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Elon Musk Podcast

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The Elon Musk Podcast takes an in-depth look into the world of the visionary entrepreneur. From SpaceX's mission to colonize Mars, to the revolutionary underground transportation network of the Boring Company, to the cutting-edge technology of Neuralink, and the game-changing innovations of Tesla, we cover it all. Stay up to date with the latest news, events and highlights from the companies led by Elon Musk.
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Episodes

xAI Is Burning $1 Billion a Month.

Elon Musk's xAI has built an enterprise sales team to pitch Grok to major corporations, but the company faces serious obstacles. With no track record in enterprise sales, a burn rate of $1 billion per month, and public missteps including misinformation and controversial outputs, xAI is trying to compete with OpenAI and Anthropic for contracts it has not yet proven it can deliver on. We break down where Grok actually performs well and why corporations remain hesitant. ⁠ Join my FREE BUSINESS comm...

Dec 16, 20259 min

SpaceX's $1.5 Trillion IPO Would Be the Biggest Ever

SpaceX set a new share price of $421, valuing the company at $800 billion and reclaiming the title of the world's most valuable private company from OpenAI. Elon Musk confirmed plans for a 2026 IPO that could raise over $30 billion at a $1.5 trillion valuation. Google's parent company Alphabet is set to book another paper gain from its SpaceX stake. We break down the numbers and what the Musk-Altman rivalry means for frontier tech. ⁠ Join my FREE BUSINESS community at the APEX CREATOR CLUB >&...

Dec 15, 20259 min

Trump's AI Executive Order Has a $100 Million Lobby Behind It

Trump signed an executive order blocking states from enforcing AI regulations, creating a DOJ task force to sue states and threatening to withhold federal funding. Congress rejected this twice. Republicans are split. The courts will decide what happens next. https://whop.com/apex-creator-club/ ⁠

Dec 14, 202511 min

Why McDonald's Deleted Its AI Ad and the Defense of It

McDonald's Netherlands released a 45-second Christmas ad made entirely with generative AI. The internet called it creepy, soulless, and worse than Coca-Cola's AI ads. McDonald's disabled comments, pulled the video, and called it "an important learning." The production company defended the work, then deleted the defense. We break down what went wrong and why even the directors are distancing themselves. Join our FREE Business Community - ⁠ https://whop.com/apex-content/ ⁠...

Dec 13, 20258 min

The iPhone Fold: $2,400, No Face ID, and a Bet on Zero Crease

Apple has ordered 22 million display panels for its first foldable iPhone, targeting a fall 2026 launch at around $2,400. IDC forecasts Apple will capture 22% of the foldable market and 34% of market value in its first year. We cover the leaked specs, the crease-free display technology, the under-display camera breakthrough, and why Samsung is scrambling to launch new foldables before Apple arrives. Join our FREE Business Community - ⁠ https://whop.com/apex-conten t/ ⁠...

Dec 12, 20259 min

How Intel's CEO Got Richer While Rescuing the Company

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan pitched the company's board on buying an AI startup where he serves as chairman and holds a financial stake. The board said no, citing a conflict of interest. Then a bidding war with Meta drove up the price. This is one of at least three deals where Intel has pursued companies that benefit Tan personally. We break down the Rivos situation, the SambaNova talks, and what Intel's policies actually do to manage these conflicts. Join our FREE Business Community - ⁠ https://whop.c...

Dec 11, 202510 min

AI Risk Is Off the Charts

At Abu Dhabi Finance Week, executives managing trillions of dollars debated whether AI stocks are worth their sky-high prices. Jenny Johnson of Franklin Templeton compared the frenzy to the gold rush. Chris Hohn of TCI said risk factors are off the charts. Stephen Schwarzman said we may need to double the electricity grid. We break down what each of them said. Join our FREE Business Community - ⁠ https://whop.com/apex-content/ ⁠...

Dec 11, 20258 min

Google Gemini 3 Just Changed the AI Race

Sam Altman declared a "code red" at OpenAI after Google's Gemini 3 launched to widespread praise. Marc Benioff switched from ChatGPT after three years. We break down how OpenAI lost its lead, why its commercial expansion may have backfired, and what happens when a startup tries to out-ecosystem Google. Join our FREE Business Community - ⁠ https://whop.com/apex-content/ ⁠

Dec 10, 202514 min

Slack’s CEO Heads to OpenAI

Slack CEO Denise Dresser will become OpenAI’s chief revenue officer next week, overseeing its enterprise unit and reporting to COO Brad Lightcap, while Slack appoints chief product officer Rob Seaman as interim CEO. Join our FREE Business Community - ⁠ https://whop.com/apex-content/ ⁠

Dec 10, 202514 min

Is SpaceX Building a Phone Carrier?

