Bashar al-Assad
Mentioned as one of the dictators frequently compared to Hitler, a comparison Dave Smith finds unproductive and inaccurate.
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Videos Mentioning Bashar al-Assad
Oliver Stone: Vladimir Putin and War in Ukraine | Lex Fridman Podcast #286
Lex Fridman
President of Syria, who the US and Western media have tried to demonize, especially regarding alleged chemical attacks.
Skye Fitzgerald: Hunger, War, and Human Suffering | Lex Fridman Podcast #278
Lex Fridman
The ruler of Syria, listed by Fitzgerald as one of three individuals who have caused an incredible volume of misery and suffering, particularly for his own people.
Jared Kushner: Israel-Hamas War, paths forward, macro picture, AI
All-In Podcast
President of Syria, mentioned for gassing his own people during the Syrian Civil War, underscoring the humanitarian crisis.
Alex Gladstein: Bitcoin, Authoritarianism, and Human Rights | Lex Fridman Podcast #231
Lex Fridman
The Syrian dictator, whose wife Asma al-Assad was profiled by Vogue in a 'rose in the desert' piece, which is cited as an example of propaganda and whitewashing.
The Man Who Will Be King: A Conversation with Graeme Wood (Episode #278)
Sam Harris
Former President of Syria, used as a comparison to MBS regarding initial positive perceptions versus later oppressive actions.
Dave Smith: Israel, Ukraine, Epstein, Mossad, Conspiracies & Antisemitism | Lex Fridman Podcast #464
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as one of the dictators frequently compared to Hitler, a comparison Dave Smith finds unproductive and inaccurate.
Abbas Amanat: Iran Protests, Mahsa Amini, History, CIA & Nuclear Weapons | Lex Fridman Podcast #334
Lex Fridman
President of Syria, whose regime receives support from the Islamic Republic of Iran, contributing to Iran's regional interventions.
Gender Apartheid and the Future of Iran: A Conversation with Alinejad and Mohammed (Episode #370)
Sam Harris
The Syrian regime leader, whose opponents were attacked by Qasem Soleimani.
Fiona Hill: Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump | Lex Fridman Podcast #335
Lex Fridman
President of Syria, whose use of destruction to teach a lesson is compared to Putin's actions.