Is Elon Building or Destroying?
February 21, 2025
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Is Elon Building or Destroying?
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Summary
Destruction can be part of the building process; it certainly is a key part of Elon Musk’s approach to business and his new - legally ambiguous - role with DOGE. There is, however, a fine line between disruption and destruction. The tech mantra of “move fast and break things” can be dangerous, particularly when applied to the government. On today’s show, Sarah and Beth explore this idea and how the new Trump administration is letting Musk run full steam ahead.
Plus, they discuss the Trump administration’s approach to foreign policy, most notably marked this week by Ukraine’s exclusion from the negotiating table with Russia. Outside of politics, Beth shares her new hack for managing her online shopping.
Topics Discussed
Ukraine Excluded from Negotiations
Is Elon Musk Building or Destroying Through DOGE?
Outside of Politics: Online Shopping Strategies
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