Episode Notes
Saagar Enjeti is a political journalist & commentator, co-host of Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar and The Realignment Podcast. He is exceptionally well-read, and the books he recommends are always fascinating and eye-opening. You can check out all the books he mentions in this episode here: https://lexfridman.com/saagar-booksThank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep454-scSee below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.
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OUTLINE:(00:00) – Introduction(09:47) – Why Trump won(14:48) – Book recommendations(18:24) – History of wokeism(25:54) – History of Scots-Irish(32:32) – Biden(36:34) – FDR(38:36) – George W Bush(40:59) – LBJ(46:15) – Cuban Missile Crisis(53:48) – Immigration(1:25:46) – DOGE(1:52:27) – MAGA ideology(1:55:39) – Bernie Sanders(2:04:00) – Obama vs Trump(2:21:00) – Nancy Pelosi(2:24:14) – Kamala Harris(2:40:00) – 2020 Election(3:03:49) – Sam Harris(3:14:55) – UFOs(3:20:47) – Future of the Republican Party(3:27:24) – Future of the Democratic Party(3:35:21) – Hope