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Does Elon Musk represent a new form of capitalism?: podcast

By Thomson Reuters Jun 22, 2026 | 11:32 PM

By Peter Thal Larsen

LONDON, June 23 (Reuters Breakingviews) – Follow on Apple or Spotify. Listen on the Reuters ​app. Read the ‌episode transcript.

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The SpaceX boss became the first trillionaire by defying business wisdom, ‌upending ​financial standards ⁠and embracing far-right ⁠politics. On The Big View this week Peter Thal Larsen asks Quinn Slobodian, ​co-author of “Muskism”, whether Musk is a one-off or ⁠a model of ⁠the future.

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FURTHER READING

Quinn Slobodian and Ben ‌Tarnoff: “Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed”

The Big View: Separating science fiction from fact ⁠at SpaceX

Breakingviews: SpaceX IPO riches would make robber barons blush

Breakingviews: SpaceX’s $1.75 ⁠trln ‌hope rests on ⁠Musk imagination

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(Editing by Aditya Srivastav; Production by ​Ujjaini Dutta)