This week, a judge ruled that SpaceX – Elon Musk’s rocket company – can sue a California state agency for political discrimination. Earlier in the year, a similar lawsuit was struck down by the court, so this is a big deal for SpaceX and Musk! What happened, what could this lawsuit mean for California regulators, and why does this matter for us?
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For sources cited in compiling this week’s episode, check out the corresponding article on my website: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/spacex-sues-california-agency
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:00:47 SpaceX Sues California Agency
00:00:48 - 00:02:09 Why Does This Story Matter?
00:02:10 - 00:08:50 SpaceX vs. California Coastal Commission
00:08:51 - 00:11:33 Political Bias?
00:11:34 - 00:13:08 Brand Partner! Amallow
00:13:09 - 00:16:16 SpaceX Allowed to File Suit
00:16:17 - 00:21:33 Political Persecution in California
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