A trademark filing for “Starlink Mobile,” and I break down what that name implies, how a consumer phone service could work, and the practical signals to watch if SpaceX moves from brand to launch. Join our free business community - https://stan.store/wilwaldon

Dec 09, 202515 min

Elon wants to abolish the EU

NEW COMMUNITY - https://stan.store/wilwaldon The EU fined X 120 million euros under the Digital Services Act for deceptive design and transparency failures, and Elon Musk responded by saying the European Union should be abolished; here’s what the decision covers, why it targets product mechanics, and what X may do next.

Dec 09, 202524 min

"Blue Origin Sucks"

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".

Dec 08, 20258 min

SpaceX Starship Flight Update

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"

Dec 07, 20259 min

Energy, Robots, and the End of Work

Elon Musk says AI and robots will outpace inflation in about three years and make work optional within two decades; this episode walks you through the price effects, the debt math, the energy constraint, and what “universal high income” could look like, using only the two articles you provided.

Dec 04, 202524 min

Elon Musk: Will AI & Robots Make Your Job Obsolete? How to Stay Valuable in the Next 20 Years

In this episode, we explore Elon Musk’s prediction that AI and robotics will make most job skills obsolete within 20 years. We discuss what this means for students, parents, and professionals, why college still matters, and how to build skills that remain valuable in an AI-driven world. The episode also covers practical advice for adapting to rapid technological change, building a portfolio, and preparing for the future of work and learning. Show Notes & Timestamps: 0:00 — Introduction and C...

Dec 04, 202518 min

Musk’s 12-Year Trump Forecast

Elon Musk privately told DOGE alumni that the U.S. is entering a 12-year Republican run, starting with a second Trump term and continuing with two for JD Vance. We break down the venue, the audience, the security framing, the sci-fi references, and the strategy behind the prediction

Dec 03, 202510 min

iPhone Fold Details

Apple’s first foldable iPhone targets a “virtually crease-free” inner display, a titanium-forward hinge, and a price near $2,399, with mass production expected in late 2026. Here is a clear, sourced breakdown of design choices, specs, pricing, and whether it can replace your iPhone-plus-iPad setup. 🚀 📈 🔥 ⚡ Stage Zero Business Bootcamp is my private community for B2B founders and service providers who want YouTube to drive leads, trust, and sales. Get weekly coaching, channel and video feedbac...

Dec 02, 202513 min

SpaceX’s Starship Takes a Major Step Toward Florida Launches

The Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of the Air Force have cleared a major environmental milestone for SpaceX’s Starship and Super Heavy rocket system , moving Elon Musk’s company closer to operating from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station . The new Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) outlines how SpaceX could soon fly from Launch Complex 37 , ramping up to an unprecedented 76 launches and 152 landings each year . 🚀 📈 🔥 ⚡ Stage Zero Business Bootcamp is my private com...

Dec 01, 202510 min

How To Read X’s Location Panel

X’s new “About this account” panel let users see where viral political profiles are based, revealed several large MAGA-branded accounts posting from abroad, and gave everyone a quick way to verify claims with realistic caveats about VPNs, accuracy, and fake screenshots. 🚀 📈 🔥 ⚡ Stage Zero Business Bootcamp is my private community for B2B founders and service providers who want YouTube to drive leads, trust, and sales. Get weekly coaching, channel and video feedback, and a simple content syste...

Nov 27, 202517 min

A Simple Guide to AI Agents

A friendly, plain-English tour of agentic AI that shows how it plans steps, uses safe tools, and finishes real tasks with simple rules and approvals.⚡⚡ https://wilwaldon.com ⚡⚡ **⚡Support STAGE ZERO on Patreon - https://patreon.com/stagezeronews⚡** 💬 Discord - https://discord.gg/kqW2RZVHcc ▶️ Subscribe to the Stage Zero News Youtube - https://youtube.com/@stagezeronews?sub_confirmation=1 🎧 Listen to the Full Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/elonmuskpodcast ⭐ SUPERCAST - https://clubelon.superc...

Nov 26, 202518 min

Tesla FSD v14.2 What’s New and Who Gets It First

Tesla’s FSD, Supervised, v14.2 is rolling out to an initial set of AI4 vehicles with a higher-resolution vision encoder, improved emergency-vehicle handling, adaptive routing, and new parking options, setting the stage for a broader release. ⚡⚡ ⁠ https://wilwaldon.com ⁠ ⚡⚡ **⚡Support STAGE ZERO on Patreon - ⁠https://patreon.com/stagezeronews⚡**⁠ 💬 Discord - ⁠https://discord.gg/kqW2RZVHcc⁠ ▶️ Subscribe to the Stage Zero News Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@stagezeronews?sub_confirmation=1⁠ 🎧 Li...

