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Jul 1
35m 12s

Musk vs. Trump, Round 2

Charlie Kirk
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The ceasefire between Elon Musk and President Trump is breaking down like it's in a Middle Eastern country. Charlie explains why Musk is angry this time and looks for another way to mend fences. Then he talks to Alex Marlow about redoing the US census, Alligator Alcatraz, and more.

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