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February 8, 2022
The Pelosi Nepotism Succession Question
With Republicans expected to retake the House in November, could Pelosi’s congressional seat become a family dynasty? Plus: Zuckerberg loses Thiel, Melinda goes rogue (or not), and Silicon Valley discovers diversity.
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February 1, 2022
The Thiel Index
A potentially definitive, highly unscientific analysis of who has the most political juice right now in Silicon Valley.
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January 25, 2022
Can Yuri Milner and Jeff Bezos End Death?
The inside conversation about Silicon Valley’s favorite charity, MacKenzie Scott’s personnel debate, and Bezos’ latest effort to perfect his physique.
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January 18, 2022
Silicon Valley’s Doomed Pursuit of D.C. Nirvana
Behind the scenes of the voting-rights drama, Democratic super-donors organized a furious pressure campaign to get Manchinema to “yes.” Then reality intervened.
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January 11, 2022
Inside MacKenzie Scott’s Zillion-Dollar Giving Machine
Ever since Scott split with her ex, Jeff Bezos, she has embarked on an utterly mysterious, totally disruptive, $9 billion-and-counting philanthropy spree. Here’s an inside guide to her aides and her checkbook.
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January 4, 2022
Bill & Melinda Get Political
Among the under-appreciated stories of modern politics is how key relationships with a Silicon Valley benefactor or two can transform long-shot candidates into bonafide contenders. And with more money than ever, tech titans are discovering new battlefields to assert their will.
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December 28, 2021
Elon vs. the Libs & Media Asset Moneyball
Some deep thoughts and burning concerns about MacKenzie, Jack, Bezos and other card-carrying members of the new establishment.
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December 20, 2021
Silicon Valley’s Biden Beef and Zuckerberg’s Hired Gun
Notes on the latest tech industry gossip, fundraising, and political power plays.
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December 14, 2021
Tech’s Looming Radical Chic Throwdown
The recall election of Chesa Boudin, San Francisco’s avant-garde D.A., has turned bitter, pitting tech’s billionaires against one another—and forcing the city to look at itself, and its past, in the mirror.
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December 7, 2021
The Great Holiday Billionaire Sell-Off
A year-end guide to billionaire gifting, Zuck’s $3 billion stocking stuffer, and the return of Brock Pierce (this time without Akon).