The John Johnston Lounge

Elon Musk Threatens Kara Swisher Over Prison Warning

The John Johnston Lounge

Show Notes

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Elon Musk has been lashing out at podcaster and journalist Kara Swisher, and others, after Swisher implied that Elon knows that fate is coming for him eventually, in the form of renewed investigations into him and his company dealings. MUSK documentary maker also has some choice words about Elon.

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Elon Musk & Trump Are Throwing Ukraine Under The Bus https://youtu.be/0GYLtbdipU4

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Kara Swisher Warns Elon Musk: A Reckoning Is Coming | Receipts | The Bulwark https://youtu.be/z6wJ0ABvYfs

Polls Reveal EXACTLY What People Think Of Elon Musk | The Damage Report https://youtu.be/sh36UQdxNQM

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