Russia
country in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Russia
Michael Leiter - Opposition
OxfordUnion
Cited as an example of a rival attempting to expand its empire during the war on terror period.
Douglas Murray: Racism, Marxism, and the War on the West | Lex Fridman Podcast #296
Lex Fridman
Discussed as a 'borderline question' regarding its inclusion in 'the West', with its historical desire to both reach towards and stay away from Europe.
E174: Inflation stays hot, AI disclosure bill, Drone warfare, defense startups & more
All-In Podcast
A country engaged in drone warfare against Ukraine, possessing advantages in mass production and electronic warfare.
E173: Google buying HubSpot? FTX depositors not made whole, AI job fears, Ukraine joining NATO
All-In Podcast
A country involved in a conflict with Ukraine, whose expansion of NATO membership is seen as a 'red line', and a subject of alleged interference in US elections.
Diplo: College Dropout To World's Most Iconic DJ | E128
The Diary Of A CEO
Mentioned as a location of a festival where Diplo played his funk production collaborating with MIA.
Richard Wolff: Marxism and Communism | Lex Fridman Podcast #295
Lex Fridman
The country where a significant shift in Marxism occurred in 1917, transforming it from a critique of capitalism into a plan for an alternative post-capitalist society.
All-In Summit: Ray Dalio on the rise and fall of nations and the changing world order
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as an ally of China in the current geopolitical conflict landscape.
E86: Macro outlook: jobs, housing, inflation + Dutch farmers protests & EU climate missteps
All-In Podcast
Its potential to cut oil production and the impact on global prices is discussed, along with its role in European energy dependence.
Elon Musk: Ukraine, X, the creator economy, China, AI, & more | All-In Summit 2023
All-In Podcast
Country in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Its war with Ukraine and impact on Starlink services are discussed.
Balaji Srinivasan — How to Start a New Country
Tim Ferriss
Country mentioned in the context of fighting over Hans Island, sanctions, nuclear brinkmanship, and its role in geopolitical conflicts.
E170: Tech's Vibe Shift, TikTok ban debate, Vertical AI boom, Florida bans lab-grown meat & more
All-In Podcast
Defined as a 'foreign adversary' in the TikTok bill, alongside China, Iran, and North Korea.
E169: Elon sues OpenAI, Apple's decline, TikTok ban, Bitcoin $100K?, Science corner: Microplastics
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a country involved in a conflict where influence via social media algorithms could be used, in the context of TikTok's potential for damage.
Cal And Jamie Explain The Internet | Atomic Bombs, Bari Weiss, And Inscrutable TikToks
Cal Newport
Mentioned in the context of potential war.
E167: Google's Woke AI disaster, Nvidia smashes earnings (again), Groq's LPU breakthrough & more
All-In Podcast
Discussed in the context of the Ukraine war and potential annexation of Transnistria from Moldova.
#AIS: Palmer Luckey on Anduril
All-In Podcast
Mentioned alongside China as a country seeking asymmetrical advantages through technology like AI.
Andrew Kortina of Venmo and Fin on Technological Determinism and Work's Relationship to Dignity
Y Combinator
Mentioned as a potential competitor in space exploration during JFK's era.
#AIS: Bestie AMA with Valor's Antonio Gracias
All-In Podcast
Mentioned in the context of the Ukraine war, specifically its 6,000 nuclear weapons and military doctrine that allows their use if existentially threatened, which poses an escalation risk.
America & World Order: A Conversation with Bret Stephens (Episode #357)
Sam Harris
Country that banned Bret Stephens for life and is discussed in the context of its geopolitical actions and its president, Putin.
A Falling World: A Conversation with Peter Zeihan (Episode #355)
Sam Harris
Mentioned in discussions about the war in Ukraine, loose nukes, and alliances.
#AIS: Opening chat with Miami Mayor Francis Suarez
All-In Podcast
Mentioned for banning Bitcoin and as a geopolitical competitor.
The Coming Cold War II — Niall Ferguson
Tim Ferriss
A global power, whose invasion of Ukraine is discussed as a contemporary example of historical contingency and the hot war of Cold War II. Ferguson also notes its rapid economic decoupling from the West after sanctions.
What Happened to the Republican Party?: A Conversation with Bret Stephens (Episode #329)
Sam Harris
Country led by Putin, whose actions in Ukraine and historical relationship with its neighbors are central to the discussion on foreign policy and the Republican Party's shift.
E158: Global trade disrupted, Adobe/Figma canceled, realtors sued, Trump blocked
All-In Podcast
A country whose ships are reportedly able to move through the Red Sea despite Houthi attacks, as they are not targeting countries transacting with Israel.
Nicole Perlroth: Cybersecurity and the Weapons of Cyberwar | Lex Fridman Podcast #266
Lex Fridman
A nation-state identified as responsible for destructive cyber attacks, including NotPetya against Ukraine, and for probing nuclear plants and power grids; also known for government-sanctioned cyber criminals.