FBI
U.S. federal law enforcement agency
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Videos Mentioning FBI
E78: VC fund metrics that matter, private market update, recession, student loans, Bill Hwang arrest
All-In Podcast
Cited as one of three agencies that informed social media companies about potentially hacked material designed to interfere with elections.
Chris Voss: FBI Hostage Negotiator | Lex Fridman Podcast #364
Lex Fridman
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, for whom Chris Voss worked as a hostage and crisis negotiator. They were generally against trying terrorism in military tribunals.
E112: Is Davos a grift? Plus: globalist mishaps, debt ceilings, TikTok's endgame & more
All-In Podcast
Discussed in relation to the 'Twitter Files', where it allegedly exerted undue influence to obtain user information without subpoenas in a democracy.
The Negotiating MASTERCLASS | Chris Voss and Shane Parrish
The Knowledge Project Podcast
Federal Bureau of Investigation, where Chris Voss served as a lead negotiator.
Trump's market impact: Bitcoin, M&A, IPOs + transition picks; Polymarket CEO raided by FBI
All-In Podcast
Raided the home of Polymarket CEO Shane Copelan, an action discussed as potentially politically motivated and extreme.
Social Media & Public Trust:A Conversation with Bari Weiss, Michael Shellenberger, and Renee DiResta
Sam Harris
Their relationship with Twitter is discussed concerning requests for information and potential influence over content moderation, especially regarding the Hunter Biden laptop and suspected Russian influence operations.
E105: Tech culture wars: Elon vs. SBF, Sabotaging Republicans with Trump
All-In Podcast
The FBI is mentioned in the context of its raid on Donald Trump's home, with a discussion questioning if their actions were heavy-handed, despite the finding that Trump was keeping mementos, not state secrets.
The Worst Epidemic (Episode #213)
Sam Harris
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, to whom The New York Times journalists are legally obligated to report instances of child sexual abuse material. The FBI, like state and local police, is overwhelmed.
How Much Does the Future Matter?: A Conversation with William MacAskill (Episode #292)
Sam Harris
The US federal agency that raided Donald Trump's home, noted to be run by a Trump appointee, Christopher Wray.
Twitter, Elon, & Free Speech (Episode #307)
Sam Harris
Contacted Twitter and other platforms about potential Russian disinformation related to Hunter Biden, a point debated in the context of government influence.
E94: NFT volume plummets, California's overreach, FBI meddling, climate change & national security
All-In Podcast
Accused of meddling in elections by influencing social media censorship, specifically regarding the Hunter Biden laptop story.
E92: Adam Neumann's second act, a16z's $350M bet, housing policy, Inflation Reduction Act & more
All-In Podcast
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, discussed in relation to its raid on Mar-a-Lago and concerns about its politicization and the integrity of its units.
E91: SoftBank's $21B+ Vision Fund loss, signals of a bubble, macro picture, Trump raided by FBI
All-In Podcast
The agency conducting the raid on Mar-a-Lago, questioned for its history, potential political bias, and the optics of the operation.
Chris Tarbell: FBI Agent Who Took Down Silk Road | Lex Fridman Podcast #340
Lex Fridman
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the primary investigative arm of the United States Department of Justice, which Chris Tarbell worked for.
Penn Jillette on Magic, Losing 100+ Pounds, and Weaponizing Kindness | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An agent from the FBI's Quantico training center contacted Penn after observing his de-escalation skills on Celebrity Apprentice.
A Conversation with David Frum (Episode #206)
Sam Harris
Mentioned in the context of potentially seeking warrants to unlock iPhones, raising questions about privacy versus law enforcement needs.
Eric Weinstein: On the Nature of Good and Evil, Genius and Madness | Lex Fridman Podcast #134
Lex Fridman
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, mentioned in the context of historical conspiracies and the Citizens' Committee.
"Founder Mode," DOJ alleges Russian podcast op, Kamala flips proposals, Tech loses Section 230?
All-In Podcast
Michael Flynn pled guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russians.
E42: China's tech crackdown, CRISPR breakthrough, practical climate change solutions & more
All-In Podcast
Federal Bureau of Investigation, which issued a warning about the illegality of fake vaccine cards.
Anti-Zionism Is Antisemitism: A Conversation with Michal Cotler-Wunsh (Episode #373)
Sam Harris
Federal Bureau of Investigation, mentioned in a hypothetical scenario highlighting a perceived lack of response to antisemitic incidents compared to islamophobic ones.
FBI’s Top Hostage Negotiator: The Art Of Negotiating To Get Whatever You Want: Chris Voss | E147
The Diary Of A CEO
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, where Chris Voss worked as a hostage negotiator and on the SWAT team.
David Yarrow on Art, Markets, Business, and Combining It All | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Federal Bureau of Investigation, to whom Bernie Madoff handed himself over.
Office Hours at Startup School 2013 with Paul Graham and Sam Altman
Y Combinator
Mentioned as conducting background checks for individuals seeking a customs broker license, highlighting the regulatory and trust aspects of the industry.
Coach George Raveling Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
George Raveling's friend from Villanova who worked for the FBI suggested they could use fingerprints to verify the authenticity of the MLK speech.