Vladimir Putin
Mentioned in 184 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Russian President who has shaped contemporary geopolitics through his leadership of Russia for approximately 25 years, most notably through the ongoing invasion of Ukraine and associated military strategy. Podcasts discuss him extensively in contexts including nuclear brinkmanship, peace negotiations with the Trump administration, alleged involvement in political poisonings, and his geopolitical relationships with other nations. His role as a major global leader and the Ukraine conflict's impact on international affairs make him a recurring topic across news, analysis, and political discussion podcasts.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis · Apr 16, 2026
O'Reilly Update Morning Edition, April 16, 2026
“Mentioned as potential beneficiary of NATO weakness if Trump's Iran strategy succeeds”
Morning Joe · Apr 13, 2026
‘I have no fear of the Trump administration’: Pope Leo reacts to Trump’s criticism
“Backed Orbán through GRU disinformation operations; suffered diplomatic defeat with Orbán's loss”
NPR News Now · Apr 12, 2026
NPR News: 04-12-2026 12PM EDT
“Declared 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter; accused Ukraine of ceasefire violations”
NPR News Now · Apr 12, 2026
NPR News: 04-12-2026 11AM EDT
“Announced 32-hour ceasefire with Ukraine for Orthodox Christian Easter”
El Orden Mundial · Apr 12, 2026
El Orden Mundial: La gran baza de Irán que demuestra que quien más tiene que perder en la guerra es EEUU
“Described as ideological ally of Trump; uses Orbán as EU infiltrator; foreign interference in European elections”
Letters from an American · Apr 11, 2026
Has Something Shifted?
“Subject of October 2025 phone call with Orbán where Orbán promised subservience to Russian interests”
NPR News Now · Apr 10, 2026
NPR News: 04-10-2026 7PM EDT
“Announced 32-hour ceasefire with Ukraine for Orthodox Easter holiday from Saturday through Sunday”
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff · Apr 8, 2026
Cease Fire. The Day After. Pray for General Caine.
“Identified as adversary celebrating U.S. military actions and benefiting from oil price increases”
Inside Trump's Head · Apr 8, 2026
Real Reason Trump Is Never Going to Recover: Wolff
“Discussed as beneficiary of US Iran focus; mentioned regarding mysterious Trump relationship”
Deadline: White House · Apr 7, 2026
"An existential threat to Iran and the world”
“Coordinating with Iran militarily while Trump administration aligns with Putin-allied Orbán”
PBD Podcast · Apr 2, 2026
Trump's Iran Speech PANICS The Market | PBD #768
“Offered to reopen Nord Stream 2 pipeline at original contract price; supporting Iran via satellite targeting intelligence”
IHIP News · Apr 2, 2026
Trump Says He Will Bomb Iran Into "Stone Age" In Worst Presidential Address in History
“Referenced as beneficiary of U.S. policy decisions and alleged recipient of Trump's loyalty”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Apr 2, 2026
IRAN WAR DAY 33: Trump Announces NOTHING, GROUND OPS IMMINENT | America First Ep. 1667
“Referenced as parallel example of negotiation tactics and root cause demands”
Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis · Apr 2, 2026
Trump’s Iran Address, Phil Zuckerman on the Decline of Religion in America, & Federal Judges vs. The Trump Administration
“Identified as strategic beneficiary of NATO weakness and U.S. military focus on Iran, positioning for Baltic expansion”
Part Of The Problem · Apr 2, 2026
Dan Bongino the Fraud
“Referenced regarding Ukraine invasion and selective application of international law standards”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Apr 1, 2026
Hour 4 of NMN, Trump + The Hand-Off
“Referenced as foreign leader who should have detected Brian Noem's vulnerability for blackmail purposes”
Bulwark Takes · Apr 1, 2026
Possible Ground Troops in Iran, Trump Speech Preview and The Slow-Motion Destruction of NATO
“Analyzed as beneficiary of NATO division and US withdrawal from Ukraine support, with five strategic objectives identified.”
IHIP News · Apr 1, 2026
Hilarious MAGA Fallout After Noem's Hypocritical Secret Is Leaked, "Everyone Pray"
“Suggested to potentially possess compromising material on Trump influencing his political decisions”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Apr 1, 2026
Hour 3 of NMN, Brian Wilson + More Iran Talk
“Mentioned as potentially regretting missed blackmail opportunity regarding Kristi Noem”
Morning Joe · Apr 1, 2026
Withdrawal, escalation or both? What Trump could announce during Wednesday address
“Identified as primary beneficiary of NATO weakening and U.S. withdrawal from traditional alliances”
NatSec Matters · Apr 1, 2026
Ukraine's Persistence, Baltic 'Gray Zone' Attacks & Russia's Weak Spots: Mark Montgomery
“Subject of discussion regarding military strategy, economic constraints, and negotiation approach”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 27, 2026
Episode 5252: CPAC Day 2 Cont.
