How to Lose $2 Trillion and Still Get a Government Contract

So, Elon Musk waltzed into Washington with a flamethrower and a spreadsheet, ready to trim $2 trillion in government fat like it was a Tesla production line. Four months later? He moonwalked out with scorched eyebrows, 250,000 pink slips in his wake, and a public image more cracked than a Cybertruck window.

Max and Lisa unpack the spectacular implosion of Musk’s bureaucratic crusade: no clear plan, zero patience, and way too much ego. Spoiler: running a government isn’t like launching a rocket. It crashes slower — and takes more people with it.

Lisa unpacks the political delusions of Silicon Valley saviors, while Max laughs through the flaming wreckage of technocratic hubris. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you let a Mars-obsessed billionaire play SimCity with real lives — buckle up. This episode is the audit you didn’t know you needed.

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Grok-3 and Magic Studio.