

Elon! Elon! Elon! with Ryan Mac
Feb 5, 2025
Ryan Mac, a New York Times reporter and co-author of "Character Limits: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter," shares his insights on Elon Musk's tumultuous takeover of Twitter. He discusses Musk's management style and the resulting impact on company culture and political discourse. The conversation delves into the societal implications of Musk's immense wealth and influence, especially regarding democracy. Mac also humorously addresses the controversial rebranding of Twitter to X, revealing how these changes affect public perception.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Elon Musk's Twitter Acquisition: Impact and Implications
01:30 • 27min
Social Media's Influence and Cultural Shifts
28:55 • 17min
The Heavy Burden of Wealth
46:21 • 6min
The Shadow of Influence
52:39 • 5min
The Rebranding Debate: From Twitter to X
57:18 • 2min
Reflecting on Denali and Mount McKinley Name Change
58:54 • 2min