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Kate Willett
Comedian and co-host of the Dystopia Now podcast who guides conversations blending humor with critique of Silicon Valley and contemporary politics.
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Mar 27, 2025
• 55min
2. The Dark Power of David Sacks: How Tech Elites Fuel Authoritarian Politics
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Jacob Silverman, a journalist and author of the forthcoming book Gilded Rage, and Kate Willett, a stand-up comedian and host of Dystopia Now, dive deep into the influence of tech elites like David Sacks. They discuss Sacks's connections within the PayPal mafia and the authoritarian trends shaping political discourse. The conversation also touches on cryptocurrency's dark side and its ties to crime, while highlighting podcasting's role in modern political discussions. Predictions are made about how these forces could reshape democracy.
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