Iran/Middle EastMAGA Coalition Fracturing and Internal Criticism
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The Megyn Kelly Show

The Megyn Kelly Show · Jun 9, 2026

Shocking Migrant Attack, Questions About California Cheating, and Iran Shoots Down American Helicopter, with Buckley Carlson | Ep. 1335

First member of Congress to recognize USS Liberty victims; advocating for original investigation

Immigration Policy and Border SecurityElection Integrity and Voter FraudSelf-Defense Law and Proportionality Standards
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Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 21, 2026

Stephen Colbert Signs Off as Trump’s Revenge Tour Crushes GOP Critics

Lost Kentucky primary to Trump-backed Ed Galrain by 10 points in Trump +35 district

Trump Anti-Weaponization Fund and DOJ DirectiveRepublican Primary Dynamics and Trump Endorsement StrategyGrade Inflation at Elite Universities
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Digital Social Hour

Digital Social Hour · May 21, 2026

Virginia Is Turning Blue And Nobody’s Stopping It... | Amy Dangerfield | DSH #1975

Mentioned as outspoken opponent of Real ID implementation; pushed Epstein files transparency act

Digital ID Implementation and Mandatory Adoption TimelinesGen Z Political Activism and America First MovementOnline Harassment and Bot Farm Weaponization
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The Dan Bongino Show

The Dan Bongino Show · May 21, 2026

The Aftermath (Ep. 2520)

Lost Kentucky 4th district race to Galerin, criticized for anti-Israel positions and party divisiveness

Republican Party Identity and DirectionTrump Endorsement Political PowerAnti-Semitism and Identity Politics in Conservatism
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The Tucker Carlson Show

The Tucker Carlson Show · May 21, 2026

Tucker Responds to the Israel Lobby Defeating Thomas Massie and Killing MAGA

Seven-term incumbent defeated in primary after opposing foreign aid to Israel and calling for Epstein files disclosure

Thomas Massie primary defeat and AIPAC spendingIsrael lobby influence on U.S. foreign policyTrump's pivot from America First to pro-Israel positioning
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The Dan Bongino Show

The Dan Bongino Show · May 19, 2026

A Huuuge Election Day (Ep. 2518)

Kentucky primary candidate facing challenge from Trump-endorsed Ed Galerine in GOP race

Kentucky GOP Primary: Massie vs. Galerine RaceTrump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) as Clinical PhenomenonTherapy Culture and Victimhood Mentality
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · May 18, 2026

Bill Kristol: Voters Are Realizing Trump Doesn’t Care About Them

Kentucky 4th primary candidate bucking Trump on Epstein and war powers; polling close despite opposition

Trump Approval Ratings and Midterm ImplicationsIran Foreign Policy and Military Escalation RiskChina Summit and Taiwan Arms Deal Reversal
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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 18, 2026

5/18/26: Thomas Massie Rips Israel Lobby, US Preps Cuba War, Trump Pumps Stocks

Kentucky congressman facing most expensive primary in U.S. history due to opposition to Israel lobby and Epstein files release

Israel Lobby Influence on Congressional ElectionsInsider Trading by Sitting PresidentsPrimary Challenge Funding and Foreign Policy Alignment
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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 12, 2026

5/12/26: Trump Says Ceasefire On Life Support, Trump Desperate Gambit On Gas Prices, UFO Files Breakdown

Discussed prosecutable provisions in UFO disclosure bill to ensure future compliance

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and Ceasefire CollapseUS Federal Gas Tax Suspension PolicyCalifornia Oil Import Dependency and Refinery Closures
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The Tucker Carlson Show

The Tucker Carlson Show · May 7, 2026

Rep. Thomas Massie: Battling the Treachery of Trump’s Republican Party, AIPAC, and the Epstein Class

Guest discussing his primary race, congressional battles against foreign lobbies, and betrayal by Trump administration

AIPAC and Israeli Lobby Influence on CongressEpstein Files Suppression and Co-Conspirator ProtectionFISA Warrantless Spying Reauthorization
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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Apr 29, 2026

4/29/26: Epstein Peter Thiel Plot Exposed, AOC Humiliates Trump Crony, Big Tech Israel Crackdown, Professor Pape On Iran War

Republican congressman opposing Bayer litigation immunity provisions in farm bill

Jeffrey Epstein-Peter Thiel relationship and political influenceEPA glyphosate regulation and Bayer litigation strategyLee Zeldin EPA confirmation and regulatory capture
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We Can Do Hard Things

