2. The Dark Power of David Sacks: How Tech Elites Fuel Authoritarian Politics

In this episode of The Nerd Reich, Gil Duran joins Jacob Silverman and Kate Willett to unpack the rise of David Sacks, Trump’s so-called “Crypto and AI Czar,” and his ties to the PayPal mafia. They explore how tech elites like Sacks are reshaping politics through authoritarian ideology, crypto power plays, and control over public discourse.

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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. Subscribe to the Nerd Reich newsletter: http://www.thenerdreich.com 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 control systems, we expose how tech elites are reshaping society in their image—concentrating wealth, destabilizing institutions, and eroding public trust. The Nerd Reich with Gil Duran breaks down how crypto scams, surveillance capitalism, and digital authoritarianism are accelerating the decline of democratic governance. If you care about power, politics, and the future of truth itself—this is the podcast you need to hear.