Nov 25, 202511 min

Elon Musk and Jensen Huang Make Future Predictions At U.S.-Saudi Arabia Forum

Elon Musk and Jensen Huang Make Future Predictions At U.S.-Saudi Arabia Forum ⚡⚡ ⁠ https://wilwaldon.com ⁠ ⚡⚡ **⚡Support STAGE ZERO on Patreon - ⁠https://patreon.com/stagezeronews⚡**⁠ 💬 Discord - ⁠https://discord.gg/kqW2RZVHcc⁠ ▶️ Subscribe to the Stage Zero News Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@stagezeronews?sub_confirmation=1⁠ 🎧 Listen to the Full Podcast - ⁠https://link.chtbl.com/elonmuskpodcast⁠ ⭐ SUPERCAST - ⁠https://clubelon.supercast.com⁠ ✔️ FOLLOW STAGE ZERO PODCASTS ON SOCIALStage Zero...

Nov 24, 202529 min

Waymo Starts Testing in Minneapolis

Waymo has begun supervised testing in Minneapolis and is preparing a path to rider service through winter validation, city feedback, and new Minnesota rules. ⚡⚡ ⁠ https://wilwaldon.com ⁠ ⚡⚡ **⚡Support STAGE ZERO on Patreon - ⁠https://patreon.com/stagezeronews⚡**⁠ 💬 Discord - ⁠https://discord.gg/kqW2RZVHcc⁠ ▶️ Subscribe to the Stage Zero News Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@stagezeronews?sub_confirmation=1⁠ 🎧 Listen to the Full Podcast - ⁠https://link.chtbl.com/elonmuskpodcast⁠ ⭐ SUPERCAST - ⁠h...

Nov 21, 202515 min

How China could stop Elon Musk's Tesla Optimus Robots

Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk's $1.2 trillion compensation package despite a Delaware court ruling it illegal, as Chinese competitors sell EVs for $10,000 and Tesla pivots from cars to humanoid robots. We examine why the board gave Musk the largest pay deal in history, how Chinese automakers threaten Tesla's survival, and why Musk demands 25% voting control or threatens to build his AI empire elsewhere. ⚡⚡ ⁠⁠ https://wilwaldon.com ⁠⁠ ⚡⚡ **⚡Support STAGE ZERO on Patreon - ⁠⁠https://patreo...

Nov 20, 202515 min

Can Tesla Optimus Robot actually perform surgery?

Tesla says its Optimus robot could perform surgery in the future; this episode breaks down what Optimus can do now, what changes by 2026, the regulatory steps between a demo and a medical device, and why the manufacturing plan matters for investors and patients. ⚡⚡ ⁠⁠ https://wilwaldon.com ⁠⁠ ⚡⚡ **⚡Support STAGE ZERO on Patreon - ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/stagezeronews⚡**⁠⁠ 💬 Discord - ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/kqW2RZVHcc⁠⁠ ▶️ Subscribe to the Stage Zero News Youtube - ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@stagezerone...

Nov 18, 202522 min

Waymo now offers driverless freeway rides in SF, LA, and Phoenix

Waymo now offers fully driverless Level 4 robotaxi rides on freeways in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, and it connects San Francisco to San Jose with curbside pickup at SJC. This expansion enables faster airport trips and cross metro rides without a safety driver and brings autonomous service to everyday commuter use cases. Learn how highway driving, availability, safety protocols, pricing pressure, and competition from Uber, Tesla, and Zoox will shape self driving car adoption in 2025...

Nov 14, 202512 min

Tesla Cybercab starts production April 2026

Tesla's Cybercab production start is scheduled for April 2026, with production expected to begin at Gigafactory Texas. This timeline was announced by CEO Elon Musk at the company's annual shareholders meeting, which also included images of the pilot production line for the fully autonomous, two-seat vehicle. Timeline: Production is expected to start in April 2026. Location : The Cybercab will be produced at Gigafactory Texas. Vehicle details : The Cybercab is designed for full autonomy, without ...

Nov 13, 20259 min

Elon Musk says billions of optimus robots in the future

A general purpose, bi-pedal, autonomous humanoid robot capable of performing unsafe, repetitive or boring tasks. Achieving that end goal requires building the software stacks that enable balance, navigation, perception and interaction with the physical world. ⚡⚡ ⁠⁠ https://wilwaldon.com ⁠⁠ ⚡⚡ **⚡Support STAGE ZERO on Patreon - ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/stagezeronews⚡ 💬 Discord - ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/kqW2RZVHcc⁠⁠ ▶️ Subscribe to the Stage Zero News Youtube - ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@stagezeronews?sub_...

Nov 12, 20255 min
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