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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Yannis Pappas: History and Comedy | Lex Fridman Podcast #175
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President of Russia, discussed in the context of power, dictatorships, and charisma, with a background in espionage.
Tyler Cowen: Economic Growth & the Fight Against Conformity & Mediocrity | Lex Fridman Podcast #174
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Mentioned as a major figure who, like Biden, would struggle to adapt to new technologies like Clubhouse; later discussed in detail regarding Russia's economic and political system.
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Predicted to benefit from rising US-China conflict and become a stronger global player, particularly in relation to NATO.
Chamath Palihapitiya: Money, Success, Startups, Energy, Poker & Happiness | Lex Fridman Podcast #338
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Chamath 'steel mans' Putin's perspective on potentially using a tactical nuclear weapon in the context of global energy buyers and economic sanctions.
Dan Carlin: Hardcore History | Lex Fridman Podcast #136
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The Russian leader whose historical context, path to power, and popular perception in Russia are discussed, noting the shift in his character over time.
Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum, Cryptocurrency, and the Future of Money | Lex Fridman Podcast #80
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Russian president who met with Vitalik Buterin to discuss decentralized currency, described as being 'taller in photos than in person'.
Deep State, Hegemony & U.S. Foreign Policy: John Mearsheimer vs. Jeffrey Sachs | All-In Summit
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Cited in an interview where he described how presidents' ideas are often sidelined by 'men in the dark suits,' reflecting his experience with U.S. foreign policy entrenched over decades.
How Does the War in Ukraine End?: A Conversation with Ian Bremmer (Episode #277)
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The Russian President whose actions in Ukraine are central to the discussion, with his misjudgments and potential for escalation being key concerns.
The Russian War in Ukraine: A Conversation with Garry Kasparov (Episode #275)
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The President of Russia, who ordered the invasion of Ukraine and is characterized by Kasparov as a danger.
"Founder Mode," DOJ alleges Russian podcast op, Kamala flips proposals, Tech loses Section 230?
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Accused of aiming to sow division and cause chaos in the US rather than support a specific candidate.
The Future of American Democracy
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President of Russia, whose use of misinformation tactics is compared to Donald Trump's.
Break up Google, Starbucks CEO out, Kamala’s price controls, Boeing disaster, Kursk offensive
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President of Russia, whose embarrassment due to Ukraine's counter-invasion is briefly discussed, alongside his country's military actions in Ukraine.
Stephen Kotkin: Stalin's Rise to Power | AI Podcast Clips
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Mentioned in the context of holding power due to qualities that allowed him to stay in power beyond initial contingent reasons, drawing a parallel to Stalin's ability to manage power.
Eugenia Kuyda: Friendship with an AI Companion | Lex Fridman Podcast #121
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The current Russian president, initially seen positively by many in the early 2000s as a young and energetic leader following Boris Yeltsin.
Stephen Kotkin: Stalin, Putin, and the Nature of Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #63
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The current President of Russia, whose leadership style, popularity, and actions are extensively discussed throughout the conversation.
Sheldon Solomon: Death and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #117
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Russian President, mentioned by Lex Fridman as a political leader whose discussion should transcend partisanship.
Jonathan Reisman: The Human Body - From Sex & Sperm to Hands & Heart | Lex Fridman Podcast #297
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Russian president mentioned in the context of Russian history, societal upheaval, and the current war in Ukraine.
Garry Kasparov: Chess, Deep Blue, AI, and Putin | Lex Fridman Podcast #46
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The current President of Russia, whom Kasparov strongly opposes, viewing him as a threat to democracy and a legacy of the Soviet regime.
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Predicted to be the biggest political loser of 2025, with China decoupling and Trump taking a tougher stance on Russia.
Yuval Noah Harari: Free Speech, Institutional Distrust, & Social Order | Making Sense #386
Sam Harris
Referenced as a leader in a dictatorship (Russia) whose mistakes lack a mechanism for correction within the system.
Coffeezilla: SBF, FTX, Fraud, Scams, Fake Gurus, Money, Fame, and Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #345
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President of Russia, mentioned in the context of foreign journalism and the challenges of covering authoritarian regimes critically.
Mark Cuban: Love/Hate Relationship with Trump, Why He's Backing Kamala Harris
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President of Russia, mentioned in connection with an alleged deal with Trump and MBS to reduce oil production, contributing to inflation.
Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War | Lex Fridman Podcast #336
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Russian President, discussed in the context of the Ukraine war, his strategic cunning, and the potential best/worst case scenarios if he is deposed or uses nuclear weapons.
Abbas Amanat: Iran Protests, Mahsa Amini, History, CIA & Nuclear Weapons | Lex Fridman Podcast #334
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President of Russia, whose regime is acquiring drones built by Iran's Revolutionary Guards, marking a new, unexpected alliance with Iran.