From Powell to Palantir: How Oligarchs Captured America (And What Comes Next) | Silk and Steel
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April 29, 2026 · 1h 47m
About this episode
The episode discusses the influence of oligarchs on American democracy and the political landscape, featuring insights from host Carl Zha and guest Einar Tangen.
From Powell to Palantir: How Oligarchs Captured America (And What Comes Next) | Silk and Steel ► Subscribe to the UK Column YouTube channel ► https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficial In this wide-ranging episode of The Silk and Steel Podcast, host Carl Zha is joined once again by Einar Tangen (Senior Fellow at CIGI) to dissect the latest "assassination attempt" on Donald Trump, the coordinated MAGA influencer machine, and the deeper forces that have captured American democracy. The conversation covers: • The assassination that nobody believes – social media reaction, the coordinated messaging, and why Trump's "ballroom" became a meme • How the MAGA influencer network works – talking points distributed instantly, access traded for loyalty • The corporatization of politics – why elected officials no longer think for themselves • The Powell Memo (1971) – the blueprint for corporate capture of the US government (and how it succeeded) • The "Clean Break" plan (1996) – Israel's 30-year strategy to dominate the Middle East • The Pentagon's missing trillions – why it still can't pass an audit after 10+ years • The Westphalian solution – "you be you, I'll be me" – how the world can force peace •…
People in this episode
Host: Carl Zha
Guest: Einar Tangen
Topics covered
- Oligarchy
- American democracy
- Political influence
- Corporate capture
- Middle East strategy
- Social media
- Political corporatization
Keywords
- Oligarchs
- Donald Trump
- MAGA
- Powell Memo
- Clean Break
- Pentagon
- Corporate politics
- Social media influence
- JD Vance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CIGI, MAGA, Israel, Pentagon, Silicon Valley, Democrats, Clinton, Palantir, Powell Memo, Clean Break
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