SpaceX offers its shares for public purchase
Summary
This episode delves into the historic SpaceX IPO, exploring Elon Musk's ambitious vision for AI infrastructure and Mars colonization, with experts debating its potentially record-breaking valuation against financial realities and Musk's unprecedented control. The program also pays tribute to the late artist David Hockney, highlighting his innovative career and impact. Further segments cover BBC correspondent Leister Ducet's nonfiction award, updates on the US-Iran peace deal, Canada's hosting of the World Cup, and the escalating Palestinian evictions in East Jerusalem.Episode description
SpaceX shares have begun trading on the US stock exchange, marking what could be the largest initial public offering in history.
If share sales reach the company's suggested price of $135 (£100), it will set founder Elon Musk on track to be the world's first trillionaire.
Also in the programme: We pay tribute to David Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, who has died at the age of 88; Iran and the US both suggest they're close to a deal to end the conflict between them; and the biggest sporting show in the world comes to Canada - but are Canadians buying the World Cup hype?
(Photo shows SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on a live feed projected onto the Nasdaq MarketSit in New York City, on 12 June 2026. Credit: Jeenah Moon/Reuters)