NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted to American podcaster and MIT researcher Lex Fridman’s announcement about their upcoming podcast episode, calling it a “fascinating conversation” covering key moments from his life.
PM Modi took to social media platform X on Saturday to share his excitement about the discussion, urging people to tune in when the episode is released.
“It was indeed a fascinating conversation with @lexfridman, covering diverse topics including reminiscing about my childhood, the years in the Himalayas and the journey in public life. Do tune in and be a part of this dialogue!” PM wrote.
Fridman had earlier revealed that his interview with the Indian Prime Minister was one of the “most powerful conversations” of his life.
“I had an epic 3-hour podcast conversation with @narendramodi, Prime Minister of India. It was one of the most powerful conversations of my life. It’ll be out tomorrow,” Fridman posted on X, along with an image of him shaking hands with PM Modi.
In another post, Fridman revealed the release time for the podcast. “Podcast should be published tomorrow (Sunday) around 8 am EST / 5:30 pm IST”, he wrote.
This podcast marks Fridman’s first visit to India and his latest deep-dive discussion with a world leader. His podcast, known for exploring science, technology, politics, and philosophy, has previously featured figures like Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos.
For PM Modi, this appearance marks his first appearance on a podcast with a foreign national.
While he is known for his radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ and interviews with national broadcasters, his foray into long-form podcasting began recently. In January this year, PM Modi appeared on a podcast hosted by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, where he shared insights about his early struggles, governance philosophy and leadership experiences.
Fridman’s podcast, which has over 4.5 million subscribers on YouTube, has gained popularity for its thought-provoking discussions with leading personalities from diverse fields.
