

Trump and Musk Feud Goes Nuclear, Threats Fly, Kanye Calls For Ceasefire | Jonathan D. Cohen
6 snips Jun 6, 2025
Jonathan D. Cohen, a historian and author focused on sports gambling, joins Grace Kuhlenschmidt, a correspondent known for her satirical insights. They dive into the chaotic feud between Trump and Musk, exploring the surreal dynamics at play. Cohen sheds light on how legalized sports betting has permeated American culture, revealing the psychological effects and public health crisis it creates, especially among young men. The discussion also touches on the alarming normalization of gambling addiction through technology and fantasy sports.
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Musk-Trump Feud Escalates
- Elon Musk publicly criticized Trump's Big Beautiful Bill for increasing the deficit.
- Their feud escalated rapidly from political disagreement to personal attacks.
Epstein Files Threat
- Elon Musk implied Donald Trump is implicated in the Epstein files in a tweet.
- This claim deeply shocked Trump supporters and intensified the feud.
Sports Betting Boom & Risks
- Legalized sports betting rapidly expanded after a 2018 Supreme Court ruling overturning PASPA.
- It created a boom with 38 states legalizing sports gambling amid public health concerns about addiction.