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The Nerd Reich

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

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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"Oligarchy is a poison that kills democracy." Oligarchy is rule by the wealthy few. Sound familiar?

In this episode of The Nerd Reich podcast, Gil Duran talks to Casey Michel, author of "United States of Oligarchy," to talk about how the billionaire... more

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Donald Trump once called crypto a "scam." Now he's a crypto billionaire—and the crypto bro in chief. What's going on here?

Tech researcher Molly White (creator of Citation Needed/Tech Influence Watch) joins Gil Duran on the Nerd Reich podcast to exp... more

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What happens when the richest citizens of a nation decide to betray it and destroy it?

In this special book launch episode of The Nerd Reich Podcast, guest host Jean Guerrero (The New York Times contributor, author of Hatemonger) sits down with Gil ... more

Elon Musk is officially the world's first trillionaire, Peter Thiel has purchased a mansion in Argentina, and Palantir has dropped a chilling "technological republic" manifesto. Is this the final phase of Silicon Valley fascism, or is the tech billio... more

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Recent Guests

Casey Michel
Author of United States of Oligarchy; Director of the Combating Kleptocracy Program at the Human Rights Foundation
Human Rights Foundation
Episode: The Corruption is The Point: Casey Michel on America's New Billionaire Oligarchs
Molly White
Tech researcher, creator of Tech Influence Watch
Tech Influence Watch / Influence.CitationNeeded.News
Episode: Weapon of Mass Corruption: Crypto’s Political Playbook (ft. Molly White)
Gil Duran
Author of The Nerd Reich, Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy
Episode: The Nerd Reich: How Peter Thiel & Silicon Valley Billionaires Engineered Trump 2.0
Dave Karpf
Returning guest and associate professor at George Washington University, author of Vaporware Inc.
George Washington University
Episode: Peter Thiel Bought a Mansion in Argentina. Here's What It Really Means.
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

Host

Gil Duran
Journalist and author writing about Silicon Valley politics and democratic accountability

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 313 ratings
  • Essential Listening

    It is critical for everyone to listen to this podcast and/or read The Nerd Reich. The Fascist Tech Bros are the greatest threat to our democracy and freedoms. We must understand this threat and this podcast raises the alarm by educating us about this dangerous group of narcissistic sociopaths.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rank-and-File Union Member
    United States2 months ago
  • 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stake in the ground
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Important information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Momi’sMom
    United Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago
  • Excellent

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Vidrob
    a year ago

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The urgent, democracy-focused analysis resonates with listeners who see concentrated tech wealth as a threat to civil liberties.
Listeners value the reporting for making Silicon Valley's political influence and tech-sector power easier to understand.
Some listeners say the arguments are thoughtful even when they do not agree with every position.
One reviewer notes that mispronouncing historical names can detract from credibility.
Reviews praise the host's clear, detailed journalism and the quality of the expert guests.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Corruption is The Point: Casey Michel on America's New Billionaire Oligarchs
Q: What can people do about this?
Hope lies in recognizing the patterns, learning from past reforms, and pushing for reforms that reduce wealth inequality, strengthen campaign finance rules, and promote accountability, thereby creating space for broader political power to be exercised beyond billionaire influence.
The Corruption is The Point: Casey Michel on America's New Billionaire Oligarchs
Q: Explain to us what oligarchy means and how it works.
Oligarchy is the rule of the few who are also the wealthiest, where a small number of extremely wealthy individuals use their wealth to control political power, sometimes behind the scenes, effectively undermining democratic processes.
Weapon of Mass Corruption: Crypto’s Political Playbook (ft. Molly White)
Q: How has crypto spending actually played out in specific races, and what are some standout examples?
The guest points to races like Ohio, where substantial crypto spending influenced the outcome, and Katie Porter's California race where $10 million was used to bend the political narrative and punish opponents, illustrating how money is used to send messages and alter political calculations.
Weapon of Mass Corruption: Crypto’s Political Playbook (ft. Molly White)
Q: Tell us what's going on in the quid pro quo section and what the crypto cartels are up to here?
Molly White explains that crypto cartels and allied players have been pushing billions into the Trump slate and other politicians, aiming to normalize crypto, reward allies, and shape policy. The spending is not merely support; it is a strategic, ongoing effort to buy influence and secure favorable regulatory outcomes.
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.

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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?

Critical reporting and interviews examine how Silicon Valley wealth and technology shape politics, public institutions and democratic accountability. Recurring host Gil Duran connects current events involving tech billionaires, venture capital, cryptocurrency, surveillance and artificial intelligence to broader histories and ideologies, often asking how concentrated private power can alter the rules of governance.

Conversations bring together journalists, scholars, authors and organizers, including people who investigate political money, analyze technology policy or work with communities affected by surveillance and corporate power. The approach is pointed and openly concerned about threats to democracy, but grounded in detailed discussion... more

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4. Dave Karpf
5. Jacinta Gonzalez
6. João Paulo Connolly
7. David Z. Morris
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