fentanyl

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, fentanyl has been mentioned in 5 episodes across 4 podcasts, first heard Dec 2025 on MeidasTouch. Central theme of the episode, discussing the interdiction and impact of fentanyl in California.

Fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid of the piperidine family, used primarily as pain medication. It is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. Its primary clinical use is in pain management for cancer patients and those recovering from surgery. Fentanyl is also used as a sedative for intubated patients. Fentanyl has a short duration of action. Fentanyl works by activating μ-opioid receptors. Brand names include Actiq, Duragesic, and Sublimaze, among others.

fentanyl at a glance
Mentioned in	5 episodes on 4 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heard	Dec 2025 on MeidasTouch
Field	Pharmacology / Public health
Domain	Pharmacology / Toxicology

What do podcasts say about fentanyl?

4 quotes, recorded on MeidasTouch and 48 Hours.

Our team's efforts to interdict fentanyl.
MeidasTouch · Feb 2026 · Hear it
Fentanyl. The defense suggested that Jade had to be using fentanyl.
48 Hours · Nov 2026 · Hear it
Lost two friends to fentanyl poisoning.
PBD Podcast · Feb 2026 · Hear it
Including meth, cocaine, and fentanyl into America...
Megyn Kelly · Feb 2026 · Hear it

How do different shows talk about fentanyl?

4 shows discussed fentanyl in these episodes; MeidasTouch leans critical.

MeidasTouch — 2 episodes; leans critical
Our team's efforts to interdict fentanyl.
LIVE: Newsom HOLD MAJOR PRESSER at BORDER!!!
48 Hours — 1 episode
Fentanyl. The defense suggested that Jade had to be using fentanyl.
Jade Benning's Final Call | Full Episode
Megyn Kelly — 1 episode
Including meth, cocaine, and fentanyl into America...
Armed Man Killed at Mar-a-Lago, Cartel vs. Mexico's Army, Another USA Hockey Gold: AM Update 2/23
PBD Podcast — 1 episode
Lost two friends to fentanyl poisoning.
Supreme Court's Trump Tariff Ruling & Wexner's Epstein Depo w/ Rep. Randy Fine | PBD #743

Who talks about fentanyl on podcasts?

fentanyl came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2026 on 48 Hours.

LIVE: Newsom HOLD MAJOR PRESSER at BORDER!!! on MeidasTouch (Feb 2026)
Jade Benning's Final Call | Full Episode on 48 Hours (Nov 2026)
Supreme Court's Trump Tariff Ruling & Wexner's Epstein Depo w/ Rep. Randy Fine | PBD #743 on PBD Podcast (Feb 2026)
Armed Man Killed at Mar-a-Lago, Cartel vs. Mexico's Army, Another USA Hockey Gold: AM Update 2/23 on Megyn Kelly (Feb 2026)
Trump GETS LOST in OVAL Before UTTERLY DERANGED Presser on MeidasTouch (Dec 2025)
Mentioned in Trump's remarks about seizures; inherently framed as a harmful drug problem.

Which podcasts mention fentanyl most?

MeidasTouch (2 episodes), Megyn Kelly (1 episode) and 48 Hours (1 episode) mention fentanyl most.

MeidasTouch — 2 episodes · More topics from MeidasTouch
Megyn Kelly — 1 episode · More topics from Megyn Kelly
48 Hours — 1 episode · More topics from 48 Hours
PBD Podcast — 1 episode · More topics from PBD Podcast

What is fentanyl mentioned alongside?

fentanyl is most often mentioned alongside Controlled substance, Zohran Mamdani and Blizzard warnings.

Affiliated with: Controlled substance

Mentioned together: Zohran Mamdani, Blizzard warnings, Winter Olympics, U.S. Department of Justice, Mike Aruzion, Damonte Cheryl, Puerto Varta, Anthony Guelme, Matt Baldy, drug cartels