Podcast appearances and mentions of Tim Higgins

Rajiv Shah, president of the Rockefeller Foundation and former head of USAID, has spent his career on the frontlines of the fight against global poverty. That gives him unique insight into the rapidly changing world of foreign aid and philanthropy. How are NGOs attempting to fill the funding gaps left as the Trump administration turns inward? Shah speaks to WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins on the latest episode of the Bold Names podcast. Check Out Past Episodes: ‘Businesses Don't Like Uncertainty': How Cisco Is Navigating AI and Trump 2.0  Palmer Luckey's 'I Told You So' Tour: AI Weapons and Vindication Reid Hoffman Says AI Isn't an ‘Arms Race,' but America Needs to Win Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at BoldNames@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple CEO Tim Cook has been playing the long game when it comes to President Trump's tariffs, but his success depends on the longevity of an exemption unveiled over the weekend. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins explains. Plus, Nintendo has so far been nimble at reacting to the U.S. levies. WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims describes how the company is adapting to get its Switch 2 game console into U.S. customers' hands. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Battery-powered bikes have spread in an Ohio Amish community, along with the fear they will undermine family values. Plus, WSJ columnist Tim Higgins shares his take on Elon Musk's critique of trade policy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every day, Wall Street Journal reporters talk with the most powerful, influential and interesting people. On the next season of WSJ's Bold Names podcast, columnists Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims are bringing some of those conversations directly to you. Join them, starting Friday, April 18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drone-delivery company Zipline aims to safely—and quietly—drop packages to consumers. Plus, WSJ columnist Tim Higgins tells us about the latest in the duality of Elon Musk the businessman and the presidential adviser. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Old-fashioned bribery and high-tech software was used to snatch gadgets from doorsteps across the U.S., federal authorities say. Plus, Amazon-backed Zoox is getting ready to launch a commercial service for its driverless vehicle. We speak with WSJ columnist Tim Higgins about the CEO's vision for its toaster on wheels. Victoria Craig hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Few people sit at the nexus of business and politics like Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins. As head of a company that makes much of the infrastructure underlying the internet and artificial intelligence systems, and as chairman of the lobbying group Business Roundtable, Robbins has a unique perspective on the rapid changes facing both Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C. How is he navigating this moment? And what lessons did he learn from playing basketball with an all-time legend? Robbins speaks to WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins on the Bold Names podcast.  Check Out Past Episodes: Could Amazon's Zoox Beat Tesla and Waymo in the Robotaxi Race? Palmer Luckey's 'I Told You So' Tour: AI Weapons and Vindication  Humanoid Robot Startups Are Hot. This AI Expert Cuts Through the Hype.  Reid Hoffman Says AI Isn't an ‘Arms Race,' but America Needs to Win  Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at BoldNames@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're trying something a little different this week! Michael Dunne recently appeared as a guest on the podcast FACE-OFF: The U.S. vs. China, where he had an insightful and engaging conversation with host Jane Perlez. He enjoyed the discussion so much that he wanted to share it with you. The description below is from the FACE-OFF podcast.====================Back in 2015 the Chinese government declared that they would become the world leader in EVs by 2025. Major car companies scoffed. Who wants an EV? Today, China automakers have surpassed Japan, Germany and the US to become the number one exporter of cars. A record number of Chinese EVs were sold globally last year. How did China become the global leader in EVs? We'll talk with the man who literally wrote the book on the rise of China's car industry. Guest: Michael Dunne, Auto executive in China and the US, author American Wheels, Chinese Roads.  Book Recommendations: Michael Dunne's new book expected mid-2025.Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk and the Bet of the Century by Tim Higgins. 

