Why Is Elon Musk So Obsessed With Us?
City Cast Austin23 Juli 2024

Why Is Elon Musk So Obsessed With Us?

Elon Musk recently announced that he’s moving the headquarters for X, formerly known as Twitter, to Austin, joining other Musk enterprises already here. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Asher Price of Axios to discuss — is Austin becoming "Musklandia?" Why is this city so attractive to the world’s richest person, and how does he fit in with Austin’s culture? We’d like to thank Tecovas, who makes our favorite Western wear in town, for being our exclusive launch sponsor. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter. Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

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Why Being a Reservation City Sucks — and How To Still Get One

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