Lex Fridman Podcast

Jeffrey Wasserstrom is a historian of modern China. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep466-sc [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep466-sc] See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/jeffrey-wasserstrom-transcript [https://lexfridman.com/jeffrey-wasserstrom-transcript] CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/survey [https://lexfridman.com/survey] AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/ama [https://lexfridman.com/ama] Hiring – join our team: https://lexfridman.com/hiring [https://lexfridman.com/hiring] Other – other ways to get in touch: https://lexfridman.com/contact [https://lexfridman.com/contact] EPISODE LINKS: Jeffrey Wasserstrom’s Books: China in the 21st Century: https://amzn.to/3GnayXT [https://amzn.to/3GnayXT] Vigil: Hong Kong on the Brink: https://amzn.to/4jmxWmT [https://amzn.to/4jmxWmT] Oxford History of Modern China: https://amzn.to/3RAJ9nI [https://amzn.to/3RAJ9nI] The Milk Tea Alliance: https://amzn.to/42DLapH [https://amzn.to/42DLapH] SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Oracle: Cloud infrastructure. Go to https://oracle.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/oracle-ep466-sc] Tax Network USA: Full-service tax firm. Go to https://tnusa.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/tax_network_usa-ep466-sc] Shopify: Sell stuff online. Go to https://shopify.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep466-sc] LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to https://drinkLMNT.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep466-sc] AG1: All-in-one daily nutrition drink. Go to https://drinkag1.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep466-sc] OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (00:06) – Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections (10:29) – Xi Jinping and Mao Zedong (13:57) – Confucius (21:27) – Education (29:33) – Tiananmen Square (40:49) – Tank Man (50:49) – Censorship (1:26:45) – Xi Jinping (1:44:53) – Donald Trump (1:48:47) – Trade war (2:01:35) – Taiwan (2:11:48) – Protests in Hong Kong (2:44:07) – Mao Zedong (3:05:48) – Future of China PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast [https://lexfridman.com/podcast] – Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr [https://apple.co/2lwqZIr] – Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 [https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8] – RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ [https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/] – Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4 [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4] – Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lexclips [https://www.youtube.com/lexclips] SOCIAL LINKS: – X: https://x.com/lexfridman [https://x.com/lexfridman] – Instagram: https://instagram.com/lexfridman [https://instagram.com/lexfridman] – TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman [https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman] – LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman [https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] – Facebook: https://facebook.com/lexfridman [https://facebook.com/lexfridman] – Patreon: https://patreon.com/lexfridman [https://patreon.com/lexfridman] – Telegram: https://t.me/lexfridman [https://t.me/lexfridman] – Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman [https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman]

Robert Rodriguez is a legendary filmmaker and creator of Sin City, El Mariachi, Desperado, Spy Kids, Machete, From Dusk Till Dawn, Alita: Battle Angel, The Faculty, and his newest venture Brass Knuckle Films. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep465-sc [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep465-sc] See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/robert-rodriguez-transcript [https://lexfridman.com/robert-rodriguez-transcript] CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/survey [https://lexfridman.com/survey] AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/ama [https://lexfridman.com/ama] Hiring – join our team: https://lexfridman.com/hiring [https://lexfridman.com/hiring] Other – other ways to get in touch: https://lexfridman.com/contact [https://lexfridman.com/contact] EPISODE LINKS: Robert’s X: https://x.com/rodriguez [https://x.com/rodriguez] Robert’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/rodriguez/ [https://instagram.com/rodriguez/] Brass Knuckle Films: https://brassknucklefilms.com/ [https://brassknucklefilms.com/] Rebel without a Crew (book): https://amzn.to/3G7gtQJ [https://amzn.to/3G7gtQJ] Rebel without a Crew (audiobook): https://amzn.to/3Ri5wyc [https://amzn.to/3Ri5wyc] SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Invideo AI: AI video generator. Go to https://invideo.io/i/lexpod [https://lexfridman.com/s/invideoai-ep465-sc] Brain.fm: Music for focus. Go to https://brain.fm/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/brainfm-ep465-sc] NetSuite: Business management software. Go to http://netsuite.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep465-sc] Shopify: Sell stuff online. Go to https://shopify.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep465-sc] LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to https://drinkLMNT.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep465-sc] OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (10:04) – Explosions and having only one take (17:39) – Success and failure (26:28) – Filmmaking on a low budget (38:41) – El Mariachi (50:10) – Creativity (1:12:06) – Limitations (1:18:22) – Handling criticism (1:34:32) – Action films (1:45:53) – Quentin Tarantino (1:55:52) – Desperado (1:56:54) – Salma Hayek (2:01:40) – Danny Trejo (2:06:55) – Filming in Austin (2:13:05) – Editing (2:22:35) – Sound design (2:27:43) – Deadlines (2:31:14) – Alita: Battle Angel (2:39:36) – James Cameron (2:52:39) – Sin City (3:06:48) – Manifesting (3:18:12) – Memories and journaling (3:27:56) – Mortality PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast [https://lexfridman.com/podcast] – Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr [https://apple.co/2lwqZIr] – Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 [https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8] – RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ [https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/] – Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4 [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4] – Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lexclips [https://www.youtube.com/lexclips]

