WIRED Politics Lab

Did Elon Musk Win the Election for Trump?

Nov 7, 2024
Guest
Timothy Marchman
Guest
Vittoria Elliott
Vittoria Elliott, a senior reporter at Wired, and Timothy Marchman, the Director of Science, Politics, and Security, dive into the aftermath of Donald Trump's election victory. They discuss Elon Musk's profound influence on the campaign, from his social media strategies to his celebrity endorsements. The duo analyzes how Musk's platform, X, shapes public opinion and energizes specific voter demographics, particularly young males. They also explore troubling implications of tech moguls merging corporate power with politics and what that means for future governance.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Elon Musk's Political Impact
01:32 • 13min
3
The Overwhelming Digital Influence of a Tech Mogul
14:24 • 3min
4
Social Media's Political Power
17:21 • 13min
5
The Future Impact of Elon Musk on Government and Regulation
29:52 • 4min
6
The Dynamics of Power: Influence and Ego in Tech Governance
34:15 • 2min
7
The Shifting Power Dynamics Between Musk and Trump
36:00 • 3min