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Mentioned in 15 episodes
Power Play
Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century
Book • 2021
Power Play is a comprehensive narrative that chronicles Tesla's journey from a small startup to a global electric car giant.
The book, written by Tim Higgins, delves into the complexities of Elon Musk's leadership, highlighting his determination, vision, and controversial management style.
It includes stories from numerous sources, including interviews with current and former Tesla executives, and provides insight into the company's technological innovations, financial struggles, and the interpersonal dynamics that shaped its history.
The book also addresses the controversies surrounding Musk's interactions, such as the disputed anecdote about a conversation with Apple's Tim Cook, and offers a balanced view of Tesla's meteoric rise and the challenges it faced along the way.
The book, written by Tim Higgins, delves into the complexities of Elon Musk's leadership, highlighting his determination, vision, and controversial management style.
It includes stories from numerous sources, including interviews with current and former Tesla executives, and provides insight into the company's technological innovations, financial struggles, and the interpersonal dynamics that shaped its history.
The book also addresses the controversies surrounding Musk's interactions, such as the disputed anecdote about a conversation with Apple's Tim Cook, and offers a balanced view of Tesla's meteoric rise and the challenges it faced along the way.
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Mentioned in 15 episodes
Mentioned by Tim Higgins in the context of his work and expertise.

174 snips
A Nightmare Tariff Scenario for the Auto Industry — ft. Tim Higgins
Provides an in-depth look into the early years of Tesla and Musk's management style.

95 snips
Of peanuts and principles: Jimmy Carter dies
Mentioned by Kara Swisher as the author of a book about 

and Tesla.


Elon Musk

34 snips
The “Elon Election”: What It Means For America and Musk
Recommended by 

for an inside look at how Musk pulled off the Tesla investment in Shanghai.


Jane Perlez

33 snips
Electric Vehicles
Recommended by the podcast host as further reading about Tesla.

18 snips
Tesla vs Detroit | Accelerate Faster | 1
Mentioned by 

as a book detailing Tesla's early years and Elon Musk's leadership style.


Tim Cross

16 snips
Of peanuts and principles: Jimmy Carter dies
Mentioned by 

as the author of "Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century"


Kara Swisher

Are Elon’s Best Days Behind Him? | On With Kara Swisher
Mentioned as a source for the podcast episode.

Tesla vs Detroit | Motor City Fights Back | 3
Recommended for further reading about Tesla.

Tesla vs Detroit | Appetite for Destruction | 4
Recommended at the end of the podcast episode for further reading on Tesla.

Encore: Tesla vs Detroit | Accelerate Faster | 1
Mentioned by 

as the author of "Power Play, Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century"


Kara Swisher

Are Elon’s Best Days Behind Him? with Kirsten Grind, Tim Higgins & Becky Peterson
Recommended by the podcast as further reading about Tesla.

Tesla vs Detroit | Survival Mode | 2
Mentioned as a source for the podcast episode.

Encore: Tesla vs Detroit | Motor City Fights Back | 3
Mentioned by 

as the author of the book that explores how Elon Musk built Tesla.


David Brown

Encore: Tesla vs Detroit | Elon Musk...It's Complicated | 5
Recommended by the podcast host as further reading about Tesla.

Encore: Tesla vs Detroit | Survival Mode | 2
Recommended at the end of the podcast as further reading about Tesla.

Encore: Tesla vs Detroit | Appetite for Destruction | 4
Mentioned by 

, who introduces Higgins as the author of the book.


Morgan Brennan

Closing Bell Overtime: Musk vs. Trump; CEOs of MongoDB, Rubrik 6/5/25
Mentioned by 

when discussing Elon Musk and Tim Cook's alleged conversation about Apple buying Tesla.


Nilay Patel

Pixel 6 preview / Apple reveals new efforts to fight child abuse imagery
Mentioned by Faiz Shakir as a source of information about Elon Musk and Tesla.

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