SILICON VLLEY
Theodore Schleifer
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August 2, 2022
Pelosi’s “Hot Ticket” & Thiel’s Donor Mystery
In San Francisco, speculation that Nancy Pelosi will soon depart Congress has given way to excitement and apprehension surrounding a potential last hurrah fundraising bacchanalia in Napa. Plus, news on the rise of a little-known G.O.P. shadow project aligned with Peter Thiel.
Dylan Byers
& Theodore Schleifer
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July 29, 2022
An Alleged Affair to Remember
A close reading of the media melee over what did and didn’t happen between Sergey Brin, Elon Musk, and Nicole Shanahan reveals the second order consequences, near and far term.
Theodore Schleifer
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July 27, 2022
Notes on the Elon-Sergey Rift
The Journal’s decision to report that Elon Musk had a sexual "liaison" with Sergey Brin’s estranged wife—an affair that the parties now directly involved kinda-sorta deny—is being scrutinized in media circles with almost talmudic intensity. Is the reporting legit? And will Shanahan sue?
Theodore Schleifer
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July 26, 2022
The Washington Whisperers
As the midterms roil, it’s increasingly clear that Washington creatures are more than ever operating at the behest of Silicon Valley’s political class: Thiel and Conway, of course, but also S.B.F., Jan Koum, Ryan Salame, and a new crop of other budding mega-donors and mega-influencers.
Theodore Schleifer
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July 19, 2022
DeSantis Plays the Silicon Valley Money Machine
Ron (and Casey) DeSantis have been spending some time with the Thiels and Musks of the world as the tech industry rallies around a potential new 2024 favorite.
Theodore Schleifer
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July 12, 2022
Silicon Valley’s Abortion Schemes & Buffett’s Clinton Hire
A Thielian plan to circumvent Dobbs belies an uncomfortable reality for even the most progressive mega-donors. Plus news and notes on Buffett’s estate planning, Thiel’s fundraising machine, and Biden’s ambassador bingo.