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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Silicon Valley turns out for Trump. Are they expecting something in return?

    President Trump’s embrace of tech bosses raises questions of conflicts of interest during his term.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 21, 2025 • 1 min read

    President Trump’s embrace of tech bosses raises questions of conflicts of interest during his term.

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    Donald Trump sworn in, LA musicians take stock of fire losses
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    2. 22:52Silicon Valley turns out for Trump. Are they expecting something in return?You’re reading this
    3. 33:31LA fires: Musicians feel grief, catharsis, and optimism about their art
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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Donald Trump sworn in, LA musicians take stock of fire losses
    1. 0:00Immigration, LGBTQ rights, other executive orders kick off Trump’s ‘Golden Age’
    2. 22:52Silicon Valley turns out for Trump. Are they expecting something in return?You’re reading this
    3. 33:31LA fires: Musicians feel grief, catharsis, and optimism about their art
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand