# How Silicon Valley has profited by aligning with MAGA

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Podcast: [Fresh Air](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fresh-air-214340)
Published: 2026-05-06T18:05:29+00:00
Episode link: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/06/nx-s1-5813690/how-silicon-valley-has-profited-by-aligning-with-maga
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## Resource

Atlantic writer George Packer discusses how tech venture capitalists, who are heavily invested in AI and cryptocurrency, aligned with Trump and influenced policies related to their own investments. Also, David Bianculli reviews the new Netflix/BBC miniseries adaptation of ‘Lord of the Flies.’ See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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