On Musk with Walter Isaacson

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He didn’t have a role in Hamilton, but America wouldn’t be the same without him! From Walter Isaacson– the bestselling biographer behind Musk, Einstein and Steve Jobs– and journalist Evan Ratliff (Mastermind, co-host of the beloved Longform podcast) comes a behind the scenes look at the story of Ben Franklin, and how his genius shaped our national character. From Franklin’s adventures as a mischievous apprentice, to his evolution over 84 years into America’s best writer, inventor,scientist, diplomat, and business strategist… as well as Founding Father, Isaacson covers everything from the wit behind Poor Richard’s Almanac to the wisdom behind the Declaration of Independence; not to mention, how a former slave owner evolved into the shepherd of a near-perfect Constitution. In this intimate behind the scenes interview, Isaacson provides a look at how he came to understand Franklin’s remarkable life, how it shaped America’s national identity, and why Ben Franklin matters so much right now. Read more

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Walter Isaacson, known for chronicling the lives of innovators, takes us behind the scenes with Elon Musk, after spending two years with the tech giant and publishing his biography. Isaacson, who's cracked the minds of Da Vinci and Jobs, now unpacks Musk's world: from SpaceX ambitions to Twitter's upheaval. Joined by Evan Ratliff, they explore the complexities of profiling a tech titan. It's a concise glimpse into Musk's tumultuous journey, offering a unique perspective on the man transforming our future. On Musk with Walter Isaacson is a society & culture podcast by iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope.