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!

Governing By Truth Social If Governing At All

‘Chaos, incompetence, and governing by Truth Social’: Nicolle Wallace, an American political commentator, television host, and author best known as anchor of MSNBC’s Deadline roasts Trump’s failed Iran operation. The Trump administration was forced to abort “Project Freedom”, an operation intended to help ships cross the Strait of Hormuz, after Trump’s surprise Truth Social post about the initiative angered Saudi Arabia and other allies in the Middle East.

‘AI Gave Me Your Number’

The phone calls began out of nowhere and continued, unsolicited, for over a month. Each caller was a different person seeking help – everything from legal advice to being locked out of a home.

Russia, Russia, Russia!

The Economist has seen evidence of a secret Russian plan to supply innovative weapons to Iran. The drones were to be used against American troops, in case they tried to attack Iranian territory. Perhaps, one of these days we’ll find out what ammo Putin has on Donald Trump. There’s certainly a reason they’re so chummy.