Vladimir Putin
President of Russia; discussed regarding Ukraine war, sanctions, and intelligence assessments; described as managing a complex, long-term strategy.
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Videos Mentioning Vladimir Putin
Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship | Lex Fridman Podcast #277
Lex Fridman
President of Russia, mentioned by Lex Fridman as someone he's interested in interviewing, especially before the war in Ukraine.
E160: 2024 Predictions! Markets, tech, politics, and more
All-In Podcast
Predicted by David Sacks to be the biggest political winner in 2024 due to his stabilizing of the Russian economy and gains in Ukraine.
Jason Calacanis on Brooklyn Grit, Big Asks, The Magic of Thinking Big, and More
Tim Ferriss
The Russian president, central to a heated debate between Jason Calacanis and David Sacks on the 'All-In' podcast regarding the invasion of Ukraine.
What Happened to the Republican Party?: A Conversation with Bret Stephens (Episode #329)
Sam Harris
President of Russia whose invasion of Ukraine and perceived authoritarianism are central to the discussion about the Republican Party's foreign policy reversal.
In conversation with Dean Phillips
All-In Podcast
The President of Russia, whose actions in annexing Crimea in 2014 are cited as setting the stage for the current conflict in Ukraine.
Nicole Perlroth: Cybersecurity and the Weapons of Cyberwar | Lex Fridman Podcast #266
Lex Fridman
The President of Russia, who famously described hackers as 'artists' as a way to deflect state responsibility for cyber attacks, complicating international norms.
Alex Gladstein: Bitcoin, Authoritarianism, and Human Rights | Lex Fridman Podcast #231
Lex Fridman
The Russian president, studied as an important figure in human history, with discussions on how his rule is criticized and whether Russia can transition to a democratic future.
E152: Real estate chaos, WeWork bankruptcy, Biden regulates AI, Ukraine's “Cronkite Moment” & more
All-In Podcast
The President of Russia, whose actions in Ukraine are the subject of ongoing debate regarding US involvement.
John Abramson: Big Pharma | Lex Fridman Podcast #263
Lex Fridman
Figure that has turned the tides of history, mentioned by Lex Fridman as someone he would eventually like to talk to.
The War in Gaza: A Conversation with Dan Senor and Douglas Murray (Episode #344)
Sam Harris
Mentioned in the context of Elon Musk's platform X being a megaphone for those who want to make the world safe for him and render American society ungovernable.
Saagar Enjeti: Politics, History, and Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #167
Lex Fridman
President of Russia, seen as a transformational figure bridging the Soviet collapse and Yeltsin's chaos, whose power revealed his nationalist character.
Ray Dalio: Money, Power, and the Collapse of Empires | Lex Fridman Podcast #251
Lex Fridman
President of Russia, came to power during a period of anarchy after the Soviet Union's collapse, viewed as a strong, popular, semi-autocratic leader who brought stability.
Robert Crews: Afghanistan, Taliban, Bin Laden, and War in the Middle East | Lex Fridman Podcast #244
Lex Fridman
Russian president who was not yet in power when Cold War foreign policy thinking envisioned Russia as a resurgent threat.
Signal Over Noise with Noah Feldman — The War in Ukraine, The Battles for Free Speech, and More
Tim Ferriss
President of Russia, whose decisions surrounding the invasion of Ukraine and his power over Russian oligarchs are debated.
E137: Inflation cools, market rips, Ripple/MSFT beat regulators, NATO summit, cocktails of youth
All-In Podcast
His invasion of Ukraine is cited as the cause for Finland and Sweden joining NATO.
AI & Information Integrity: A Conversation with Nina Schick (Episode #326)
Sam Harris
Mentioned in the context of a hypothetical deepfake video scenario regarding the war in Ukraine.
E135: Wagner rebels, SCOTUS ends AA, AI M&A, startups gone bad, spacetime warps & more
All-In Podcast
President of Russia, who Prigozhin's mutiny indirectly challenged, leading to a brokered deal for Prigozhin's exile.
E134: Ukraine counteroffensive, China tensions, COVID Patient Zero, RFK Jr reaction & more
All-In Podcast
President of Russia, who publicly displayed a document he claimed was a preliminary peace agreement with Ukraine that was later rejected by the West.
Science & Survival: A Conversation with Martin Rees (Episode #323)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a leader whose potential actions regarding nuclear weapons are a concern, but the larger risk is seen as antiquated technology leading to accidental war.
An Insurrection of Lies (Episode #230)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a dictator who would view the US democracy's failures as proof that democracy doesn't work.
A.J. Jacobs — How to Be Less Furious and More Curious | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned by AJ Jacobs in the context of jigsaw diplomacy and by Gary Kasparov in a statement about understanding potential threats.
In conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
All-In Podcast
President of Russia, described as a 'gangster and thug' by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. but whose initial response in the Donbas region is contextualized as not irrational from Russia's perspective.
Navigating Conflict, Finding Purpose & Maintaining Drive | Dr Lex Fridman
Andrew Huberman
The leader of Russia, who is mentioned in the context of the Ukraine invasion and the resulting hatred from Ukrainians, extending to all Russian people.
Game Theory #13: Epstein's World
Predictive History
Russian President, mentioned as having ties to Masha Drozdova and potentially involved in a network with Jared Kushner and Chabad Lubavitch.