Recode Decode: Elon Musk biographer Ashlee Vance

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Recode Decode: Elon Musk biographer Ashlee Vance

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Jul 15, 2015

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Kara Swisher talks with journalist Ashlee Vance about his new book on Elon Musk. They discuss Musk's "Tony Stark" image, the future of Tesla and whether Musk is mellowing out. Also on the show: photo apps and Reddit.

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Jul 15, 2015

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Kara Swisher, Silicon Valley’s most revered journalist, hosts candid interviews with tech execs, politicians, celebrities and more about their big ideas and how they’re changing our world. Produced by Recode and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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Recode Decode: Elon Musk biographer Ashlee Vance

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