Jacob Silverman
Host and writer-producer of the Understood miniseries installment 'The Making of Musk', guiding the episode narrative and conducting interviews and archival excerpts.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 31min
Why did the US seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker?
Vanessa Thorpe, Arts and Media Editor at The Observer, reflects on the US's upcoming 250th anniversary and its implications for UK-US relations. James Tapper, a geopolitical analyst, discusses the dramatic US seizure of a Russian oil tanker and the shadow fleet's role in circumventing sanctions. Jacob Silverman, journalist and host, dives into Trump's controversial ties with crypto, suggesting that potential corruption could be more significant than Watergate. The trio debates which story deserves the top headline, merging politics, strategy, and ethics.
Oct 8, 2025 • 23min
How much money did DOGE even save the US Government?
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.
