Pete Hegseth

Type: Person

Pete Hegseth

As of November 2026, Pete Hegseth has been mentioned in 22 episodes across 11 podcasts, first heard Sep 2025 on Real Time with Bill Maher. Podcasts mention Pete Hegseth primarily in the context of his role as Defense Secretary, often critiquing his actions and decisions. Tim Dillon discusses Hegseth allegedly ordering lethal actions against a drug boat, framing it as performative governance. Other shows highlight his attempts to censure Senator Mark Kelly, with judges blocking his actions, and his criticisms of procurement delays within the defense industry, portraying him as a controversial figure in governance.

Peter Brian Hegseth is an American government official, U.S. Army veteran, and former television personality who has been serving as the 29th United States secretary of defense since 2025.

Pete Hegseth at a glance
Mentioned in22 episodes on 11 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardSep 2025 on Real Time with Bill Maher
RoleU.S. Secretary of Defense (as described in episode); media personality and U.S. Army veteran
AffiliationU.S. Department of Defense (Trump administration, as described)
FieldMedia, Military, Politics

What do podcasts say about Pete Hegseth?

4 quotes from Tim Dillon, recorded on Tim Dillon and MeidasTouch.

How do different shows talk about Pete Hegseth?

4 shows discussed Pete Hegseth in these episodes; MeidasTouch leans critical.

Who talks about Pete Hegseth on podcasts?

Tim Dillon brought up Pete Hegseth; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on MeidasTouch.

Which podcasts mention Pete Hegseth most?

MeidasTouch (6 episodes), Pod Save America (4 episodes) and Megyn Kelly (3 episodes) mention Pete Hegseth most.

  1. MeidasTouch — 6 episodes · More people from MeidasTouch
  2. Pod Save America — 4 episodes · More people from Pod Save America
  3. Megyn Kelly — 3 episodes · More people from Megyn Kelly
  4. The Daily Show — 2 episodes · More people from The Daily Show
  5. The Ezra Klein Show — 1 episode · More people from The Ezra Klein Show

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What is Pete Hegseth mentioned alongside?

Pete Hegseth is most often mentioned alongside Monroe Doctrine, Nicolás Maduro and Steven Little Miller.

Mentioned together: Monroe Doctrine, Nicolás Maduro, Steven Little Miller, Greenland, Ted Cruz, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Democrats, Obamacare, Iowa, White House