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Oct 2022
24m 20s

Emergency Bonus Episode: Now Elon's Real...

New York Magazine
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Kara and Scott are ready with the hot takes in reaction to the breaking news that Elon Musk has revived his offer to buy the social media company. They discuss everything from his possible motivations, to the financial and political implications, to whether Scott will lose his blue check mark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi ... Show More
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