What Musk has done at DOGE, LA chefs on Trump’s tariffs

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

What Musk has done at DOGE, LA chefs on Trump’s tariffs

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Published on Apr 24, 2025, 4:18:12 PM
Total time: 00:51:00

Episode Description

Elon Musk says he's scaling back his work in Washington D.C. and returning to Tesla. He and DOGE had promised to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget.

After reporting Tesla’s tanked first quarter profits, Elon Musk blames protests and vows to spend more time with the company. Will it be enough to turn things around?

Goods coming into the U.S. face a baseline 10% tariff, and those from China face 14.5%. Chefs and owners of Firstborn and Bé Ù share how that’s affected profits and menu items. 

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Accountant 2,” “Havoc,” “On Swift Horses,” and “Until Dawn.”

Knafeh (shredded filo) is the star ingredient in Dubai chocolate bars, which are also stuffed with pistachio cream. Consumers are willing to pay a premium for this treat. 

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Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.