Jared Kushner: Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Gaza, Iran, and the Middle East | Lex Fridman Podcast

Jared Kushner is a former Senior Advisor to President Donald Trump and author of Breaking History.
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=== Recorded on Mon, Oct 9 ===
0:00 - Introduction
1:17 - Hamas attack on Israel
4:10 - Response to attack
10:28 - History of Hamas
13:09 - Iran
14:55 - Al-Aqsa Mosque
21:20 - Abraham Accords
30:14 - Trump vs Biden on Middle East
39:15 - Israeli-Saudi Normalization
43:26 - How the Israel-Gaza war ends
47:44 - Benjamin Netanyahu
51:21 - Palestinian support
54:01 - Trump 2024
57:30 - Human nature
=== Recorded on Thu, Oct 5 ===
1:04:28 - Geopolitics and negotiation
1:13:10 - North Korea
1:21:50 - Personalities of leaders
1:28:25 - Government bureaucracy
1:34:11 - Accusations of collusion with Russia
1:43:50 - Ivanka
1:49:45 - Father
1:58:28 - Money and power
2:07:11 - Trust and betrayal
2:16:12 - Mohammed bin Salman
2:38:31 - Israeli-Palestinian peace process
2:53:01 - Abraham Accords and Arab-Israeli normalization
2:59:15 - $2 billion Saudi investment
3:03:07 - Donald Trump
3:08:13 - War in Ukraine
3:13:29 - Vladimir Putin
3:20:48 - China
3:39:04 - Learning process
3:45:34 - Hope for the future
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Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. Transcript: lexfridman.com/jared-kushner-transcript === Recorded on Mon, Oct 9 === 0:00 - Introduction 1:17 - Hamas attack on Israel 4:10 - Response to attack 10:28 - History of Hamas 13:09 - Iran 14:55 - Al-Aqsa Mosque 21:20 - Abraham Accords 30:14 - Trump vs Biden on Middle East 39:15 - Israeli-Saudi Normalization 43:26 - How the Israel-Gaza war ends 47:44 - Benjamin Netanyahu 51:21 - Palestinian support 54:01 - Trump 2024 57:30 - Human nature === Recorded on Thu, Oct 5 === 1:04:28 - Geopolitics and negotiation 1:13:10 - North Korea 1:21:50 - Personalities of leaders 1:28:25 - Government bureaucracy 1:34:11 - Accusations of collusion with Russia 1:43:50 - Ivanka 1:49:45 - Father 1:58:28 - Money and power 2:07:11 - Trust and betrayal 2:16:12 - Mohammed bin Salman 2:38:31 - Israeli-Palestinian peace process 2:53:01 - Abraham Accords and Arab-Israeli normalization 2:59:15 - $2 Billion Saudi Investment 3:03:07 - Donald Trump 3:08:13 - War in Ukraine 3:13:29 - Vladimir Putin 3:20:48 - China 3:39:04 - Learning process 3:45:34 - Hope for the future

[@JeraldKuhlman-bx9yh]

Based and glass parking lot the middle east pilled

[@rob9953]

this one's going to be a good one!

[@islamaiouni2346]

No peace free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@islamaiouni2346]

No peace free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@msom352]

Palestine will be free. You are all Unmuslims unite to distruct palestine. Israel did war crime. So there is no human right and United Nation talks about. So, all these Organization only work when they needs. Imagine tonight you Mr lex fridman. You and your wife and your children together are in house that there is no Electricity Water Food and basic life. You may not look so far becouse it is not happening to you.

[@aryankarimi1452]

As an Iranian, I confirm what he said, and let me tell you that the Iranian people and Iranian culture have been the biggest victims of this terrorist and murderous regime during their 40-year dictatorship. Peace to the souls of the victims.

[@aloha5527]

As a human I consider Israel fascist country

[@MonikaEscobar1965]

I watch the iranian nomad films on youtube alot and yes, Iranians are very kind people 🧡❤💚

[@blairgarber]

Far from hostility Jews share an historical kinship with the Persian people and pray they soon free themselves from the cruelty of the Ayatollahs

[@ianhearnden4471]

Then wy fund terror. Have ir right, not all palastinions are terrorist, nore are iranians. The only winners in warz..are the military industrial complex. More war MORE CASH DOLLARS , rathion lockhead etc. The dollars about collapse as the reserve currency. BRICS russia china Brazil india ,and Saudi. America has bullied countrys and its about to have a big FALL. A man can compete in womans sport, u ask a person in usa what a woman is and they fall in bits. Even calling a birthing person so not to piss off a man that thinks he can give birth. Usa your fkd under this silly old fool thay wants to run for a nxt term. Just look at geopolitical issues since this old fools been incharge . The only winners are the military industrial complex full fkn stop

[@AvivaMartin]

I’m Israeli and I’m sorry for the pain you experience ❤️ met many lovely people from Iran, all hate the regime and have wonderful morals

[@tompayne36]

I don’t think I have heard Jared say three words prior to this interview. Thank you, Lex.

[@perc-ai]

without him donald trump couldnt have been elected...

[@christinacostello8466]

same here. some good points but one too many lies

[@robertjamesonmusic]

Why would he even have this guy on as a guest?

[@christopherbaione5963]

@@robertjamesonmusicWhy would you not to hear what all parties have to say?

[@professorxavier9692]

​@@robertjamesonmusicWhy wouldn't he?

[@Not.Satoshi]

Lex, I appreciate this interview and it was very interesting hearing Jared speak; HOWEVER, you did not challenge him on a single thing. I understand you are trying to develop trust so you can get Trump himself and even Putin on your show but if you can’t challenge ideas of your guest, then your not ready for that guest. Your ability to challenge the ideas of your guests in a civil and thought provoking way is what makes you so great but there was none of that here.

[@leeshepherd834]

Please give examples. For the class of course.

[@Chr96er]

Mohammed bin Salman is the most extreme section. Unbelievable that he didn't challenge Jared at all on this one and it completely eradicated the possibility I'd take Kushner's word on anything. Even though I thought I agreed on 1/3 to 1/2, but how naive can anyone get to not reflect on MBS and what happened with Khashoggi? Feels like Lex totally sold out within a few minutes.

[@rodrigobraz2]

Agreed. I wish Lex had not played such softball and had asked why Jared, who seems to have such lofty ideals of peace and cooperation, supported Trump, who uses low-level tactics, incivility, divisiveness, violence innuendos, makes false accusations that the election was rigged, hoped Mike Pence would subvert the process, and is someone who betrays and humiliates people, including his own wife.

[@joeymchavarti1956]

​@@Chr96erbecause who gives s sh1t about a random jihadi that was assassinated? He wasn't even American. Do you understand the brutality on a daily basis that happens over there? Why would kashoggi even register on the grand scheme

[@amberackerson5916]

Lex must agree/support Jared is the only conclusion one can reasonably come away with.

[@bittertea]

Felt like I listen to a commercial of a political campaign intertwined in another conversation.

[@MindManifestator]

Why did Israel not stop the Terrorists who easily went through the borders and massacred for 8 hours and easily walked back out of Israel?

[@soumias04]

​@@MindManifestatorit was not in their interest you see.

[@falsanomo]

intertwined with Israeli propaganda.

[@keelsmac01]

Bitter tea…if the name fits. Did you ever think that’s his POV being Jewish? All the work he put into the Abraham accords gone…sad for his families countrymen….wow.

