Elon Musk: The Rise Before The Storm (Ep 2)

Listen to this episode from The Rest Is Politics US: Founding Members on Spotify. *Founding Members Exclusive* Musk went from Silicon Valley footnote to global tech icon - but at what cost? In this episode, Anthony Scaramucci and Katty Kay trace Musk’s rise from his early ventures to the high-stakes launches of Tesla and SpaceX. With insight from veteran tech journalist Kara Swisher, they explore the fine line between genius and recklessness, the personal sacrifices behind Musk’s empire, and the near-collapse of his dreams in 2008. Instagram: ⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected] Writer and Producer: Fiona Douglas Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Harry Balden Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport