Elon, Inc.

Monday night, Donald Trump sat down for an interview with Elon Musk on Musk’s social media platform, X. An unfiltered conversation between two of the most influential figures of the last decade? It was no surprise that over one million people listened concurrently in as they meandered across topics ranging from electric vehicles and immigration, to a play-by-play of the assassination attempt Trump survived in Pennsylvania last month.So what’s the significance of this interview, which produced very little news and was marred from the start by technical issues? On the latest episode of Elon, Inc., host David gathers Max and Dana to try and untangle it.But wait there’s more. In the final installment of our summer conversation series, Papadopoulos speaks with Bethany Allen, head of program for China investigations and analysis at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. Allen unpacks Musk’s business ventures in China and what his involvement with the country means for Tesla and the electric vehicle industry at large.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the world reacts to US Vice President Kamala Harris’s own vice-presidential pick, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, our attention stays focused on Monday’s stock market selloff (though much was recovered on Tuesday). One of the big topics of conversation was, does the sudden dip represent a popping artificial intelligence bubble? And what would such a correction do to Elon Musk? On this week’s episode of Elon, Inc., Bloomberg Businessweek’s Max Chafkin, Bloomberg technology editor Sarah Frier and reporter Kurt Wagner discuss. Plus later on: a conversation between Chafkin and the New Yorker’s Rachel Monroe and journalist Chris Hooks on what Musk’s relocation to Texas has meant for the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Frier, a technology editor at Bloomberg, and Kurt Wagner, a tech affairs reporter, dive into Elon Musk's dramatic political shift as he supports Donald Trump. They discuss his provocative social media antics, including misleading memes, and the implications for public perception. The conversation also touches on Musk's contentious move from California to Texas, exploring how it reflects broader changes in the tech landscape. Additionally, they examine the evolving cultural dynamics in Texas and the potential for future space ambitions.

Tech editor Sarah Frier joins to discuss Elon Musk's Twitter politics, his support for Trump, and the evolving Elon Musk fanbase. The conversation explores Musk's political influence, Tesla's stock performance, and Fred Lambert's journey from fan to critic.

Bloomberg Businessweek editor Brad Stone discusses Elon Musk's donation to a Trump Super-PAC, Musk's immediate endorsement of Trump after an assassination attempt, potential consequences under a Biden presidency, the complex relationship between Musk and Trump, and speculation on Musk endorsing Trump through a Zoom session. The episode also covers Tesla's delayed Robotaxi unveiling and speculates on a potential October announcement.

Josh Eidelson and Loren Grush discuss toxic workplace allegations at SpaceX, including sexual harassment and retaliation. The podcast also covers a feud between Elon Musk and Reid Hoffman, debates over short shorts, and lawsuits filed by former SpaceX employees seeking reinstatement and improved work conditions.

Bloomberg senior editor joins to discuss Tesla's sales performance, SpaceX's contract with NASA, and Elon Musk's potential interest in transforming X into Pinterest. Topics include Tesla's stock recovery, focus on autonomy, consumer perception of autonomous driving, and CEO's strategies for improving stock performance.

Sophie Alexander and Dana Hull from Bloomberg Businessweek join David Papadopoulos to discuss Elon Musk's obsession with birth rates and their scoop on his twelfth child. They also cover the high-level shake-up at X. Topics include Musk's concerns about declining fertility rates, his donation to UT Austin's Population Well-Being Initiative, and his influence on academic research.

Delaware courts reporter Jef Feeley discusses Elon Musk's record-setting pay package approval and X's plan to launch a payment service. They also touch on Tesla shareholder voting, X's hidden likes, and Twitter's pilot program for user safety.

Dana believes Elon Musk's focus is on colonizing Mars. They discuss Starlink's impact, Elon's leadership style, and the role of SpaceX. The conversation covers various subjects from SpaceX dominance to national security concerns in the space industry.