[@joebenson528]

@@MindManifestator Clarification: Massacred soldiers of the European regime. And in response the regime ordered a mass H@nn1b@l to prevent intelligence personnel from being captured.

[@CIC-qm9zt]

"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” ~ Malcolm X

[@MrKojiro69]

My goodness, I’ve barely started listening, and already he says ”the Jewish people have been oppressed before”, as if the Israeli people are the ones being oppressed in Israel…. Victims of attacks by Hamas, yes. But those attacks have gone the other way with way more force in total, so let’s not have double standards

[@thestarseeker8196]

🇵🇸 ♥️

[@lillol3245]

Yes Israel is just defending.

[@hgservices5572]

🇮🇱

[@thestarseeker8196]

@@hgservices5572 Glad we are in your tiny head enough to stimulate it to type one single flag emoji. Maybe you’ll be back to full operation someday, once your 🧠 gets un-fucked from the fascist brainwashing

[@mzperla]

We're just gonna bypass that Kushner said " You can spend 10 years attempting something in Washington and fail, and still be considered an expert" 🤣☠

[@alibenkhalid4192]

But he's right, the opinions and agendas of the sitting congressmen don't really affect your knowledge and experience, yet they control whether you get things done or draw things out...

[@michaelleffler5219]

@@hellfiresiayan , based on what? Let us take emotions and TDS out of the equation and base our conclusions on hard facts...

[@rainydayjane8257]

@@hellfiresiayanYes…and now he’s presenting like he is an expert of the Middle East. The irony runs rich.

[@AuraysTimelessChannel]

​@@rainydayjane8257He was the main motivator behind the Abraham Accords. I'd say he knows a thing or 2, at least.

[@Yuh_mama]

@@hellfiresiayanwhy do you say that? He orchestrated a peace deal with Israel and Muslim countries. That deal was about to expand to other counties until Hamas killed people.

[@jamesjarvis-bx3qi]

I want to thank all mothers who love their children and who support the father even through tough times. Thank you.

[@irisrla]

Gaza’s points also should be listened. Why people there so helpless? Because the world’s most powerful groups never care their lives.

[@Legoman69469]

“If we reach a negotiation, the international aide will stop coming”. Isn’t that the same argument as “if I get a job, the welfare checks will stop coming”?

[@lisagibert2646]

Exactly.

[@StarveAnArtist]

It's not an argument. It's a fact. Every government agency frivolously spends money, especially when they find they haven't spent enough for the year. Having left over funds screams "budget cut".

[@YMD444]

Let’s just keep funding the group of people that are also richer than any other group of people in the world…🤣🤦🏽‍♀️

[@StarveAnArtist]

@@YMD444 anti-Semitism has entered the chat.

[@barneygimble8984]

What did Israel spend the billions in military aid on? The Gaza air force is hang gliders and the iron dome dosen't work. And immediately Israel demands more aid

[@niemann11]

In 2014, I traveled to Israel during the war to gain a firsthand perspective, beyond media narratives. Kushner suggests that individuals who advocate for Palestinians may lack a comprehensive understanding of on-the-ground realities and should instead align with Israel. While the actions of Hamas are unequivocally reprehensible, it's essential to consider the broader geopolitical context not addressed in this podcast. While the assertions regarding Hamas and Gaza hold validity, there's an intricately linked issue in the West Bank where the treatment of Palestinians bears resemblance to an apartheid system. Engaging with staunch supporters of either Israel or Palestine often reveals biased viewpoints. Both parties bear responsibility in varying degrees. Regrettably, political and religious biases often hinder productive dialogue.

[@wiznerd5803]

I find your ability to zoom out and get a clearer look at things beyond what is put right in front of you so refreshing. Just wanted to let you know I appreciate your insight and objectivity

[@MarcioSouza1]

Extremely well said!!

[@havaiemail00]

Saved me 4 hours, thank you.

[@hasankisaboyun6416]

This is exactly what I’ve come to conclude after doing my own research from both sides.

[@razup2323]

I would bet he actually agrees

[@aga5109]

I hope you are feeling better. I have been listening to a recent interview with Dr.Gabor Mate. Many people now go through deep inner pain due to what's going on in the world. Including re-living their traumas, which resurfaced. It is very important to address it. It is a very difficult time, emotionally, for many people. We have to look after ourselves and choose hope, not negativity and despair. Work towards bringing healing, goodness to, first of all, ourselves and to the world.

[@ally65432]

❤❤

[@herschelgreimenheimer1739]

are negative comments being deleted? i see nothing but praise doesnt seem legit, feels like censorship of criticism

[@rph8704]

Literally the 4 comments below yours are pro-Palestinian/anti-Israeli so do you just make shit up?

[@rodrigobraz2]

There are a few comments criticizing Lex for not having pushed back on anything, but yeah, they are the minority. I, for one, posted a comment saying that I was impressed, however I wish Lex had not played such softball and had asked why Jared, who seems to have such lofty ideals of peace and cooperation, supported Trump, who uses low-level tactics, incivility, divisiveness, violence innuendos, makes false accusations that the election was rigged, hoped Mike Pence would subvert the process, and is someone who betrays and humiliates people, including his own wife.

[@soumias04]

​@@rodrigobraz2don't wait for lex to push and challenge someone whose on Israel's side,he is jewish.he never once brought the pain and suffering of Palestine people and their oppression by the jews.he is Jewish and if you watch his interview with John mersheimer you see the look on his face when the crimes of Jews are brought up.and how he lacks empathy for Palestinians only talking about 7th of October victims.

[@nalee1]

Your imagining things

[@RipperMaggoo]

@@rodrigobraz2You have some serious psychological problems my friend 😂

[@lh2000]

I'm sitting here wondering why Jared didn't do this sooner... the MSM has not been kind to him and frankly even those on the Right would have been surprised at how knowledgeable and thoughtful he is... very impressive interview!

[@peterbird3932]

his father Charles Kushner was convicted for 18 criminal charges, including illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering in 2005

[@TheVeritas2100]

all good points, but WHAT HAS HE ACTUALLY ACCOMPLISHED ? nada !

[@williamekasala2861]

The”right”??? Whoever you are…you’re one of the problems.

[@williamekasala2861]

Jared is “Christ-Like”.

[@dynasty3310]

did you not listen to the fucking podcast, guy tells you what he accomplished. @@TheVeritas2100

[@keefjustkeith]

I think this conversation+ the prior podcast with Lex might just be the most anyone publicly has ever heard Jared speak. Kinda low key impressed.

[@HisBortness]

Amazing what happens when a person speaks for himself instead of simply listening to what the lying media pours down your neck.

[@mikemikemike672]

I definitely had the impression he was just a nepo baby bc that’s how the media portrayed him and i fell for it. Clearly extremely intelligent and it sounds like he truly cared and did a great job

[@lebumjames1373]

@@mikemikemike672You can be intelligent and simultaneously be a nepo baby (which he is) lmao. They aren’t mutually exclusive. You’re giving him too much credit.

[@richardervins]

@@mikemikemike672Taking a closer look at his accomplishments - what makes you think he‘s not a nepo baby? He‘s intelligent and well educated, but his naivety is remarkable and I wonder why Fridman didn‘t address this more.

[@user-mj6st9jj1l]

Lex allowed him to spout nonsense without ever challenging him on anything. Just as an example, the Saudi deal, he allows Kushner to rattle on and on about how great he is, but never asks him why Bin Salman gave him the money when his own advisers said NO. And the entire interview is like that. Lex should avoid politics like the plague, because he's really bad at it. He is interviewing politicians as if they were scientists. Politicians are professional liars, manipulators and scammers while scientists deal with truth, you cannot use the same approach for both. The result is that Lex just gives liars a platform to present their manipulations with a positive slant. It does not allow us to know politicians better, it just allows them to spin more effectively.

