While Twitter has long been a popular platform for sharing short, text-based updates, the company has been exploring new ways to keep users engaged and attract new ones. The company has recognized the power of video in the modern era, and its upcoming changes reflect its efforts to make the platform more video-friendly. One of the significant changes that Twitter is implementing is to incorporate 4K video into its layout and home feed. This move will make Twitter more competitive with video-shar...
Feb 26, 2023•10 min
In this episode of the Elon Musk Podcast, we analyze the recent meeting between Elon Musk and California Governor Gavin Newsom at the opening of Tesla's new engineering headquarters in Palo Alto. Despite a history of disagreements and controversies, the two showed a surprising amicability, leading many to speculate about the state of their relationship. As Musk's companies continue to face scrutiny and legal challenges in California, we explore what this meeting could mean for Tesla's future in ...
Feb 24, 2023•10 min
In 2016, Tesla released its Master Plan Deux, which laid out an ambitious vision for the company's future. It included developing a range of electric vehicles, creating solar roofs with integrated battery storage, and introducing a self-driving capability. Over the past few years, Tesla has made significant progress towards these goals. Now, Tesla has released its Master Plan III, outlining the company's vision for the future. In this podcast episode, we'll take a deep dive into Tesla's Master P...
Feb 23, 2023•11 min
In this episode, we cover the latest news from SpaceX, including the launch of their new global roaming Starlink service, and the recent fine imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for violating launch license requirements. We discuss the potential impact of these developments on SpaceX and the broader space industry. Join us for an informative and thought-provoking discussion on the future of space exploration.
Feb 22, 2023•9 min
In the latest development of the ongoing saga between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Twitter, it has been revealed that some of the alleged unpaid bills relate to work done by the social media platform to close the contentious acquisition deal with Musk himself. As the deal came together last fall, Twitter executives were reportedly racing to complete it and arranged last-minute charter flights for then-Chief Marketing Officer Leslie Berland. However, after the deal closed, Twitter refused to pay for t...
Feb 20, 2023•12 min
In this episode, we'll be discussing the recent controversy surrounding Tesla's firing of at least 18 employees, including several leaders of a unionization campaign. Workers have alleged that the company used hardball tactics against union organizers and retaliated against those involved in the unionization effort. While Tesla denies the allegations, this is not the first time the company has faced criticism over its anti-union stance. Join us as we explore the implications of this story and wh...
Feb 19, 2023•9 min
Twitter has announced that it will now allow cannabis advertisements on its platform, starting today. The company previously allowed advertisements for CBD topical products that targeted some US users. This policy change means that Twitter will now allow more cannabis ads compared to other platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. #elonmusk #twitter #news
Feb 17, 2023•8 min
Twitter has deployed code to artificially boost Elon Musk's tweets by a factor of 1,000 after the billionaire complained about the lack of engagement his posts were receiving. According to a report from Casey Newton at Platformer, after a tweet about the Super Bowl received less engagement than President Joe Biden's, Musk took to Slack to issue an urgent request for help from engineers. Late on Sunday, Musk addressed his team in person and warned them they would all lose their jobs if the engage...
Feb 16, 2023•8 min
NASA has given a tentative launch date of March 11th for SpaceX's highly anticipated Starship orbital flight test, which has been eagerly anticipated by space enthusiasts for months. The announcement was made through the agency's WB-57 plane, which will be used to track the rocket's progress during the mission. SpaceX has been conducting full-scale tests throughout January and February of this year, and the most recent test saw the Super Heavy booster fire up all 33 engines, with 31 of them full...
Feb 15, 2023•11 min
SpaceX Starship's first orbital test flight is expected to launch once SpaceX completes a successful test of all 33 Raptor 2 engines, and makes environmental adjustments to Starbase, the planned launch site, as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. Subscribe to the Elon Musk Podcast Youtube - https://youtube.com/@theelonmuskpodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to the Full Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/elonmuskpodcast FOLLOW STAGE ZERO PODCASTS ON SOCIAL Space News Pod on T...
Feb 14, 2023•37 min
Ford Motor Co. and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) are set to build a multibillion-dollar battery plant in Michigan, according to sources familiar with the matter. The plant, located about 100 miles west of Detroit, is expected to create approximately 2,500 jobs. The project has been mired in geopolitical tensions between the US and China. Despite the uncertainty around the interpretation of requirements in President Joe Biden’s signature climate package, the Inflation Reduction ...
Feb 13, 2023•16 min
Elon Musk is on the cusp of reclaiming his position as the world’s richest person after a surge in Tesla’s share price. The static fire test took place on Thursday, February 9, with the Booster 7 prototype standing tall on the launch mount at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. As hoped, there were plenty of jaw-dropping visuals to go around and plenty to think about as SpaceX pushes forward with its ambitious Starship program. https://patreon.com/stagezero
Feb 11, 2023•16 min
SpaceX, the leading private aerospace company, is taking a big step towards space exploration with its Super Heavy rocket booster. The company's first stage of the starship rocket is fully reusable, which is aimed to power NASA's return to the Moon and help humans settle on Mars one day. With 33 main engines, this is the first time in history that so many engines have been used on a rocket. The closest comparison to this is the Soviet Union's N1 rocket, which had 30 liquid-fueled engines, but ea...
