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Jacob Silverman @jacobsilverman.com · 21h

For The Nation, I wrote about Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's time on an advisory board for an Israeli crypto company and the cash payout he might be eligible for this week.
www.thenation.com/article/poli...

Pete Hegseth’s Crypto History

Does the defense secretary have unclaimed earnings from a firm he formerly advised?

www.thenation.com

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Jacob Silverman @jacobsilverman.com · 21h

Today we're also releasing the first installment of "Understood: The Making of Musk," a 4-part podcast series on CBC. Really happy to work again with CBC after doing an SBF miniseries with them.
www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...

Introducing Understood: The Making of Elon Musk | The Making of Musk: Understood | CBC Podcasts | CBC Listen

What explains Elon Musk? Could his most outlandish ambitions and most toxic qualities trace back to his youth in Apartheid South Africa? Understood: The Making of Musk explores his seemingly insatiabl...

www.cbc.ca

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Jacob Silverman @jacobsilverman.com · 21h

It's pub day for my book, "Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley," which chronicles the rise of the tech right and their role in the 2024 election. Thanks to everyone who helped along the way.
linktr.ee/gildedrage

Gilded Rage | Linktree

A searing look at the rise of Silicon Valley's far right. Out October 2025.

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Jacob Silverman @jacobsilverman.com · 21h

For The Nation, I wrote about Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's time on an advisory board for an Israeli crypto company and the cash payout he might be eligible for this week.
www.thenation.com/article/poli...

Pete Hegseth’s Crypto History

Does the defense secretary have unclaimed earnings from a firm he formerly advised?

www.thenation.com

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Alex Hanna-ween @alexhanna.bsky.social · 6d

Litquake has started! And I'm excited to be in conversation with @jacobsilverman.com on Oct 12 to talk about his new book, Gilded Rage.

www.7x7.com/litquake-202...

Litquake Turns 26: 8 Can't-Miss Events at the Bay Area's Beloved Literary Festival This October

Historically, Litquake hasn’t been prefaced by actual earthquakes, but this year seems set on keeping us on our toes. Coming to San Francisco and the East Bay October 9th through 25th, the Bay Area’s ...

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Jacob Silverman @jacobsilverman.com · 7d

Wow that's surprising

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Jack Murphy @jackmurphyrgr.bsky.social · 7d

I'm in New York so I didn't realize how much San Francisco politics radicalized these dweebs. The book unpacks a lot of that.

Jacob Silverman @jacobsilverman.com · 7d

GILDED RAGE, my book about the rise of the tech right and the 2024 election, comes out a week from today. The shilling will continue until I move enough units to keep the loan sharks at bay.
linktr.ee/gildedrage

Gilded Rage | Linktree

A searing look at the rise of Silicon Valley's far right. Out October 2025.

linktr.ee

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Jacob Silverman @jacobsilverman.com · 7d

GILDED RAGE, my book about the rise of the tech right and the 2024 election, comes out a week from today. The shilling will continue until I move enough units to keep the loan sharks at bay.
linktr.ee/gildedrage

Gilded Rage | Linktree

A searing look at the rise of Silicon Valley's far right. Out October 2025.

linktr.ee

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Bloomsbury Continuum @bloomscontinuum.bsky.social · 7d

Don't miss this searing insight into the political radicalization of Silicon Valley by @jacobsilverman.com

Pre-save Gilded Rage on #Spotify now. Out 9th October.

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holden m. accountable @noahs.bsky.social · 9d

THE MEME IS REAL

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Lora Kolodny @lorak.bsky.social · 9d

nightmare.

Politico @politico.com · 9d

The Energy Department adds “climate change,” “green” and “decarbonization” to its restricted list.

Energy Dept. adds ‘climate change’ and ‘emissions’ to banned words list

It is the latest in a series of Trump administration efforts to dispute, silence or downplay climate change.

www.politico.com

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David L. Pumpkins @leboism.bsky.social · 10d

The fact that Kaleb Horton died begging for work instead having a column at some hip legacy mag is such an indictment of this industry. People should have been begging to put him on payroll. But nope, we've reserved that space for Ezra Klein

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Ryan Mac 🙃 @rmac.bsky.social · 11d

It speaks to the interest in Epstein that a detail from Dems today has created a frenzy about Peter Thiel. But anyone already following knows there are many ties between Thiel and the pedophile.

As my colleague @mattgoldstein26.bsky.social reported: Epstein invested w/ Thiel as recently as 2016.

Jeffrey Epstein Invested With Peter Thiel, and His Estate Is Reaping Millions

www.nytimes.com

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Dana Hull @danahull.bsky.social · 11d

Was just looking through the LITQUAKE lineup next month and horray!! @jacobsilverman.com and his new book: Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley on Sunday 10/12 in SF

www.litquake.org/2025-schedule

Festival Schedule | Litquake

The annual Litquake festival will take place October 9-25, 2025.

www.litquake.org

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Jacob Silverman @jacobsilverman.com · 11d

Thank you

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 12d

As Netanyahu addresses the United Nations in New York City this morning, the world recoils in horror at the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

This morning, Benjamin Netanyahu will address the United Nations — an institution which has concluded his government is committing a genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. He arrived in New York after a flight that added hours to its path to circumvent the airspace of countries which might enforce the International Criminal Court's warrant for his arrest. During the course of his speech, another Palestinian child will undoubtedly be killed by the Israeli military in Gaza, as they have been every single hour for nearly two years.

Eric Adams will greet Netanyahu as a friend. Andrew Cuomo proudly served on his legal defense team. Both have jockeyed for the approval of Donald Trump, who has sent billions of our taxpayer dollars to support these war crimes.

A Mayor cannot end these atrocities. But they can speak for the values of this city: a commitment to human rights for all people, including Palestinians, and a yearning for peace and justice. Even if those values are anathema to those in power now, they will endure.

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Ian Masters @ianmastersmedia.bsky.social · 12d

We’re joined by @jacobsilverman.com, author of Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley, discussing Silicon Valley's merging of techno-fascism and Christo-fascism as well as his article at @thenation.com, “Elon Musk’s AI Grift.” soundcloud.com/user-8304426...

Silicon Valley's Merging of Techno-Fascism and Christo-Fascism

Background Briefing goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the radar to bring forward truths unheard elsewhere in American media. Background Briefing features international and national news, ex

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Aaron Aardvark @laughinglemon.bsky.social · 12d

Given the former French President's imminent trip to "le pokey", it seemed a strange coincidence that I've been catching up with my listening of @techwontsave.us and listening to @parismarx.com talk to @jacobsilverman.com about using crypto for bribery.

Trump’s Crypto Profiteering Is Worse Than You Think w/ Jacob Silverman - Tech Won’t Save Us

www.techwontsave.us

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Jacob Silverman @jacobsilverman.com · 13d

Tomorrow at 7pm ET, the 92nd St Y is streaming my conversation with Paris Marx about my new book, Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley.
www.92ny.org/event/can-de...

www.92ny.org

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Jacob Silverman @jacobsilverman.com · 13d

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Dave Weigel @daveweigel.bsky.social · 13d

Counterpoint: Fast car go vroooooom.

WIRED @wired.com · 14d

When an entry-level Volvo can get to 60 mph quicker than a Porsche 911, and in the same time as a Ferrari, electric car makers need a reset.

Read more: wrd.cm/3W2xAb1

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David Sirota @davidsirota.com · 13d

I'm the spouse of @emilyforco.bsky.social.

She's been working hard to raise grassroots money for her senate run. Fundraising is hard because she's the legislature's thorn in the side of oligarchy. But shes got a shot to win.

Please pitch in if you can at this link. Sorry to ask but it's important👇

Emily Sirota for Colorado Senate

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Jacob Silverman @jacobsilverman.com · 13d

The American people

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Jacob Silverman @jacobsilverman.com · 14d

Most of that article, including the Reuters story referenced, is based off my reporting in The Nation and on Substack.

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