[@hyperhippyhippohopper]

Jared Kushner's voice is the same voice your boss has when he's telling you you're being let go from the company.

[@bonkerzisgood]

And eyes like a vulture

[@CreativeCharmClub]

@@bonkerzisgood Your comment is a rare truth because the majority on here are fake bot comments.

[@OctavianAsix]

​@@bonkerzisgood That's racist

[@atticusark]

Beachfront property! A sociopath plain and simple.

[@raykleiner3151]

“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.” - Benjamin Franklin

[@alireact1827]

Netanyahu

[@mouctar8012]

I’ve never heard Kushner voice before. Fascinating man and I wish he would’ve spoke more during the Trump presidency.

[@RIPFentanylFloyd]

Lmao kushner is EVIL

[@DuckDuckGeeseMusic]

He was to busy working.

[@JFromAcc]

Why talk when you can pocket $2 billion and keep quiet?

[@DuckDuckGeeseMusic]

Peace is priceless

[@jasonb421]

I agree. You can see how he was able to land a woman like Ivanka.

[@charlesrg]

Has Jared Kushner ever been to Gaza ?

[@MissnewsReporter]

No because he doesn't care he's a zionist he wants Americans to give israel all their money.

[@space_2597]

You know they kill all Jews that go there even before the October 7th, right?

[@keelsmac01]

lol…wow. Why does such a brilliant man in Alex have such ignorant people who follow him.

[@optimisticallycynical.814]

​@@keelsmac01So you agree thay both Kushner and Hunter biden should both be arrested?

[@MrEmreWawa]

@@keelsmac01how is the question ignorant?

[@rhondafisher9827]

I so appreciate your interviews. Your humility and honesty is refreshing. I don’t always understand completely everything but it is expanding my understanding . Just wanted to say thank you.

[@MindManifestator]

It’s Zionist propaganda - Lex is a Zionist

[@user-ic8rk9gg4d]

what would be refreshing is if he had asked jared why did the saudis give jared 2 billion dollars. yeah thats right 2 billion. they must have really liked him. but oh no we dont want to know about that, we want to know about hunter bidens laptop, hunter bidens laptop hunter bidens laptop hunter bidens laptop hunter bidens laptop hunter bidens laptop hunter bidens laptop hunter bidens laptop hunter bidens laptop hunter bidens laptop hunter bidens laptop HUNTER BIDENS LAPTOP

[@4thM]

"Only in Washington you can work on something for a decade in continuous failure and when you leave they call you an expert"

[@lauracraft7719]

There was never a war under Trump not ever get educated!!

[@TheVeritas2100]

POSSIBLY the BEST quote form the entire interview !

[@foshat777]

You aren't talking about this young man, I'm certain...bcuz if you were...you'd have to be an absolute idiot...but, maybe you aren't able to understand the wisdom in what he says...if that's the case...then, my apology

[@FizzVizard]

​@@foshat777 Why comment on a video you obviously haven't watched even a small amount of?

[@foshat777]

@@FizzVizard comicsl

[@jrichards2542]

Never thought I'd listen to Jared Kushner for four hours and I honestly rolled my eyes when I saw he was the guest. Never disliked the guy just didn't know much about him and didn't expect him to be that interesting. I was pleasantly surprised to find him well spoken, intelligent and a very interesting person. It really is true when you sit down and just listen to someone you will find that you have more in common with them than you have differences. Thank you, Lex.

[@Reality_C]

The media portrays the entire Trump family as idiots, but they are all brilliant. Trump just talks oddly, but is very bright.

[@sugarsore]

​@@Reality_CWhat an unintentionally hilarious comment.

[@martinholt7229]

@@sugarsore nah you just proved his point.

[@scootypuffjr.6042]

@@Reality_C lets talk about the 2 billion he got for assisting MBS chop up a reporter then

[@user-cq8oc9du3p]

What does our 'rolling eyes' say about the level of propaganda and that no-one is immune to it? We live and breathe it. I think in this case, it has something to do with our hidden smugness! Or that we never heard him speak.

[@suronbru9568]

Miss you lex! I check everyday for an update. Hope you’re okay. Come back soon

[@ruffyistderhammer5860]

The Ukrainian war was/is hard for him this is probably worse

[@venomouskennedy9694]

Me too. ❤

[@Silver_Something]

That and he’s probably working on damage control due to the lies in this video.

[@gilgamesh156]

@@Silver_Somethingwhich lies?

[@johnevans9156]

@@gilgamesh156you won’t get a reply from a troll. They speak in one sentence phrases.

[@zacharyjones7616]

Please do a follow-up on this!

[@GassersGhost]

This is a measure of how much I trust YOU Lex. Normally, I would't even give him a chance. I listened to the whole thing. Interview them all. Let them tell their story. Lex, continue on this course. I DO NOT agree with some of your guests, but I have a better understanding of "why" they think the way they do.

[@arlen1630]

Really definitely

[@hgservices5572]

That took a lot of self awareness. Trump derangement syndrome must’ve not quite infiltrated your dna

[@Zeke-Z]

Honest question for you; what makes you think some of these people don't have focus-grouped answers or talking points and just want to create a narrative rather than actually say what they truly feel (what their actions when no one is watching would tell us) for some, not all, nefarious or even malicious ulterior motive?

[@GassersGhost]

@@Zeke-Z I believe they do. I like to watch. I might actually learn something. Never know.

[@Zeke-Z]

@@GassersGhost fair enough, better to know either way I guess.

[@user-bh5xy9co7b]

Never had my opinion change on a public figure so much and well done Lex

[@hatilloguitar]

then it worked!

[@Nill757]

Ok, but Kushner is the same guy since 2017. Can you identify your sources that gave you an earlier mistaken impression?

[@julieshanahan3224]

Magnificent interview..such a talented upright and delightful man ..inspirational..

[@tomasr.533]

@@charlsalashbiased just a bit?

[@miraperko7493]

Honestly I have totally changed my opinion of Jared Kushner I thought that because Trump was his father in law he gave him a job! Now I realize what a wonderful person and a very smart man he is! Talking about his father, going to jail, and how heartbroken he was, made me feel such pain for him! He is like President Trump. He left a comfortable lifestyle, a well paying job to work for the American people for free. I’ll bet not many Americans really even know these facts! Thank you Jared for working hard for mankind. I hope that you and Ivanka & your children have a wonderful life that you deserve. I also hope that President Trump gets into power and you can once again continue helping the middle east through your humanitarian and diplomatic ways!❤

[@pauldarthurs]

Interesting interview, although I wish there had been more difficult questions asked related to some of the controversy Jared has been involved in. There was a lot of glossing over during the interview, and although it helped to portray part of what Jared stands for it also lacked a bit in nuance. There are several comments here talking about how Jared is clearheaded and well-spoken, which is true to an extent, but none of the topics were truly discussed in much depth. It's difficult to assess a person's true knowledge based on surface level discussions such as this, without even attempting to address any of the controversial topics he is a part of. Still, thanks for having him on, I definitely learned a few things.

