American Israel Public Affairs Committee
Organization in Politics
American Israel Public Affairs Committee has come up in 16 episodes across 7 podcasts in TMT, including Pod Save America, The Megyn Kelly Show, REAL AF with Andy Frisella. 10 people have made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Abdul El-SayedDemocratic Senate nominee in Michigan
El-Sayed says AIPAC spent a record $32 million in his Senate primary.
“AIPAC spent $32 million in my primary. $32 million for one U.S. Senate seat”
The Ezra Klein Show: What Does Abdul El-Sayed Believe? (Sep 25, 2026) · Listen from 1:16:00
El-Sayed told a rally he is dangerous only to corporate PACs and AIPAC, not to voters who want government to work for them.
“If you're APAC and want to send our money abroad, you damn well better believe I'm dangerous”
Pod Save America: The Primaries Will Continue Until Morale Improves (Jul 21, 2026) · Listen from 50:51
El-Sayed frames the Israel question as whether Israel is entitled to U.S. tax dollars rather than its right to exist.
“The question about Israel is, do they have a right to our tax dollars?”
Pod Save America: Trump's Explosive Diarrhea of the Mouth (Jul 17, 2026) · Listen from 1:02:29
Ezra KleinNew York Times Opinion columnist and host of The Ezra Klein Show (diarization also merged one PopCast promo line into this label)
Klein states he believes AIPAC has harmed both American Jews and Israel, while arguing money explains less of U.S. policy than El-Sayed suggests.
“I think AIPAC has done terrible damage to both Jews in America and Israel”
The Ezra Klein Show: What Does Abdul El-Sayed Believe? (Sep 25, 2026) · Listen from 1:22:10
Amanda LitmanFounder of Run for Something, reportedly approached about the DNC chair job
Litman cites polling showing AIPAC is deeply unpopular with Michigan Democratic primary voters.
“AIPAC has a net negative 46 favorability rating. 78% of Michigan Democratic primary voters said they'd be less likely to”
Pod Save America: The Democratic Party's Civil War (Jul 19, 2026) · Listen from 48:03
Alex WagnerMSNBC host who hosts episodes in the Pod Save America feed
Wagner challenges El-Sayed for framing Israel aid and domestic spending as a zero-sum choice.
“I think you've made it a zero-sum game between, like, funding for, for example, schools and aid to Israel”
Pod Save America: Trump's Explosive Diarrhea of the Mouth (Jul 17, 2026) · Listen from 1:04:39
Chamath PalihapitiyaSri Lankan-born Canadian-American venture capitalist, founder of Social Capital and co-host of the All-In podcast
Palihapitiya urges people to distinguish frustration with Netanyahu from hostility to Israel or Jews.
“So please think about whether you're actually anti-Israel or anti-Jew or whether you're just very frustrated with Bibi”
The Megyn Kelly Show: Tucker Carlson Says He’s Leaving GOP, Far-Left Mamdani-Backed Candidates Win NYC Primaries, How World Cup Renewed American Patriotism, w/ Halperin & Palihapitya | Ep. 1346 (Jun 24, 2026) · Listen from 54:18
Mark HalperinAmerican political journalist and host of the podcast Next Up
Halperin says Israel is now the single decisive emotional issue in nearly any Democratic primary.
“If there's a single litmus test, if there's a single emotional issue that could make or break candidacy, it would be this”
The Megyn Kelly Show: Tucker Carlson Says He’s Leaving GOP, Far-Left Mamdani-Backed Candidates Win NYC Primaries, How World Cup Renewed American Patriotism, w/ Halperin & Palihapitya | Ep. 1346 (Jun 24, 2026) · Listen from 12:58
Joe RoganAmerican comedian and host of The Joe Rogan Experience
Rogan argues that no foreign government or anyone connected to one should influence American politics.
“I don't think any foreign government, anyone connected to a foreign government should have any influence whatsoever on American politics”
The Joe Rogan Experience: #2514 - Cameron Hanes (Jun 12, 2026) · Listen from 1:43:00
DJCo-host of the CTI segments on REAL AF, presents the headlines
DJ says pro-Israel and Adelson-funded groups spent about $15.5 million supporting Gallrein.
“That's $15.5 million that was dumped in into this election for Ed Gowrain”
REAL AF with Andy Frisella: 1029. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump Targets Massie, Henry Nowak Defendant Claims Racial Abuse & Mom in $250M Somali Fraud Scheme Sentenced (May 22, 2026) · Listen from 23:05
Cory BookerDemocratic senator from New Jersey
Booker argues Democrats should be focused on all PAC money in politics, not just AIPAC.