The US markets are still searching for solid footing, as President Trump's tariff agenda unfolds. The President's economic advisor Kevin Hassett explains that April 2nd will bring the certainty and clarity that investors are hoping for. Elon Musk's work on DOGE in Washington, DC has split his time between government efficiency and leading Tesla, SpaceX, X, and Neuralink. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins considers whether Musk's presence in DC is putting a dent in investor confidence in Tesla, as the company's stock price feels the pressure. Plus, a government shutdown averted, two astronauts one step closer to Earth, and the public's view on the economy, under President Trump. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Kevin Hassett - 16:51Tim Higgins - 28:53 In this episode:Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

This week, we're bringing you an episode of Bold Names, which presents conversations with the leaders of the bold-named companies featured in the pages of The Wall Street Journal. On this episode, hosts Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims speak to Palmer Luckey, the founder of weapons manufacturer Anduril and part of a minority in the tech sector that supported President Trump during his first run at the White House. Now, Luckey wields influence in both Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C.–and he's using it to secure U.S. military contracts while trying to remake the government's approach to national security. Luckey speaks to WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins in the latest episode of our interview series Bold Names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chip maker Intel needs to figure out its future—fast. Now it's tapping Lip-Bu Tan to lead the company through its next stage. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher explains what's facing Tan. Plus, what has Elon Musk been up to at the Department of Government Efficiency? WSJ columnist Tim Higgins gives the latest updates in Musk-land. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Aicha Evans took over robotaxi startup Zoox from its founders in 2019, she made two big moves: selling the company to Amazon for over $1.2 billion, and keeping Zoox's radical design for a driverless car that looks like a lounge on wheels, with no steering wheel or brake pedal. Now, as the robotaxi industry drives toward a pivotal moment in public acceptance, Zoox is preparing to launch its commercial service later this year. How does the company fit in alongside rivals like Google's Waymo and Elon Musk 's Tesla? And why does Evans take inspiration from the early days of aviation? She speaks to WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins in the latest episode of our interview series Bold Names. Check Out Past Episodes: Palmer Luckey's 'I Told You So' Tour: AI Weapons and Vindication  Humanoid Robot Startups Are Hot. This AI Expert Cuts Through the Hype.  Reid Hoffman Says AI Isn't an ‘Arms Race,' but America Needs to Win  Why Bilt's CEO Wants You To Pay Your Mortgage With a Credit Card  Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at BoldNames@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Palmer Luckey, the founder of weapons manufacturer Anduril, was part of a minority in the tech sector that supported President Trump during his first run at the White House. Now, Luckey wields influence in both Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C.–and he's using it to secure U.S. military contracts while trying to remake the government's approach to national security. Luckey speaks to WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins in the latest episode of our interview series Bold Names. Check Out Past Episodes: Humanoid Robot Startups Are Hot. This AI Expert Cuts Through the Hype.  Reid Hoffman Says AI Isn't an ‘Arms Race,' but America Needs to Win  Why Bilt's CEO Wants You To Pay Your Mortgage With a Credit Card  The CEO Who Says Cheaper AI Could Actually Mean More Jobs  Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at BoldNames@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The head of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE ,says he is bringing a tech upgrade to the federal government. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins joins us for an update on Elon Musk's first 100 days in the Trump White House. Plus, Google changed its rules around how product-review sites appear in its search engine. WSJ reporter Alexandra Bruell explains how it's impacting a once-lucrative corner of news media. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ayanna Howard is dean of The Ohio State University's College of Engineering and a top expert on two of the most hyped fields in tech: humanoid robots and artificial intelligence. Combining these technologies could allow advanced bots to take on all sorts of tasks, from helping pack boxes at warehouses, to taking care of the elderly, or even doing the dishes. But what will it take to get there, and how close are we to getting everyday robot helpers? Howard speaks to WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins on the Bold Names podcast. Check Out Past Episodes: Reid Hoffman Says AI Isn't an ‘Arms Race,' But America Needs to Win  Why Bilt's CEO Wants You To Pay Your Mortgage With a Credit Card  Why This Tesla Pioneer Says the Cheap EV Market 'Sucks'  Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and the AI ‘Fantasy Land'  Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at BoldNames@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LinkedIn co-founder and Silicon Valley venture capitalist Reid Hoffman is cautiously