[@amberackerson5916]

Agree

[@veeragosine7358]

There was no push back on any of his insinuations at all. Such a one sided interview

[@Ishbikes]

“Michael Harris said a great quote, Money just makes you more than what you already are. I thought that was an eloquent way of expressing that.” I truly hope that wasn’t his first time hearing that. So as you said, he definitely wasn’t going in dept enough about *anything*

[@Ishbikes]

@@veeragosine7358Zero pushback, I wanted that Kanye west type of pushback.. & I wanted Lex to ask him why he was infatuated with that *666* building he bought for 3 times the asking price.

[@dazzaofficial3591]

I am shocked that nobody here seems to be upset about the fact that this interview was basically just a huge stage for Kushner to spill his claims to the audience without Lex challenging these by asking good questions... Why the F would this war have never had happened under a Trump administration??? It's exactly the same issue with the Netanyahu interview. As an Interviewer who is looking for truth (like Lex claims), you have the obligation to make sure both sides of the medal are being shown and that false claims are debunked. Which is not the case here. I am wondering if he is not asking uncomfortable questions because then, the guests would not agree to come. Don't get me wrong - I love Lex for his effort to bring all these people together to talk about important topics. But as soon as it's about politics, the stakes get higher and the facts behind claims made should be more elaborated.

[@bigprobllama]

Yeah, people pointed out all these things you mention, when Lex was interviewing a Muslim priest compare to the Catholic or some Palestinian about Hamas, but you probably agreed with those so our criticism of the interviews which was the same as yours now, wasn't valid to you, I guess. Now you come to see that he isn't a good interviewer, in general

[@T-RexyPoo]

Goofy leftist

[@OhAwe]

I think that's not correct. Lex will have lost 90% of his audience from this shilling.

[@usurparemagnus]

Are you out of your mind? During Trump’s presidency, Iranian revenue from oil fell to record low, meaning that it lacks significant resources to supply weapons to foreign terrorist groups. On the other hand, because of his domestic woes, joe Biden loosened some hand cuffs which allowed Iranian oil revenue to reach record highs, and now they have the money to supply terrorists, what’s so hard to understand about this?

[@mattheweiland8529]

Lex is my favorite podcast, but I do agree in large part here with what you're saying..well said. I think Kushner's narrative about their attempt to invest in palestine could have been much more questioned, And seen more from the Palestinian side. Lex recently interviewed a palestinian journalist, though, who gave a completely opposite perspective, so I do think he's genuinely exemplifying how to hear all sides of the conflict.

[@mr2mato]

As an Iranian living under harsh rule, I see the recent deadly Israel-Hamas conflict as a serious warning. Thousands died in this fight, showing how hatred spreads when unchecked. Yet, what we Iranians endure daily under our government's oppressive actions is even worse. Iran's regime also fuels conflicts like these abroad. It's crucial that the world steps in to promote peace and hold responsible parties accountable, not just in war zones but also within Iran. Our shared human rights should be everyone’s concern to prevent such horrors.

[@JakeNYC89]

Don’t talk as an Iranian. Talk as yourself.

[@fullboostchick]

I'm sorry what you and your people are going through. My husband fled Iran and I've heard all the stories. I hope freedom comes for your people one day soon.

[@mohammadhoseinebrahimi]

چه خوش گفت

[@johnviarengo373]

Who is "the world"?

[@mr2mato]

Thanks for your comment. I speak as an individual deeply affected by the situation in Iran. Over the past three years, over 1,000 people were hanged here for opposing the regime. Many minors have been arrested and subjected to horrific abuse. During protests, security forces aimed at people's eyes and genitals. We faced a near-total internet blackout for about 2 months to silence us. And as I write this, I have to stay anonymous for fear of arrest by the IRGC. The recent Israel-Hamas conflict is a reminder of how Iran's regime not only oppresses us Iranians but also fuels regional instability. I just hope by sharing this, more people will realize what's happening here and how it ties into the bigger picture. @@JakeNYC89

[@alfredrodriguez7106]

I didn't know much of him other then his marriage to Ivanka.. but now I have a whole new perspective on him and his views...ty for the posting. Great indepth interview.

[@joseribeiro9564]

The only reason he got in positions of power is exactly because he is married to the orange man daughter, is all you need to know

[@chrslb]

Is it really true then that Trump is better for world peace than Biden?

[@TrollFreeInternet]

The left made me believe he was incompetent but what i got from this podcast was that hes very pragmatic,measured and intelligent. I love podcasts like these that make me question my biases.

[@sophieshapeless3901]

​@@TrollFreeInternetbig same

[@VColossalV]

​@@TrollFreeInternetnot incompetent, just motivated by money.

[@user-zw3ou4gy2j]

Thank you, Lex. For everything you do. Please have a discussion with 'Lowkey' aka Kareem Dennis.

[@tf4143]

This would be really intellectual

[@marknoonan5524]

Thank you lex, i listen to your podcast every night while trying to sleep. Many of the topics and guests were unfamiliar to me, i have greatly increased my knowledge on a variety of quite specialist subjects in the most pleasent way. The fact that you do not have interruptions of adverts improves my engagement and ability to listen whilst going into a state of informative sleep, for this i am truly grateful. Your humility is an inspiration to me.

[@athsumerius6865]

Jared Kushner just reinforced how much of a ghoul he is, didn't learn much

[@cfp11]

The same for me❤

[@murk959]

​@@athsumerius6865exactly

[@dannybird4996]

@@athsumerius6865 cry harder demtard

[@hanludoyle]

Long-form content such as this is the only way to humanize everyone and understand nuances.

[@Wise__guy]

Okay thank you for your valuable input. Now sick my d ick

[@johnweinzetl4820]

He’s a poopbutt!

[@BBStyles777]

@@janinem.5808 Because you are full of hate

[@presterjohn1697]

...not long enough to cover the Saudis giving Kushner $2 Billion Dollars after Trump left office.

[@trubetskoy4395]

He is extremely biased wdym

[@iTz_Plewtoe]

I didnt realize how well spoken Jared is. Definitely a new opinion of him.

[@timestimesx7535]

If he wasn't articulate he wouldn't have been worth more than 2 billion. He knows how to play the game.

[@richardsanjose3692]

Yeah being a real estate guy takes an a ility to feed bullshit to people.

[@justindeaton1611]

3:02:37 "I haven't been accused of violating any laws..." Neither was George Bush when he lied about WMD while Saudi Arabia stuffed his pockets.

[@user-di5ne5fw4g]

Yeah he is know Hunter.

[@tommacdonald_official]

Duh. Well...good for you. No. Really. Good for you sir Please share your newfound clarity with your left wing friends please.

[@Johniii566]

I wish this interview was recorded today

[@ruveydagdurak]

Can we get a second round with him? I am curious about his opinions after 5 months of war, current situation in the region.

[@maxzen963]

I grew up and lived in palestine "Ramallah" for 10 years. Me and my grandpa got turned back and refused entrance to Jerusalem to go visit the al-aqsa mosuqe a hand full of times. Jared claims they "Allow" all to go visit the mosque, but that's not 100% true. You request permission for entrance "which may take months". Once approved and if approved, you have to drive through multiple checkpoints. We would drive through them and finally reach the last one. Once we reached it, they would turn us back and deny our entrance. Yes they "Allow you" to go visit, but they make it complicated as %$#& and continously turn you back.

