Topic: Solarcity

2 chapters across the catalog

Johnson's Johnson, Jump!
Episode 609 33:15 - 38:20

609: Johnson's Johnson, Jump!

Elon Musk Government Subsidies and Tesla Owner Culture

The hosts critique Elon Musk's business ventures, including Tesla, SpaceX, and SolarCity, claiming they are heavily dependent on government subsidies and carbon credits. They also discuss the perceived "douchey" culture of Tesla owners and the long-term viability of electric vehicle batteries compared to luxury internal combustion cars like Jaguars or Rolls Royces.

Warming Up to Iceland
Episode 511 1:51:44 - 1:55:41

511: Warming Up to Iceland

Elon Musk, SolarCity Stimulus and Kleiner Perkins Green Tech

Elon Musk's SolarCity is criticized for suing the government for more stimulus money after receiving nearly $100 million in grants. This is part of a broader critique of venture capital firms like Kleiner Perkins and figures like Al Gore, who are accused of losing massive amounts of investor and taxpayer money on "green tech" failures.