Poland

Studying Medicine in Eastern Europe - A comprehensive guide

Ali Abdaal

Mentioned as a country with medical schools, though the speaker has less information about it. Two F1 doctors in Cambridge are noted as being from Poland.

E84: Markets update, crypto collapse, Russia/Ukraine endgame, state of the podcast

All-In Podcast

Mentioned as a neighbor to Kaliningrad and a Baltic country with historical enmities towards Russia, similar to Lithuania.

#AIS: Palmer Luckey on Anduril

All-In Podcast

Praised as an unsung hero for facilitating the shipment of weapons to Ukraine at significant existential risk.

The War in Ukraine: A Conversation with Yaroslav Trofimov (Episode #358)

Sam Harris

Its government-in-exile during WWII is used as a comparison for what Zelenskyy could have done.

172 - Esther Perel: Trauma, how narratives shape our worldview, and accepting uncomfortable emotions

Peter Attia MD

The country where Esther Perel's parents were from, specifically the German side, where the war started for them in 1939.

Klarna Founder: From $0 to $46 Billion: Sebastian Siemiatkowski | E98

The Diary Of A CEO

The country of origin for Sebastian Siemiatkowski's parents, who immigrated to Sweden seeking a better future after experiencing communist rule.

Gaza & Global Order: A Conversation with Yuval Noah Harari (Episode #341)

Sam Harris

Cited as a country involved in post-WWII geopolitical shifts and as an example of successful reconciliation with Lithuania and Ukraine.

Signal Over Noise with Noah Feldman — The War in Ukraine, The Battles for Free Speech, and More

Tim Ferriss

Mentioned as an example of an underdog country that fought against German invasion in 1939, despite overwhelming odds.

#AIS: Antonio Garcia Martinez & Glenn Greenwald debate Ukraine, moderated by David Sacks

All-In Podcast

The country bordering Ukraine where Antonio Garcia Martinez spent time observing the refugee crisis, noting the positive reception of Ukrainians.

Sam Zell — Strategies for Investing and Dealmaking | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

Sam Zell's parents' home country, from which they escaped during World War II.

#55–Jocko Willink Part 1 of 2: objective, strategy & tactics, leadership, protocols & lessons of war

Peter Attia MD

A country invaded by Nazi Germany, marking the beginning of World War II, mentioned as an objective of blitzkrieg.

245 ‒ Overcoming trauma, finding inner peace, & living a meaningful & fulfilling life | Lewis Howes

Peter Attia MD

The country where Lewis Howes visited Wim Hof for a private training session involving cold exposure.

The Russian War in Ukraine: A Conversation with Garry Kasparov (Episode #275)

Sam Harris

A country that joined NATO and is seen by Kasparov as having a legitimate security concern after Soviet occupation.

Anti-Zionism Is Antisemitism: A Conversation with Michal Cotler-Wunsh (Episode #373)

Sam Harris

One of several European countries where locals collaborated with Nazis in atrocities against Jews.

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks — Powerful Books, Mystics, and More

Tim Ferriss

The country from which Rabbi Sacks's late father's family originated, implying their refugee status during the early 1950s.

Chapter 3: Great-Power Rivals: Then and Now | LFHSPBC

PolicyEd

Country mentioned for its reduced dependence on Russian energy and its proactive stance in reducing reliance on Russian oil and gas.

Chapter 2: Great-Power Rivals: Then and Now | LFHSPBC

PolicyEd

The Breakdown of the International System w/Condoleezza Rice (Lessons from Hoover Boot Camp) | Ch 1

PolicyEd

Migration Summit: Pathways to Education Livelihood and Hope — April 5, 2022

MIT Open Learning

Mentioned as a country where a refugee might arrive and utilize online certificates.

How Democracies Fail: A Conversation with Anne Applebaum (Episode #376)

Sam Harris

A country where Anne Applebaum lives part-time and observed the effects of an autocratic populist government replacing experts with loyalists.

Liv Boeree: Poker, Game Theory, AI, Simulation, Aliens & Existential Risk | Lex Fridman Podcast #314

Lex Fridman

Mentioned alongside Ukraine as a nation with a history of strong pride and resistance to occupation, making it difficult for foreign powers to control.

Campus Protests, Antisemitism, and Western Values (Episode #367)

Sam Harris

Mentioned in the context of a slogan used by protesters, 'Shouting for the Jews to go back to Poland'.