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The Nerd Reich

nerdreich
Silicon Valley
Democracy
Crypto
Network State
Elon Musk
Cryptocurrency
Tech Oligarchs
American Democracy
Blockchain
Sam Altman
Regulation
Political Corruption
Financial System
Venture Capital
Balaji Srinivasan
Stablecoins
Anti-Government Extremism
Peter Thiel
Artificial Intelligence
Economics

The Nerd Reich with Gil Duran a podcast about Silicon Valley politics and power—who holds it, how they use it, and how the unchecked influence of tech billionaires threatens democracy.The Nerd Reich investigates the rise of Silicon Valley’s ruling class, the Network State cult, and the crypto-fueled push to undermine democratic government. From billionaire-backed disinformation to AI-driven contro... more

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Palantir is the surveillance giant embedded in the FBI, ICE, and the Pentagon. Is it an "Operating System" for the government—or a threat to democracy?

 In this episode of The Nerd Reich, Gil Durán speaks with Jacinta Gonzalez and João Paulo Connoll... more

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Brexit is just the beginning. We're going to return to tribalism." — Jeffrey Epstein to Peter Thiel, 2016.

On this episode of the Nerd Reich Podcast, Gil Duran sits down with investigative journalist David Morris (author of Stealing the Future) to e... more

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Will tech billionaires get rid of democracy by getting rid of people?

 

In this episode of The Nerd Reich, Gil Duran sits down with renowned historian Quinn Slobodian (Globalists, Crack-Up Capitalism) to dissect the "ideology of exit."

 

While the ... more

Silicon Valley venture capital isn’t just funding technology. It’s also building an escape plan from democracy.

In this episode of The Nerd Reich, Gil Duran is joined by Olivier Jutel (University of Otago) to examine what can only be described as a ... more

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Recent Guests

Jacinta Gonzalez
Head of programs at Media Justice
Media Justice
Episode: Peter Thiel's Palantir Is Watching You. Here's How to Fight Back
João Paulo Connolly
Organizing director at Working Partnerships USA
Working Partnerships USA
Episode: Peter Thiel's Palantir Is Watching You. Here's How to Fight Back
David Z. Morris
Investigative journalist and author
Episode: The Epstein-Bitcoin Files: Why Jeffrey Epstein Funded the Early Crypto Right
Quinn Slobodian
Historian at Boston University who writes on capitalism and democracy.
Boston University
Episode: You Don't Need Democracy If You Don't Have People: Quinn Slobodian's Warning
Olivier Jutel
A scholar from the University of Otago who studies venture capital critically.
University of Otago
Episode: Inside The Tech Cult: How Venture Capital Plans to Exit Democracy
Matthew Boedy
Author of The Seven Mountains Mandate
Author
Episode: JD Vance’s Power Network: How Theo Bros and Tech Bros Are Teaming Up Against Democracy
Kiera Butler
Mother Jones reporter covering extremist movements.
Mother Jones
Episode: JD Vance’s Power Network: How Theo Bros and Tech Bros Are Teaming Up Against Democracy
Catherine Bracy
Founder of Tech Equity and author of 'World Eaters, How Venture Capital Is Cannibalizing the Economy.'
Tech Equity
Episode: 'Fentanyl Capitalism': How Tech Venture Capital Is Eating the World | Catherine Bracy x Gil Duran
Paulina Borsook
Early critic of Silicon Valley and author of 'Cyberselfish'.
Episode: The Woman Who Predicted Tech Fascism — Paulina Borsook Was Right

Host

Gil Duran
Host of The Nerd Reich Podcast, The Nerd Reich

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 167 ratings
  • A look through the keyhole

    I have found this podcast to be refreshingly different. Having retired from the tech industry, I’ve spent 35+ years promoting, selling and using technology. This podcast verbalizes the unease of where tech is taking us. While I don’t always align with the positions, they are always well thought out and articulated.

    The masses go along with the spoon fed reality that is working less everyday. Do yourself a favor, have a listen, take a think, and engage where you find some truths. Personally, it ... more

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    5
    Stake in the ground
    United States6 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Important information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Momi’sMom
    United States7 months ago
  • Can’t wait for the next episode

    This podcast helps make sense of the very strange times in which we live. Gil Duran is doing some really good and much needed journalism, shining a light on the power dynamics emerging from Silicon Valley which is affecting (infecting?) our body politic. I look forward to new episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eli is my name
    United States8 months ago
  • Excellent

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Vidrob
    9 months ago
  • A.I. episode

    Gil Duran is doing THE most important investigative journalism I know of today. He needs to become a household name! Listen, read and subscribe, but also SPREAD THE WORD. We cannot allow our democracy to be taken over my these megalomaniacs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Acoustidude
    United States9 months ago

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Thoughtful, provocative journalism that challenges tech power.
Clear, evidence-based analysis of complex topics.
Vital perspectives on democracy and tech influence.

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Peter Thiel's Palantir Is Watching You. Here's How to Fight Back
Q: Jacinta, what can the average person do to get involved?
Listeners can join Purge Palantir, check the Palantir payroll page to see which elected officials are funded by Palantir, write letters or call their representatives, discourage corporate partners from doing business with Palantir, and use tools like the Palantir money map to identify contracts at the local level and push for accountability.
The Epstein-Bitcoin Files: Why Jeffrey Epstein Funded the Early Crypto Right
Q: Can you describe the relationship between Epstein and Brock Pierce?
Pierce acted as a bridge, introducing Epstein to the Bitcoin world and later leading to Epstein's influence inside crypto circles, including involvement with the Bitcoin Foundation and MIT Media Lab funding.
The Epstein-Bitcoin Files: Why Jeffrey Epstein Funded the Early Crypto Right
Q: What was Epstein's role in Bitcoin development and who did he influence directly?
Epstein funded various crypto initiatives, including Coinbase, Blockstream, and the MIT Media Lab, and used this funding to steer Bitcoin development and culture toward financialization and connections with the political right.
The Epstein-Bitcoin Files: Why Jeffrey Epstein Funded the Early Crypto Right
Q: Why should they also be thinking about him in connection to crypto and Bitcoin?
The guest explains that Epstein's connections to finance, Wall Street, and the crypto world show a pattern where libertarian beginnings in crypto gave way to financialization and political influence, influencing development and governance.
Inside The Tech Cult: How Venture Capital Plans to Exit Democracy
Q: What is Web 3 supposed to be?
Web 3 aims to create a decentralized internet, relying on blockchain technology with an emphasis on user control, but often fails to deliver tangible improvements over current models.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nerd Reich

What is The Nerd Reich about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hard-edged, policy-focused examination of power dynamics in Silicon Valley and the tech-driven influence on democracy. Episodes frequently probe the reach of crypto funding, venture capital, surveillance capitalism, and the networks shaping public policy, with on-the-ground activists, journalists, and academics dissecting how tech elites steer governance and culture. Noteworthy is the recurring emphasis on accountability, ethical critique, and potential civic action, making it a compelling listen for listeners who want a critical view of tech's role in society and systemic reform. The show tends to feature diverse voices—activists, researchers, and critics—offering both historical context and contemporary implications for democracy and pu... more

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