Galaxy Brain : Behind the Curtain at Google
In this podcast episode, former Google employee Claire Stapleton discusses the cultural shift at Google from a mission-driven tech pioneer to a massive, controversial corporation. The conversation explores the disillusionment of employees and the changing political landscape of Silicon Valley leadership.
Why it matters
It offers a critical look at how corporate culture and power dynamics have evolved within the world's most influential tech companies.
A look inside Silicon Valley’s vibe shift
Illustration by The Atlantic July 31, 2026, 1 PM ET Share Save Listen − 1.0 x + Seek 0:00 49:36 Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts
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