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Donald Trump
45th President of the United States; described as a disinterested customer who affected CIA operations by prioritizing or withholding information and turning to private intelligence sources.
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Videos Mentioning Donald Trump
E105: Tech culture wars: Elon vs. SBF, Sabotaging Republicans with Trump
All-In Podcast
Donald Trump's handling of documents and his 2024 presidential bid are discussed, with claims that Democrats want to keep him in the news to ensure he runs and loses the general election due to his unfavorable ratings.
E104: FTX collapse with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong + election results, macro update & more
All-In Podcast
His timing of announcing his candidacy and his influence on the Republican party's midterm performance were heavily debated.
Noah Feldman on Hyper-Productivity, Learning 10+ Languages, DAOs, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Former US President whose de-platforming decision was weighed in on by the Facebook Oversight Board, which stated Facebook had handled it incorrectly but could keep him off the platform if done right.
How I Built The Tim Ferriss Show to 700+ Million Downloads (Featuring Chris Hutchins)
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned as someone who inadvertently 'saved' Twitter, extending its reach.
A Conversation with Graeme Wood (Episode #216)
Sam Harris
Former US President, discussed in the context of political polarization, media distortion, and potential election denial.
Tyler Cowen on Rationality, COVID-19, Talismans, and Life on the Margins | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
One of the two party leaders mentioned in 2020 by Tyler Cowen in the context of it being unclear what constitutes a 'controversial view'.
E102: Elon closes Twitter deal, $META uncertainty, Zuck's historic bet, big tech decline & more
All-In Podcast
Discussed in relation to whether he should be allowed back on Twitter after his ban, and the reasoning behind such decisions.
The Speaking Expert: How To Speak So Everyone Hears You! Julian Treasure
The Diary Of A CEO
A political figure whose content on social media caused discomfort and highlighted the host's decision to follow opposing viewpoints to broaden understanding.
E66: $FB's big drop, Rogan/Spotify mess, Xi/Putin meetup & supply chain issues with Ryan Petersen
All-In Podcast
Former US President, mentioned as being unable to negotiate with unions due to natural adversarial relationships.
Repairing our Country: A Conversation with Jonah Goldberg (Episode #296)
Sam Harris
Discussed extensively for his populist rise, his unconventional and often norm-breaking actions, his use of the presidency as a platform, and his impact on conservatism and American politics.
E101: Ye acquires Parler, Snap drops 30%, macro outlook, VC metrics, valuing stocks & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a public figure who sought alternative platforms after being editorialized out of existing networks.
Yuval Noah Harari: Free Speech, Institutional Distrust, & Social Order | Making Sense #386
Sam Harris
Cited as a contemporary figure, along with Elon Musk, embodying a distrust in institutions and embodying populist or revolutionary political stances.
E99: Cheating scandals, Twitter updates, rapid AI advancements, Biden's pardon, Section 230 & more
All-In Podcast
Former US President whose deplatforming from social media was a key event in the discussion on Section 230 and platform censorship.
Ed Calderon: Mexican Drug Cartels | Lex Fridman Podcast #346
Lex Fridman
US President whose rhetoric and policies regarding the border were criticized for being politicized and detrimental to US-Mexico relations.
E64: Antitrust standards & enforcement, tech repricing, lab leak obfuscation, E63 reactions & more
All-In Podcast
Referenced for blaming Jerome Powell for causing a recession in 2019, which was largely ignored at the time.
Jimmy Wales - Wikipedia’s Real Genesis Story, The Questioning Mind, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Former U.S. President, used by Jimmy Wales as an example of a topic he would avoid editing on Wikipedia due to his inability to maintain neutrality.
John Clarke: The Art of Fighting and the Pursuit of Excellence | Lex Fridman Podcast #143
Lex Fridman
Former US President, mentioned as a public figure who inspires intense emotion and tribalism, similar to Conor McGregor.
Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum 2.0 | Lex Fridman Podcast #188
Lex Fridman
Former U.S. President, used as an analogy to describe Craig Wright's appeal to people's resentments.
E95: Winter is Coming, Europe's energy crisis, Kim Kardashian's new PE firm & more
All-In Podcast
Former US President whose stance on European energy reliance on Russia is retrospectively validated by speakers.
Morgan Housel — Contrarian Money and Writing Advice, Three Simple Goals to Guide Your Life, and More
Tim Ferriss
Described as a different person in early 1980s interviews, calm and measured, before reaching immense fame and wealth.
Sam Harris: Consciousness, Free Will, Psychedelics, AI, UFOs, and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #185
Lex Fridman
Former US President, whose political positions have caused division within Sam Harris's audience.
How Much Does the Future Matter?: A Conversation with William MacAskill (Episode #292)
Sam Harris
Former US President whose Mar-a-Lago home was raided by the FBI for misappropriated documents, leading to concerns about political stature and partisanship.
OpenAI's $150B conversion, Meta's AR glasses, Blue-collar boom, Risk of nuclear war
All-In Podcast
Former US President and current presidential candidate, making valid points about the Ukraine war being doomed and the need for a peace deal, but is often caricatured as pro-Putin by the media.
Cory Doctorow and Joe Betts-Lacroix on Adversarial Interoperability
Y Combinator
Mentioned in the context of Cambridge Analytica's claims and as someone who articulates a 'rigged system' narrative, contrasting with Joe Biden's approach.