American podcaster and computer scientist Lex Fridman has announced an exciting upcoming podcast featuring Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, set to take place at the end of February. This announcement has stirred excitement, with Fridman sharing his enthusiasm about visiting India for the first time.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Fridman expressed his eagerness to experience India’s rich culture and meet its people while conducting the highly anticipated interview. “I will be doing a podcast with Narendra Modi (@narendramodi), Prime Minister of India, at the end of February,” Fridman wrote. “I’ve never been to India, so I’m excited to finally visit and experience many facets of its vibrant, historic culture and its amazing people as fully as I can.”
Fridman, who has been hosting the Lex Fridman Podcast since 2018, is known for interviewing influential figures from various fields, including science, technology, politics, and sports. The podcast has gained immense popularity for its thought-provoking discussions and in-depth conversations with some of the most notable personalities in the world.
Fridman’s guest list includes some of the most prominent figures of our time, such as Elon Musk, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, and US President-elect Donald Trump, among others. These interviews have attracted millions of views and helped Fridman build a massive following, with over 4.5 million subscribers on his YouTube channel.
Fridman’s podcast gained widespread attention in 2019, when Elon Musk praised one of Fridman’s studies conducted at MIT on Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving system. Despite the study facing criticism from AI experts for lacking peer review, the praise from Musk helped elevate Fridman’s reputation within the tech community.
This upcoming podcast with PM Modi marks a significant moment in Fridman’s career, as the Indian Prime Minister holds vast influence in global politics. While Modi has previously made podcast appearances, including a notable discussion on People by WTF, hosted by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, this will be the first time he will engage with Fridman on such a platform.
During his appearance on People by WTF, Modi shared insights into his early life, leadership philosophies, and India’s technological advancements, while also telling personal stories. One memorable moment included his recollection of an interaction with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his first term as Prime Minister in 2014. Modi shared that Xi expressed a desire to visit his hometown, Vadnagar, due to its special historical connection.
As the podcast with Modi draws closer, it promises to be an intriguing conversation that will offer a deeper understanding of India’s political landscape, the Prime Minister’s leadership style, and the country’s future on the global stage. Fridman’s ability to engage with some of the world’s most influential figures, combined with Modi’s unique perspective, makes this upcoming episode one that audiences around the world will eagerly anticipate.