Smithsonian
Type: Company
As of November 2026, Smithsonian has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard Sep 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show. The Smithsonian was mentioned in the We Can Do Hard Things episode with Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom as a case study for controlling historical narratives and memory. She noted recent actions by the Department of Interior related to the Smithsonian, highlighting its role in shaping public understanding of history.
The Smithsonian Institution is a group of museums, education and research centers, created by the United States federal government "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge". Founded on August 10, 1846, it operates as a trust instrumentality and is not formally a part of any of the three branches of the federal government. The institution is named after its founding donor, British scientist James Smithson. It was originally organized as the United States National Museum, but that name ceased
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show |
| Industry | Museum |
| Founded | 1846 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C., USA |
| Website | si.edu |
How do different shows talk about Smithsonian?
3 shows discussed Smithsonian in these episodes.
- We Can Do Hard Things — 1 episode
We're seeing right now with the Smithsonian.
Finally Some Wisdom to Move Forward! Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom - The Big Picture — 1 episode
- The Ezra Klein Show — 1 episode
Who talks about Smithsonian on podcasts?
Smithsonian came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on We Can Do Hard Things.
- Finally Some Wisdom to Move Forward! Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom on We Can Do Hard Things (Nov 2025)
- “Emmy-Winning DP Ruben Carrillo on 40 Years of Filmmaking in Hawai‘i” on The Big Picture (Oct 2025)
- We Are Going to Have to Live Here With Each Other | The Ezra Klein Show on The Ezra Klein Show (Sep 2025)
Which podcasts mention Smithsonian most?
The Ezra Klein Show (1 episode), The Big Picture (1 episode) and We Can Do Hard Things (1 episode) mention Smithsonian most.
- The Ezra Klein Show — 1 episode
- The Big Picture — 1 episode
- We Can Do Hard Things — 1 episode
What is Smithsonian mentioned alongside?
Smithsonian is most often mentioned alongside Western civilization, California and Cambridge.
Mentioned together: Western civilization, California, Cambridge, Hamas, Florida, Golden Gate Bridge, Marco Rubio, Obamacare, United HealthCare, YouTube