Apple News Today Why Elon Musk just went to war with NASA’s chief
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Oct 22, 2025 Tensions rise at NASA as leadership disputes threaten a lunar mission, with Elon Musk playing a pivotal role. The discussion shifts to the Gaza ceasefire and the challenges faced by aid organizations amidst changing Israeli policies. Meanwhile, an Afghan refugee who aided U.S. forces faces deportation after Trump’s program changes. Listeners also learn about the surprising decline in childhood peanut allergies due to early exposure and the incredible rise of NBA star Victor Wembanyama as he transforms the game's landscape.
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Leadership Crisis At NASA
- NASA lacks a permanent leader and faces an unusual interim head in Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
- The leadership fight matters because the chosen chief will steer NASA’s lunar push and budget priorities.
Isaacman's Comeback Bid
- Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur-astronaut, was once favored for NASA's top job but fell out after Elon Musk's May exit.
- He has since rebuilt ties and is now being interviewed again for the role.
Moon Mission Is Racing The Clock
- SpaceX holds the multibillion-dollar lunar lander contract but is reportedly behind schedule with Starship tests and no crewed flights yet.
- Meeting the 2029 moon goal is time-sensitive and fuels political pressure to consider other contractors.