George W. Bush
Former U.S. President mentioned in the context of who held the office during 9/11.
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Videos Mentioning George W. Bush
E71: Russia/Ukraine deep dive: escalation, risk factors, financial fallout, exit ramps and more
All-In Podcast
Former US President, whose decision to go into Iraq (Iraq War) is criticized as destabilizing the Middle East by pursuing regime change.
From Scallop Kingpin to Selling 8-Figure Domains (4K)
Tim Ferriss
The U.S. President who was about to receive the first legally imported hamón ibérico, an event that piqued the speaker's interest.
E95: Winter is Coming, Europe's energy crisis, Kim Kardashian's new PE firm & more
All-In Podcast
US President during the Iraq War, which Tony Blair supported, leading to a loss of credibility for Blair.
#55–Jocko Willink Part 1 of 2: objective, strategy & tactics, leadership, protocols & lessons of war
Peter Attia MD
Former U.S. President, mentioned in Peter Attia's reflection on his past strong feelings about the Iraq War and the challenge of judging presidential decisions in hindsight.
Jeremi Suri: History of American Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #180
Lex Fridman
Mentioned in the context of the use of torture during the War on Terror, where he intentionally avoided asking difficult questions.
Where Are the Grown-Ups? (Episode #383)
Sam Harris
Mentioned for comparison to Donald Trump, with the speaker recalling Bush sounding intelligent and articulate compared to Trump's verbal style.
A Conversation with David Frum (Episode #206)
Sam Harris
Mentioned for serving in his White House.
A Conversation with Jonathan Haidt (Episode #204)
Sam Harris
Mentioned for his call for national unity after 9/11, which Donald Trump then criticized.
Neil deGrasse Tyson — How to Dream Big | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Former US President who appointed Neil deGrasse Tyson to two commissions: one on the future of the US aerospace industry and another on space exploration policy.
E54: Spread trading big tech, capital allocation, Zillow's misfire, Progressives suffer losses
All-In Podcast
George W. Bush's presidency is cited in the context of a pollster's chart showing the Republican Party's position relative to the center, indicating their electoral success in the mid-2000s.
Deep State, Hegemony & U.S. Foreign Policy: John Mearsheimer vs. Jeffrey Sachs | All-In Summit
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as leading an administration where Victoria Nuland was involved and associated with Dick Cheney, impacting policies like NATO enlargement.
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Peter Attia MD
Former US President, mentioned in a classic study on belief persistence in politics regarding stem cell research funding.
Ryan Hall: Martial Arts and the Philosophy of Violence, Power, and Grace | Lex Fridman Podcast #125
Lex Fridman
Former US President, mentioned in the context of recurring political figures in American history.
The Future of American Democracy
Sam Harris
Former U.S. President for whom David Frum served as a speechwriter and special assistant.
Guy Raz on Building ‘How I Built This,’ Managing Depression, and Podcasts | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Former US President, whose 'certitude' in his views is contrasted by Guy Raz's embrace of nuance and openness to changing his mind.
E38: Bestie brawl, Robinhood's $70M fine & S-1, Delta variant, next gen candidates & more
All-In Podcast
Former US President, whose re-election in Texas is compared to Ron DeSantis's political position.
Sheldon Solomon: Death and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #117
Lex Fridman
Former US President whose approval ratings dramatically rose after the 9/11 attacks, an example used to illustrate the influence of death reminders on public support for leaders.
David Yarrow on Art, Markets, Business, and Combining It All | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Former US President, with whom David Yarrow had lunch at SMU in Dallas.
Can the Left Course Correct? Sam Harris on Identity Politics & America's Future with Matt Yglesias
Sam Harris
Former President of the United States, mentioned as an example of a president whose close aides would speak positively of him, contrasting with perceptions of Donald Trump.
Mark Cuban: Love/Hate Relationship with Trump, Why He's Backing Kamala Harris
All-In Podcast
Former U.S. President, mentioned as someone Mark Cuban voted for twice.
Hot Swap growing, donors revolt, President Kamala? SCOTUS breakdown: Immunity, Chevron, Censorship
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a former president whose mantle Jeb was expected to inherit.
Nick Ganju Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Former US President, parodied by Stephen Colbert for rigid beliefs, used as an illustration of resistance to changing assumptions.
Six Months of War: A Conversation with Douglas Murray and Josh Szeps (Episode #362)
Sam Harris
Former US President, mentioned for his administration's role in pushing for elections in Gaza.
Jeremi Suri: Civil War, Slavery, Freedom, and Democracy | Lex Fridman Podcast #354
Lex Fridman
43rd U.S. President, whose transition of power to Obama is cited as a model for smooth, democratic handovers, despite political differences.