We Can Do Hard Things · Apr 21, 2026

Who is Enabling Trump? Amanda & (Our Next Pres?) Rep. Ro Khanna Name the Culprits and the Plan

Co-authored Epstein Transparency Act and bipartisan war powers resolution with Khanna; faces primary challenges for taking stands

Congressional Accountability and Constitutional DutyDemocratic Party Leadership Failures and Generational ChangeElection Interference Prevention and 2026 Midterm Security
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The Tucker Carlson Show

The Tucker Carlson Show · Apr 16, 2026

Tucker on the New Religion of Trump’s America and His Mockery of Jesus Christ

Attacked by Trump for criticizing AIPAC (Israel lobby), demonstrating that Israel support is the true loyalty test

Civic religion and the role of government ideologyIHRA anti-Semitism definition and blasphemy law enforcementU.S. foreign policy toward Israel and the Middle East
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Louder with Crowder

Louder with Crowder · Apr 7, 2026

BREAKING: Trump Just Threatened To End Iran's Civilization - Live Reaction

Mentioned as rare conservative offering alternative to Trump without viable policy proposals

Iran Nuclear Enrichment and Military StrikesTrump Foreign Policy and Rhetoric Strategy25th Amendment and Presidential Removal Mechanisms
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Drama Queens

Drama Queens · Apr 1, 2026

Congressman Ro Khanna

Bipartisan partner with Khanna on Epstein files disclosure and survivor advocacy efforts

Epstein Files Redaction and DOJ Cover-upICE Abuse and Immigration Enforcement ReformSAVE Act Voter Suppression Mechanisms
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Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter

Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter · Mar 24, 2026

Everything is a Scam (ft. Chief) | March 24, 2026

Discussed as potential independent candidate; praised for opposing Trump and releasing Epstein files

TSA Security Theater and Airport EfficiencyCredit Score System Design and Consumer HarmFiat Currency and Fractional Reserve Banking
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Pod Save the World

Pod Save the World · Mar 1, 2026

Breaking: America and Israel at War with Iran

Republican congressman who joined Ro Khanna in pushing for war powers vote after military strikes commenced

U.S.-Iran Military Conflict and Regime Change StrategyCongressional War Powers and Executive AuthorityIsraeli-American Military Coordination in Middle East
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PBD Podcast

PBD Podcast · Feb 28, 2026

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Iran War Unleashed! U.S. & Israel STRIKE Khamenei | PBD #749

U.S. Congressman opposing military action against Iran on constitutional grounds

Iran Nuclear Program and Weapons DevelopmentU.S.-Iran Military Conflict and EscalationIsraeli-Iranian Regional Tensions
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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 28, 2026

2/28/26: K&S React: TRUMP LAUNCHES REGIME CHANGE IRAN WAR

Republican congressman co-sponsoring war powers resolution with Ro Khanna to stop Iran military operations

Iran Regime Change War - Military Operations and Strategic ObjectivesCongressional War Powers Authority and Constitutional ViolationsIsraeli-American Strategic Alliance and Regional Hegemony
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IHIP News

IHIP News · Feb 27, 2026

Trump Sweating As Epstein Case Heats Up, New Hidden Evidence Against Him Comes Out

Congressman; quoted discussing lack of arrests from DOJ despite Epstein files release

Epstein Case Evidence SuppressionFBI Document ObstructionDOJ Accountability and Corruption
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Cato Podcast

Cato Podcast · Feb 24, 2026

Who Decides When America Goes to War?

U.S. Representative; offered Iran war powers resolution alongside Representative Ro Khanna

War Powers Resolution effectiveness and procedural limitationsCongressional Article I enumerated powers vs. executive Article II authorityAuthorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) scope creep and elastic definitions
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Cleared Hot

Cleared Hot · Feb 20, 2026

Negligent Discharge Friday | 2/20/2026

Elected official vocal about investigating government corruption and Epstein connections

Firearm Safety and Negligent Discharge PreventionAlcohol and Weapon Handling RisksJiu-Jitsu Belt Progression and Ego Management
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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 19, 2026

2/19/26: Iran War Imminent, Israel Detains Tucker, Prince Andrew Arrested

Republican congressman introducing bipartisan war powers resolution to require congressional vote on Iran war

Iran Military Escalation and War Contingency PlanningUS Military Asset Deployment to Middle EastE3 Command Control Aircraft Strategic Importance
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PBD Podcast

PBD Podcast · Feb 19, 2026

"Why Apologize?” - Heritage Foundation CEO Opens Up About Backlash | PBD #742

Congressman criticized for making humorous posts about Epstein investigation rather than focusing on transparency