“Mentioned regarding Ukraine conflict; Trump claims he settled eight wars and could resolve Ukraine quickly”
Last Podcast On The Left · Mar 20, 2026
Episode 657: The Dnepropetrovsk Maniacs Part II - 3 Guys, 1 Hammer
“Used Hammer Maniac stills in 2022 propaganda speech to justify invasion of Ukraine as denazification”
Dan Snow's History Hit · Mar 19, 2026
The Rise of Putin and the 1999 Apartment Bombs
“Former FSB head who became Prime Minister after bombings; rose to presidency amid security crisis and war”
3 Takeaways™ · Mar 17, 2026
The Quiet War: How Countries Fight Without Firing a Shot (#293)
“Russian President whose invasion of Ukraine in 2022 prompted Western sanctions and price cap mechanisms discussed”
Pod Save America · Mar 15, 2026
Josh Shapiro Is Calm but Not Cool
“Russian President benefiting from U.S. military reallocation and reduced Ukraine support”
Last Podcast On The Left · Mar 13, 2026
Episode 656: The Dnepropetrovsk Maniacs Part I - Serial Spree
“Later weaponized the Dnepropetrovsk case as propaganda to justify 2022 invasion of Ukraine.”
IHIP News · Mar 11, 2026
JD Vance Shunned By Trump in Public Humiliation Ritual Against Marco
“Russian leader engaged in diplomacy with unconfirmed Trump administration advisors”
Consider This from NPR · Mar 10, 2026
Four years in, war in Ukraine grinds on. Is that what Russians want?
“Russian President whose war strategy, narrative control, and ability to maintain public support despite challenges is central to episode analysis”
Morning Wire · Mar 10, 2026
Evening Wire: U.S. Consulate Attacked & Iran Threatens Trump (Again) | 3.10.26
“Russian leader; video showed coughing fit during Women's Day address; spoke with Trump on Ukraine negotiations”
IHIP News · Mar 10, 2026
Trump Falling Apart Trying to Please Both His Bosses, Netanyahu & Putin, in Iran War
“Russian President described as secondary handler influencing Trump's foreign policy statements and decisions”
IHIP News · Mar 10, 2026
Trump Destroyed On Live TV After Betraying His Own Team on Iran War
“Exploiting Trump's perceived cognitive decline; played Whitcoff and Kushner during Russia negotiations”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 10, 2026
WarRoom Battleground EP 964: President Trump Gives Updates On The War In Iran
“Russian President who Trump spoke with regarding Ukraine conflict and Middle East situation; expressed interest in being helpful”
The Daily · Mar 10, 2026
What We’ve Learned From 10 Days of War
“Russian president benefiting from higher oil prices and providing intelligence to Iran”
History Extra podcast · Mar 10, 2026
Vladimir Lenin: life of the week
“Contemporary Russian leader who selectively uses or rejects Lenin's legacy for political purposes”
IHIP News · Mar 9, 2026
Insiders Raise Alarm Over Hegseth as 'Bloodthirsty' and Leading a Death Cult
“Russian leader; discussed as having alleged compromising information on Trump via Epstein connections”
Morning Wire · Mar 9, 2026
Evening Wire: Rihanna's Home Shot Up & Iran Launches ‘Operation Trigger’ | 3.9.26
“Russian President pledged unwavering support for Iran's new supreme leader via telegram on Monday”
IHIP News · Mar 9, 2026
Trump in Total Collapse Over New Epstein Suicide Scandal, Ramps Up War As Distraction
“Referenced as having contact with Epstein; cited as source of Trump compromise”
Letters from an American · Mar 8, 2026
What Motivates Trump?
“Russian dictator whose policies align with Trump's foreign policy decisions, raising questions about potential influence or leverage”
IHIP News · Mar 7, 2026
Dems Vote to Help Trump's War and Betray Their Own Constituents
“Referenced as war criminal comparable to Trump in authoritarian governance and military aggression”
Morning Wire · Mar 6, 2026
Evening Wire: American Adversary Aids Iran & Gonzales Bows Out | 3.6.26
“Russian dictator condemning U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iranian leadership as violation of international law”
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Mar 6, 2026
#462 — More From Sam: The Iran War, American Amorality, Addressing Hopelessness, Tucker, and More
“Russian leader whom Trump administration expresses strange admiration for despite being actual enemy”
Freakonomics Radio · Mar 6, 2026
666. This Is How Progress Happens
“Example of leader breaking international rules by invading Ukraine, signaling institutional deterioration”
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford · Mar 6, 2026
Explosives or Sugar? The Deadly Art of Distraction in Putin’s Russia - with Helena Merriman
“Russian Prime Minister and acting President during 1999 apartment bombings; rose from 2% to 40% approval after bombing response”
IHIP News · Mar 5, 2026
Trump Desperate To Halt Epstein's NM Ranch Probe as New Damning Evidence Looms
“Alleged to have access to Epstein-related compromising material through intelligence networks”
Freakonomics Radio · Mar 4, 2026
The Most Powerful People You’ve Never Heard Of (Update)
“Russian President; gave Glencore CEO highest foreign medal for service during Crimea invasion and pre-invasion period.”
O'Connor & Company · Mar 2, 2026
JOE DIGENOVA, IRANIAN WOMEN AND LEFTIST FEMINISTS, DANIEL HOFFMAN, MEDIA COVERAGE OF THE AYATOLLAH’S DEATH
“Russian leader criticized for failing to provide intelligence warning to Iran about impending U.S. military strikes”
NPR News Now · Mar 1, 2026
NPR News: 03-01-2026 6PM EST
“Russian President condemned killing of Khamenei as violation of international law; emphasized Russia-Iran cooperation”
IHIP News · Mar 1, 2026
American Teen Killed in Palestine Attack and Politicians Are Silent
“Referenced as comparison point for war criminal designation and international diplomatic response standards”
Economist Podcasts · Feb 28, 2026
The Weekend Intelligence: How to prepare for an invasion
“Russian President whose military ambitions and troop buildup plans drive Baltic defense preparations”