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Jacob Silverman
Host and narrator of this episode of Understood's The Making of Musk, guiding the reporting and interviews that examine Elon Musk's upbringing and South African roots.
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Oct 8, 2025
• 23min
How much money did DOGE even save the US Government?
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Jacob Silverman, author and host of 'Understood: The Making of Musk,' dives into Elon Musk's significant footprint in politics and government spending. He discusses how Musk's initiatives, like DOGE, have altered the landscape of federal operations. Silverman evaluates the dubious claims of DOGE's savings and the implications of Musk's unchecked influence. He reflects on Musk's controversial past, particularly his South African upbringing, and emphasizes the growing concern around billionaire power in shaping politics.
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