Heritage Foundation organizational structure and policy advocacy modelConservative movement fragmentation and coalition-building strategiesFree speech vs. institutional responsibility in media and communications
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DarkHorse Podcast

DarkHorse Podcast · Feb 18, 2026

The History of Vaccine Hesitancy: Jeffrey Tucker on DarkHorse

U.S. Congressman; Brownstone participant; speaker at Polyface Farms conference

Vaccine Industry Regulatory Capture and History (1776-2024)Intellectual Fragmentation Across Academic DisciplinesCOVID-19 Policy: Lockdowns, Mandates, and Civil Liberties
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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 17, 2026

2/17/26: Epstein Files Coverup, ICE Caught Lying, Trump Election Takeover

Congressman; warned officials about potential prosecution for non-compliance with Epstein Transparency Act

Epstein Files Revelations and Government TransparencySteve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein CommunicationsTom Barack Trump Administration Connections
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Steve Deace Show

Steve Deace Show · Feb 13, 2026

What Is Zionism, Anyway? | Guest: Josh Hammer | 2/13/26

Kentucky Congressman facing primary challenge; predicted to survive or win easily despite opposition

Zionism definition and antisemitism distinctionMAHA (Make America Healthy Again) policy and pollingTrump administration personnel decisions and accountability
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Pivot

Pivot · Feb 13, 2026

Google Nest's Surveillance Secret, Bondi's Epstein Meltdown, Meta & YouTube in Court

GOP Congressman who criticized Bondi over redacted names in Epstein files

Subscription cancellation protestsSocial media addiction litigationAI industry departures and funding
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The MeidasTouch Podcast

The MeidasTouch Podcast · Feb 11, 2026

Trump Gets Busted for Epstein Cover Up on Capitol Hill!!!

Republican congressman pushing for Epstein file release; co-sponsored discharge petition for Epstein Transparency Act

Epstein Files Redaction and TransparencyGhislaine Maxwell Clemency NegotiationsCongressional Oversight of DOJ
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Feb 10, 2026

Jane Coaston: The Epstein Revelations Keep Getting Worse

Congressman who revealed names of Wexner and Sultan Ahmed bin Solyam as Epstein co-conspirators

Epstein Files and Co-Conspirator AccountabilityHoward Lutnick Senate Testimony and ContradictionsGhislaine Maxwell Clemency Negotiations
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The DSR Network

The DSR Network · Feb 10, 2026

DSR Daily February 10: Schumer and Jeffries Reject White House DHS Deal

Lawmaker accusing Department of Justice of improperly redacting millions of pages of Epstein files

DHS Funding Negotiations and ICE Oversight StandardsSAVE Act Voter Suppression and Citizenship RequirementsU.S. Military Drug Trafficking Enforcement Operations in Eastern Pacific
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The Find Out Podcast

The Find Out Podcast · Feb 10, 2026

Susan Rice on Trump’s Lawlessness, U.S. Allies, and the Economic Fallout

Republican congressman noted as rare GOP voice publicly opposing Trump's constitutional violations

ICE Immigration Enforcement and Constitutional RightsComparison of Obama vs. Trump Immigration PolicyEconomic Impact of Mass Immigration Enforcement
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Pod Save America

Pod Save America · Feb 10, 2026

1119: MAGA: Defenders of the Epstein Class

Republican congressman viewing unredacted Epstein files with Ro Khanna

Freedom250 fundraising and influence peddlingEpstein files political implicationsImmigration enforcement reform
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The Daily Beast Podcast

The Daily Beast Podcast · Feb 10, 2026

I Know Why Spineless MAGA Bow to Trump

Republican Congressman; cited as one of few Republicans taking action against Trump administration

Congressional Dysfunction and Executive Power ConsolidationEpstein Files Investigation and Document ReleasePolitical Violence and Hate Crimes Against Elected Officials
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REAL AF with Andy Frisella

REAL AF with Andy Frisella · Feb 10, 2026

999. Andy, Royce White & DJ CTI: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Performance, ICE Raids in Minnesota & Epstein Files

Congressman reviewing unredacted Epstein files and facing alleged threats from Cash Patel's staff

Minnesota Senate race dynamicsEpstein files and elite accountabilitySuper Bowl halftime show controversy
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The Matt Walsh Show

The Matt Walsh Show · Feb 9, 2026

Ep. 1731 - That Anti-American Super Bowl Half Time Show Should Be A Wake Up Call For Real Americans

Republican congressman who called for Trump apology over Lion King meme

Super Bowl Halftime Show Politics and Cultural MessagingAnti-White Rhetoric in Democratic PoliticsGreat Replacement Theory and Demographic Politics
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The Shawn Ryan Show

The Shawn Ryan Show · Feb 9, 2026

#278 Ro Khanna - Why is Congress Afraid to Subpoena Every Name in the Epstein Files?