“People are talking about APAC, but why aren't we talking about all PACs?”
Pod Save America: Taxing Cory Booker's Patience (Apr 5, 2026) · Listen from 47:06
John KiriakouFormer CIA counterterrorism officer and whistleblower
Kiriakou says a CIA security briefing stated the FBI had identified 187 undeclared Israeli intelligence officers operating in the United States.
“the FBI has been able to identify 187 other undeclared Israeli intelligence officers spread out all across America, working to steal secrets from American defense contractors”
The Megyn Kelly Show: Trump FIRES Bondi, CIA's "MK Ultra" History, and "Two Weeks" Talking Point, with John Kiriakou, Sean Davis, and Sohrab Ahmari | Ep. 1287 (Apr 2, 2026) · Listen from 1:30:10
Coverage over time
Podcasts
- Pod Save America · 5 episodes
- The Megyn Kelly Show · 5 episodes
- REAL AF with Andy Frisella · 2 episodes
- The Ezra Klein Show · 1 episode
- The Joe Rogan Experience · 1 episode
- Digital Social Hour · 1 episode
- The Shawn Ryan Show · 1 episode
Episodes
What Does Abdul El-Sayed Believe?The Ezra Klein Show · Sep 25, 2026 · 1 h 34 min
Ezra Klein interviews Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed about his immigrant upbringing, Medicare for All, Islamophobic attacks, and U.S. policy toward Israel and Palestinians.
1062. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump At The United Nations, Chinese President Xi Welcomed To The US & CNN, MS Now & Politico Reporters Regain Entry To White HouseREAL AF with Andy Frisella · Sep 25, 2026 · 1 h 13 min
Andy Frisella and DJ discuss Trump at the UN, the walkout on Netanyahu, Xi Jinping's U.S. visit, foreign influence in politics, media consolidation, and Fat Bear Week.
The Primaries Will Continue Until Morale ImprovesPod Save America · Jul 21, 2026 · 1 h 11 min
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor discuss Trump at the World Cup final, the renewed Iran war, ICE killings, and Democratic primaries in Maine, Wisconsin and Michigan.
The Democratic Party's Civil WarPod Save America · Jul 19, 2026 · 1 h 6 min
Dan Pfeiffer and Run for Something's Amanda Litman discuss Graham Platner's Maine collapse, DSA's rise, the Michigan Senate primary, AIPAC spending, and down-ballot recruitment.
Trump's Explosive Diarrhea of the MouthPod Save America · Jul 17, 2026 · 1 h 26 min
Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer dissect Trump's election-conspiracy prime-time address and administration scandals, then Alex Wagner interviews Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
Trump Works the FIFA RefsPod Save America · Jul 7, 2026 · 1 h 4 min
Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor discuss Trump's FIFA intervention, the NATO summit, Graham Platner's allegations, the Michigan Senate primary, Israel politics, McConnell's health, and July 4th speeches.
Tucker Carlson Says He’s Leaving GOP, Far-Left Mamdani-Backed Candidates Win NYC Primaries, How World Cup Renewed American Patriotism, w/ Halperin & Palihapitya | Ep. 1346The Megyn Kelly Show · Jun 24, 2026 · 1 h 42 min
Megyn Kelly, Mark Halperin and Chamath Palihapitiya discuss Mamdani-backed NYC primary wins, Tucker Carlson leaving the GOP, AI's economic impact, and World Cup patriotism.
#2514 - Cameron HanesThe Joe Rogan Experience · Jun 12, 2026 · 2 h 60 min
Joe Rogan and bowhunter Cameron Hanes discuss public land threats, the UFC White House event, money in politics, and Hanes's BPC-157 marathon controversy.
- 1029. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump Targets Massie, Henry Nowak Defendant Claims Racial Abuse & Mom in $250M Somali Fraud Scheme Sentenced
REAL AF with Andy Frisella · May 22, 2026 · 1 h 39 min
Andy Frisella and DJ discuss Thomas Massie's Trump-backed primary defeat, the Henry Nowak stabbing trial in Britain, the Feeding Our Future sentencing, and a Florida teacher's firing.
- Dems EAT Their Own in California, with Ana Kasparian, and Trump's "Softer" Deportation Approach, with Gregory Bovino | Ep. 1317
The Megyn Kelly Show · May 14, 2026 · 1 h 42 min
Megyn Kelly and Ana Kasparian discuss California's governor race, Jack Schlossberg, and Thomas Massie's primary, then Gregory Bovino argues Trump's deportation policy has softened.