Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, shares insights on his recent Twitter acquisition and the transformative changes happening within the platform. Environmentalist Michael Schellenberger discusses revelations from the Twitter Files, shedding light on governmental influence and social media trust issues. The discussion highlights significant political surprises, corporate winners and losers, and breakthroughs in technology and cancer treatment. Expect a blend of humor and serious reflections as they celebrate the year's notable trends and figures.

Michael Shellenberger, a journalist and founder of Public, dives into his investigative findings on USAID's covert operations in U.S. politics. He discusses the agency’s refusal to grant Elon Musk access, linking to its broader acts of censorship. Shellenberger critiques USAID's funding of journalism aimed at undermining Donald Trump's presidency and analyzes the Panama Papers' fallout. The conversation also touches on the implications of big tech's collaboration with government and the pressing need to protect free speech amid rising censorship.

Michael Schellenberger, founder of Public on Substack and a keen political commentator, joins Eric Boehm from Reason Magazine, known for his insights on election integrity. They discuss a surprising Iowa poll that shows Kamala Harris leading Trump, exploring the implications for upcoming elections. Schellenberger raises concerns about potential FCC violations linked to Harris’ SNL appearance, while Boehm argues the lack of evidence for widespread election fraud. They also touch on the emotional fallout from a tragic pet euthanasia case, highlighting the tension between personal freedom and government intervention.