Dave Smith is a comedian, libertarian, political commentator, and the host of Part of the Problem podcast. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep464-sc [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep464-sc] See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/dave-smith-transcript [https://lexfridman.com/dave-smith-transcript] CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/survey [https://lexfridman.com/survey] AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/ama [https://lexfridman.com/ama] Hiring – join our team: https://lexfridman.com/hiring [https://lexfridman.com/hiring] Other – other ways to get in touch: https://lexfridman.com/contact [https://lexfridman.com/contact] EPISODE LINKS: Dave’s X: https://x.com/ComicDaveSmith [https://x.com/ComicDaveSmith] Dave’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/DSmithcomic [https://youtube.com/DSmithcomic] Dave’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/theproblemdavesmith [https://instagram.com/theproblemdavesmith] Dave’s Website: https://comicdavesmith.com/ [https://comicdavesmith.com/] Part of the Problem Podcast: https://partoftheproblem.com/ [https://partoftheproblem.com/] SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Call of Duty: First-person shooter video game. Go to https://callofduty.com/warzone [https://lexfridman.com/s/call_of_duty-ep464-sc] Tax Network USA: Full-service tax firm. Go to https://tnusa.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/tax_network_usa-ep464-sc] Notion: Note-taking and team collaboration. Go to https://notion.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/notion-ep464-sc] Shopify: Sell stuff online. Go to https://shopify.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep464-sc] BetterHelp: Online therapy and counseling. Go to https://betterhelp.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep464-sc] OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (00:10) – Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections (09:32) – Libertarianism (10:47) – Ron Paul (13:59) – Military–industrial complex (20:53) – War on Terror (33:12) – China and Taiwan (41:00) – Just war theory (48:09) – Israel and Gaza (1:05:35) – Douglas Murray (1:13:29) – Hamas (1:29:48) – Hitler and Stalin (1:32:01) – Darryl Cooper (1:41:13) – Antisemitism (1:54:46) – World leaders (2:07:21) – Jeffrey Epstein (2:15:24) – Sam Harris (2:28:07) – Ukraine and Russia (2:47:32) – Joe Rogan (3:00:01) – Conspiracy theories (3:17:52) – Hope PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast [https://lexfridman.com/podcast] – Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr [https://apple.co/2lwqZIr] – Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 [https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8] – RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ [https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/] – Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4 [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4] – Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lexclips [https://www.youtube.com/lexclips]

