Trump and the Tech Titans
Silicon Valley’s original disruptors didn’t just change technology - they rewired politics. Panorama investigates the 'PayPal Mafia' and their influence on Donald Trump’s rise to the White House.
Silicon Valley’s original disruptors didn’t just change technology - they rewired politics. Panorama investigates the 'PayPal Mafia' - Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and David Sacks - and their influence on Donald Trump’s rise to the White House.
From Starbase in Texas, Elon Musk’s futuristic city, to the corridors of Washington, Panorama reveals how ideology, algorithms and vast fortunes are rewriting the rules of power.
And as artificial intelligence accelerates seemingly beyond regulation, will the tech titans become the ultimate power brokers, not just in politics but in shaping the future of humanity itself?
On TV
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Editor | Karen Wightman |
| Executive Producer | Leo Telling |
| Producer | Megan Towey |
| Director | Matthew Hill |
Broadcasts
- Monday 20:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
- Monday 22:40ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Northern Ireland HD, Northern Ireland, Wales HD & Wales only
Sat 8 Nov 2025 01:10
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