

Where Is Merrick Garland Amidst All This Elon Musk Nonsense?
Oct 22, 2024
Brian Merchant, former tech columnist and author of "Blood in the Machine," joins the discussion to dissect Elon Musk's latest scheme to give away $1 million to voters. He critiques Musk's blend of tech innovation with authoritarian aspirations, exploring how these moves shape current political narratives. The conversation questions the effectiveness of U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland amidst this whirlwind and the broader implications for democracy as wealth and power intertwine in the political arena.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Political Dynamics and Electoral Integrity
01:43 • 9min
Consequences of Overturning Roe v. Wade
10:43 • 8min
Navigating Teen Pregnancy and Security Solutions
18:47 • 6min
Elon Musk: Tech Tyrant?
24:45 • 15min
Elon Musk: Power and Responsibility
39:43 • 6min
Media Missteps and Trump's Antics
45:28 • 9min