optimistic about the future of artificial intelligence. In his new book, “Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right With Our AI Future,” he argues that the current state of AI is similar to the automobile at the start of the 20th century. What does that mean for what Hoffman calls the “cognitive Industrial Revolution” and its potential to create positive change, and who is best suited to regulate it? And what does he think of his old friend Elon Musk's influence in the Trump administration? Hoffman speaks to WSJ's Tim Higgins on the Bold Names podcast. Check Out Past Episodes: Why Bilt's CEO Wants You To Pay Your Mortgage With a Credit Card  Why This Tesla Pioneer Says the Cheap EV Market 'Sucks'  Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and the AI ‘Fantasy Land'  Why Elon Musk's Battery Guy Is Betting Big on Recycling  Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at BoldNames@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are miles and miles of undersea pipelines and cables running atop the ocean floor that are used to carry fuel and transmit data. WSJ contributor William Boston tells host Julie Chang about one company using artificial intelligence to protect this critical infrastructure. Plus, columnists Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims tell us what they learned from talking with Bilt CEO Ankur Jain for the latest season of WSJ's Bold Names podcast. You can listen to the first episode here. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a busy month in D.C. for Elon Musk. WSJ's Tim Higgins joins Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball to discuss what Musk's strategies as a CEO can tell us about his plans for DOGE and the federal government. Plus, we get into Trump's relationship with the judiciary and take a question from a listener about American expansionism.  Further Reading: -Musk Brings His Business Playbook to Washington: Move Fast and Claim Victory  -DOGE, Musk and Trump—Our Reporters Answered Your Questions  Further Listening: -R.I.P. CFPB?  -Trump 2.0: Less Foreign Aid, More Tariffs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been roughly four weeks since Elon Musk took the helm of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, which was tasked with slashing government spending. And a lot has happened since. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins joins host Julie Chang to discuss the latest as part of our series looking at Musk's first 100 Days in the Trump White House. Plus, a look at Amazon's push to bring employees back to the office five days a week. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bilt Rewards founder and CEO Ankur Jain took inspiration from American Express's rewards programs when his company began offering people loyalty points for paying monthly rent. Now, he wants to add homeowners to his customer base by allowing them to get rewards points for their mortgage payments. What does that mean for Bilt's business, and for its relationship with Wells Fargo over their co-branded credit card? And how could it affect the customers who've flocked to the card to earn points? Jain spea ks to WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins on the Bold Names podcast. Check Out Past Episodes: Why This Tesla Pioneer Says the Cheap EV Market 'Sucks'  Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and the AI ‘Fantasy Land'  Why Elon Musk's Battery Guy Is Betting Big on Recycling  The CEO Who Says Cheaper AI Could Actually Mean More Jobs  Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at BoldNames@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cloud storage used to be a sleepy part of the computing world but, with artificial intelligence becoming cheaper than ever, the companies collecting and protecting that data are now a hot investment. That includes cloud storage company Box, which has seen its stock climb nearly 40% this year. Its customers include most of the Fortune 500, including movie studios, automakers, consumer electronics giants, marketing firms and the Pentagon. Box CEO Aaron Levie says AI is getting better at piecing through 90% of companies' data that previously was an intractable mess, and is doing some tasks better than humans – from processing invoices and parsing contracts to building marketing campaigns. So why does he think that could actually lead to more jobs for humans? Plus, why his company plans to stay “model agnostic” and continue to work with all the major artificial intelligence models, including OpenAI 's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude. He speaks to WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins in episode four of our interview series Bold Names. Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at BoldNames@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Further Reading Amazon Invests an Additional $4 Billion in Anthropic, an OpenAI Rival  How to Make AI Less of a Power Guzzler   What Is AI Best at Now? Improving Products You Already Own   Elon Musk vs. Everyone: The New Fight in AI  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tesla, and its CEO Elon Musk, are the big names in electric vehicles, but a lot of competitors are nipping at their heels, including one led by a former top Tesla engineer. Peter Rawlinson is the CEO of Lucid, a billion-dollar auto startup he says has better technology than its rivals. The company recently completed a $1.75 billion stock offering, and has backing from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Now, as major automakers such as Volkswagen, General Motors and Ford pull back on their EV ambitions, find out why Rawlinson says Lucid's all-in on luxury vehicles with a high price tag and, eventually, smaller batteries. Plus, why he says he won't be building a $20,000 EV any time soon. He speaks to WSJ's Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims in episode one of our interview series Bold Names. Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at BoldNames@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.  Further Reading The Withering Dream of a Cheap American Electric Car Elon Musk Plays a Familiar Song: Robot Cars Are Coming  Ultralong-Range Electric Cars Are Arriving. Say Goodbye to Charging Stops.  Used EVs Sell for Bargain Prices Now, Putting Owners and Dealers in a Bind  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Benioff is one of the most outspoken names in tech. The billionaire co-founder of customer relationship software company Salesforce has been pivoting the company's focus to artificial intelligence agents to help its clients manage customer service and other needs. But he has some strong opinions about how others are promoting AI, from how Microsoft is selling its Copilot feature to companies like Amazon buying up nuclear power contracts for their data centers. And yet he says he's as excited about AI as he was the day that Apple's Steve Jobs sent him one of the first iPhones. So what can AI actually do, and what's a ‘fantasy'? Benioff speaks to WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins in episode two of our interview series Bold Names. Further Reading The Secret Weapon Helping Businesses Get Results From AI: Humans Salesforce Darkens the Skies for Cloud Software as AI Threat Looms  Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Makes $150 Million Donation to Hawaii Hospitals  At Marc Benioff's Salesforce, It's One Big Family—Until Trouble Hits  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JB Straubel was Elon Musk's battery guy. Now he's trying to turn what some see as trash into power for the electric vehicle revolution. Straubel was there at the earliest days of Tesla, and in his 15 years with the electric vehicle company, he played an integral role: he developed the battery pack used in the first Tesla vehicle, was the company's Chief Technology Officer, and now sits on the board of directors. But his day job is running the battery-recycling startup Redwood Materials, and he envisions a future where recycled batteries power our cars, cell phones and power tools. So could companies like his one day replace the oil giants who fueled the last century? Why does he think humans have room to work harder? And can the Tesla board manage Musk as he takes on a growing role in U.S. politics, including advising the Trump administration? Straubel speaks to WSJ's Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims in episode three of our interview series Bold Names. Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at BoldNames@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Further Reading In the Desert With an EV Entrepreneur Who Insists Trump Will Be Good for Business  The Boom in Battery Metals for EVs Is Turning to Bust  Cost-Cutting Lessons From Musk World for DOGE  What Americans Get Wrong About Electric Cars  One of the Brains Behind Tesla May Have a New Way to Make Electric Cars Cheaper   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every day, Wall Street Journal reporters talk with the most powerful, influential and interesting people. Now, we're bringing some of those conversations directly to you. Introducing Bold Names, a new interview series where we hear directly from the leaders behind bold name companies. Hosted by WSJ columnists Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims. The new season starts Friday, February 14. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting with the Department of Government Efficiency, tech executive Elon Musk is playing an influential role in the new Trump administration. But he's not stopping there—he's having a voice on artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and space. On the fourth episode of our series exploring what Trump's second term means for tech, WSJ columnist Tim Higgins joins host Belle Lin to discuss how Musk is shaping Trump's policies, and may impact the future of tech. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Quand il était enfant, il pensait que tout le monde était comme lui. Le jour où Elon Musk s'est rendu compte qu'il était plus intelligent que les autres : c'est quand il a réalisé que la plupart des gens ne savaient pas comment fonctionnait un interrupteur. Ce qu'il se passait derrière les murs, en fait, quand on allumait la lumière. “Je pensais que tout le monde savait ça” a-t-il dit un peu choqué en découvrant que : non. Et c'est la première chose à savoir : Elon Musk n'est pas comme nous. Il a un QI de 155, déjà (pour info, celui d'Albert Einstein était de 160). Et il a une fortune gravitant, à l'heure où on a enregistré ce podcast, autour de 200 milliards de dollars. Jusque-là, vous savez qu'il est à la tête de Tesla et de SpaceX, qu'il a rendu la voiture électrique cool (en gros), qu'il veut coloniser Mars dans un futur proche, et qu'il a racheté Twitter dans une histoire sans fin. Mais est-ce que vous saviez qu'il a grandi avec un père diabolique, qu'il a (vraiment) peur de l'extinction de l'humanité, que ses employés ont mis en place des techniques de survie pour travailler avec lui, et qu'il a, à ce jour…9 enfants ?!  