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Lex Fridman Cast

04/09/25

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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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Dave Smith: Israel, Hamas, Ukraine, Russia, Conspiracies & Antisemitism | Lex Fridman Podcast #464

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Dave Smith: Israel, Hamas, Ukraine, Russia, Conspiracies & Antisemitism | Lex Fridman Podcast #464

04/09/25

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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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Douglas Murray

03/31/25

@ Lex Fridman

The pressure to ask the 'dumb question' that the world leader is ready for can lead to revealing nothing about them.

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Kat Mañalac

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Avoid following up excessively with journalists; a polite follow-up once or twice is sufficient, as over-communication can damage relationships.

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Douglas Murray

03/31/25

@ Lex Fridman

In the end, it's just you sitting down talking to a world leader; everyone can give advice, but only a few have actually done it.

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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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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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Douglas Murray

03/31/25

@ Lex Fridman

There has to be frustration about why leaders like Putin, Zelensky, and Trump can't just meet in a room together without signing anything.

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Kat Mañalac

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Do not lie or exaggerate your capabilities when communicating with journalists; honesty is crucial to maintaining credibility.

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Marc Andreessen

12/15/24

@ Chris Williamson

Many leaders, including those from left-leaning institutions, are tired of the chaos and want to return to focusing on their core missions, whether in business or education.