The Elon Effect

Tesla inks a $16.5 billion semiconductor deal with Samsung, sparking a stock bump and securing its long-term chip supply. Meanwhile, The Boring Company officially begins work on a tunnel in Nashville that will link key city spots to the airport. Hosted by Miles Vega, today’s Elon Effect breaks down why this matters for Tesla’s tech roadmap—and for America’s infrastructure future.

SpaceX rolls out its upgraded V2 Starship in Texas ahead of flight test number 10, while Falcon 9 keeps churning with another 28 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral. Meanwhile, a behind-the-scenes diplomatic deal in the Bahamas hits turbulence as SpaceX’s offer of free Starlink terminals sparks concern. Hosted by Miles Vega, today’s Elon Effect dives into tech, rockets, and a little international drama.

In a stunning breakthrough, a paralyzed woman named Audrey used Neuralink’s brain chip to write her name—just by thinking it. It’s the first time she’s written anything in 20 years. In today’s episode, Miles Vega breaks down how this historic moment happened, what the implant actually does, and why it may change the future of communication, autonomy, and digital life as we know it.

Starlink goes dark for thousands in one of its largest outages yet—SpaceX blames a software failure but says service has mostly recovered. Meanwhile, the Crew-11 astronaut mission prepares for liftoff next week as NASA and SpaceX move into final countdown mode. All that and more in today’s episode of The Elon Effect with Miles Vega.

Tesla stock plunges after a rocky Q2 earnings report, tax credits near their end, and investor faith begins to waver. Meanwhile, Neuralink forecasts 20,000 brain implants a year by 2031, and SpaceX locks in its next ISS crew launch. All that and more in today’s episode of The Elon Effect with your host, Miles Vega.

Tesla’s Q2 earnings fall short on revenue and profits, but a new budget-friendly EV model is officially on the roadmap for 2025. Plus, Neuralink reveals bold plans to implant 20,000 people annually and generate $1 billion in revenue by 2031. Miles Vega breaks it all down in today’s episode of The Elon Effect.

Tesla gets a boost from Bank of America’s bullish price target—just ahead of what could be a rough Q2 earnings report. Meanwhile, new U.S. policy threatens Tesla’s emissions credit revenue stream. Over at SpaceX, a Falcon 9 launches two powerful internet satellites and nails the landing, but NASA’s TRACERS mission gets delayed due to a surprise power outage. Hosted by Miles Vega, it’s your daily blast of Elon Musk–related tech news in 5 minutes or less.

As Q2 earnings approach, Elon Musk says his focus is “100% back on Tesla,” sending shares higher to start the week. We break down what analysts expect from Wednesday’s earnings call. Plus, Tesla’s long-awaited retro-style diner and Supercharger lounge opens today in Los Angeles — will it become the first of many?

Today on The Elon Effect, we dig into reports that Neuralink was labeled a “small, disadvantaged business” before reaching a $9 billion valuation. We also explore early talks between The Boring Company and Tennessee officials about a possible tunnel linking downtown Nashville to the airport. Finally, Tesla stock gets a boost as the U.S. imposes a steep 160% tariff on Chinese graphite. Hosted by Miles Vega, this is your daily briefing on Elon’s world—from tech to tunnels and everything between.

Before Tesla was a household name, it was a risky startup founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning with a dream of building an electric sports car. Then Elon Musk entered the picture. In today’s episode, Miles Vega dives into the dramatic early days of Tesla—how Musk joined the company, helped fund the first Roadster, and eventually took the wheel as CEO. It’s a story of innovation, conflict, and the birth of a revolution in the auto industry.