Elon, Inc.

Discover the surprising connection between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, two giants from distinct worlds. Explore Musk's political journey, his frustrations with the Biden administration, and how his decisions have shaped the electric vehicle landscape. Dive into the politics of celebrity culture, including the implications of Musk's controversial moves, like reinstating Trump on Twitter. Engage with insights from experts and insiders who reveal the complexities of Musk's evolving views amidst a backdrop of societal and political tensions.

Elon Musk's recent $1 million giveaway is raising eyebrows amid his campaign efforts in Pennsylvania. Critics, including Governor Josh Shapiro, question the legality of this move, suggesting it's a manipulation tactic. The discussion dives into Musk's shifting political alliances, particularly his ties with Trump and the implications of his financial influence on elections. The podcast also explores Musk's complex relationship with electric vehicle policies and how his actions reflect broader political trends. It's a wild ride through power, politics, and philanthropy!

The podcast dives into Elon Musk's surprising support for Donald Trump, turning the political landscape upside down. It uncovers Musk's evolving political views and his significant financial influence on the upcoming presidential race. The discussion also highlights how a tech billionaire can sway public opinion and shift the dynamics of an election. What are Musk's true motivations? Discover the potential ramifications of his bold political move and the stakes involved in this intriguing intersection of technology and politics.

Dive into the dynamic world where sports and business collide. Discover how negotiation skills shape not only games but corporate landscapes as well. Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly reveal surprising insights from industry titans and sports legends. Join them as they dissect the art of deal-making and share inspiring stories of reinvention. This engaging discussion promises to spark your interest in the bold moves that define both the sports arena and the boardroom.

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.

Craig Trudell, Bloomberg editor and Global Autos czar, dives into the much-anticipated unveiling of Elon Musk’s robotaxi. He shares insights on the mixed reactions to the CyberCab, highlighting concerns over production timelines and investor skepticism. The discussion sheds light on the challenges faced in transitioning from prototype to production, especially regarding safety regulations. Trudell also elaborates on the complexities of developing autonomous vehicles and the broader implications for the industry and consumers.

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.

As we’ve previously discussed here on Elon, Inc., the billionaire’s posts on X have grown more and more political—and right wing—over time. This week, we have Bloomberg’s Jonathan Tirone with us to discuss how Elon Musk, and his platform, have brought the once-obscure, White nationalist term “remigration” back into US politics. Then, tech reporter Kurt Wagner talks to Jack Sweeney, the young man who made a flight tracking service Musk personally de-platformed. Plus: Tesla seems poised to uncork some good news about its sale numbers in front of next week’s big Robotaxi event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feuds. Can’t beat ‘em, can’t stop ‘em. At Elon, Inc., we’ve long covered Elon Musk’s penchant for a public feud at the end of episodes, but today feuds take center stage. David and Max talk to Bloomberg emerging markets reporter Julia Leite, who is based in Brazil, about Musk’s evolving legal situation there. Then Dana joins to talk about the Cybertruck situation in Chechnya. We can't help ourselves. There's two extra feuds, both related to land-use disputes. First, the party game Cards Against Humanity is suing SpaceX for allegedly trespassing on a swath of land that the company bought in 2017. Secondly, in the ongoing feud between prominent venture capitalist and Democrat donor Vinod Khosla, there has been a new chapter. In the course of trading insults on X, Musk mocked Khosla for a previous fight Khosla had had about beach access, and Khosla has asked him to apologize.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we chronicle every week on Elon, Inc., Elon Musk contains multitudes. He leads six companies, runs his own social-media platform and is now explicitly working to re-elect Donald Trump as president. This week, we talk about two very different kinds of Musk stories. One is about his behavior on X, and the rare tweet he took down. The other is about how his space company, SpaceX, is having a great run of late, with a successful space walk and a new deal with United Airlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.