The Bulwark Podcast Mike Murphy: The Chinese Own Elon
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Feb 27, 2025 
Mike Murphy, a veteran Republican strategist and co-host of Hacks on Tap, and Michael Fanone, a former Capitol police officer, delve into the complexities of the electric vehicle market and the implications of China's influence on it—especially on Tesla. They discuss Trump's contradictory stance on EV subsidies while highlighting concerns over the ties between corporations and government. Fanone also shares intense anecdotes from January 6, critiquing the Proud Boys' behaviors and urging public engagement to combat extremism.
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Bezos and the Post
- Bezos's recent dictates at the Washington Post are troubling and unlike his earlier approach.
- Murphy had lunch with Bezos, Carney, where Bezos seemed more focused on quality journalism.
Bezos's Hypocrisy
- Bezos's stance on economic freedom is hypocritical, given Amazon's reliance on government regulations and subsidies.
- This is similar to Elon Musk, whose Tesla benefited greatly from government regulations and subsidies.
Elon Harming Tesla
- Elon Musk's actions are harming Tesla, both in Europe and the U.S.
- This is despite his potential for personal enrichment and increased power.