Barack Obama
Former President referenced in foreign-policy contrasts
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Videos Mentioning Barack Obama
An Insurrection of Lies (Episode #230)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as one of the figures who tried to frame the Capitol attack through a 'woke lens'.
Michael Malice: New Year's Special | Lex Fridman Podcast #253
Lex Fridman
Former U.S. President, referenced as a contemporary figure who should ideally be excluded from historical narratives to avoid confusing the reader.
NotOnTheHighStreet.com Founder: Rapid Success Lead To My Darkest Days - Holly Tucker | E92
The Diary Of A CEO
Mentioned in an anecdote about persistence, where Holly Tucker tried to meet him at an event in Brazil.
Jamie Metzl: Lab Leak Theory | Lex Fridman Podcast #247
Lex Fridman
Former U.S. President, mentioned in the context of a meme comparing him and Xi Jinping to Winnie the Pooh, which became a symbol of Chinese censorship.
Why Cal Newport Hopes Elon Musk Ruins Twitter | Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Former president who called for greater regulatory oversight of social media giants and proposed looking into Section 230.
Ep. 193: The Future of Twitter, Reading More, and Fixed-Schedule Productivity | Deep Questions
Cal Newport
Former President who called for greater regulatory oversight of social media giants, a perspective that Cal Newport critiques.
Robert Crews: Afghanistan, Taliban, Bin Laden, and War in the Middle East | Lex Fridman Podcast #244
Lex Fridman
US President who continued the war in Afghanistan, and is blamed for the long-term engagement.
#150-Senator Bill Frist, MD: A modern Renaissance man's journey through science, politics & business
Peter Attia MD
President under whom the same stem cell bill vetoed by Bush was later passed.
All-In Summit: In conversation with Larry Summers
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as the former President under whom Larry Summers headed the National Economic Council.
The Secret To Loving Your Work with Bruce Daisley | E66
The Diary Of A CEO
Used a person to make his daily decisions for eight years to conserve mental energy.
#AIS: Glenn Greenwald & Matt Taibbi discuss the new political divide, moderated by David Sacks
All-In Podcast
Former US President whose policies and presidency are discussed in relation to the shift in the Democratic party and the widening wealth gap.
E83: Market slide continues, and how to address Uvalde
All-In Podcast
Former U.S. President, whose re-election was followed by a spike in gun sales.
How She Built Her Confidence, and Then an Empire with Krissy Cela | E57
The Diary Of A CEO
Former U.S. President, mentioned by the host as an example of someone who inspired others and changed naive perceptions.
E130: DeSantis's Twitter Spaces, debt ceiling, Nvidia rips, state of VC, startup failure & more
All-In Podcast
Former U.S. President, who, along with congressional Republicans in 2011, agreed to the sequester, a measure to freeze defense and non-defense discretionary spending.
What Do We Know About Our Minds?: A Conversation with Paul Bloom (Episode #317)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as an example in the context of conspiracy theories and the rationality of believing common community views over truth.
In conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
All-In Podcast
Former US President, who imposed a moratorium on gain-of-function research that was later lifted by Fauci.
Geo-Strategy #5: Why Trump Will Win (And Pick Nikki Haley as VP)
Predictive History
Former Vice President under whom Joe Biden served, influencing black voter loyalty in 2020.
Geo-Strategy #4: Saudi Arabia's Trump Card Against Iran
Predictive History
US President who implemented the 'Asia Pivot' strategy and negotiated the Iran nuclear deal, which worried Saudi Arabia.
E125: SpaceX launch, Fox News settlement, "Zombie-corn" exodus to AI, late-stage implosion
All-In Podcast
Former U.S. President, whose 2007 primary campaign against Hillary Clinton is compared to the current Trump-DeSantis race, highlighting an underdog's potential.
#AIS: Antonio Garcia Martinez & Glenn Greenwald debate Ukraine, moderated by David Sacks
All-In Podcast
Quoted in a 2016 Atlantic article stating Ukraine is a core Russian interest but not an American one, and that it would remain vulnerable to Russia.
Republic Of Lies (Episode #225)
Sam Harris
His administration's cooperation with a presidential transition is contrasted with Trump's refusal to cooperate with the Biden transition team.
The Psychology of Money — Morgan Housel
Tim Ferriss
Former US President, featured in a VR White House tour experience described as shockingly realistic.
Trump's First Week: Inauguration Recap, Executive Actions, TikTok, Stargate + Sacks is Back!
All-In Podcast
Former US President, mentioned as the former roommate of Julius Genachowski.
Core Idea: Slow Productivity
Cal Newport
Former US President who selected 'How to Do Nothing' as one of his best books of the year.