Peter Thiel, American Oligarch - September 20, 2021 Issue

September 20, 2021 Issue

Peter Thiel Gamed Silicon Valley, Donald Trump, and Democracy to Make Billions, Tax-Free

Peter Thiel Gamed Silicon Valley, Donald Trump, and Democracy to Make Billions, Tax-Free

Bloomberg Opinion

Bloomberg Opinion

The Federal Reserve Should Still Start Tapering

By The Editors

Federal Reserve Lowers Key Rate By Three Quarters Of A Point

Remarks

Remarks

Tight U.S. Labor Market Makes $15 an Hour De Facto Minimum Wage

By Michael Sasso

Tight U.S. Labor Market Makes $15 an Hour De Facto Minimum Wage

What the U.S. Has Learned About Fighting Terror Since Sept. 11

By Peter Martin and Roxana Tiron

What the U.S. Has Learned About Fighting Terror Since Sept. 11

Business

Business

‘Just Get Me a Box’: Inside the Brutal Realities of Supply Chain Hell

By Brendan Murray

‘Just Get Me a Box’: Inside the Brutal Realities of Supply Chain Hell

Fox Chief Charlie Collier Revamps the Murdochs’ Empire, Adds TMZ

By Christopher Palmeri

Charlie Collier GETTY sub

Driverless Cars’ Need for Data Is Sparking a New Space Race

By Keith Naughton

Driverless Cars’ Need for Data Is Sparking a New Space Race

Technology

Technology

A Crack Opens in the App Store Economy

By Mark Bergen

A Crack Opens in the App Store Economy

Racist Emojis Are the Latest Test for Facebook, Twitter Moderators

By Ivan Levingston

Racist Emojis Are the Latest Test for Facebook, Twitter Moderators

Finance

Finance

The Coinbase Spat With the SEC Ups the Ante in Washington’s Crypto Fight

By Vildana Hajric and Benjamin Bain

The Coinbase Spat With the SEC Ups the Ante in Washington’s Crypto Fight

‘Inflation Guy’ Has Been Waiting Years to Tell You About the I-Word

By Elizabeth Stanton

‘Inflation Guy’ Has Been Waiting Years to Tell You About the I-Word

The Simple Problem That Sank Greensill’s Complex Financial Empire

By Lucca De Paoli and David Rocks

The Simple Problem That Sank Greensill’s Complex Financial Empire

Economics

Economics

Germany’s Industrial Giants Confront Their Mortality on Election Eve

By Chris Reiter

Germany’s Industrial Giants Confront Their Mortality on Election Eve

Violence Against Women Puts Turkey in an Uncomfortable Spotlight

By Burhan Yuksekkas and Donna Abu-Nasr

Violence Against Women Puts Turkey in an Uncomfortable Spotlight

Fewer Pediatricians, More Cooks Seen in Dismal U.S. Jobs Outlook

By Katia Dmitrieva and Alex Tanzi

Rebel Foods Partners with U.S Chain Wendy's with Cloud Kitchens

Politics

Politics

Border Blockades Spark Australia’s Biggest Crisis in 120 Years

By Jason Scott

Border Blockades Spark Australia’s Biggest Crisis in 120 Years

Public Campaign Funding Gains Steam to Counter Big Donors’ Sway

By Rachel Cohen

Public Campaign Funding Gains Steam to Counter Big Donors’ Sway

Many Prominent Afghan Female Leaders Have Fled or Are Now Hiding

By Archana Chaudhary and Eltaf Najafizada

Naheed Farid

Solutions/Business Schools

Solutions/Business Schools

Business Schools Training Future Execs Have a Diversity Problem

By Jeff Green

Business Schools Training Future Execs Have a Diversity Problem

Women Fill Fewer MBA Spots Than Men, and Covid Isn’t Helping

By Jeff Green

Women Fill Fewer MBA Spots Than Men, and Covid Isn’t Helping

MBA Programs Aren’t Enrolling Enough Black and Hispanic Students

By Jeff Green

MBA Programs Aren’t Enrolling Enough Black and Hispanic Students

Features

Features

Peter Thiel Gamed Silicon Valley, Donald Trump, and Democracy to Make Billions, Tax-Free

By Max Chafkin

Peter Thiel Gamed Silicon Valley, Donald Trump, and Democracy to Make Billions, Tax-Free

Dinosaur Cowboys Are Hunting for the Next $32 Million T. Rex

By Andrew Zaleski

Dinosaur Cowboys Are Hunting for the Next $32 Million T. Rex

Pursuits

Pursuits

Golf Real Estate Roars Back as Vacation Homes Boom in Pandemic

By Michael Croley

Golf Real Estate Roars Back as Vacation Homes Boom in Pandemic

At Art Basel, Hot Paintings Face Off Against House Made of Bread

By James Tarmy

At Art Basel, Hot Paintings Face Off Against House Made of Bread

At $1,500 a Night, Cheval Blanc Paris Is LVMH’s Newest Bauble

By Lindsey Tramuta

At $1,500 a Night, Cheval Blanc Paris Is LVMH’s Newest Bauble

Shopping for Sports Gear? This Site Helps You Avoid Rookie Mistakes

By Gordy Megroz

Shopping for Sports Gear? This Site Helps You Avoid Rookie Mistakes

Wearing This Vibrating Headset Actually Works to Release Stress

By Chris Rovzar

Wearing This Vibrating Headset Actually Works to Release Stress

Last Thing

Last Thing

There’s a Flurry of Dealmaking in Golfing, Boating, and Other Leisure Activities

By Brooke Sutherland

There’s a Flurry of Dealmaking in Golfing, Boating, and Other Leisure Activities

Crypto and Sports: A Marriage Made in … Well, We’ll See

By Alex Webb

"Bitcoin" Omer attends his new team's training session in Turkey's Sakarya