U.S. Representative (R-KY); co-sponsor of Epstein files release bill; facing primary challenge and billionaire-funded attacks

Epstein Files Release and RedactionsCongressional Subpoena Authority and Investigation StrategyTwo-Tiered Justice System in America
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The MeidasTouch Podcast

The MeidasTouch Podcast · Feb 9, 2026

Trump Loses it as Super Bowl Blows Up in His Face

Republican pushing for continued Epstein investigation and testimony

Super Bowl halftime show political reactionsEpstein files and Trump connectionsGhislaine Maxwell congressional testimony and Fifth Amendment invocation
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The Alex Jones Show - Infowars.com

The Alex Jones Show - Infowars.com · Feb 8, 2026

Alex Jones 2026-Feb-08 Sunday

Congressman planning to review unredacted Epstein files at DOJ secure facility

Epstein Files Analysis and InterpretationChild Trafficking and Exploitation AllegationsDOJ Cover-up Claims and Government Accountability
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Lovett or Leave It

Lovett or Leave It · Feb 7, 2026

439: The Kennedy Center Will Not Hold

Congressman who forced release of Epstein files revealing Trump mentions

Trump Administration DOJ Recruitment CrisisICE Compliance and Court Order ViolationsKennedy Center Renovation and Cultural Control
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Timcast IRL

Timcast IRL · Feb 4, 2026

ITS OUT OF CONTROL w/ George Santos & Jennifer Lawrence

Described as contrarian who frequently votes against party positions

Illegal Immigration in Law EnforcementGovernment Hiring and Vetting FailuresSanctuary City Policies
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The Shawn Ryan Show

The Shawn Ryan Show · Jan 15, 2026

#271 Ro Khanna - The Internal Failures Undermining America’s Institutions

Co-sponsor with Khanna of bill to release Epstein files; facing billionaire-funded opposition for accountability efforts

Epstein Files Release and Government ObstructionChild Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking NetworksInstitutional Accountability and Justice System Failures
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DSR's Words Matter

DSR's Words Matter · Jan 9, 2026

We Are Living in a Horror Movie...and the Monsters are in Charge

House Republican; identified as far-right but not intimidated by Trump and willing to challenge administration

ICE Enforcement and Paramilitary TacticsFederal Law Enforcement AccountabilityState vs. Federal Prosecutorial Authority
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The Oath and The Office

The Oath and The Office · Jan 8, 2026

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

Libertarian Republican congressman who could support bipartisan coalition to reclaim Congressional war powers

War Powers Act and Congressional Authorization RequirementsPresidential Immunity and Criminal AccountabilityUnconstitutional Military Interventions and Police Action Doctrine
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The Find Out Podcast

The Find Out Podcast · Jan 7, 2026

ICE Murder in Minneapolis

Republican congressman identified as potentially willing to work across party lines on accountability measures

ICE Accountability and Qualified Immunity ReformFederal Agency Oversight by State GovernmentsImmigration Enforcement Tactics and Community Safety
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The Matt Walsh Show

The Matt Walsh Show · Jan 5, 2026

Ep. 1711 - Venezuela Has Been Dealt With. Somali Scammers Should Be Next

Criticized Venezuela operation as being about oil and regime change rather than humanitarian concerns

U.S. Military Intervention in VenezuelaSomali Welfare Fraud and Federal Program AbuseMonroe Doctrine and American Hemispheric Power
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The Tim Dillon Show

The Tim Dillon Show · Dec 27, 2025

476 - Epstein Docs & A Culture Of Slop

Congressman who led push for Epstein document transparency

Epstein Documents Release and Government TransparencyIntelligence Agency Operations and Private Sector FacilitationSexual Trafficking and Elite Corruption Networks
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The Oath and The Office

The Oath and The Office · Dec 24, 2025

Brown Shooting Fallout: Lies on X — Epstein Redactions

House Representative; advocating for inherent contempt charges against Pam Bondi for Epstein files non-compliance

Brown University Shooting Disinformation CampaignCollective Punishment and Authoritarian GovernanceImmigration Restrictions and Due Process Violations
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