[@sabinabosnia3286]

I am reading all the comments thinking are all these people believing this bulls…?!? Long live Mr. Finkelstein. Free Palestine

[@PorchMusick]

That is super irritating to have to go through all that but you have to know and realize it’s a result of unstable times and such recent wars..I would hope to imagine if there could somehow be a bigger stretch out of time with peace..it wouldn’t be the case. But what do I know most people that gain power and authority rarely want to give it up🤦‍♂️

[@jiancao1523]

If your brother steal, do you think other family will allow you to visit even family have open invitation to everyone? You are with the wrong crowd. Bad luck

[@thebestevertherewas]

The US' involvement in Iraq resulted in the deaths of millions of Iraqis, even though no WMD's were found. If terrorists from Iraq were to carry out similar actions in the US, would Americans tolerate it and justify it by arguing that they had been subjected to similar treatment first?@@sabinabosnia3286

[@vz6365]

Because hamas is very dangerous and harmful, they have to be extra careful. Palestinians are hostages and shields for those terrorists. So how about solve that problem of yours instead of blaming Isreal being strict.

[@xomariajane]

Wow. This was not what I expected-he is intelligent, measured, and compassionate. Thank you for this.

[@nullharmonic]

This dude wrote one of the most horrendously one-sided peace plans ever presented by the US to Palestine/Israel and was an embarrassment for the Trump administration. He was not competent at his job.

[@peteward3833]

yet he only briefly mentioned the move of the embassy to Jerusalem and didn't even seem to acknowledge that there was no good reason to do that other than to deliberately provoke tension. I agree he does *seem* to want peace, but actions speak louder than words

[@antonioalvarez6852]

Just because he is articulate doesn’t mean he is being honest. I listened to the entire interview and fact checked most of his points. He flat out lied about 3/4 of the interview. Lex not fact checking him, let’s me know that he has no clue about the subject matter or the issues.

[@oO-_-_-_-Oo]

​@@debbanation How can you be so sure that it isn't you who is out of depth though?

[@oO-_-_-_-Oo]

@@antonioalvarez6852 Interesting. When I checked the facts they all checked out. You need new fact checkers sir.

[@benkenobi8402]

Reading these comments is Like Reading an Amazon Review of product everyone knows sucks yet somehow all the Reviews Are positive and similar in a Scary Way.

[@OhAwe]

Yes. Bought and paid for.

[@MrElectricSkittles]

That's what YT has become, a fake dystopian landscape

[@syzygyman7367]

Jealousy is a unhealthy thing.

[@umnojon]

Is your toast hiding jesus

[@jimvo]

"Rebuilding Gaza is easy" is all I needed to hear from this genius to know everything I need to know about him.

[@Chr96er]

To top it off, Lex really appreciates Kushner's humility. From Lex' transcript: "And I deeply appreciate, like I said, your humility and your understanding of the details of all the complex power dynamics and human dynamics that are going on in the world. Once again, thank you for talking today."

[@rodrigobraz2]

To be fair, I think he was talking specifically about the actual logistics of rebuilding the place, as opposed to the politics of it, which he acknowledges blocks the whole thing.

[@matt-tq2dp]

Wow. I never saw or heard this guy in my life. So intelligent and humble.

[@justindeaton1611]

3:02:37 "I haven't been accused of violating any laws..." Neither was George Bush when he lied about WMD while Saudi Arabia stuffed his pockets.

[@donaldedmondson7939]

Does anyone else notice almost all the comments seem suspiciously positive? Maybe they’re all sincere and genuine but what are the odds that a political figure in a controversial role would have almost 100 percent positive comments following a softball interview. Am I missing something?

[@Monicalovestheocean]

I thought I was the only one that noticed it😂 phew I may not be crazy😛

[@robertasan9661]

Eu percebi muito estranho

[@Reality_C]

Or it could the reality of American sentiment, but media has warped us all.

[@postalizeMike]

I admire this guy for his hard work, even though I disagree with a lot of his views.

[@mwalsh128]

If you strip away all the propaganda… Kush is pretty kush. The man is a top shelf intellect and policy maker.

[@nicholasprinciotta6833]

Great vid, would’ve liked to hear him talk about Jan 6. I bet jared asked Lex not to bring it up

[@eeepmeeep]

I was adopted by Palestinians and came to the USA by 1 years old, just to give context. My heart is with any innocent person who is brutalized. I am truly sorry for the Israeli citizens who were murdered by this terrorist organization. I hope one day that region of the world can put away their differences and come together in the name of humanity.

[@anna-tn8mg]

Sorry, you were adopted by Muslims/Arabs. Yes, there is a difference. Words have meanings.

[@MrHawky-sc6lo]

​@anna-tn8mg you're part of the problem

[@CheddarBayBaby]

@@anna-tn8mgare you a psycho?

[@zrakodeloco]

​@anna-tn8mg what a weird thing to apologize for

[@anna-tn8mg]

@@zrakodeloco I just think it's a polite way of correcting.

[@lola.t.6399]

I didn’t know Kushner could say more than three words. Lex have him speaking nearly four hours. Lex is the GOAT.

[@obtuseangler768]

I'm not even going to make 15 mins. I had to give it a try though😂

[@davidr346]

Kushner is brilliant. I thank Lex for allowing him to speak openly.

[@chrisg4305]

You have been watching too much trash media telling you how to think

[@TaloHed12]

So weird to finally hear jared kushner's voice

[@The_Quaalude]

Sounds like he has a little bit of auto tune in his voice 😂

[@raduflp]

I like Lex, but I'm disappointed to see so few challenging questions or push back lately. I get that in some cases there are sensitive topics, but his challenging questions and honest debates was the thing that helped him build this huge audience. Now it feels like he's just offering his megaphone without much of a challenge to people with less than stellar histories of decision making

[@OhAwe]

He's been a liar and fake the entire time, promoting his faux love and kindness lol. He's a propagandist tool.

[@amberackerson5916]

Agree

[@bekay3subs]

Lex, you again allowed the guest to relax and articulate complex issues in a safe environment without defensiveness. I am super impressed by Jared's intelligence and integrity and humility. The trifecta.

[@TGisGolden]

You should check out how my man lives a slum-lord life

[@Herodotus77]

Humility? He opens the interview claiming to have fixed the Middle East, implying that all of the current terrorism is the fault of people unraveling his work.

[@Novacasa88]

Yeah it was an ultimate softball interview without any pushback. Just the way the hyper senesitive right wingers like it.

[@alexanderwhite1171]

He pushed back by making Jared talk about the psychology of people clinging to power, the subtext of that was clearly Trump. He also raised the issue of the $2 billion investment deal. Little was done to discuss Palestinian suffering, but this was immediately after the Hamas attack. It would not have been the right time. If you want Lex to act like an MSNBC host, then he would have zero guests. You can't expect people to willingly take on hostile public interviews, why would anyone do that?

[@OhAwe]

Imagine having a public profile and using your position to entrench yourself on the wrong side of history forever recorded.

[@natethesickle]

facts as fuck mane free palestine

[@Tennischamp450]

The fact you think the wrong side of history is a meaningful phrase says everything about you

[@natethesickle]

@@Tennischamp450 good one tennis champ 450

[@gailsy1]

This was so very informative. Jared Kushner surprised me on every difficult topic he addressed. Like a knife cutting through butter! ❤ Thank you for bringing this brilliant man out of the background, Lex.

[@sidhamze4239]

@@charlsalash lol lex really did just drink all that kool-aid from that absolute scum human lmao

[@p2pportal]

@@sidhamze4239indeed. And his “scuminess” runs so deep that he was willing to actually experience, to actually attempt, & to actually accomplish every single thing he mentions. He was even willing to conduct himself in manner that would allow all the points he makes & the responses of contention and , & to adopt a good-faith mindset. The nerve of the fool! life & to treat others as he would like to be treated.

