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Bonus: The Real Reason Elon Musk Bought Twitter (Maybe)

Feb 22, 2024
Guest
Kurt Wagner
Bloomberg social media reporter Kurt Wagner discusses theories behind Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition, from confounding private jet tracking to strategic goals. Explore Twitter's evolution under Musk's leadership, his free speech advocacy, financial challenges post-acquisition, and potential future outcomes for the platform.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Twitter's Evolution Under Elon Musk
02:23 • 7min
3
Exploring Elon Musk's Twitter Acquisition and Free Speech Advocacy
09:11 • 2min
4
Elon Musk's Acquisition of Twitter
11:17 • 11min
5
Cost Analysis, Leaked Audio, and a Mention of The Big Take Podcast
22:46 • 3min
6
Evolution of Social Media Platforms and the Future of Twitter
25:43 • 4min
7
Reflections on Social Media and Book Promotion
30:06 • 3min