Engadget Podcast: SpaceX's Messy IPO and Its Messier CEO Under Scrutiny
The latest Engadget podcast examines SpaceX's upcoming IPO and the controversial behavior of its CEO Elon Musk, including racist posts and encouragement of Belfast rioters.
The SpaceX IPO: A Giant Leap with Questions
In a recent episode of the Engadget podcast, host Devindra Hardawar is joined by Nitish Pahwa from Slate to discuss SpaceX's planned IPO on June 12th. The conversation highlights that the company remains unprofitable, raising questions about its valuation and investment appeal. They explore how this potentially largest-ever IPO could reshape tech investment, despite the financial uncertainties.
CEO Controversies Cast a Shadow
The podcast also delves into the behavior of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who reportedly posted racist remarks on social media and encouraged rioters in Belfast during the same week. This creates a tension between the tech and finance world's excitement over the IPO and the ethical concerns raised by Musk's actions.
Other Topics Covered
The episode also touches on reflections from WWDC 2026, Meta's brief addition and removal of facial recognition code on its smart glasses, Anthropic's new Fable AI with Mythos coding capabilities, and a first drive review of the Rivian R2. The show concludes with pop culture picks.
