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EPISODE · Aug 30, 2026 · 53 MIN

Inside Palantir: Peter Thiel, Alex Karp, AI Surveillance & Political Power

from The Politics & Punk Rock Podcast · host Andrew For America

What happens when artificial intelligence, government surveillance, Silicon Valley money, and political power begin converging?In Episode 273 of The Politics & Punk Rock Podcast, Andrew for America examines the warning from an AI security researcher who walked away from Anthropic, then takes a deeper look at Palantir Technologies and the network surrounding Alex Karp and Peter Thiel.The episode explores Palantir's work with intelligence, defense, law enforcement and immigration systems; Karp's outspoken philosophy about technology and Western power; Peter Thiel's political and financial network; his relationship with J.D. Vance; and the broader question of how much influence private technology companies should have over government and society.At what point does powerful technology stop being a tool and become infrastructure for power itself?Andrew examines the claims, connections and source material and asks listeners to reach their own conclusions.The song selection is the song, "Complex Man" by the band Flag on Fire.Visit allegedlyrecords.com and check out all of the amazing punk rock artists!Visit soundcloud.com/andrewforamerica1984 to check out Andrew's music!Like and Follow The Politics & Punk Rock Podcast PLAYLIST on Spotify!!!Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Y4rumioeqvHfaUgRnRxsy...politicsandpunkrockpodcast.comFollow Future Is Now Coalition on Instagram @FutureIsOrgwww.futureis.org

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