How Did Elon Musk Become So Powerful In The Trump Administration?

New York Times journalist Eric Lipton explains how Musk's companies are benefiting as he cuts federal jobs and agencies, and reporter Teddy Schleifer explains how Musk's political views turned right, and why he thinks the billionaire's relationship with Trump might actually last.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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