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How Silicon Valley soured on democracy and embraced authoritarianism
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How Silicon Valley soured on democracy and embraced authoritarianism

In his forthcoming book The Nerd Reich Gil Duran explains why tech billionaires have soured on democracy, how deeply they are rooted in contemporary politics and what that means for all of us.PLUS: Second City alumni Jayne Eastwood and Robin Duke reflect on 50 years of comedy and friendshipPrescriptions for museums, galleries and concerts can tackle illness in ways healthcare providers can'tActor and activist George Takei talks about coming out at age 68 in his new memoirRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz

Day 6 · CBC

January 2, 202654m 11s

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Show Notes

In his forthcoming book The Nerd Reich Gil Duran explains why tech billionaires have soured on democracy, how deeply they are rooted in contemporary politics and what that means for all of us.

PLUS: 

  • Second City alumni Jayne Eastwood and Robin Duke reflect on 50 years of comedy and friendship
  • Prescriptions for museums, galleries and concerts can tackle illness in ways healthcare providers can't
  • Actor and activist George Takei talks about coming out at age 68 in his new memoir
  • Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz