Deep State

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Deep State has been mentioned in 6 episodes across 4 podcasts, first heard Jun 2023 on Dave Smith. Used in Yashar Ali's analysis to describe a potential Iranian future where real power lies in security services and economic networks outside public accountability.

A conspiracy theory suggesting that a hidden government within the legitimate government controls policy and decision-making.

Deep State at a glance
Mentioned in	6 episodes on 4 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heard	Jun 2023 on Dave Smith
Field	Political Science, Conspiracy Theory
Domain	political science / security studies

What do podcasts say about Deep State?

4 quotes from Megyn Kelly and Glenn Beck, recorded on Megyn Kelly and All-In Podcast.

A powerful military intelligence deep state.
Megyn Kelly · Megyn Kelly · Jan 2026 · Episode
We hear a lot about sort of this deep state...
All-In Podcast · Jan 2026 · Episode
There would be a big deep state.
Glenn Beck · Glenn Beck · Jan 2026 · Episode
Speakers reference being very critical… of the deep state… for their secrecy… propagandistic deceit.
Megyn Kelly · Nov 2025 · Episode

How do different shows talk about Deep State?

4 shows discussed Deep State in these episodes.

Megyn Kelly — 3 episodes
A powerful military intelligence deep state.
The TRUTH About the Complicated Geopolitical Situation in Iran and Why Trump is Right To Be Cautious
Glenn Beck — 1 episode
There would be a big deep state.
Trump’s BATTLE with the Federal Reserve is REALLY about THIS
All-In Podcast — 1 episode
We hear a lot about sort of this deep state...
Howard Lutnick: How America Can Hit 6% GDP Growth in 2026
Dave Smith — 1 episode

Who talks about Deep State on podcasts?

Megyn Kelly and Glenn Beck brought up Deep State; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Megyn Kelly.

The TRUTH About the Complicated Geopolitical Situation in Iran and Why Trump is Right To Be Cautious on Megyn Kelly (Jan 2026) — Megyn Kelly
Howard Lutnick: How America Can Hit 6% GDP Growth in 2026 on All-In Podcast (Jan 2026)
Trump’s BATTLE with the Federal Reserve is REALLY about THIS on Glenn Beck (Jan 2026) — Glenn Beck
Bombshell Would-Be Trump Assassin Reporting, Attacks on Vance, MTG's CNN Apology, w/ Glenn Greenwald on Megyn Kelly (Nov 2025)
Bombshell Doc About Attempted Trump Assassin Crooks and REAL Online Footprint, with Glenn Greenwald on Megyn Kelly (Nov 2025)
Vivek Ramaswamy | Dave Smith | Part Of The Problem 1009 on Dave Smith (Jun 2023)

Which podcasts mention Deep State most?

Megyn Kelly (3 episodes), Dave Smith (1 episode) and All-In Podcast (1 episode) mention Deep State most.

Megyn Kelly — 3 episodes · More topics from Megyn Kelly
Dave Smith — 1 episode · More topics from Dave Smith
All-In Podcast — 1 episode · More topics from All-In Podcast
Glenn Beck — 1 episode · More topics from Glenn Beck

What is Deep State mentioned alongside?

Deep State is most often mentioned alongside Military Intelligence, Progressivism and Senator Rand Paul.

Influenced by: Military Intelligence

Influence on: Progressivism

Mentioned together: Senator Rand Paul, Senator Ron Johnson, The Squad, Miranda Devine, RealClearPolitics, Secret Service, Ilan Omar, FBI, New York Post, MSNBC