Feb 10, 2023•9 min
Gwynne Shotwell, President of SpaceX, announced on Wednesday that the company is aiming to accomplish a significant milestone with its Starship project this week. The event scheduled for Thursday is known as a "static fire" and it involves testing all 33 engines of the starship's rocket booster simultaneously. In November, SpaceX carried out a test firing with 14 of these engines as part of its efforts to launch a starship prototype into orbit. #elonmusk #spacex
Feb 09, 2023•8 min
After a successful full stack wet dress rehearsal, SpaceX's starship Booster 7 is set to complete its 33-engine static fire on 6th Feb 2023. The rocket has already completed a complex fueling test and launch, and the stage is set for a record-breaking static fire. The results of the first fully-assembled wet dress rehearsal test indicate that caution has paid off, and there is a small chance that SpaceX simply got lucky. #SpaceX, #StarshipBooster7, #33EngineStaticFire, #SpaceExploration, #Rocket...
Feb 04, 2023•14 min
Elon Musk's former chief of staff, Sam Teller, recently testified in the ongoing class-action lawsuit filed by Tesla shareholders. Teller provided insight into the series of meetings that took place between Musk and representatives from the Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund in 2018, leading up to Musk's infamous tweets about taking Tesla private. Teller also revealed details about the billionaire's work style, including his aversion to filtered information and grueling work schedule. The tri...
Feb 03, 2023•11 min
Twitter users will be able to send and receive payments through tweets using debit and credit cards. To use the platform, users will need to verify their identity. With the potential to expand into the world of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, this new payments feature on Twitter will provide fast and secure transactions. Stay tuned for this exciting development in the next 6-12 months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 01, 2023•14 min
https://patreon.com/stagezero The meeting between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and senior members of US President Joe Biden's team demonstrated Biden's commitment to electric vehicles, as well as the importance he attaches to the infrastructure and inflation reduction laws passed last year, according to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. The meeting took place on Friday and included Tony Podesta, a top lobbyist for Tesla, and former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu. During the meeting, the t...
Jan 30, 2023•11 min
Tesla and SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk, has seen a significant increase in his net worth, as his fortune soared by $10.6 billion to $145.2 billion since he testified in court on Friday. According to Bloomberg Billionaire's Index, this marks the largest two-day gain since November. The surge in Musk's wealth comes after he was sued by Tesla shareholders for a tweet he posted in 2018, where he claimed to have "funding secured" to take the company private at $420 per share. However, the deal never happene...
Jan 28, 2023•13 min
Amid declining ad revenue and advertiser exits, Twitter announced today that it has teamed up with ad-tech companies DoubleVerify and Integral Ad Science (IAS) to tell advertisers if their ad is placed around inappropriate content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 26, 2023•10 min
In this episode of our podcast, we discuss the recent trial of entrepreneur Elon Musk and a revelation that came out of it. Musk stated that he had the means to finance the acquisition of Tesla using shares from SpaceX. This news has caused quite a stir in the business world and has people wondering about the future of both companies. Tune in to hear our expert analysis and opinion on this topic and what it could mean for the industry. This is a must-listen episode for anyone interested in the i...
Jan 24, 2023•9 min
Discover the innovation of SpaceX's reusable Starship launch vehicle system. With its advanced Super Heavy booster and Starship second stage, the Starship system is designed for efficient, two-stage-to-orbit heavy lift capabilities. Learn more about the future of space travel with the Starship system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 23, 2023•17 min
Elon Musk defends himself in court against accusations of fraud over 2018 tweet about financing for Tesla privatization deal. Elon Musk faces class-action lawsuit and $40 million settlement over accusations of misleading investors through tweet on Tesla privatization deal financing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 21, 2023•14 min
Twitter has announced plans to partner with over thirty news outlets, media companies, and sports leagues for content sponsorship deals in the first half of this year. The schedule of events, shared with advertising partners, highlights Twitter's strategy to drive revenue through strategic partnerships with industry leaders in news, media, and sports. #elonmusk #tech #news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 20, 2023•19 min
A federal judge on Friday rejected Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s bid to move or delay a trial over a misleading tweet about a potential buyout of the electric automaker, setting the stage for the billionaire to be thrust into a legal drama amid the turmoil of his Twitter takeover. The decision by U.S. District Judge Edward Chen came during a hearing held in San Francisco federal court to go over the final details of a trial scheduled to begin Tuesday with jury selection. #elonmusk #news #technology Lear...
Jan 18, 2023•20 min
The Starship system is a fully reusable, two‑stage‑to‑orbit super heavy‑lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX. The system is composed of a booster stage named Super Heavy and a second stage, also called "Starship" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Twitter CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the character limit for tweets will increase from 280 to 4,000 characters early next month. The feature, which was first proposed in December, is one of a number of changes to the social media platform that the tech billionaire plans to roll out over the coming months after purchasing it for $44 billion last October. The increase in character length will be only the second time in Twitter’s 17-year history that it has changed the limit, having previously ...
Jan 13, 2023•23 min
The Starship system is a fully reusable, two‑stage‑to‑orbit super heavy‑lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX. The system is composed of a booster stage named Super Heavy and a second stage, also called "Starship". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2023•16 min
The price range of a Tesla model S is somewhere between 100,000. To $130,000 and it could go up to about $150,000, depending on what kind of options you add to your order. This is an impressive vehicle. With the quickest acceleration in a production vehicle today, zero to 60 in under two seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 10, 2023•24 min
The Starship system is a fully reusable, two‑stage‑to‑orbit super heavy‑lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX. The system is composed of a booster stage named Super Heavy and a second stage, also called "Starship" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 06, 2023•24 min