[@MrFaw1979]

hi Lex, horrific attack by Hamas - I condemn these attacks with every fiber in my body- however, the Palestinian problem has been ignored by the West for far too long please invite Ambassador Husam Zomlot to give a stage to a moderate Palestinian

[@ex-cursion]

This would be the ultimate test of Lex's commitment to free speech and open conversation. He's just been playing around the edges up until now.

[@mahmoudalhusseini]

I second this…invite Husam Zomlot. It’s time to lift the vail Lex.

[@yrrahyrrah]

How is he any different/better than Mohammed Al Turk?

[@MrFaw1979]

Husam Zumlot is the Palestinian Ambassador to the UK.

[@1ightsource]

10 mins in and im already disappointed should i even continue?

[@Arie_Wolff]

Absolutely phenomenal podcast! I underestimated how knowledgeable Jared is. Truly eye opening episode

[@iamhe999]

Ditto

[@lasted_leather]

Enjoyed the book recs too

[@cor144]

Knowledgeable about what? Or just impressed that he's not the drooling buffoon his father in law is.

[@travissk5036]

Jared is one of the most powerful man on earth.

[@msmarialr]

Totally agree!

[@vladimirgeorgiev3976]

Thank you for the great podcast and episode in particular, @lexfridman. If you could share Jared's recommended book-list, it will be great. Thanks!

[@RS-bn9rx]

Nice to see a new generation addressing an issue that needs a logical and conscious, peaceful end..

[@Forheavenssake1ify]

As Jared notes- 30,000 Hamas are controlling 2 million. It's a good example of how easily democracy can deteriorate, and how difficult it is to re-establish an effective democracy. The question is- "What's next for the Gaza population?"

[@lambdaphi874]

Democracy? When did the Palestinians have democracy?

[@rackedbound1648]

Yeah kind of like a small percentage of waste of life Trumpers is destroying democracy for everyone else in America

[@DaweSMF]

Dunno, last polls i saw (2023) stated over 57% of respondents in Gaza had positive outlook on Hamas. If its true that half of people in Gaaza are kids and thus were not asked or have any say in political aim of their nation its even more. Kids are also very easy to manipulate. So sorry but i find your number VERY low.

[@billsmock5410]

​@@DaweSMFI watched a documentary the other day that was biased towards Israel but also said Hamas won democratic election

[@lambdaphi874]

in 2006 and we have no idea of knowing how legitimate the election was@@billsmock5410

[@victortiburcio]

I really enjoyed this conversation. I didn’t think I was going to listen to the 4 hours. But hearing Jared clearly explaining his thought process for the Abaham Accords really showed me a different perspective of Jared I was used to hearing on cable news. Thanks so much Lex!

[@sl1237]

Except the Abraham Accords are objectively a failure as evidenced by current events (this interview was recorded before the Hamas attacks). Almost like ignoring the majority of the middle east in a "peace deal" (business deal) would stir up anger in Palestine and Iran and foment further anti-palestinian sentiment in Israel.

[@porscheoscar]

Where is the discussion of his actions and response to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Janaury 6, 2021?

[@Ok-vm7lg]

I never fail to understand why there is no impartial speech about Palestine if not for some other reason

[@furtrapper11]

I didn’t plan on listening to a 4 hour interview but it was good. Thanks

[@DARALUCIE]

dying of laughter. welcome to the world of fantastic work done

[@oliverregan9738]

"money makes you more of what you already are" is such a great quote. I've seen people completely fall off the wagon or become miserable due to thinking financial success would solve everything. Same view of people who are bad drunks.

[@DeadDogSanders]

True!

[@user-yj2bn3ww1t]

I did and it is true. I was lucky I did by 25 and humbly had to go back to work at 7.00 per hour pouring drinks. When I started my second company - failed - third failed - fourth failed, I really had to look in the mirror. I am very grateful the 5th worked and built organically with hard work. I never live like I have anything because I don't. It taught me to grateful for all the failures as equally as the successes. Failing early and the struggle over the next years would be the greatest gift I am most grateful for. If you don't stay humble and help others you will have no help in the end. Good Interview Lex is a loving soul and the world needs more of it.

[@Grammichal]

@@user-yj2bn3ww1t Wonderful comment. 🕊️

[@larscincaid6348]

I asked the Saudis for 2 Billion and they gave it to me!!

[@patriot1382]

Don't drink

[@dovirivkin8831]

Great podcast❤️❤️

[@jennifergrainger2480]

Hope you’re okay Lex. Thinking of you. Sending love. ❤

[@gwilymbatista4172]

Cringe

[@knechthedotz]

The quote from Paul Graham also alludes to the common saying, "beginners luck". Often times a novice doesn't have the restrictions of known rules or past mistakes allowing them to flow more naturally and confidently to a solution or new idea.

[@foshat777]

This must be jealousy...bcuz he certainly has the ability to accomplish what he does...it's not luck... So the thing u said is almost comedic...if it weren't so ridiculous.

[@ArcaneBear]

Its called beginners mind, not beginners luck lol

[@JackJackJack123]

Sometimes all it takes is a fresh set of eyes. Why the hell didn’t Biden continue down this path? Obama admin foreign policy led to more wars. Trump admin foreign policy led to more peace. Biden admin foreign policy then brought us back to wars. This shouldn’t be so partisan. If something works for America, stick with it! Who cares who came up with the strategy? Leave politics for domestic issues and just do what’s right for America abroad. Most voters won’t give a damn which side gets credit so just do the right thing. No place for partisanship or ideology in foreign relations - the stakes are way too high.

[@Wizziam2442]

Didn’t know anything about Jared, but can honestly say now that I’m a big fan. Thanks Lex

[@1984isnotamanual]

Especially because of how unfairly he is attacked, i have a soft spot for slandered “underdogs”.

[@presterjohn1697]

@@1984isnotamanual A underdog who received $2 billion dollars from the Saudis after his father in law left office? That's a helluva underdog.

[@1984isnotamanual]

@@presterjohn1697 i knew someone would say he’s rich therefore he cant be underdog. Thats why i put quotes around it , because i knew that word wasn’t completely compatible but its the best i could come up with on the spot.

[@radhikaschwartz3499]

jared is black and tied to Trump. dont be fooled. ask him about the 2 billion he got from the saudis due to nepotism. he is a slum lord and has one goal in his life. moneymoney and more money.. does he donate is he part of the giving club of warren buffet. he has no ideology which he proved when he slithered up to trum p for a job in the white house.

[@presterjohn1697]

@@1984isnotamanual Yeah but let's be real about it. This type of phenomena is quite unique to American culture. Somehow Americans have been painstakingly conditioned to reserve sympathy for the wealthy and show indifference to the poor.

[@fokana1]

NORMAN FINKELSTEIN - Please have him on. He's documented this relationship more than anyone!

[@spilkafurtseva1918]

Have Norman Finkelstein on

[@jisankair7531]

This is the first time I heard him speak. I wish he did more interviews,he’s very intelligent.

[@irinatalia4860]

The media wasn't interested and did not give him an option to speak about the accomplishments. They were busy bashing Trump and his family. The historic peace deals didn't even make it to the front pages of the news. Page 6-7 and a brief mention.

[@kaibe5241]

And a snake.

[@whm_w8833]

@@kaibe5241that would explain all the peace deals he was able to bring

[@onoxo]

And evil

[@ronfhs58]

Why did the Saudis pay him 2,000,000,000 USD? THAT'S BILLION WITH A B.

