Left Reckoning 240 - Peter Thiel Anti-Christ? Coates Teaches Klein, & TX War On Your Rights
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Oct 1, 2025 Join journalist Gil Duran as he delves into Peter Thiel's unsettling Anti-Christ rhetoric and his influence on tech and politics. He discusses how Thiel's ideas appeal to elites and young innovators while mixing religion with political theory. Meanwhile, culture reporter Gwen Howerton shines a light on the escalating legislative attacks on LGBTQ rights in Texas, detailing bathroom restrictions, policing risks, and the chilling effects on universities. Both guests reveal the broader implications for society in the face of these turbulent times.
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Thiel’s Political Power Through Tech Wealth
- Peter Thiel built political influence by marrying tech ventures (PayPal, Palantir, early Facebook) with strategic recruitment of elites.
- His investments and networks now give him outsized sway over political candidates and policy debates.
Vance As A Thiel Protégé
- J.D. Vance rose with direct mentorship, funding, and career support from Peter Thiel.
- Thiel shaped Vance’s public profile and helped reconcile him with Trump to secure the VP slot.
Apocalyptic Framing Replaces Tech PR
- Thiel now frames politics in apocalyptic, religious terms and lectures about the Antichrist publicly and privately.
- This religious rhetoric marks a shift from tech persuasion to messianic political storytelling.
