Ted Cruz

Type: Person

Ted Cruz

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.

Ted Cruz at a glance
Mentioned in14 episodes on 10 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardSep 2025 on Real Time with Bill Maher
RoleUnited States Senator
AffiliationRepublican Party
FieldPolitics

What do podcasts say about Ted Cruz?

4 quotes, recorded on Real Time with Bill Maher and Lovett or Leave It.

How do different shows talk about Ted Cruz?

6 shows discussed Ted Cruz in these episodes.

Who talks about Ted Cruz on podcasts?

Ted Cruz came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2026 on Pod Save America.

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.

  1. I've Had It — 3 episodes · More people from I've Had It
  2. The Ezra Klein Show — 2 episodes · More people from The Ezra Klein Show
  3. Pod Save America — 2 episodes · More people from Pod Save America
  4. Theo Von — 1 episode · More people from Theo Von
  5. Matt Walsh — 1 episode · More people from Matt Walsh

More podcast appearances

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