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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 11 MIN

Is SpaceX The Next Enron? | Kara Swisher

from The John Johnston Lounge · host John Johnston

ohn Johnston (JJ) reacts to part of a recent episode of On with Kara Swisher, in which a panel discuses the question: Is SpaceX the next Enron? The panel includes Ed Elson from Prof G Markets, Tim Higgins from The Wall Street Journal, and Bethany McLean, who co-authored the book The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron. Referenced video:“This is a genuine scandal”: The SpaceX IPO and why it matters | On with Kara Swisher   https://youtu.be/0z_W7S1XmL0SpaceX, Kara Swisher, Enron, Elon Musk, On with Kara Swisher, Ed Elson, Prof G Markets, Tim Higgins, Bethany McLean, John Johnston, JJ, The John Johnston Lounge, The Johnston Lounge, reaction, reaction video, podcast reaction, business news, tech news, financial scandal, Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, The Smartest Guys in the Room——Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

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