[@ahauntinglybeautifulmelody]

bringing the very guy who did all the shadow work to relocate the Israeli US embassy to Jerusalem. Yep, this is gonna be unbiased 👍🏻

[@mriz]

The first 10 minutes are a bit weird, like a teenager who has no idea how geopolitics works. SMH. 🙃

[@benmiles841]

Nobody is unbiased. That was a solid move, much love. Benjamin

[@pmkaka]

Very biased and foolish of Lex..

[@natephipps2800]

The goal of these interviews is not for them to be unbiased. It's to hear different perspectives and learn from someone who disagrees with you.

[@aaronpannell6401]

It's almost like he only got the position he had because of nepotism...

[@regglen5665]

2:49:19 when’s Lex gonna ask Jared about the 2b he got from MBS?

[@FlorianWendelborn]

At 2:59:30

[@regglen5665]

@@FlorianWendelborn touché, didn’t sound like 2 billion…. Maybe MBS didn’t give him 2b?

[@keelsmac01]

@@regglen5665 that 2 billion was for an investment fund in Israel tech. SA investing in Israel.

[@maureenh1785]

he did ask him that.

[@toitatsechoyeva]

It would be better if they started with what began in 1948 when the Palestinians accepted the Jews

[@nalee1]

Palestinians NEVER accepted the Jews neither did the Brit’s

[@whatnow162]

I feel so fortunate to be able to listen to this.

[@kingseamas]

Vomit

[@drYouTuber315]

@kingseamas , 100%! Comments like the one you replied to are just bots with either the goal to upvote this ultra-right wing channel or to destroy our democracies (mainly coming from China)

[@Dobiecx]

To listen a liar?

[@kingseamas]

@@Dobiecx he's a huge liar. Agreed

[@andrewdeen1]

LMAO

[@jayl9053]

This is the best geopolitical podcast period.

[@zoot4358]

Absolutely not

[@josephfriedman1305]

@@zoot4358which one is better?

[@somchai272]

Very pragmatic and informative indeed. Fascinating interview.

[@somchai272]

​@josephfriedman1305 He doesn't know. Tribal comments are the norm unfortunately.

[@jameslongar6703]

Having lived in Arab communities and visited Israel including befriending a few Palestinians Jared sounds very wise. I hope he gets the opportunity to restart the Saudi-Israeli process. Hamas CLEARLY has to go. They are dangerous and an impediment to peace on both sides. Pray for Israel and Palestine, the peace of Jerusalem and healing for all.

[@jeank5254]

I'm not watching the entire (any of the) episode. Can someone timestamp when they discuss Kushner's receipt of $2B from a foreign country? Or when they explain the extra income earned while loitering in our White house? Thanks!

[@regglen5665]

2:12:47 Are they referring to Trump attempting to overturn the election? “People do dark things when they try and hold onto power…”

[@shayal3491]

Thank you Jared for making a differentiated between the Iranian people and the Islamic republic (the Iranian government)! The Iranian people have been trying to get the world to pay attention to how dangerous the Islamic republic is and how they want there regime changed! The Iranian people are against Hamas and Islamic republic! They are continuously fighting to kick these terrorist out of their country hopefully if Biden stops giving them billions of dollars to support their terrorism! We pray for all the innocent souls lost! Stay strong innocent Israelis and Palestinians!!

[@aloha5527]

Palestina free❤❤❤

[@user-ip4oz4de4j]

If Iran is "against" Hamas and the Islamic why is the Iran leadership applauding Hamas' attack? Jared and Ivanka not so long ago got a sweetheart deal with the Saudi's. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmG6nWl7iqunqdE kzbin.info/www/bejne/aanQoaiPlqaDg7c

[@effexon]

why is biden giving that? I thought 42Bn$ oil revenue is plenty.

[@shayal3491]

@@effexon because it was part of a prisoner exchange deal: US gets back 5 innocent civilians whom the Islamic republic accused of being spies just so they can kidnap them. And Iran got back 5 actual terrorist who committed serious and dangerous crimes! On top of that Biden administration decided to reward them for kidnapping innocent US citizens by giving them $6 billion….this also encourages them to keep kidnapping more western citizens so they can get billions for it at the same time use that money to terrorize the Middle East and the west and create wars…I’m honestly lost on how idiotic the Biden administration is!!

[@FoosNotes]

Wow 😑

[@bennthirteen3701]

Iranian people wish peace, freedom and democracy for themselves and for the world.

[@anaxmalakas]

AHAHHAHAHA that's funny and completely BS

[@danonmily]

​@@anaxmalakaswhy bs?

[@anaxmalakas]

​​@@danonmilythey are the number 1 funder of terrorism all over the world. The people may be peaceful but their government most certainly is not.

[@neverbeforeseenvideos2249]

Fun fact about #ISRAEL 🇮🇱❤️🇮🇱 🇺🇲jer>USA

[@neverbeforeseenvideos2249]

​@anaxmalakas For the past 40 years , the USA has wanted to go to war with Iran. But the US military geopolitical tactics are cowardly, historically speaking. So in 50 years from now , the US does not want to appear in the history books as the one who 1st attacked Iran. In 50 years the US wants the history books to say , the US came to the rescue of Israel " the victims " In addition, dont foget that Benjamin Netinyahou is extremely polarizing in israel. 16 years in power , you dont think the people of israel have had enough of Benjamin Netanyahu ? You see ? 🇮🇱❤️🇵🇸 #trump2024 💪🏼🇺🇲💪🏼🇺🇲 #Rfk2024 🇺🇲💪🏼🇺🇲💪🏼

[@Jake-th3vm]

What an amazing man. I've never heard Jared speak before but this man has a balanced understanding on how to manage current geo- politics. He has a brilliant mind. Thank you Lex.

[@ivermektin6874]

It's always refreshing to get such an unbiased opinion on Israel.

[@snowwilliams1]

This interview, with Jared Kushner, sure is a feather in your cap, Lex. Thank You!

[@wendellrider1212]

Did Kushner graduate from grade school!

[@cherylpatton1977]

@@wendellrider1212 He probably skipped it and went right into college and business.

[@susanrosegale6646]

1:11:00 "A good deal with a bad partner, will always be a bad deal. Unlike a bad deal with a good partner - you'll figure it out." Jared's fathers wisdom passed on to him. Great story.

[@bennyaction]

Hardest part is discerning good/bad partners, we often base that on the value of the deal

[@pepperedbeefjerkey2990]

Who is his father?

[@brandonriddle4381]

​@pepperedbeefjerkey2990 Charles Kushner, who by all accounts would probably be the bad partner. Jared seems like a stand up dude though.

[@radhikaschwartz3499]

jareds father was and is a CROOK.. they share the same genes. dishonest and money hungry

[@justin4911]

@@pepperedbeefjerkey2990 A disbarred attorney and convicted felon who was pardoned by Donald Trump.

[@tristanmoller9498]

Would love to see someone from the current Biden Administration have an interview on this topic and possibly comment on this. Loved how informative this was, only worry: no pushback, no other opinion. I don't want to receive too one sided information.

[@livingon2wheels]

He has great clarity in a world that has very little.

[@sezeshvlhdlvr2393]

Never was a fan of Kushner, but I appreciate you, Lex, for opening my eyes to another perspective!

[@MsBaltrax]

Same

[@tedbenveniste412]

Why didn’t he ask him about the $2 billion that he and the Trump crime family received from the Saudi Arabia?

