Ronald Reagan
Historical reference used in political analogies about governance and leadership.
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Ronald Reagan
E115: The AI Search Wars: Google vs. Microsoft, Nordstream report, State of the Union
All-In Podcast
Former US President, cited as an example of a leader who achieved bipartisan entitlement reform.
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All-In Podcast
Former U.S. President criticized for defunding psychiatric hospitals in California and repealing the Mental Health Systems Act, exacerbating the mental health crisis.
David Rubenstein — Raising Billions of Dollars & Advising Presidents
Tim Ferriss
Former U.S. President, described as 'very old' by Rubenstein at the time of the 1980 election, running against Jimmy Carter.
Rick Doblin: Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #202
Lex Fridman
US President who signed a bill in 1984 creating incentives for developing off-patent drugs through data exclusivity.
Success, Failure, & The Common Good: A Conversation with Michael Sandel (Episode: #221)
Sam Harris
Former Governor of California whom Michael Sandel debated in 1971.
Roger Reaves: Smuggling Drugs for Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel | Lex Fridman Podcast #199
Lex Fridman
President of the United States. Roger recalls seeing his face on TV announcing 'absolute proof' of the Sandinista government's involvement in cocaine trafficking, which signaled Barry Seal's cooperation with the DEA.
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All-In Podcast
Mentioned as winning landslide elections in the 1980s, forcing the Democratic Party to move back to the center.
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All-In Podcast
Ronald Reagan's presidency is mentioned in the context of historical debt-to-GDP levels, where even 30% was considered 'wild spending' by critics.
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Former US President, whose philosophy of 'peace through strength' is referenced by David Sacks.
A Conversation with David Miliband (Episode #215)
Sam Harris
U.S. President who admitted the most refugees in the early 1980s.
Cory Doctorow and Joe Betts-Lacroix on Adversarial Interoperability
Y Combinator
Signed the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act into law in 1986, which is now used to hinder adversarial interoperability.
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All-In Podcast
US President who played a key role in negotiating arms control treaties with Gorbachev, ending the Cold War, and fostering a strong economy.
Jeremi Suri: History of American Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #180
Lex Fridman
Compared to Lincoln and Roosevelt for his storytelling ability and mentioned in the context of the Iran-Contra affair regarding presidential knowledge of controversial activities. Also, noted for his interest in history through movies.
The Logic of Doomsday: A Conversation with William J. Perry (Episode #210)
Sam Harris
U.S. President who may have mistakenly believed that ICBMs could be recalled after launch.
A Conversation with David Frum (Episode #206)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as the candidate Frum knocked doors for in 1980 and as a historical figure who balanced ideology with broader appeal.
Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War | Lex Fridman Podcast #336
Lex Fridman
Former US President, whose idea that an alien invasion would unite humanity is mentioned in the context of tribalism.
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All-In Podcast
US President, whose election was spurred by the economic recovery following Paul Volcker's actions to curb inflation.
Wealth & Happiness: A Conversation with Scott Galloway (Episode #189)
Sam Harris
U.S. President whose tax policies are referenced in a discussion about potentially having a single tax rate for income and capital gains.
JD Vance | All-In Summit 2024
All-In Podcast
His 1986 amnesty program is discussed in relation to current immigration challenges.
The Future of American Democracy
Sam Harris
Former U.S. President, mentioned in the context of ex-presidents giving speeches for money, though he was not able to do so due to his age.
Break up Google, Starbucks CEO out, Kamala’s price controls, Boeing disaster, Kursk offensive
All-In Podcast
US President whose administration removed price caps on gas, leading to the disappearance of long gas lines in the 1970s.
Paul Krugman: Economics of Innovation, Automation, Safety Nets & UBI | Lex Fridman Podcast #67
Lex Fridman
Former US President, mentioned for a 1961 warning against Medicare, highlighting historical political discourse on government-provided healthcare.
The Kingdom of Sleep: A Conversation with Matthew Walker
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a historical figure who claimed to need very little sleep and later succumbed to Alzheimer's disease.
Mike Maples Jr Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Former US President, mentioned by Mike Maples Jr.'s father as an example of a public figure not to hero-worship, but to admire for specific qualities.