Flipping the Bird: Elon vs Twitter | Assassination Coordinates | 5

Business Wars

2025/07/17

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Elon goes on a banning spree. And even his most ardent supporters find themselves asking, is the battle over Twitter worth it? Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonde...

Highlights

Since acquiring Twitter, Elon Musk's leadership has sparked widespread controversy and upheaval, both within the company and among its users. His aggressive restructuring, shifting policies, and high-profile bans have raised questions about the platform's future and the cost of his vision for free speech.

00:00

About 1,200 Twitter employees resigned after Musk's ultimatum

17:01

Dave Chappelle brought Elon Musk on stage during a show, but Elon was booed

37:25

Musk admitted mistakes and expressed fatigue before stepping down as CEO

Chapters

How Did Elon Musk Shake Up Twitter Overnight?

00:00

What Secrets Did the Twitter Files Really Reveal?

10:12

When Did Twitter Become a Battleground for Free Speech vs. Safety?

24:18

Was Elon Musk’s Twitter Experiment a Mistake?

41:17

Transcript

David Brown: This is Business Wars Flipping the Bird. Episodes will drop Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for the next two weeks. Wondery Plus subscribers can binge the entire season of Business Wars Flipping the Bird right now. Start your free trial in the...