Ted Cruz
Type: Person

As of November 2026, Ted Cruz has been mentioned in 14 episodes across 10 podcasts, first heard Sep 2025 on Real Time with Bill Maher. Used as a historical example of a shutdown strategy and its political backlash, supporting Manchin's argument against shutdowns.
Rafael Edward Cruz is an American politician and attorney serving since 2013 as the junior United States senator from Texas. A member of the Republican Party, he served from 2003 to 2008 as the third solicitor general of Texas. He has been described as a movement conservative, a social conservative, and a constitutional conservative with libertarian leanings. Cruz has chaired the Senate Commerce Committee since 2025.
| Mentioned in | 14 episodes on 10 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2025 on Real Time with Bill Maher |
| Role | United States Senator |
| Affiliation | Republican Party |
| Field | Politics |
What do podcasts say about Ted Cruz?
4 quotes, recorded on Real Time with Bill Maher and Lovett or Leave It.
I know when Ted Cruz shut it down one year.
Real Time with Bill Maher · · Hear itWe now have a clip of Ted Cruz.
Lovett or Leave It · · Hear itHis campaign appeared to cancel the final event of his come and take it tour which was set to take place at the Alamo.
Pod Save America · · Hear itTed Cruz came the closest.
Matt Walsh · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Ted Cruz?
6 shows discussed Ted Cruz in these episodes.
- Pod Save America — 1 episode
His campaign appeared to cancel the final event of his come and take it tour which was set to take place at the Alamo.
FINAL Midterm Takes: How Bad Could It Get for Trump and Republicans? - Lovett or Leave It — 1 episode
We now have a clip of Ted Cruz.
Trump LIES About Economy, Tries to Trap Dems But Fails MISERABLY in Boring SOTU Speech - Matt Walsh — 1 episode
Ted Cruz came the closest.
That Anti-American Super Bowl Half Time Show Should Be A Wake Up Call For Real Americans | Ep. 1731 - All-In Podcast — 1 episode
Michael Dell did. Ted Cruz. Ted Cruz.
All-In's 2026 Predictions - Real Time with Bill Maher — 1 episode
I know when Ted Cruz shut it down one year.
Overtime with Bill Maher: Sen. Joe Manchin, Alex Wagner (HBO) - I've Had It — 1 episode
Who talks about Ted Cruz on podcasts?
Ted Cruz came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2026 on Pod Save America.
- Overtime with Bill Maher: Sen. Joe Manchin, Alex Wagner (HBO) on Real Time with Bill Maher (Sep 2025)
- Trump LIES About Economy, Tries to Trap Dems But Fails MISERABLY in Boring SOTU Speech on Lovett or Leave It (Feb 2026)
- FINAL Midterm Takes: How Bad Could It Get for Trump and Republicans? on Pod Save America (Nov 2026)
- That Anti-American Super Bowl Half Time Show Should Be A Wake Up Call For Real Americans | Ep. 1731 on Matt Walsh (Feb 2026)
- All-In's 2026 Predictions on All-In Podcast (Jan 2026)
Michael Dell did. Ted Cruz. Ted Cruz.
- IHIP News: Trump HUMILIATED As Machado Offers to GIVE UP Her Peace Prize & CBS News FACEPLANTS Live! on I've Had It (Jan 2026)
Which podcasts mention Ted Cruz most?
I've Had It (3 episodes), The Ezra Klein Show (2 episodes) and Pod Save America (2 episodes) mention Ted Cruz most.
- I've Had It — 3 episodes · More people from I've Had It
- The Ezra Klein Show — 2 episodes · More people from The Ezra Klein Show
- Pod Save America — 2 episodes · More people from Pod Save America
- Theo Von — 1 episode · More people from Theo Von
- Matt Walsh — 1 episode · More people from Matt Walsh
More podcast appearances
- IHIP News: Stephen Miller Suffers FULL MENTAL BREAKDOWN On Live TV! He's LOSING IT! on I've Had It
- Dave Smith | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #632 on Theo Von
- IHIP News: 🚨 MAGA's INSANE Response on Trump's INVASION and the Dems PATHETIC Attempt to STOP HIM! on I've Had It
- Trump FLAILS To Turn Around His BOTCHED Presidency on Pod Save America
- How Gavin Newsom Became the Democrats’ 2028 Frontrunner | The Ezra Klein Show on The Ezra Klein Show
- Bombshell Would-Be Trump Assassin Reporting, Attacks on Vance, MTG's CNN Apology, w/ Glenn Greenwald on Megyn Kelly
- Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes and the Right’s ‘Groyper’ Problem | The Ezra Klein Show on The Ezra Klein Show
- Rep. Chris Deluzio & Rep. Pat Ryan on Stronger Dem Leadership & Supporting Veterans | The Daily Show on The Daily Show
What is Ted Cruz mentioned alongside?
Ted Cruz is most often mentioned alongside Cash Patel, Washington and Arizona.
Affiliated with: Cash Patel
Mentioned together: Washington, Arizona, Israeli bobsled team, New York Times, Zoron, Roger Sullenberger, Department of Justice, American hockey team, Survivor, John Love