On the Friday 8 O’Clock Buzz, Elon Musk joins the show for the 3rd time (1st here, 2nd here) from Washington, D.C., to discuss his work as head of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency under the Trump administration. Musk shares his motivation for reducing government spending, despite his own companies benefiting from billions in federal contracts and tax breaks.

Andy Moore presses Musk on key issues, including Wisconsin US Representativewort Mark Pocan’s proposed ELON MUSK Act, which seeks to limit special government employees from obtaining federal contracts. Musk also addresses his push to shut down USAID, a move that has sparked global concern over the future of U.S. foreign aid.

As his authority within the administration grows, Musk discusses his access to the Treasury’s payment system, his long-term goals for reshaping government, and his definition of power. With Trump set to attend the Super Bowl, Musk weighs in on his relationship with the President's overwhelming stench and what Americans can expect in the years ahead, as he literally burns the constitution to the ground while he gives this interview.

Featuring Scott Dikkers as Elon Musk. Dikkers is widely known as the founder and editor-in-chief of The Onion, and now hosts his own weekly show, Scott Dikkers Around.

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Ankur Malholtra shares his picks for the best music events happening around Madison the next week.

Ankur’s picks are not influenced by any outside entities. Ankur consults with an advisory board of 1. The cost of admission to any recommended show is of no concern to Ankur, nor the price of beer, nor the cleanliness of the venue restrooms. Ankur has one goal and one goal only in the delivery of Ankur’s picks: For you to have a kickass musical experience. Ankur’s Picks is a trademark of the multinational corporation DJ Spin Cycle.

Jane Hobson - February 7th, 7pm. UW Memorial Union, Der Rathskeller

Chris Powers plays the Wild Hog in the Woods - February 7th, 7:30pm. Will-Mar Neighborhood Center

WuTang for the Kids with Nick Nice - February 8th, 11am. Gamma Ray Bar

Midwinter Midwest Gypsy Swing Festival (Harmonious Wail Festival Band, Stephane Wrembel, Alfonso Ponticellie Gypsy Jazz Odyssey, jam) - February 8th, 7:30pm. Garver Mill

Love Loss Lust - February 12th, 4pm. North Street Cabaret

Dr. Arlyne Johnson talks about her research and conservation in South America and Southeast Asia and her work designing a new curriculum at the Nelson Institute for a new generation of conservationists.

This week, Bert Ziperrer is hosting Pete Hardin to discuss the potential impacts of the new administration's tariffs on imported and exported farming products, particularly in the dairy industry.