More To The Story: Boston University professor Quinn Slobodian discusses his book “Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed,” which he co-authored with Ben Tarnoff. They outline how Elon Musk’s background and political views have reshaped capitalism and coin new terms to describe the unique ways Musk has been able to forge a close and symbiotic relationship with the government. On this week’s More To The Story, host Al Letson talks with Slobodian about how the world’s richest person has reimagined the relationship between business and government, his unique brand of futurism, and how Musk’s early life in apartheid South Africa ultimately shaped his worldview.

Read: Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed (Harper)

Read: Elon Musk’s Reward for Calling for a Race War? Becoming a Trillionaire. (Mother Jones)

Listen: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping Our Country (More To The Story)

Learn more: Quinn Slobodian's website

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How Elon Musk Is Re-Engineering the World

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How Elon Musk Is Re-Engineering the World