Dans cet épisode de Scandales, la journaliste Marion Galy-Ramounot vous propose de découvrir qui est l'homme derrière le milliardaire de la Silicon Valley. À son micro se succèdent :  - Tim Higgins, journaliste au Wall Street Journal, auteur de Power Play, sur lemanagement d'Elon Musk - Julie Colombel, psychologue clinicienne spécialiste de l'autisme  - Luc Mary, historien et auteur du livre Elon Musk, l'homme qui invente notre futur. Scandales est un podcast de Madame Figaro, écrit et présenté par Marion Galy-Ramounot, et produit par Lucile Rousseau-Garcia. Chloé Berry a participé à la production de cet épisode. Jean Thévenin en a fait la réalisation, le mix, et a composé la musique. Océane Ciuni est la responsable éditoriale de Scandales, un podcast produit par Louie Créative, l'agence de contenus audios de Louie Média.  Cet épisode de Scandales est à retrouver sur toutes vos plateformes : Apple Podcasts,  Spotify, Deezer et Amazon Music.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Troodi is a mental-health chatbot built into a child-focused smartphone called Troomi. Part counselor, part friend, Troodi talks with kids about their anxieties. WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon joins host Belle Lin to discuss why some kids and parents are turning to an AI chatbot. Plus, we're tracking Elon Musk's first 100 days in the new Trump White House as co-lead of the Department of Government Efficiency. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins joins for a preview. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MAGA is fighting over immigration. Vox's Andrew Prokop tells us what happened, and the Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins explains why it isn't the first time Elon Musk has split the party — and won't be the last. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Rob Byers, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: http://www.vox.com/members Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Co-Chair of the new Department of Government Efficiency, arrives on Capitol Hill. Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at age 100. Roger Altman served as assistant secretary of the U.S. Treasury under President Carter, and he reflects on former President Carter's legacy in and after the White House. Next, The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins discusses the rift between members of President-elect Trump's inner circle and Elon Musk over immigration and H-1B visas. He explains about where Trump stands in the Musk-MAGA divide and examines Musk's influence in political debates. Plus, Trump asked the Supreme Court to pause a law that could ban TikTok, and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the Treasury will need to take “extraordinary measures” to avoid the debt ceiling. While the world mourns Jimmy Carter, the business community also mourns HBO and Cablevision founder Charles Dolan.  Roger Altman - 14:08Tim Higgins - 27:52 In this episode:Tim Higgins, @timkhigginsBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

We're hearing from our reporters and columnists about some of the biggest companies, trends and people in tech and what could be in store for 2025. Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has put himself firmly in the center of U.S. politics, thanks to his close association with President-elect Donald Trump. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins joins us to talk about what his approach to co-leading the new Department of Government Efficiency could be, and what challenges lie ahead in 2025. James Rundle hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cloud storage used to be a sleepy part of the computing world but, with artificial intelligence becoming cheaper than ever, the companies collecting and protecting that data are now a hot investment. That includes cloud storage company Box, which has seen its stock climb nearly 40% this year. Its customers include most of the Fortune 500, including movie studios, automakers, consumer electronics giants, marketing firms and the Pentagon. Box CEO Aaron Levie says AI is getting better at piecing through 90% of companies' data that previously was an intractable mess, and is doing some tasks better than humans – from processing invoices and parsing contracts to building marketing campaigns. So why does he think that could actually lead to more jobs for humans? Plus, why his company plans to stay “model agnostic” and continue to work with all the major artificial intelligence models, including OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude. He speaks to WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins in episode four of our interview series Bold Names. Check Out Past Episodes Bold Names: Why This Tesla Pioneer Says the Cheap EV Market 'Sucks'  Bold Names: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and the AI ‘Fantasy Land'  Bold Names: Why Elon Musk's Battery Guy Is Betting Big on Recycling  Further Reading Amazon Invests an Additional $4 Billion in Anthropic, an OpenAI Rival  How to Make AI Less of a Power Guzzler  What Is AI Best at Now? Improving Products You Already Own  Elon Musk vs. Everyone: The New Fight in AI  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JB Straubel was Elon Musk's battery guy. Now he's trying to turn what some see as trash into power for the electric vehicle revolution. Straubel was there at the earliest days of Tesla, and in his 15 years with the electric vehicle company, he played an integral role: he developed the battery pack used in the first Tesla vehicle, was the company's Chief Technology Officer, and now sits on the board of directors. But his day job is running the battery-recycling startup Redwood Materials, and he envisions a future where recycled batteries power our cars, cell phones and power tools. So could companies like his one day replace the oil giants who fueled the last century? Why does he think humans have room to work harder? And