Tim Kaine
Mentioned in 25 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Democratic Senator from Virginia who has consistently advocated for war powers resolutions to restrict executive authority over military operations, particularly regarding Iran strikes, which he has characterized as unconstitutional and requiring congressional approval. He is also known for his positions on domestic policy issues including redistricting reform and fiscal matters like tariffs. Podcasts discuss him primarily for his vocal opposition to military interventionism and his efforts to reassert congressional war powers authority.
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Episode Appearances
NPR News Now · Apr 16, 2026
NPR News: 04-16-2026 1PM EDT
“Virginia Democrat pursuing weekly war powers votes and opposing blank-check defense spending”
Bulwark Takes · Apr 11, 2026
Trump’s Iran War Is Getting More Dangerous, Not Less (w/ Sen. Chris Coons)
“Mentioned for focusing on war powers resolutions and deauthorizing outdated military force authorizations”
Letters from an American · Mar 14, 2026
Administration Prosecutes Iran War Without a Plan
“Filed legislation requiring congressional approval for war against Cuba, criticized Trump's unilateral authority”
IHIP News · Mar 5, 2026
Stephen Miller Melts Down Over 'Woke' War and These Dems Are Backing Trump's Plans?
“Virginia Democratic senator not ruling out supporting more Pentagon funding for Middle East operations”
Global News Podcast · Mar 5, 2026
US Senate blocks bid to limit Trump's powers for Iran war
“Democratic Senator who led war powers resolution in Senate, condemning operation as unconstitutional”
O'Connor & Company · Mar 2, 2026
U.S. AND ISRAEL STRIKE IRAN OVER THE WEEKEND, BELTWAY STABBER, AUSTIN MASS SHOOTER
“Democratic Senator who previously advocated Iran military action but now opposes Trump's strikes”
O'Connor & Company · Mar 2, 2026
JOE DIGENOVA, IRANIAN WOMEN AND LEFTIST FEMINISTS, DANIEL HOFFMAN, MEDIA COVERAGE OF THE AYATOLLAH’S DEATH
“Democratic senator criticized for opposing military strikes while previously supporting women's rights in Iran”
The Daily · Mar 2, 2026
Celebration and Mourning: Inside an Iran at War
“Virginia Senator questioning legality of Iran strikes without Congressional approval”
Consider This from NPR · Mar 2, 2026
Was there an imminent threat from Iran? Senator calls for Trump to explain war goals
“Virginia Democrat pushing war powers resolution to reassert Congressional authority over military deployment”
Pod Save the World · Mar 1, 2026
Breaking: America and Israel at War with Iran
“Democratic senator with long-term consistent opposition to war powers abuses and regime change wars”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 28, 2026
Trump Goes to War: Iran Strike Breaks Promise of No Regime Change
“Democratic Senator calling for immediate war powers resolution vote to block Iran military operations”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 28, 2026
2/28/26: K&S React: TRUMP LAUNCHES REGIME CHANGE IRAN WAR
“Senator calling Iran strikes 'colossal mistake' and 'idiotic action'; demanding war powers resolution vote”
Consider This from NPR · Feb 26, 2026
Why Tim Kaine is pursuing a war powers resolution – again
“Democratic Senator from Virginia pushing war powers resolutions in both House and Senate to restrict Trump from attacking Iran without congressional approval”
Cato Podcast · Feb 24, 2026
Who Decides When America Goes to War?
“U.S. Senator; offered Iran war powers resolution in January 2020 after Soleimani assassination”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 17, 2026
The 82-Year-Old Democrat Trolling Ted Cruz Into Oblivion
“Democratic Virginia Senator who was critical of aggressive redistricting tactics”
Congressional Dish · Feb 16, 2026
CD332: Controlling Venezuela
“Democratic Senator; raised concerns about classified briefings hiding legal rationale for boat strikes”
The DSR Network · Feb 12, 2026
Need to Know: It Sucks to be MAGA
“Senator who filed discharge petition against tariffs, signaling potential Republican rebellion”
The Virginia Press Room · Feb 9, 2026
Redistricting Maps, Assault Weapon Bans, and the Brown-Belted Bumblebee
“U.S. Senator reportedly in 9-2 redistricting map camp, opposing more aggressive 10-1 configuration”
We Can Do Hard Things · Feb 3, 2026
How to Stay Sane and Useful In Chaos
“Democratic Senator criticized for voting to confirm Kristi Noem and supporting additional ICE spending”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 29, 2026
Trump Teams Up with Nicki Minaj, Details on Rep. Omar Incident, Rubio vs Senate Dems: AM Update 1/29
“Democratic Senator of Virginia questioned Rubio about president's Iceland-Greenland confusion at Davos”
The Virginia Press Room · Jan 19, 2026
Data Center Bills, Executive Orders, and Virginia's New Governor
“Former Virginia governor and current U.S. Senator who attended inauguration and supports 9-2 congressional redistricting scheme”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · Jan 10, 2026
Ep 1286 | Maduro Detained, Minnesota ICE Altercation, Can Trump Save Single-Family Homes? | Ron Simmons
“Criticized Maduro arrest as unauthorized military action and return to U.S. hemispheric dominance”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Jan 3, 2026
Trump Says The U.S. Will 'Run' Venezuela After Capturing Maduro
“Called the military strikes clearly illegal and unconstitutional without Congressional authorization”
The New Yorker Radio Hour · Dec 5, 2025
Senator Adam Schiff on How the Trump Administration Targets Its Opponents
“Democratic Senator working with Schiff on war powers resolutions regarding Venezuela military operations”
Small Town Murder · Nov 20, 2025
Murder For My Love - Lynchburg, Virginia
“Approved Soering's transfer to Germany in 2010 as cost-cutting measure”