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Lex Fridman Cast

03/25/25

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The cultural expectation for politicians to avoid long interviews stems from a fear of negative attention, which is not as prevalent among Republican politicians.

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Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson: Politics, Trump, AOC, Elon & DOGE | Lex Fridman Podcast #462

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Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson: Politics, Trump, AOC, Elon & DOGE | Lex Fridman Podcast #462

03/25/25

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Lex Fridman Cast

03/25/25

@ Lex Fridman

The reluctance of Democratic politicians to engage in long-form interviews reflects a cultural norm that needs to change for better communication with the public.

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Lex Fridman Cast

03/25/25

@ Lex Fridman

Democratic politicians often fear the repercussions of saying the wrong thing in interviews, which limits their willingness to engage in open dialogue.

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Derek Thompson

03/25/25

@ Lex Fridman

Democrats often optimize for avoiding negative attention, while the Trumpist wing of the Republican Party understands that a volume of attention, even if negative, is beneficial for gaining agenda control.

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Douglas Murray

03/31/25

@ Lex Fridman

When you interview someone like a world leader, you have to balance being curious and revealing who they are without being adversarial.

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Derek Thompson

03/25/25

@ Lex Fridman

The Democratic Party's bureaucratic culture and fear of making anyone mad is not suited for the current attentional era, which favors bold and authentic communication.

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Ammon Bartram

05/18/17

@ Y Combinator

To avoid hazing during interviews, it's essential to maintain a friendly and supportive atmosphere, especially when candidates struggle to answer questions.

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Lex Fridman Cast

04/09/25

@ Lex Fridman

Politicians are finally realizing they need to go where the audience is, which is why they should consider platforms like Joe Rogan's podcast instead of traditional media like CNN.

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Lex Fridman Cast

04/09/25

@ Lex Fridman

World leaders are often exhausted by journalists and prefer to engage with good faith individuals who allow them to express themselves freely.

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Lex Fridman Cast

03/25/25

@ Lex Fridman

The left's hesitance to engage in diverse platforms has led to a loss of significant cultural influence, as they often avoid spaces where they might face opposition.