Patriot Act

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Patriot Act has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Sep 2020 on GLOBAL NEWS PODCAST. Schiff calls it the worst post-9/11 legislation, arguing it destroyed financial privacy, increased compliance burdens, and expanded government surveillance power.

Legislation passed in the wake of 9/11 to enhance national security.

Patriot Act at a glance
Mentioned in2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardSep 2020 on GLOBAL NEWS PODCAST
FieldLaw, National Security
Domainlaw/national security/financial regulation

What do podcasts say about Patriot Act?

2 quotes from Peter Schiff, recorded on GLOBAL NEWS PODCAST and Dave Smith.

  • The worst piece of legislation... was the patriot act.
    Peter Schiff · GLOBAL NEWS PODCAST · · Episode
  • Framed as part of a lasting state of emergency and one-way ratchet of government power.
    Dave Smith · · Episode

How do different shows talk about Patriot Act?

2 shows discussed Patriot Act in these episodes.

Who talks about Patriot Act on podcasts?

Peter Schiff brought up Patriot Act; the most recent mention was Sep 2023 on Dave Smith.

What is Patriot Act mentioned alongside?

Patriot Act is most often mentioned alongside September 11, Peter Schiff and RFK Jr. / RK Jr..

Influence on: September 11

Criticized by: Peter Schiff

Mentioned together: RFK Jr. / RK Jr., New York City, New York, Dave Smith, Sam Harris, Adam Carolla, Donald Trump, BetterHelp, Jordan Peterson, Tucker Carlson, Vivek Ramaswamy