can the Tesla board manage Musk as he takes on a growing role in U.S. politics, including advising the Trump administration? Straubel speaks to WSJ's Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims in episode three of our interview series Bold Names. Check Out Past Episodes Bold Names: Why This Tesla Pioneer Says the Cheap EV Market 'Sucks'  Bold Names: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and the AI ‘Fantasy Land'  Further Reading The Boom in Battery Metals for EVs Is Turning to Bust  Cost-Cutting Lessons From Musk World for DOGE  The Withering Dream of a Cheap American Electric Car  What Americans Get Wrong About Electric Cars  One of the Brains Behind Tesla May Have a New Way to Make Electric Cars Cheaper  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Marc Benioff is one of the most outspoken names in tech. The billionaire co-founder of customer relationship software company Salesforce has been pivoting the company's focus to artificial intelligence agents to help its clients manage customer service and other needs. But he has some strong opinions about how others are promoting AI, from how Microsoft is marketing its Copilot feature to companies like Amazon buying up nuclear power contracts for their data centers. And yet he says he's as excited about AI as he was the day that Apple's Steve Jobs sent him one of the first iPhones. So what can AI actually do, and what's a ‘fantasy'? Benioff speaks to WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins in episode two of our interview series Bold Names. Check out Episode 1: Bold Names: Why This Tesla Pioneer Says the Cheap EV Market 'Sucks'  Further Reading A Powerful AI Breakthrough Is About to Transform the World  With ‘Founder Mode,' Silicon Valley Makes Micromanaging Cool  AI Agents Can Do More Than Answer Queries. That Raises a Few Questions.  At Marc Benioff's Salesforce, It's One Big Family—Until Trouble Hits  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Future of Everything listeners, here's a special presentation of Bold Names, our interview series where you'll hear from the leaders of the bold-named companies featured in the pages of the Wall Street Journal. Marc Benioff is one of the most outspoken names in tech. The billionaire co-founder of customer relationship software company Salesforce has been pivoting the company's focus to artificial intelligence agents to help its clients manage customer service and other needs. But he has some strong opinions about how others are promoting AI, from how Microsoft is marketing its Copilot feature to companies like Amazon buying up nuclear power contracts for their data centers. And yet he says he's as excited about AI as he was the day that Apple's Steve Jobs sent him one of the first iPhones. So what can AI actually do, and what's a ‘fantasy'? Benioff speaks to WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins in episode two of our interview series Bold Names. Check out Episode 1 in the Tech News Briefing Feed: Bold Names: Why This Tesla Pioneer Says the Cheap EV Market 'Sucks'  Further Reading A Powerful AI Breakthrough Is About to Transform the World  With ‘Founder Mode,' Silicon Valley Makes Micromanaging Cool  AI Agents Can Do More Than Answer Queries. That Raises a Few Questions.   At Marc Benioff's Salesforce, It's One Big Family—Until Trouble Hits  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most significant expansions of online protection for children in decades is currently languishing in the House, without a clear path to passage. WSJ reporter Georgia Wells joins host James Rundle to discuss what happened to the Kids Online Safety Act, and how intense lobbying from tech giants including Meta Platforms and Alphabet's Google contributed to its struggles. Plus, we preview Bold Names, a new series from WSJ columnists Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tesla, and its CEO Elon Musk, are the big names in electric vehicles, but a lot of competitors are nipping at their heels, including one led by a former top Tesla engineer. Peter Rawlinson is the CEO of Lucid, a billion-dollar auto startup he says has better technology than its rivals. The company recently completed a $1.75 billion stock offering, and has backing from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Now, as major automakers such as Volkswagen, General Motors and Ford pull back on their EV ambitions, find out why Rawlinson says Lucid's all-in on luxury vehicles with a high price tag and, eventually, smaller batteries. Plus, why he says he won't be building a $20,000 EV any time soon. He speaks to WSJ's Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims in episode one of our interview series Bold Names.   Further Reading Why Elon Musk's Robotaxi Dreams Are Premature  Elon Musk Plays a Familiar Song: Robot Cars Are Coming  Ultralong-Range Electric Cars Are Arriving. Say Goodbye to Charging Stops.  Used EVs Sell for Bargain Prices Now, Putting Owners and Dealers in a Bind  Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every day, Wall Street Journal reporters talk with the most powerful, influential and interesting people. Now, we're bringing some of those conversations directly to you. Introducing Bold Names, a new interview series where we hear directly from the leaders behind bold name companies. Hosted by WSJ columnists Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims. The first episode drops Saturday, November 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the week leading up to election day, presidential election contracts on Polymarket, Kalshi, and PredictIt all indicated Donald Trump had a wider lead ahead of Kamala Harris than traditional polls. In his first-ever TV interview, Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan discusses his company's role in elections and the rising popularity of prediction markets, which allow bettors to wager on election outcomes. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins highlights Elon Musk's influence among young men, saying Musk gave them “purpose” in voting for Trump. Plus, the House race remains uncalled, smart ring maker Oura is out with a new report on election day stress levels, and Wall Street awaits the Federal Reserve's next rate cut decision. Shayne Coplan - 14:51Tim Higgins - 32:15 In this episode: Shayne Coplan, @shayne_coplanTim Higgins, @timkhigginsBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

