This podcast episode centers on Iron Mountain, a $30 billion company specializing in physical document storage, and its surprising success story. The speaker begins by referencing Elon Musk's anecdote about a limestone mine storing government retirement paperwork, leading into a detailed explanation of Iron Mountain's history, its massive scale (80 million square feet of storage), and its diverse clientele, including the US federal government. The episode then shifts to discuss the speaker's fascination with Elon Musk's current activities, particularly his involvement with Trump and his potential influence on government spending. Finally, the speaker proposes a new MFM field correspondent position focused on visiting and documenting unique businesses.
