Economist Podcasts Elon-gate: the Musk-Twitter story
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Oct 28, 2022 
In this discussion, Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, recounts his dramatic takeover of Twitter, including immediate leadership changes and plans for transforming the platform into a multifunctional super app. John McDermott, a seasoned correspondent for The Economist, sheds light on the troubling rise of organized crime in South Africa, linking it to historical corruption and its detrimental effects on the economy. The conversation also touches on the challenges of public security and the legacy of a notorious 1950 heist.
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Musk Takes Over Twitter
- Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion and fired top executives.
- This followed months of uncertainty and legal battles.
Musk's Twitter Purchase Saga
- Elon Musk's Twitter takeover involved a fluctuating purchase decision.
- He cited concerns about bot accounts.
Musk and Agrawal's Relationship
- Musk's strained relationship with former CEO Parag Agrawal was evident.
- Their tense exchanges preceded Agrawal's dismissal.