Saudi Arabia
country in West Asia
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Saudi Arabia
#AIS: Tim Urban on political discourse + Keith Rabois on early-stage investing in 2022
All-In Podcast
A country whose nationals were reportedly working at Twitter, influencing content decisions.
#106-Amesh Adalja, MD: COVID-19 vs. past pandemics, preparing for the future, & reasons for optimism
Peter Attia MD
Mentioned in the context of religious pilgrimages and the need for vaccinations, related to mass gatherings.
Geo-Strategy #4: Saudi Arabia's Trump Card Against Iran
Predictive History
A key player in the Middle East rivalry with Iran, its history, religious divisions, reliance on oil, and geopolitical strategies are discussed.
#AIS: Antonio Garcia Martinez & Glenn Greenwald debate Ukraine, moderated by David Sacks
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a recipient of US weaponry and intelligence in the war in Yemen, questioned for its democratic credentials.
Geo-Strategy#2: Christian Zionism and the Middle East Conflict
Predictive History
Mentioned as one of the main allies pressuring the United States into invading Iran.
Salvation or a Coup? Washington D.C. Is Under Siege | Tom Bilyeu Show
Tom Bilyeu
This location was not explicitly mentioned in the transcript.
Game Theory #13: Epstein's World
Predictive History
Identified as a resource provider in the global economic structure.
E123: Trump indictment, de-dollarization, should VCs back Chinese AI? RIP Bob Lee
All-In Podcast
Its Public Investment Fund (PIF) is releasing a list of backed funds as a marketing move to attract more capital, especially as the US LP market is 'closed for business'. Saudi Arabia is also a significant arms customer of the US.
E81: All-In Summit: Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner on markets, downturns & investment cycles
All-In Podcast
Mentioned in relation to Masayoshi Son's ability to raise $100 billion, which significantly impacted market dynamics.
Tim Dillon: Comedy, Power, Conspiracy Theories, and Freedom | Lex Fridman Podcast #156
Lex Fridman
Home country of most 9/11 hijackers, raised as a point of contention regarding the 9/11 report and US foreign policy.
E73: Late-stage VC markdowns and mistakes, market strategy, Ukraine/Russia update with Brad Gerstner
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as negotiating to settle a large oil trade in Yuan with China, indicating a shift away from the dollar.
E103: Tech layoffs surge, big tech freezes hiring, optimizing for profits, election preview & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned in the context of losing relationships that could influence oil supply.
E72: Impact of sanctions, deglobalization, food shortage risks, macroeconomic outlook and more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a country whose leaders, along with UAE, did not answer Biden's call, indicating a shift in global influence.
A Conversation with David Miliband (Episode #215)
Sam Harris
Country discussed in relation to the Yemen conflict and its human rights record.
A Tale of Cancellation: A Conversation with Meg Smaker (Episode #300)
Sam Harris
Location of the rehabilitation program for former terrorists that Meg Smaker's film is about. Her extensive experiences and access there are discussed.
E70: EMERGENCY POD! Russia invades Ukraine: Reactions, Putin's ambition, Biden's response and more
All-In Podcast
Discussed in the context of diversifying its economy away from fossil fuels through Saudi Aramco's IPO and investing in new industries.
Leaving the Faith (Rebroadcast): A Conversation with Yasmine Mohammed (Episode #298)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as the source of the niqab and burqa that Yasmine Mohammed's husband had delivered; also referenced in the context of a school fire where religious police delayed rescue due to veiling issues.
E63: Insurrection indictments, human rights in the US and abroad, groundbreaking MS study and more
All-In Podcast
Discussed in relation to human rights violations, political pressure, and its role in Middle East normalization efforts.
OpenAI's $150B conversion, Meta's AR glasses, Blue-collar boom, Risk of nuclear war
All-In Podcast
A country whose potential response to an escalated Middle East conflict is considered.
E91: SoftBank's $21B+ Vision Fund loss, signals of a bubble, macro picture, Trump raided by FBI
All-In Podcast
Mentioned in the context of structuring investments in the Vision Fund with preferred equity, ensuring returns even if the fund breaks even.
E92: Adam Neumann's second act, a16z's $350M bet, housing policy, Inflation Reduction Act & more
All-In Podcast
Discussed in the context of its evolving foreign policy, with deepening ties to China and Russia, and its economic influence through Saudi Aramco and investments.
Tony Fadell — On Building the iPod, iPhone, Nest, and a Life of Curiosity | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
The country where Tony Fadell stopped drinking alcohol for two weeks before turning 40, leading to significant improvements in his well-being.
Hikaru Nakamura: Chess, Magnus, Kasparov, and the Psychology of Greatness | Lex Fridman Podcast #330
Lex Fridman
Country whose oil production policies in 2016 contributed to a crash in oil prices, affecting Hikaru Nakamura's investment.
The Permission to Hate Jews Has Never Been This Open
Sam Harris
Mentioned as an example of an authoritarian context that is sidelining religious fanatics and pulling back reigns on jihadism, seen as a potentially promising sign.