The Weekly Spill (In Shorts)
Welcome to The Weekly Spill—Silicon Bay Partners’ regularly scheduled download of thoughts, takes, and the occasional side-eye at the world as it actually is (not just as it’s pitched in a deck). Each week, we sift through the noise across current events, politics, startups, and financial markets to bring you what matters—and what’s just pretending to.
We aim to keep things light, even when the topics aren’t. That means a bit of satire where it’s earned, a bit of skepticism where it’s called for, and a commitment to staying grounded in facts even when opinions sneak in through the side door. We won’t always be non-judgmental—but we will always try to be clear-eyed.
Think of this as your informed, occasionally irreverent briefing for the week ahead. Read it for insight, stay for perspective, and feel free to disagree—that’s o.k. too. Fair warning: Sometimes we spill more than once a week!
The Bill For Trumpism Is Past Due
Donald Trump promised on the 18th day of his current presidential term that he would not only balance the budget but he would also eliminate the entire national debt while not making any cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
Promises made, promises broken: He’s failed miserably and has added trillions to our debt.
George? Why Not, Lying Appears To Be In The Job Description
Could a disgraced former congressman convicted of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft become the President’s new press secretary? George Santos wants to give it a shot. After all, he does have experience with lies. Trump’s response: You’re hired!
Move Over Columbo, AI Is On The Case
Longeye recently raised $20m in fresh funding to grow its AI-powered evidence analysis tool for criminal justice agencies. The startup analyzes evidence ranging from jail calls and video to financial records, and investigators can ask the chatbot questions about things like timelines and discrepancies between witness statements to make sorting through mountains of evidence easier.
Of course, there are risks with handling such sensitive information, and the company warns humans need to remain the decision-makers.
No, Not The Candy!
Nearly two-thirds of shoppers plan to skip some purchases this year, including staple items like costumes and candy, a new LendingTree survey finds. On average, Americans plan to spend $162 on Halloween this year, down 16% from $192 in 2025, according to a survey of 2,000 U.S. consumers.