Joe Biden
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Videos Mentioning Joe Biden
E93: Twitter whistleblower, cloud security vulnerabilities, student debt forgiveness & more
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US President who announced a plan for student debt forgiveness and extended the student loan pause.
E92: Adam Neumann's second act, a16z's $350M bet, housing policy, Inflation Reduction Act & more
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US President who made a trip to Saudi Arabia after previously declaring them 'pariahs,' indicating a shift in US foreign policy.
Jeremi Suri: History of American Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #180
Lex Fridman
Discussed in terms of his current attempt to unite a divided nation, referencing FDR's approach. The speaker expresses a personal difficulty connecting with Biden despite his on-paper empathy.
E90: Twitter subpoenas, market overview, Pelosi's Taiwan visit & more
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President of the United States, whose administration reportedly advised Pelosi against visiting Taiwan; also discussed regarding his foreign policy control.
E88: First principle politics, China chaos & outlook, state of private/public markets & more
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US President, whose low approval ratings, policies, and foreign policy are discussed, along with a 'missed opportunity' in his early administration by being too progressive.
Stress Testing Our Democracy: A Conversation with Barton Gellman (Episode #384)
Sam Harris
The candidate who won the 2020 election, whose electoral votes were secured by the certification actions of individuals like the Republican on the Michigan State Board of Elections.
Tyler Cowen: Economic Growth & the Fight Against Conformity & Mediocrity | Lex Fridman Podcast #174
Lex Fridman
Referenced in the context of political leaders struggling with new technology adoption.
The End of Global Order: A Conversation with Peter Zeihan and Ian Bremmer (Episode #288)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a populous candidate and a reflection of the US political shift away from global engagement.
E87: Emerging markets, Sri Lanka, 9.1% CPI, market sentiment, NASA's Webb telescope & more
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President of the United States, whose administration's economic policies and appointees were criticized for lacking business experience. Also mentioned in relation to the James Webb Telescope announcement and potential re-election.
E61: 2022 Predictions! Business, politics, science, tech, crypto, & more
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Predicted to be a political loser in 2022, expected to lose the midterms. His presidency is seen as potentially savable if he moves towards the center.
Why Wealth Matters: A Conversation with Morgan Housel (Episode #287)
Sam Harris
Discussed as appearing unfit for office due to communication issues.
E60: The 2021 Bestie Awards PLUS Jack Dorsey starts the Web3 Wars
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President of the United States, whose age and potential inability to function in office were discussed, and later criticized for his presidency's disappointing performance.
Big Fed rate cuts, AI killing call centers, $50B govt boondoggle, VC's rough years, Trump/Kamala
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His record and policies are a point of discussion, with Kamala Harris using him as a contrast. Obama and Bill Clinton are also mentioned as 'beer track' Democrats.
A Conversation with Andrew Yang (Episode #202)
Sam Harris
Discussed as the likely Democratic nominee for the 2020 election. Sam Harris and Andrew Yang analyze his potential strengths and weaknesses against Trump, including concerns about age and the Tara Reid allegations.
Bari Weiss | All-In Summit 2024
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Mentioned in relation to alleged mental decline and media's handling of the narrative, impacting reader trust.
A Conversation with Caitlin Flanagan (Episode #197)
Sam Harris
Referred to as the Democratic candidate in the upcoming election, discussed briefly in relation to the political landscape during the pandemic.
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 age, competence, and ability to communicate effectively.
The New Future Of Work: A Conversation with Matt Mullenweg (Episode #194)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a political figure with concerns about his candidacy during the pandemic, especially regarding social cohesion.
E55: Valuing crypto projects, Rivian worth $100B+, inflation: causes and corrections and more
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The US President, whose administration passed significant COVID-19 relief and infrastructure bills, contributing to inflation. He is also described as rattling sabers about Jerome Powell's reappointment.
E54: Spread trading big tech, capital allocation, Zillow's misfire, Progressives suffer losses
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Joe Biden's presidency is criticized for governing like Bernie Sanders, leading to a 'woke lash' against Democrats in recent elections. Voters elected him for normalcy, not to be an FDR-like progressive.
Deep State, Hegemony & U.S. Foreign Policy: John Mearsheimer vs. Jeffrey Sachs | All-In Summit
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Cited as part of the 'deep state party' alongside Cheney and Harris, indicating a perceived alignment in foreign policy direction across administrations.
E51: Supply Chain Shortages, Inflation, DeSantis, Ted Sarandos Netflix Memo, Cancel Culture, Fan Q&A
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US President who called the Port of LA to ensure 24/7 operations to address supply chain issues.
How Does the War in Ukraine End?: A Conversation with Ian Bremmer (Episode #277)
Sam Harris
The US President whose statements on regime change in Russia are discussed as a 'gaffe' that some believe inadvertently hardened Putin's position.
"Founder Mode," DOJ alleges Russian podcast op, Kamala flips proposals, Tech loses Section 230?
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His administration's previous economic proposals (e.g., crazy wealth tax, asset seizure) are contrasted with Kamala Harris's potential new, more moderate platform.