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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
Eric Weinstein: On the Nature of Good and Evil, Genius and Madness | Lex Fridman Podcast #134
Lex Fridman
US presidential candidate, discussed in terms of his public perception and potential for division.
American Division: A Conversation with David French (Episode #285)
Sam Harris
Former US President whose actions and influence on the Republican party and the nation are a central topic of discussion, particularly concerning his election challenges and appeal to evangelicals.
The New Future Of Work: A Conversation with Matt Mullenweg (Episode #194)
Sam Harris
President of the United States, criticized for disregard for honest communication, specifically for rewriting the record on pandemic response and using xenophobic terms.
E56: Constitution DAO, Rittenhouse trial coverage, private sector efficiency vs the government
All-In Podcast
His rhetoric and policies are blamed for exacerbating political polarization in the US.
Kanye 'Ye' West Interview | Lex Fridman Podcast #332
Lex Fridman
Mentioned by Ye in relation to Alex Jones's perceived criminalization of free thought, and later regarding his presidential pardon powers and shared political alignment with Ye.
Q&A With Tim — On Happiness, Dating, Depressive Episodes, and Much More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned in passing as someone whose political trajectory was 'eerily prescient and highly accurate' in a previous podcast interview with Scott Adams.
Tristan Harris — Fighting Skynet and Firewalling Attention | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An American politician who was a candidate in the 2016 US presidential election.
Lisa Ling — Exploring Subcultures, Learning to Feel, and Changing Perception | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
The President who referred to the MS-13 gang members as 'animals'.
A Conversation with Paul Bloom (Episode #192)
Sam Harris
Discussed in relation to his initial indifference to the crisis, potential for xenophobia, messaging on the virus, and handling of travel restrictions. His influence on the stock market is also noted.
Dave Portnoy: How He Bought Back Barstool for $1 | The All-In Interview
All-In Podcast
Portnoy discusses his initial support for Trump's outsider status, his interview experience with the former president, and his views on Trump's rhetoric and political impact.
E55: Valuing crypto projects, Rivian worth $100B+, inflation: causes and corrections and more
All-In Podcast
Former US President, whose suggestion of issuing 100-year T-bills was rejected by Janet Yellen, a missed opportunity to lock in long-duration maturities at low interest rates.
E54: Spread trading big tech, capital allocation, Zillow's misfire, Progressives suffer losses
All-In Podcast
Trump's behavioral extremism was repudiated in 2020. The current political shift suggests a repudiation of policy extremism with Trump not as present on social media.
E52: Trump's SPAC, peak venture liquidity, tech as an economic ladder, Dems overplaying their hand
All-In Podcast
Former US President whose media company, Trump Media and Technology Group, is launching Truth Social and merging with a SPAC.
George Hotz: Hacking the Simulation & Learning to Drive with Neural Nets | Lex Fridman Podcast #132
Lex Fridman
Former US President, referenced as a 'lord of the meme on the dark side' due to his influential use of internet memes.
Wealth & Happiness: A Conversation with Scott Galloway (Episode #189)
Sam Harris
The current U.S. President, whose potential re-election is a central concern driving Democratic political strategy. His fundraising capabilities and perceived lack of empathy are discussed.
A Conversation with Paul Bloom (Episode #187)
Sam Harris
Former US President, used as an example of someone whose actions can be seen as a loyalty test and potentially an exception to treating everyone nicer.
Deep State, Hegemony & U.S. Foreign Policy: John Mearsheimer vs. Jeffrey Sachs | All-In Summit
All-In Podcast
Described as an exception to the 'Tweedle D and Tweedle Dum' of Democrats and Republicans, who attempted to push back against the deep state but ultimately failed. He is noted for hiring John Bolton.
A Conversation with Paul Bloom (Episode #188)
Sam Harris
Discussed as a political figure whose success in primaries is analyzed through his understanding of television, showmanship, and connection with a specific segment of the electorate. His mannerisms and rhetoric are described as a 'confection of American crap' and personifying a lack of trust in institutions.
E51: Supply Chain Shortages, Inflation, DeSantis, Ted Sarandos Netflix Memo, Cancel Culture, Fan Q&A
All-In Podcast
Former president whose policies and actions are contrasted with current political discussions, particularly regarding immigration and internal Republican Party dynamics.
Lisa Feldman Barrett: Counterintuitive Ideas About How the Brain Works | Lex Fridman Podcast #129
Lex Fridman
Political figure mentioned in the context of political polarization and the difficulty of empathizing with opposing viewpoints.
A Conversation with Paul Bloom (Episode #185)
Sam Harris
Discussed extensively regarding his unhinged behavior, political strategy, impact on critics and supporters, oratorical style, and shamelessness.
A Conversation with Paul Bloom (Episode #183)
Sam Harris
His ability to withstand accusations and maintain support from his base is a central topic, contrasted with the perceived penalties for others.
The Permission to Hate Jews Has Never Been This Open
Sam Harris
His administration's actions and inactions regarding antisemitism are seen as alarming, suggesting a need to court antisemitic and white supremacist votes and failing to issue clear condemnations.
BREAKING: Federal Reserve CANCELS Rate Cuts - Gas Prices Skyrocket, Stock Market Plummets!
Graham Stephan
Mentioned as having repeatedly criticized Jerome Powell, calling him names such as 'numbum skull', 'lazy', 'stupid', and a 'major loser'.