How do you solve a problem like Elon Musk?
Plus, why politicians should not cancel their holidays
An episode of the Political Fix podcast, hosted by Financial Times, titled "How do you solve a problem like Elon Musk?" was published on August 16, 2024 and runs 35 minutes.
August 16, 2024 ·35m · Political Fix
Summary
The billionaire owner of X, Elon Musk, has launched attacks on the UK government following the riots. So, how should Keir Starmer’s government deal with the self-declared “free speech absolutist” and his social media platform? The FT’s political editor George Parker is joined by Political Fix regulars Miranda Green and Stephen Bush, as well as political correspondent Anna Gross. Plus, the team considers how Rachel Reeves will be able to promote growth in the UK while balancing the books. And, as Keir Starmer cancels his holidays - should politicians always take their vacations?Follow George on X: @GeorgeWParker, Stephen @stephenkb, Miranda @greenmiranda, Anna @AnnaSophieGrossWant more? Brussels slaps down Thierry Breton over ‘harmful content’ letter to Elon MuskFalse information cases in wake of riots test UK’s online safety lawAstraZeneca vaccine project in doubt as UK Treasury seeks to cut state aid UK government plans fresh investment in supercomputing despite axing aid How taking a holiday went globalSign up for 30 free days of Stephen Bush's Inside Politics newsletter, winner of the World Association of News Publishers 2023 ‘Best Newsletter’ award: https://ft.com/insidepoliticsofferPresented by George Parker. Produced by Audrey Tinline. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Audio mix by Sean McGarrity and original music by Breen Turner. Studio engineer: Petros Gioumpasis. The FT’s head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Description
The billionaire owner of X, Elon Musk, has launched attacks on the UK government following the riots. So, how should Keir Starmer’s government deal with the self-declared “free speech absolutist” and his social media platform? The FT’s political editor George Parker is joined by Political Fix regulars Miranda Green and Stephen Bush, as well as political correspondent Anna Gross. Plus, the team considers how Rachel Reeves will be able to promote growth in the UK while balancing the books. And, as Keir Starmer cancels his holidays - should politicians always take their vacations?
Follow George on X: @GeorgeWParker, Stephen @stephenkb, Miranda @greenmiranda, Anna @AnnaSophieGross
Want more?
Brussels slaps down Thierry Breton over ‘harmful content’ letter to Elon Musk
False information cases in wake of riots test UK’s online safety law
AstraZeneca vaccine project in doubt as UK Treasury seeks to cut state aid
UK government plans fresh investment in supercomputing despite axing aid
How taking a holiday went global
Sign up for 30 free days of Stephen Bush's Inside Politics newsletter, winner of the World Association of News Publishers 2023 ‘Best Newsletter’ award:
https://ft.com/insidepoliticsoffer
Presented by George Parker. Produced by Audrey Tinline. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Audio mix by Sean McGarrity and original music by Breen Turner. Studio engineer: Petros Gioumpasis. The FT’s head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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