Reporters Dana Hull and Max Chafkin discuss Elon Musk's recent trip to China for FSD negotiation, Tesla's strategic moves in the region, Musk's leadership decisions, Twitter's latest initiatives, and Musk's content strategy on X platform. The hosts also speculate on theoretical tag team fight scenarios involving influential figures.

Dana Hull, a Bloomberg reporter specializing in Elon Musk and Tesla, joins Kurt Wagner, a social media expert, and Max Chafkin, a senior writer, to explore Musk's alliances with political figures like Donald Trump. They discuss the shifting user base from X to emerging platforms like Bluesky, highlighting user dissatisfaction and the implications for Musk's ventures. The dynamics of Musk's financial power amid political engagements are examined, as well as regulatory strategies that impact his businesses in the tech realm.

Esha Day, a Bloomberg stocks reporter, and Dana Hull, who covers Elon Musk's political activities, delve into Musk's week of triumph with Tesla's stock surge following a strong earnings report. They discuss the impact of Musk's appearance at a Trump rally, where he rallied the crowd and how this intertwines with his political ambitions. The duo also examines the implications of Musk's rising political power, particularly among young male voters, and the potential effects on Tesla's brand perception as the election approaches.

Sophie Alexander and Dana Hull from Bloomberg Businessweek join David Papadopoulos to discuss Elon Musk's obsession with birth rates and their scoop on his twelfth child. They also cover the high-level shake-up at X. Topics include Musk's concerns about declining fertility rates, his donation to UT Austin's Population Well-Being Initiative, and his influence on academic research.

Electric vehicles have come a long way over the past century, and now, with gas prices at record highs, more and more drivers are thinking about taking the plunge (if they can get their hands on one).Today, we’re road-tripping through the electric vehicle landscape of today and tomorrow with Aarian Marshall, a Staff Writer for Wired. Her piece, It’s a Perfect Time for EVs. It’s a Terrible Time for EVs, explores the tipping point we’ve reached in the EV world. Next up, Dana Hull, a reporter for Bloomberg covering Tesla, walks us through her coverage of the racial discrimination lawsuit Tesla faces, and what it means for the company’s future.Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/businesswarsPlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter was… messy, to say the least, and now the multi-billionaire is the CEO of three different companies. That’s got investors wondering: can he handle it? And what’s the plan if he can’t?To dive into this question, we’re talking to Dana Hull, Bloomberg News reporter covering Tesla, and Tim Higgins, author of Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk and the Bet of the Century. Dana brings us the latest on Tesla, while Tim dives deep into the man behind the billions — and whether his Twitter bet will pay off.Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/businesswars.Support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join reporters Loren Grush and Dana Hull as they dissect SpaceX's innovative rocket retrieval system and the challenges surrounding Elon Musk's recent robotaxi launch. Ed Ludlow adds insights on the conflicting narratives between Musk's ambitious space projects and the underwhelming realistic outcomes of the Optimus robots. Additionally, Kurt Wagner interviews Ryan Mac, diving into the chaos of Twitter's transformation under Musk, discussing the motivations behind his controversial decisions and the ethical dilemmas that arise from them.

Dana Hull, a Bloomberg Businessweek journalist covering Tesla, joins Max Chafkin and Craig Trudell, experts in technology and auto journalism, along with independent journalist Jacob Silverman. They dive into Elon Musk's surprising alliance with Donald Trump and the implications for his image. The group also discusses the hype around Musk’s new robotaxi, addressing skepticism about its real-world readiness. Additionally, they explore the political ramifications of Musk's shifts in funding and support within the tech industry.

Bloomberg News reporters and investment experts discuss American household spending trends, the impact of Elon Musk on population concerns, and a cyber attack on auto dealers. Insights on convenience store trading trends, Federal Reserve's approach to inflation, and Chipotle's autocado technology are also covered in this lively discussion.

Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia Edition features Dana Hull on Tesla's AGM, discussing Musk's compensation and potential HQ move. Willem Sels talks about a new stock exchange in Dallas and growth concerns. Taro Kimura analyzes rate cuts, equity strategy shifts, and the Bank of Japan's potential policy changes.