Ted Cruz
American politician (born 1970)
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Videos Mentioning Ted Cruz
Douglas Murray: Racism, Marxism, and the War on the West | Lex Fridman Podcast #296
Lex Fridman
US Senator, mentioned hypothetically as someone who would have faced similar accusations of racism and misogyny as Trump if he were a presidential candidate.
Austan Goolsbee on Central Banking as a Data Dog | Conversations with Tyler
Conversations with Tyler
Mentioned as a former national champion debater whom the speaker beat, with the speaker's strategy involving humor and teasing to get Cruz flustered.
Crossing The Abyss: A Conversation with Stanley McChrystal and Chris Fussell (Episode #231)
Sam Harris
US Senator mentioned for his continued stance on the election being stolen, symbolizing unwavering adherence to a particular narrative.
Saagar Enjeti: Politics, History, and Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #167
Lex Fridman
U.S. Senator from Texas, who came in second to Trump in the GOP primary due to his perceived hatred by liberals.
Michael Malice: New Year's Special | Lex Fridman Podcast #253
Lex Fridman
U.S. Senator who publicly stated that Anthony Fauci should be imprisoned, leading to a discussion about political rhetoric versus genuine intent.
Ep. 189: Why The Times Dropped Twitter, Good Hive Minds, and Surviving Busy Weeks | Deep Questions
Cal Newport
Mentioned as an example of a politician performing for a small subset of constituents on Twitter, with a photo reportedly showing him checking Twitter during Supreme Court confirmation hearings.
#AIS: Glenn Greenwald & Matt Taibbi discuss the new political divide, moderated by David Sacks
All-In Podcast
Republican politician who ran in 2016, mentioned in the context of Trump's campaign tactics, specifically accusing Cruz of being the Zodiac Killer.
E83: Market slide continues, and how to address Uvalde
All-In Podcast
U.S. Senator mentioned for suggesting solutions to school shootings like spending $10 billion on single-entry schools with armed guards, and later for thinking the issue is about 'back doors being unlocked'.
Iran War, Oil Shock, Off Ramps, AI's Revenue Explosion and PR Nightmare
All-In Podcast
US Senator from Texas, mentioned as a point of contact for data center development inquiries.
Republic Of Lies (Episode #225)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as someone Trump accused of voter fraud in the Iowa caucuses, illustrating Trump's pattern of making such claims.
Ted Cruz: Trump's First Week, Texas vs. California, Immigration, DOGE, Greenland
All-In Podcast
Republican Senator from Texas, appearing as a guest on the podcast to discuss various political and economic topics.
Michael Malice: Freedom, Hope, and Happiness Amidst Chaos | Lex Fridman Podcast #150
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as a potential Republican candidate for 2024, known for his debate skills, in a hypothetical match against Mike Pence.
E96: Adobe acquires Figma for $20B, TPB SPAC, FedEx CEO's recession warning, macro picture & more
All-In Podcast
U.S. Senator, mentioned for not supporting the gay marriage bill due to concerns about religious freedom.
E61: 2022 Predictions! Business, politics, science, tech, crypto, & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a potentially viable Republican candidate against Trump in a 2023 primary.
Gun Violence in America: A Conversation with Graeme Wood (Episode #283)
Sam Harris
US Senator who suggested having a single door for school entry and egress as a security measure, a proposal critiqued as obviously flawed.
A Conversation with Paul Bloom (Episode #188)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a political opponent of Donald Trump during the Republican primaries, characterized as lacking stage presence.
A Conversation with Paul Bloom (Episode #185)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as an example of someone who experienced personal humiliation by Trump and then championed him.
The Future of American Democracy
Sam Harris
U.S. Senator, mentioned as an example of a Republican who has 'co-opted' by Trump after initially fighting him.
E19: Robinhood's GameStop decision: Why did it happen and how can it be prevented in the future?
All-In Podcast
A senator mentioned as an example of bipartisan agreement with AOC on certain issues, highlighting potential political realignments.
E17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
All-In Podcast
A U.S. Senator mentioned as someone who moved from being a 'never Trumper' to a supporter, seen as part of the partisan political landscape.
Trump's First Week: Inauguration Recap, Executive Actions, TikTok, Stargate + Sacks is Back!
All-In Podcast
US Senator, discussions with him centered on securing resources for his constituents.
Omar Suleiman: Islam | Lex Fridman Podcast #352
Lex Fridman
American politician, mentioned for his anti-Muslim rhetoric suggesting Muslim neighborhoods be patrolled.
How To Cure Your Phone & Social Media Addiction (My 3-Step Process) | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
American politician mentioned in a hyperbolic example of false online connections, where shared dislike of a public figure is mistaken for genuine friendship.
Iran Just Cut America Off From the World's Oil — Every Ally Ghosted Trump
Tom Bilyeu
A political figure who called Tucker Carlson the single most dangerous demagogue in the country following his alleged communications with Iran.