Douglas Murray is the author of On Democracies and Death Cults, The War on The West, and The Madness of Crowds. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep463-sc [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep463-sc] See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/douglas-murray-2-transcript [https://lexfridman.com/douglas-murray-2-transcript] CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/survey [https://lexfridman.com/survey] AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/ama [https://lexfridman.com/ama] Hiring – join our team: https://lexfridman.com/hiring [https://lexfridman.com/hiring] Other – other ways to get in touch: https://lexfridman.com/contact [https://lexfridman.com/contact] EPISODE LINKS: Douglas’s X: https://x.com/DouglasKMurray [https://x.com/DouglasKMurray] Douglas’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@douglasmurray [https://www.youtube.com/@douglasmurray] Douglas’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/douglaskmurray [https://instagram.com/douglaskmurray] Douglas’s Website: https://douglasmurray.net [https://douglasmurray.net] On Democracies and Death Cults (book): https://amzn.to/4jahsxL [https://amzn.to/4jahsxL] The War on the West (book): https://amzn.to/38L7B36 [https://amzn.to/38L7B36] SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Call of Duty: First-person shooter video game. Go to https://callofduty.com/warzone [https://lexfridman.com/s/call_of_duty-ep463-sc] Oracle: Cloud infrastructure. Go to https://oracle.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/oracle-ep463-sc] LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to https://drinkLMNT.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep463-sc] AG1: All-in-one daily nutrition drink. Go to https://drinkag1.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep463-sc] OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (02:04) – Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections (09:31) – War in Ukraine (13:17) – Trump and Zelenskyy (27:47) – Putin (48:40) – Peace (58:31) – Zelenskyy (1:13:11) – Israel-Palestine (1:23:57) – Hamas (1:38:30) – Corruption (1:41:40) – Gaza (2:02:18) – Benjamin Netanyahu (2:19:29) – Hate (2:43:59) – Iran (2:54:48) – Interview advice (3:09:12) – War PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast [https://lexfridman.com/podcast] – Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr [https://apple.co/2lwqZIr] – Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 [https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8] – RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ [https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/] – Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4 [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4] – Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lexclips [https://www.youtube.com/lexclips] SOCIAL LINKS: – X: https://x.com/lexfridman [https://x.com/lexfridman] – Instagram: https://instagram.com/lexfridman [https://instagram.com/lexfridman] – TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman [https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman] – LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman [https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] – Facebook: https://facebook.com/lexfridman [https://facebook.com/lexfridman] – Patreon: https://patreon.com/lexfridman [https://patreon.com/lexfridman] – Telegram: https://t.me/lexfridman [https://t.me/lexfridman] – Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman [https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman]

Ezra Klein is one of the most influential voices representing the left-wing of American politics. He is a columnist for the NY Times and host of The Ezra Klein Show. Derek Thompson is a writer at The Atlantic and host of the Plain English podcast. Together they have written a new book titled Abundance that lays out a set of ideas for the future of the Democratic party. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep462-sc [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep462-sc] See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/ezra-klein-and-derek-thompson-transcript [https://lexfridman.com/ezra-klein-and-derek-thompson-transcript] CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/survey [https://lexfridman.com/survey] AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/ama [https://lexfridman.com/ama] Hiring – join our team: https://lexfridman.com/hiring [https://lexfridman.com/hiring] Other – other ways to get in touch: https://lexfridman.com/contact [https://lexfridman.com/contact] EPISODE LINKS: Abundance (new book): https://amzn.to/4iZ1S8J [https://amzn.to/4iZ1S8J] Ezra’s X: https://x.com/ezraklein/ [https://x.com/ezraklein/] Ezra’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/ezraklein [https://instagram.com/ezraklein] Ezra’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/EzraKleinShow [https://youtube.com/EzraKleinShow] The New York Times: https://nytimes.com/by/ezra-klein [https://nytimes.com/by/ezra-klein] Derek’s X: https://x.com/dkthomp [https://x.com/dkthomp] Plain English (podcast): https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/plain-english-with-derek-thompson [https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/plain-english-with-derek-thompson] The Atlantic: https://theatlantic.com/author/derek-thompson/ [https://theatlantic.com/author/derek-thompson/] SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Call of Duty: First-person shooter video game. Go to https://callofduty.com/warzone [https://lexfridman.com/s/call_of_duty-ep462-sc] LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to https://drinkLMNT.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep462-sc] AG1: All-in-one daily nutrition drinks. Go to https://drinkag1.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep462-sc] Shopify: Sell stuff online. Go to https://shopify.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep462-sc] OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (03:17) – Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections (10:33) – Left-wing vs right-wing politics (19:54) – Political leaders on the left and the right (44:29) – Internal political divisions (47:29) – AOC (58:50) – Political realignment (1:10:32) – Supply-side progressivism (1:17:42) – Wealth redistribution (1:27:50) – Housing problem (1:44:09) – Regulation and deregulation (2:00:43) – DOGE, Elon, and Trump (2:59:46) – Sam Harris (3:09:24) – Future of America PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast [https://lexfridman.com/podcast] – Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr [https://apple.co/2lwqZIr] – Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 [https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8] – RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ [https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/] – Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4 [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4] – Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lexclips [https://www.youtube.com/lexclips]