Disrupter-in-chief: Elon Musk sets his sights on Uncle Sam

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Elon Musk has a mandate to slash bureaucracy in America’s federal government. But his goal of cutting $2 trillion from the budget is not realistic. Will his efforts help or harm the government? Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.