Podcast: Nerd Reich Redux with Gil Durán
Gil joins Dave for a discussion of his recently-released New York Times bestselling book, "The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy" and what it might mean for the midterms.
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Exclusive: Peter Thiel’s Least Secret Network Is Just One Small Part of a Global Influence Machine
Dialog has been cast as Peter Thiel’s ‘secret society,’ but the invitation-only network is only part of much more significant Thiel-backed power web which draws far less attention.
Podcast: The Power of Predictions with Carissa Véliz
Predictions are everywhere these days. Philosopher Carissa Véliz says they're more about power than knowledge.
Zombie State Department Social Account Now Relaying Musk Propaganda
The former DOGE staffer who gutted USAID is now allowing a State Department social media account to promote corporate communications for Elon Musk's X, in its conflict with the French government.
Musk Isn't “Gone” — and Tech Fascism Is Running Rampant
Musk wants us to believe he's "left government" to focus on his companies. But the broader tech fascist movement he's enabling is moving forward at astonishing speed.
The Nerd Reich with Gil Duran
Tech bros don't want to run the federal government — they want to eliminate it.
Musk's SpaceX Received Big Boosts from "Putin's Favorite" Rep. Dana Rohrabacher
Elon Musk didn't create SpaceX in a vacuum — he had help from an old friend of Vladimir Putin.