Lex Fridman to Interview PM Modi on India's History, Technology, and Personal Insights
The US-based podcaster describes Modi as one of the 'most fascinating human beings' and plans to visit India for the podcast later this month.
- Lex Fridman, a prominent US podcaster and MIT researcher, will interview Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his podcast at the end of February 2025.
- Fridman expressed admiration for Modi, highlighting his spiritual practices, including multi-day fasts, and describing him as deeply fascinating both as a leader and a person.
- The podcast is expected to cover topics such as India's history, cultural evolution, technology advancements, and initiatives like Digital India and Make in India.
- This marks Fridman's first visit to India and Modi's second podcast appearance, following his conversation with Zerodha founder Nikhil Kamath in January 2025.
- Fridman’s podcast has previously featured global figures like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.