What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future Elon's Endgame
Feb 21, 2025
Max Chafkin, features editor at Bloomberg Businessweek and co-host of the Elon, Inc. podcast, dives into the contradictions of Elon Musk's relationship with government funding. They discuss Musk's fervor for reducing government spending while receiving billions in federal aid for his companies. The conversation explores his significant layoffs and strategic maneuvers that impact federal employees, alongside his vision for America shaped by technology. Chafkin highlights the potential societal changes spurred by AI and the tension between Silicon Valley and government oversight.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Influence and Uncertainty in Federal Funding
01:47 • 2min
Musk's Vision: Government Dependence and Silicon Valley's Future
03:47 • 3min
Musk's Government Layoffs and Strategic Maneuvers
06:51 • 10min
Exploring Musk's Vision for America's Future
16:23 • 2min
Tech Influence on Governance
18:24 • 11min
Elon Musk's Political Impact and Social Welfare Cuts
29:18 • 4min
