Jake Lahat
Senior writer at Wired magazine who covers the White House and intersections between Trump-era politics and Silicon Valley; guest expert on Larry Ellison's influence.
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Oct 12, 2025 • 27min
The Global Story: Trump’s ‘CEO of everything’
Jake Lahat, a senior writer at Wired magazine, shares insights on billionaire Larry Ellison’s growing influence over America’s tech landscape. He delves into Ellison’s rise from a CIA database project to Oracle's dominance in AI infrastructure. The discussion covers Ellison's extravagant persona, his monopolistic strategies, and his pivotal role in the TikTok ownership debate. Lahat also explores the potential implications of Ellison's media and tech mergers, drawing parallels between Ellison and historical robber barons in the realm of power and attention.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 26min
Trump’s ‘CEO of everything’
Jake Lahat, a senior writer at Wired, dives into Larry Ellison's burgeoning dominance over AI and media. He reveals how Ellison's Oracle acts as the backbone of the internet, likening it to digital plumbing essential for AI training. The conversation explores Ellison's strategic acquisition of TikTok amid political tensions and his family's ambitious moves into legacy media, including a significant deal for Paramount. Lahat warns that the Ellison dynasty could shape U.S. attention and data akin to historical industrial giants.