[@capaldi328]

its late 2023 and you attribute Lex for opening your eyes to another perspective? Better late than never, I guess.

[@erwinkunze4091]

I hope you get to open your eyes even wider, because the *West* has been under constant ideological attack since 2006, when Communist China started to pour millions and millions of dollars into our universities to pay off unsuspected deans and professors to slowly brainwashed young students into radical far left ideology, currently known as *WOKENESS.* On the other hand, Russia invests in millions of dollars fabricating and spreading the Kremlin’s propaganda of misinformation aimed at gullible conservative people who believe in their conspiracy theories, George Soros, Reptilian, QAnon, Pizza Gate, etc.. Russia and China’s goal is to destabilise *Western* democracies by creating two extreme opposite sides and make them fight among themselves to divide and conquered the *West.* Brexit was financed secretly by the Kremlin to weaken Britain and the European Union, same as Trumpism and the MAGA movement, another Russian hit, Vladimir wanted to manipulate gullible Trump into withdrawing the United States from *NATO,* so they could just roll at lighting speed into Kiev, but it backfired, that’s why China is been waiting on the sidelines and see what happens to Russia before they attempt a move into Taiwan. The Black Lives Matter movement is a Xi Jinping move to destroy Europe and America. Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Princeton and other important universities have been bought by Chinese interest to poison the minds our future professionals with Marxist ideas. They did the same to Israel, the Israelis had been arguing among each other over new laws, they were divided and distracted, and that’s how Hamas took advantage of their distraction and attacked. It’s okay and healthy to have our differences among Labor and Tories, Democrats and Republicans, but what’s not okay and quite dangerous is to hate each other over ideology cleverly imposed on us by Russia and China, they want the Western World politically divided, but united we stand a chance at any thing.

[@s1xpence_187]

​@@capaldi328what do you know about his life? Enough to make a accurate judgement on why he hasn't found lex until now?

[@scottywatts-bc5lr]

Hey Lex. One of your best podcasts yet! Quick question/favor. Can you put a forward 10 seconds / back 10 seconds button on the screen? Several other podcast that I watch have them and it’s much easier to go back and listen to a point or a statement. Not a big deal, but would be really cool!

[@cristinaberci493]

You can do that by double tapping on the left or right-hand side of the screen. This shortcut gesture is gold

[@scottywatts-bc5lr]

Thank you Cristina! 😮

[@neomacchio4692]

@@cristinaberci493correct!

[@tucanaltuespanol]

It would be great to hear the perspective of the current United States government on the situation in the Middle East to compare different opinions, different points of view :)

[@MikeWilenRealEstate]

This was excellent. There was a link talked about that was a write up related to hard "work", would someone be able to direct me to that web link?

[@wizarddragon]

Lex, you need to get someone who knows the history between Israel and Palestine and can give an unbias discussion on the topic. The Media and everyone on Social Media really need an education on this topic because people either have an agenda for one side or the other or are really ignorant on the topic. It's so aggravating.

[@cryse_rox]

Any suggestions? I’d love to learn more on my own

[@tokebak4291]

If you know history you will hate Israel and defacto become antisemite. Social media cant allow that.

[@lamalam102]

@@cryse_rox brendan o connell

[@studiojake5253]

Amen brother.

[@studiojake5253]

@@lamalam102 Brendon Lee O'Connell was convicted on 6 counts of anti-Jewish harassment and vilification

[@MrChadaruth]

Absolutely incredible. These long form conversations are exactly what our society needs to get better at. The ability to talk about a subject, go down a road about an important part of the discussion and then base it back into the main topic. The ability to listen, understand, retain and articulate knowledge is a lost art... Probably from our terrible structure of learning in the west....

[@maxinator80ify]

It's because of the terrible way we use media. People only consume shorter and shorter content, less and less "intellectual", only reading headlines (all with exceptions ofc). It's a devilish cycle of endorphine rushes which is super addictive for many people.

[@noswag5773]

I think the same, is amazing how interesting a conversation can be. ❤❤

[@VishB-nf5ye]

Yes. I feel the same. Information is wealth.

[@real37300]

Holy smokes nearly four hours it's going to take me days to listen.

[@drma7sheye538]

what is this interviewer? he doesnt discuss? he just reads questions!

[@SpecialistBR]

Of the many many qualified people to talk about this topic, at this time, you found Jared Kushner?

[@TombstoneTube]

+1

[@emmanueljones9822]

He is Underrated actually

[@andypayne2743]

@@emmanueljones9822yeah and totally not shady as hell, no sir

[@user-ti5rb1mx5x]

​@@andypayne2743why don't you like Jared? I'll wait for you to Google the talking points.

[@user-ti5rb1mx5x]

Why don't you like Jared? I bet you have to Google reasons to hate him. Just say you hate Jews. It will be faster

[@6663000]

I must admit, I had never heard Jared Kushner speak before. He's an impressive guy, and he knows what he's talking about.

[@MrSleephead]

For someone who advocates love and peace, Lex has choosen to be awkwardly silent. This says a lot about a person. They can claim virtues and morals, but when tested, the outcome shows the true colors. I am disappointed and will not, ever, give you my respect or views.

[@Kurnhelios]

Was very interesting going back and listening to this. Much has changed

[@tomasbos6309]

Well it seems my "opinion" of Jared was completely misplaced and even vilified in my mind due to the news cycles telling me so. Even though I've never really heard him say much of anything at all before this. Thank you Lex, as always, for the fantastic work you do here on the podcast to give different perspectives and broadening my (our?) horizon

[@DimebagVision]

I still have my reservations about Jared. He's okay overall, but he did say he got Blackrock involved in the Middle East Peace Deals. The same Blackrock that is now forcing their Chinkanese influenced ESG social nonsense on businesses. Businesses could say no.....until a Soviet Democrat lawmaker, judge, or governor makes ESG mandatory. That's the "Soros connection" thing several in MAGA were very concerned about.

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: If a Media Shows plight of Israeli Mothers Censors plight of Palestinian Mothers Media - Fair or Zionists Controlled?

[@kurtcampher4716]

I feel the same. Learnt quite a bit

[@maiteoliveraharris7300]

Same here. I'm glad I clicked on play.

[@jeffm6207]

its important not to be a sheep who takes what the old guard media spoon feeds you in real time. Sad you had such a low opinion of him until this interview.

[@kirthooper4625]

Dude is absolutely dialed in. Compare his composure and depth of knowledge to literally ANY official in the current administration

[@justin4911]

Compare the payoff he got to the ones anyone in this administration are likely to get when they walk through the revolving door. Cha-ching!

[@justindeaton1611]

In response to 2 billion from Saudi Arabian investors immediately up leaving government service... "I'm going to keep doing me".

[@justindeaton1611]

3:02:37 "I haven't been accused of violating any laws..." Neither was George Bush when he lied about WMD while Saudi Arabia stuffed his pockets.

[@sl1237]

He's so dialed in he thinks Hamas is the only reason why the Palestinians are oppressed. With that shallow of an understanding how did he achieve peace in the middle east? Oh that's right, he didn't. Abraham Accords were doomed to fail given the omission of key players and dismissal of key concerns.

[@leejennifercorlewayres9193]

Where was he as Mossad had children molested all over the world to corrupt society and drive them away from Jesus Christ?

[@abdulaziza.126]

To look at it objectively, we need to know first how much did AIPAC pay him?

[@marymoltumyr6459]

Learned a lot; thank you.