Ronald Reagan
Historical reference used in political analogies about governance and leadership.
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Videos Mentioning Ronald Reagan
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President during the Iran-Contra Affair, presented as an example of complex executive decision-making.
Brian Grazer Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
US President during whose presidency Edward Teller was developing the 'Star Wars' program.
Dr Andrew Weil — Optimal Health, Plant Medicine, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
U.S. President whose administration launched the 'War on Drugs' and a crusade against drugs.
E20: Robinhood wrap up, Insiders vs. Outsiders, California's failing report card & how to fix it
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Former Governor of California and US President, mentioned for his role in defunding mental health institutions.
E16: Reflecting on the riots at the US Capitol, plus: Georgia runoffs, vaccine distribution & more
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Cited as an example of a celebrity transitioning into politics.
Cal Fussman Interviews Tim Ferriss | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A public figure that Cal Fussman has interviewed, cited as an example of Fussman's high-profile subjects.
E11: Election Night Special featuring Phil Hellmuth, Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner & more!
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Former U.S. President, mentioned by Jason as a political 'hero' for some, highlighting a past era of 'kindness in our differences' that he feels Trump has dismantled.
The Negotiating MASTERCLASS | Chris Voss and Shane Parrish
The Knowledge Project Podcast
Former US President, used in an analogy to contrast leadership styles.
Michael Malice: Christmas Special | Lex Fridman Podcast #347
Lex Fridman
U.S. President, instrumental alongside Margaret Thatcher, in the safe dismantling of the Iron Curtain; believed in winning the Cold War and saw Gorbachev as a potential partner.
The More Successful You Are The Longer You'll Live! Will Storr
The Diary Of A CEO
US President during the 1980s, associated with the rise of neoliberalism and increased individualism and competition in Western economies.
Christopher Capozzola: World War I, Ideology, Propaganda, and Politics | Lex Fridman Podcast #320
Lex Fridman
US President who, pushed by mass movements for nuclear freeze, engaged with Mikhail Gorbachev in Reykjavik to negotiate caps on nuclear weapons, demonstrating how leaders can stop war.
Cory Booker Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
The 40th U.S. President, mentioned in the context of reauthorizing the Superfund cleanup mechanism.
Cal Fussman Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Former U.S. President known as the 'great communicator,' whose technique for memorizing speeches by phrases rather than word-for-word is cited as advice.
Cory Bookers Goes Nuclear, American Eagle's Controversial New Ad, AI news, And Your Comments
Tom Bilyeu
Former US President, cited for his ability to maintain respectful relationships with political opponents despite strong disagreements.
TOXIC THINKING: How Our Primitive Brain Is FLAWED & Leads To Dangerous Woke Ideology | Tim Urban
Tom Bilyeu
Mentioned as a historical figure whose basic political phrases, including the acceptance of election fairness, would now be 'career suicide' for some Republicans, highlighting political shifts.
Jamie Foxx Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Former US President, a subject of Jamie Foxx's impersonations during his early stand-up career.
Ed Catmull Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned for having a similar quote to Harry Truman about not caring who gets the credit.
E156: Ivy League antisemitism, macro, SaaS recovery, Gemini, Figma deal delay + big Friedberg update
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Mentioned for his famous question to voters in 1980 ('Are you better off than you were four years ago?'), which is still relevant for assessing economic sentiment.
The Doomsday Machine: A Conversation with Carl Robichaud (Episode #330)
Sam Harris
US President who, along with Mikhail Gorbachev, agreed in 1986 that a nuclear war can never be won and must never be fought, leading to de-escalation.
E25: Biden's vaccine mandate, "equity" in distribution, NFT speculation, impact of inflation & more
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Elected president partly due to the economic conditions of the late 1970s, characterized by high inflation and unemployment.
Nassim Taleb — How Traders Make Billions in The New Age of Crisis (feat. Scott Patterson)
Tim Ferriss
Former US President, whose intention to place ballistic missiles in Germany was countered by KGB-influenced green movements against nuclear power.
Fiona Hill: Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump | Lex Fridman Podcast #335
Lex Fridman
US President who negotiated the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with Mikhail Gorbachev.
German author and novelist Norman Ohler Address at the Oxford Union
OxfordUnion
Mentioned for his speech in Berlin about 'Mr. Gorbachev, tear down that wall,' used as an analogy for removing the 'wall' around psychedelic research.
Arthur Brooks on Reinvention, Religion, and the Science of Happiness | Conversations with Tyler
Conversations with Tyler
Identified by Tyler as a leader he admires, representing a past political era.