Peter Thiel
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Peter Andreas Thiel (born October 11, 1967) is a German-American billionaire entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and political activist. He is best known as the co-founder of PayPal, Palantir Technologies, and Founders Fund, and as an early investor in Facebook. Thiel is also recognized for his financial support of right-wing political causes and his influence on U.S. politics through discreet and sometimes controversial tactics. Peter's Wikipedia page[1] cites his involvement with Bilderberg and the World Economic Forum.
Early Life and Education
Thiel was born on October 11, 1967, in Frankfurt, West Germany, and emigrated to the United States as a child. He attended Stanford University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and a Juris Doctor degree. While at Stanford, Thiel co-founded The Stanford Review, a libertarian newspaper reflecting his conservative ideological leanings.
Career
Technology and Business
In 1998, Thiel co-founded PayPal alongside Max Levchin, Elon Musk, and others. Following PayPal’s sale to eBay in 2002, Thiel became an early investor in Facebook in 2004, serving on its board until 2022.
Thiel also founded Palantir Technologies in 2003, a company specializing in big data analytics with significant government contracts. Through Founders Fund, he has supported numerous startups, including SpaceX and LinkedIn, cementing his role as a major figure in Silicon Valley.
Political Activities
Thiel is a prominent donor to conservative and libertarian causes. He was one of the few Silicon Valley figures to publicly endorse Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, contributing $1.25 million and joining Trump’s transition team. Thiel has also funded lawsuits and campaigns aligned with far-right ideologies, often employing low-profile strategies to influence public discourse and policy. Thiel hired J.D. Vance in 2016 at Mithril Capital, then funded Vance's capital fund (Narya Capital), donated $10 million to help Vance win the Ohio Senate, and takes credit for introducing Vance to Trump.
Connections and Controversies
Thiel has maintained ties with Elon Musk from their PayPal partnership and investments in Musk’s ventures. He has faced criticism for his associations with far-right figures and his role in funding the lawsuit that led to the bankruptcy of Gawker Media. His involvement with Palantir has also drawn scrutiny for privacy concerns related to government surveillance.
Legacy
Thiel is celebrated for his contributions to technology and innovation but remains a polarizing figure due to his political affiliations and tactics. His influence at the intersection of technology, politics, and society continues to shape public debate.
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| 8 | 8: January 26-27, 2017 | January 26, 2017 | January 27, 2017 | February 1, 2017 | Present Day |
| 10 | 10: February 6, 2017 | February 6, 2017 | February 6, 2017 | February 8, 2017 | Present Day |
| 23 | 23: March 16-17, 2017 | March 16, 2017 | March 17, 2017 | March 20, 2017 | Present Day |
| 100 | 100: January 6-7, 2016 | January 6, 2016 | January 7, 2016 | November 6, 2017 | 2016 Investigation |
| 141 | 141: March 20-22, 2018 | March 20, 2018 | March 22, 2018 | March 23, 2018 | Present Day |
| 146 | 146: April 4, 2018 | April 4, 2018 | April 4, 2018 | April 6, 2018 | Present Day |
| 198 | 198: July 22, 2011 | July 22, 2011 | July 22, 2011 | August 27, 2018 | Time Travel |
| 199 | 199: August 29, 2018 | August 29, 2018 | August 29, 2018 | August 31, 2018 | Present Day |
| 239 | 239: December 12-13, 2018 | December 12, 2018 | December 13, 2018 | December 14, 2018 | Present Day |
| 253 | 253: January 15, 2019 | January 15, 2019 | January 15, 2019 | January 17, 2019 | Present Day |
| 267 | 267: December 16, 2012 | December 16, 2012 | December 16, 2012 | February 22, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 334 | 334: August 21-22, 2019 | August 21, 2019 | August 22, 2019 | August 23, 2019 | Present Day |
| 335 | 335: March 15-22, 2013 | March 15, 2013 | March 22, 2013 | August 25, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 343 | 343: April 3-8, 2013 | April 3, 2013 | April 8, 2013 | September 16, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 366 | 366: November 5-6, 2019 | November 5, 2019 | November 6, 2019 | November 8, 2019 | Present Day |
| 398 | 398: February 9-10, 2020 | February 9, 2020 | February 10, 2020 | February 12, 2020 | Present Day |
| 444 | 444: June 11, 2020 | June 11, 2020 | June 11, 2020 | June 15, 2020 | Present Day |
| 481 | 481: September 13, 2012 | September 13, 2012 | September 13, 2012 | September 14, 2020 | Time Travel |
| 575 | 575: July 4, 2021 | July 4, 2021 | July 4, 2021 | July 9, 2021 | Present Day |
| 691 | 691: June 6, 2022 | June 6, 2022 | June 6, 2022 | June 13, 2022 | Present Day |
| 709 | 709: 2 Dan's 2 War | July 31, 2022 | Documentary | ||
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| 734 | 734: October 9, 2022 | October 9, 2022 | October 9, 2022 | October 12, 2022 | Present Day |
| 746 | 746: The Infowars All-Star Midterm Coverage Spectacular | November 11, 2022 | Present Day | ||
| 797 | 797: Belly-Floppin' Into The Pool | April 17, 2023 | Present Day | ||
| 814 | 814: June 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | June 5, 2023 | Present Day |
| 857 | 857: Live In London (Night 2) | June 5, 2013 | June 9, 2013 | October 9, 2023 | Live Show, Time Travel |
| 948 | 948: July 24, 2024 | July 24, 2024 | July 24, 2024 | July 26, 2024 | Present Day |
| 959 | 959: August 27, 2024 | August 27, 2024 | August 27, 2024 | August 30, 2024 | Present Day |
| 977 | 977: October 25-28, 2024 | October 25, 2024 | October 28, 2024 | November 1, 2024 | Present Day |
| 1033 | 1033: April 25, 2025 | April 25, 2025 | April 25, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | |
| 1044 | 1044: June 2, 2025 | June 2, 2025 | June 2, 2025 | June 6, 2025 | |
| 1045 | 1045: June 5, 2025 | June 5, 2025 | June 5, 2025 | June 9, 2025 |
