Elon Musk's influence extends well beyond the companies he leads, touching business, politics, and international affairs, according to a conversation that aired Thursday on Morning Edition. NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with tech journalist Kara Swisher about the scope of that influence.
The segment, titled "A look at Elon Musk's wide-reaching influence," was published on October 22, 2026, at 4:56 AM ET. Audio from the broadcast was not yet available at the time of publication, according to NPR.
Swisher, a longtime technology journalist, joined Inskeep to examine how Musk's role has expanded across sectors. The discussion focused on the breadth of his impact on business, politics, and global affairs.
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