#454 – Saagar Enjeti: Trump, MAGA, DOGE, Obama, FDR, JFK, History & Politics

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<p>Saagar Enjeti is a political journalist &#38; 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: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/saagar-books">https://lexfridman.com/saagar-books</a><br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep454-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep454-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/saagar-enjeti-2-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/saagar-enjeti-2-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> &#8211; give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> &#8211; submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> &#8211; join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> &#8211; other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Saagar&#8217;s Book Recommendations: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/saagar-books">https://lexfridman.com/saagar-books</a><br /> Saagar&#8217;s Substack (where he recommends more books): <a href="https://saagarenjeti.substack.com/">https://saagarenjeti.substack.com/</a><br /> Saagar&#8217;s X: <a href="https://x.com/esaagar">https://x.com/esaagar</a><br /> Saagar&#8217;s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/esaagar">https://instagram.com/esaagar</a><br /> Breaking Points: <a href="https://youtube.com/@breakingpoints">https://youtube.com/@breakingpoints</a><br /> The Realignment Podcast: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@therealignment">https://www.youtube.com/@therealignment</a><br /> Saagar&#8217;s Linktree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/esaagar">https://linktr.ee/esaagar</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors &#38; get discounts:<br /> <b>Eight Sleep:</b> Temp-controlled smart mattress cover.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep454-sc">https://eightsleep.com/lex</a><br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep454-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep454-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep454-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep454-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>NetSuite:</b> Business management software.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep454-sc">http://netsuite.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) &#8211; Introduction<br /> (09:47) &#8211; Why Trump won<br /> (14:48) &#8211; Book recommendations<br /> (18:24) &#8211; History of wokeism<br /> (25:54) &#8211; History of Scots-Irish<br /> (32:32) &#8211; Biden<br /> (36:34) &#8211; FDR<br /> (38:36) &#8211; George W Bush<br /> (40:59) &#8211; LBJ<br /> (46:15) &#8211; Cuban Missile Crisis<br /> (53:48) &#8211; Immigration<br /> (1:25:46) &#8211; DOGE<br /> (1:52:27) &#8211; MAGA ideology<br /> (1:55:39) &#8211; Bernie Sanders<br /> (2:04:00) &#8211; Obama vs Trump<br /> (2:21:00) &#8211; Nancy Pelosi<br /> (2:24:14) &#8211; Kamala Harris<br /> (2:40:00) &#8211; 2020 Election<br /> (3:03:49) &#8211; Sam Harris<br /> (3:14:55) &#8211; UFOs<br /> (3:20:47) &#8211; Future of the Republican Party<br /> (3:27:24) &#8211; Future of the Democratic Party<br /> (3:35:21) &#8211; Hope</p>