Franklin D. Roosevelt
Historical figure referenced in context of relationships and leadership.
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Videos Mentioning Franklin D. Roosevelt
A Process for Finding & Achieving Your Unique Purpose | Robert Greene
Andrew Huberman
Historical figure referenced in context of relationships and leadership.
Richard Wolff: Marxism and Communism | Lex Fridman Podcast #295
Lex Fridman
US President known for policies of the 1930s (the New Deal), which Bernie Sanders explicitly aligns his 'democratic socialism' with, involving popular government and taxation of the rich for worker support.
All-In Summit: Ray Dalio on the rise and fall of nations and the changing world order
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Mentioned for his actions in March 1933, which mirrored Nixon's default on gold promises, impacting the US economy.
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Cited for his role in financing production during WWII, which significantly reduced unemployment and built modern industry.
Oliver Stone: Vladimir Putin and War in Ukraine | Lex Fridman Podcast #286
Lex Fridman
US President who established friendly relations with the Soviet Union during World War II.
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Cal Newport
Former U.S. President, mentioned for overcoming physical difficulties due to polio to achieve significant historical impact.
Saagar Enjeti: Politics, History, and Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #167
Lex Fridman
Former U.S. President, praised for his masterful ability to select capable personnel to execute his will through federal agencies.
Niels Jorgensen: New York Firefighters and the Heroes of 9/11 | Lex Fridman Podcast #220
Lex Fridman
Lex Fridman concludes the podcast with a quote from Franklin D. Roosevelt about human kindness and the strength of a free people.
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U.S. President, whose vice president was Harry Truman after his work on government efficiency.
The Psychology of Money — Morgan Housel
Tim Ferriss
Former US President, quoted on the importance of dealing with minor annoyances, relating to Morgan Housel's 'optimal amount of hassle' concept.
Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines | Lex Fridman Podcast #216
Lex Fridman
Former U.S. President, quoted with his famous line 'a fear itself' in the context of fear manifesting as anger and division.
Inauguration Interviews: Trump's Talent, Dem Rebrand & more w/ Whip Emmer, Reps Swalwell & Khanna
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Cited as a historical example of successful government investment that built America, alongside Hamilton and Lincoln.
Tim Urban: Tribalism, Marxism, Liberalism, Social Justice, and Politics | Lex Fridman Podcast #360
Lex Fridman
32nd President of the United States, associated with the 'Greatest Generation' and a period of national unity and economic recovery after the Great Depression.
Jocko Willink: War, Leadership, and Discipline | Lex Fridman Podcast #197
Lex Fridman
The President of the United States during World War II, who initially tried to avoid involvement in the war, prioritizing American interests.
Morgan Housel — Contrarian Money and Writing Advice, Three Simple Goals to Guide Your Life, and More
Tim Ferriss
US President, whose Secretary of Labor, Francis Perkins, was influenced by the Triangle Fire; also profiled in 'No Ordinary Day' for his stress management during WWII.
John Crowley Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned as being affected by polio.
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Peter Attia MD
Former U.S. President, mentioned as another commonly cited favorite president.
Jeremi Suri: History of American Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #180
Lex Fridman
Compared to Lincoln for his storytelling abilities and discussed as a great leader who connected empathetically with diverse people during the Great Depression. He used fireside chats to unite Americans around common missions.
Stephen Kotkin: Stalin, Putin, and the Nature of Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #63
Lex Fridman
The 32nd U.S. President, mentioned in the context of Stalin making deals with world leaders during World War II.
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Tim Ferriss
One of the four presidents studied closely by Doris Kearns Goodwin in 'Leadership in Turbulent Times' as an example of leadership development.
Interview with Doris Kearns Goodwin | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
32nd President of the United States, subject of Doris Kearns Goodwin's Pulitzer Prize-winning book. Modeled his career on Theodore Roosevelt and learned from listening to others.
Michael Malice: Christmas Special | Lex Fridman Podcast #347
Lex Fridman
U.S. President criticized for prolonging the Great Depression in the United States.
Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War | Lex Fridman Podcast #336
Lex Fridman
Former US President, mentioned in the context of his industrial policy and the history of government subsidization.
In conversation with Reid Hoffman & Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Former U.S. President, under whom Joseph Kennedy Sr. served as Treasurer.