The Global Story podcast explores the growing influence of Larry Ellison, the founder of Oracle, and his family's expanding empire across various sectors. The podcast discusses Ellison's early days in Silicon Valley, Oracle's role in providing essential internet infrastructure, and Ellison's extravagant lifestyle. It examines his strategic positioning in artificial intelligence by providing infrastructure, his involvement in the attention economy through potential ownership of TikTok, and his family's moves into traditional media with the acquisition of Paramount and potential bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. The conversation further explores the political implications of this media consolidation, particularly concerning potential pro-Republican leanings and the influence of the Trump administration. The podcast concludes by comparing Ellison's influence to historical figures like the Vanderbilts and Rockefellers, suggesting he may be the most powerful individual in the United States due to his control over data and attention.
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