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Are Elon’s Best Days Behind Him? with Kirsten Grind, Tim Higgins & Becky Peterson
May 23, 2024
Kirsten Grind, a tech investigations reporter at The New York Times, joins Tim Higgins, author of "Power Play," and Becky Peterson, a Tesla reporter for The Information, to dissect Elon Musk's tumultuous landscape. They delve into Tesla's crisis of executive departures and Musk's polarizing social media influence, particularly his ties with right-wing leaders. The conversation raises urgent questions about the future of Musk's ventures, his leadership style, and the potential implications for corporate governance amidst growing scrutiny.
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- Elon Musk's Twitter engagement with right-wing leaders raises concerns about his influence on political policies.
- Tesla faces a crisis with executive departures and questions about corporate governance on the Tesla board.
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