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Kurt Wagner

Bloomberg social media reporter, providing insights on Elon Musk''s activities.

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36 snips
Feb 25, 2025 • 49min

DOGE for Dummies

Join Kurt Wagner, Bloomberg social media reporter, Dana Hull, Musk's business ventures expert, and McKenna Kelly, Wired reporter on Musk's political ties, as they delve into the chaos of Musk's controversial directive to federal workers about performance reporting. They explore Dogecoin's evolution under Musk's influence and its quirky origins. The trio also discusses the broader implications of Musk's management tactics and their effect on government efficiency, revealing the tangled web of politics, technology, and social media in today's landscape.
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Jan 14, 2025 • 33min

Elon Musk Gets Vetted for TikTok While Steve Bannon Seethes 

Kurt Wagner, Bloomberg's social media reporter, discusses the potential implications of Elon Musk acquiring TikTok amidst U.S.-China tensions. He highlights how this could reshape social media's influence on global politics. Joshua Green, Bloomberg's political reporter, analyzes the ongoing feud between Musk and Steve Bannon, emphasizing the clash between populist nationalism and tech-driven ideologies. The conversation dives into Musk's ambitions beyond wealth, including colonizing Mars, and the evolving dynamics within the Republican Party.
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Nov 19, 2024 • 36min

Elon Won't Leave Mar-a-Lago but are Users Fleeing X?

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.