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Part One: Alex Karp: How Palantir's CEO Went From Marxist To Anti-Woke Crusader

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Robert begins his exploration of the early life of Alex Karp, current CEO of Palantir and best friend to Peter Thiel. He traces Alex's journey from left-wing academic to overlord of an "Anti-Woke" defense contractor.
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