Elon Musk has become Trump's most important fundraiser and his hands-on approach is breaking political norms, according to Tim Higgins and Dana Mattioli of the Wall Street Journal. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin and Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: http://www.vox.com/members Elon Musk awarded Kristine Fishell with a $1 million check during the town hall in Pittsburgh. Photo by Michael Swensen/Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tesla's robotaxi excited fans at a splashy event who are betting the company's future is in robotics. But those watching online seemed underwhelmed, and investors were frustrated by the lack of details provided by CEO Elon Musk about the rollout of the company's driverless cab. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins tells host Zoe Thomas about the investor response and Musk's vision of Tesla's future. Plus, how polite are you to AI chatbots? The answer could affect the responses you get. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for August 7. Elon Musk has been making a number of pronouncements on social and political issues recently. We ask WSJ columnist Tim Higgins, who covers the billionaire, how that's playing out for his businesses. Plus, progressive Democrat Cori Bush loses her Missouri primary . And, the Bank of Japan walks back talk of rate increases, helping stocks recover after Monday's selloff. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interest in Elon Musk's social-media platform X surged during a 28-day period of intense political drama in the U.S. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how the company is trying to maintain users' interest. Plus, banks see an opportunity in gamers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 25. Tesla's profits could have been worse if not for government programs. WSJ's Tim Higgins explains why. And the U.S. economy continues to grow at a stronger pace than expected. Plus, Uber and Lyft win a California ruling to treat drivers as independent contractors. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Tesla shareholders last week reapproved CEO Elon Musk's 2018 pay package, valued at roughly $48 billion, Musk celebrated. But legal challenges and questions about the electric vehicle maker's future remain. WSJ business columnist Tim Higgins joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Plus, we'll tell you what it's like to use an AI chatbot as a travel planner. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pivot will be back on Friday! In the meantime, we're bringing you an episode of On With Kara Swisher, all about someone we just don't discuss enough – Elon Musk. Kara has assembled a panel of experts, to get their take on all things Elon: Kirsten Grind from the New York Times, Becky Peterson from The Information, and Tim Higgins, Wall Street Journal columnist, and author of "Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century." The group talks Tesla, Twitter/X, SpaceX, and more. Follow and subscribe to On With Kara Swisher here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tesla is bleeding execs, and it appears to be reaching a crisis point; over at Twitter/X, new reporting shows that Elon uses the platform to cozy up to right-wing leaders around the world and then presses them to enact policies that benefit to his companies; and while SpaceX continues to dominate in space, serious questions remain about the Pentagon's reliance on the mercurial industrialist with a seeming soft spot for Putin and Xi. So it's time to gather three of the best reporters covering Musk and get their take on all things Elon. Kirsten Grind recently joined The New York Times as a tech investigations reporter. Previously, she was at The Wall Street Journal, where she reported on Elon's drug use and the shockingly acquiescent Tesla board. Tim Higgins is the author of Power Play, Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century, and he writes a weekly column at The Wall Street Journal that is mostly about Elon Musk. And Becky Peterson covers Tesla, SpaceX, and all things Elon at The Information, where she consistently publishes scoops on the inner workings of Elon's companies. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find Kara on Instagram/Threads as @karaswisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Department of Justice announced a landmark lawsuit against Apple, alleging that it has built a monopoly in smartphones by thwarting innovative apps and accessories that would make users less dependent on Apple's technology. WSJ's Tim Higgins breaks down the lawsuit and what it could mean for the company and its CEO Tim Cook.  Further Reading: - Ghost of Microsoft Stalks Apple as DOJ Takes Its Shot  - Monopoly Case Pits Justice Department Against Apple's Antitrust Winning Streak  Further Listening: - One Company's Quest to Burst Apple's Blue Bubble Texts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices