John Thun
Type: Person
As of November 2026, John Thun has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Morning Wire (Jan 2026). In the "Holding The Line" episode of Morning Wire, John Thune discusses the GOP's legislative strategy for 2025 and priorities for 2026, emphasizing national security, tax policy, and school choice. He also mentions using the Congressional Review Act to repeal regulations and highlights his work on Medicaid and rural hospital access. Tim Rice challenges Thune on various issues, providing a platform for Thune to outline his agenda as Senate Majority Leader.
John Randolph Thune is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Dakota, a seat he has held since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, Thune has served since 2025 as Senate majority leader and Senate Republican leader. From 1997 to 2003, Thune served as the U.S. representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Morning Wire |
| Role | United States Senator; Senate Majority Leader |
| Affiliation | United States Senate (Republican Party) |
Which podcasts has John Thun appeared on?
Tim Rice brought up John Thun; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Morning Wire.
- Holding The Line: John Thune On The Shutdown, Trump, & 2026 on Morning Wire (Jan 2026) — Tim Rice
What is John Thun mentioned alongside?
John Thun is most often mentioned alongside Tim Rice, national security and tax policy.
Debated by: Tim Rice
Affiliated with: national security, tax policy, Medicaid, rural hospital transformation fund, Congressional Review Act, political violence