June 7, 2025 • 18 mins
When titans clash, everyone feels the tremors. The explosive feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has rapidly devolved from policy disagreement to personal vendetta. This isn't just entertainment—it's a seismic shift in American power dynamics with real-world consequences, including Tesla's staggering $152 billion market value loss in a single day.
Through a detailed timeline spanning June 2-6, 2025, I track how a seemingly minor criticism of Trump's "one big beautiful bill" ignited a firestorm that House Speaker Mike Johnson ominously described with "nobody challenges Trump without consequences."
This "full-on GOP civil war" exposes deep fractures between conservative populists and libertarian-leaning technologists, forcing Republicans and Silicon Valley leaders alike to choose sides in a conflict that could reshape American politics and business.
But amid this high-stakes drama between powerful men behaving like children, actual children are showing us a better way.
These contrasting images leave us with a powerful question: as democracy hangs in the balance in a world that sometimes seems to have gone mad, who truly deserves our attention and admiration—billionaires throwing tantrums or children quietly changing their communities through simple acts of kindness?
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is a world gone mad.
This is a world gone mad, mad,mad, mad, mad.
It's another day in a worldgone mad.
I'm Jeff Allen Wolfe and I'mback again to give my commentary
on the news, so thank you forjoining me this episode.
I'm going to talk about theMusk-Trump feud.
(00:21):
Trump feud, that's right.
Donald, the delusional dictator, and Elon I believe I'm the
real President Musk are battlingit out Now.
I'll get to that issue a littlelater on, but I first want to
give you some quick highlightsof what's happened in the last
24 to 48 hours, and I'm callingthis as a new segment, friday
(00:46):
Frenzy.
So here we go.
Well, the US Supreme Courtdelivered a pivotal 6-3 decision
permitting the Department ofGovernment Efficiency, doj, to
access our sensitive SocialSecurity Administration data.
This ruling temporarily lifts alower court's injunction that
had restricted Doge's access dueto privacy concerns.
(01:09):
Now, the court's conservativemajority sided with the Trump
administration what a surpriseemphasizing the government's
need to proceed with itsefficiency initiatives.
However, the liberal justicesdissented.
However, the liberal justicesdissented, expressing grave
concerns over potential privacyviolations and the lack of
(01:30):
demonstrated need for such broadaccess.
Doge, established by PresidentTrump and initially led by Elon
Musk, aims to modernize federaloperations and eliminate waste.
The administration argues thataccessing our social security
data is crucial for identifyingand preventing fraud within the
social security system.
(01:51):
Critics, however, warn thatgranting DOGE unfettered access
to personal information, such associal security numbers, our
medical records and financialdata, poses significant risks to
individual privacy and lacksadequate oversight.
This decision by the SupremeCourt underscores the ongoing
(02:13):
debate over the balance betweengovernmental efficiency and the
protection of personal authority.
Now, as legal challengescontinue, the implications of
this ruling will likelyinfluence future discussions on
data access and executiveauthority.
You know the ruling is not asurprise to me.
Really, it's a disgustingruling, a completely wrong
(02:36):
ruling and a total invasion ofour rights and privacy.
But I've said this multipletimes before in previous
episodes that's not going tostop the Republicans and their
supporters.
The Supreme Court has losttheir way.
World Pride controversy in DC.
(02:57):
Lgbtq plus communities gatheredin Washington, despite safety
concerns, celebrating WorldPride 2025 with parades, art and
activism.
Now federal authorities closedDuPont Park ahead of World Pride
events due to safety concerns.
Lgbtq plus activists criticizedthe move as discriminatory.
(03:21):
No words for this, other thanveiled bigotry is what I'm
thinking.
Human trafficking awareness inOmaha, non-profits are raising
awareness about humantrafficking risks as crowds
gather for the College WorldSeries.
You know it's good to hear somenoble actions finally being
(03:42):
taken by some people, as opposedto what the norm is happening
today In international news.
Norway strengthens rape laws.
Norway passed a landmark lawcriminalizing sex without
explicit consent, joining abroader European trend in sexual
assault legislation.
(04:03):
You know it's good to hear thatNorway is protecting people and
penalizing people who commitrape.
Russia's largest aerial assaulton Ukraine June 6, 2025.
Today overview, russia launchedits most extensive aerial
assault on Ukraine since thebeginning of the war.
(04:23):
The attack was a directretaliation for Ukraine's
surprise drone offensive daysearlier, known as Operation
Spider Web.
Now the details of the assaultare follows Russia deployed 407
drones, 45 missiles, includingcruise and ballistic missiles.
Ukrainian air defensesintercepted 368 drones and 36
(04:45):
missiles.
Targeted cities were all overUkraine.
At least four killed, includingthree emergency responders in
Kiev, with 50-plus injured.
Extensive damage reported tohomes, power stations and rail
networks.
Ukraine's Operation Spiderwebhappened June 1st when Ukraine
launched coordinated droneattacks on Russian air bases in
(05:07):
Siberia and the Arctic.
Over 40 Russian militaryaircraft were destroyed,
including Tu-95 and Tu-22Mbombers.
This attack significantlyweakened Russia's long-range
strike capabilities.
Now the international responseUS President Trump, after
speaking with Putin, confirmedawareness of Russia's intent to
(05:29):
respond and urged measured force.
Now Ukrainian PresidentZelensky condemned Russia's
retaliation, called forincreased global sanctions and
support.
You know this marks a sharpescalation in warfare tactics on
both sides.
Ukraine is now capable ofstriking deep within Russian
(05:50):
territory with high precision.
Russia's retaliation signalsboth its vulnerability and its
continued reliance onoverwhelming aerial force.
Experts warn of furtherescalation and stress the need
for international diplomacy.
Trump made a comment recentlysaying you know, it's like two
children in a playground.
(06:10):
I'm paraphrasing I should justlet them fight it out.
How frigging irresponsible youare, donald, allowing this
bloodshed to continue.
Israel arms Gaza clans.
Prime Minister Netanyahuacknowledged arming certain
clans in Gaza to oppose Hamas,sparking international debate.
(06:31):
Netanyahu won't stop.
He's on his own, protecting hisrep doesn't care about his
country, it seems, and creating,you know, a chaos, just like
Donald's doing in our country.
D-day, 81st anniversary.
Leaders and veterans gatheredin France to commemorate the
81st anniversary of D-Day.
(06:52):
At Bayeux War Cemetery InGlastonbury there was a festival
, and the lineup will includethe 2025, the band called the
1975 rather Neil Young, olivia,rodrigo and Rod Stewart in the
legend slot, and that's theFriday Frenzy.
(07:14):
To catch you up to date on alot of things that have happened
in the last 24 to 48 hours.
Ladies and gentlemen, let's getto our featured boxing match.
I turn this over to ringannouncer Mark Sampson.
Mark in the red corner, thestable genius, the man who's 6'5
(07:39):
and 210 pounds and in perfecthealth.
Hey, can you people stoplaughing in the front row,
perfect health?
Hey, can you people stoplaughing in the front row
Fighting out of Mar-a-Lagoagainst everyone and currently
the delusional dictator, thewaste of DNA?
I bring you Taco man and hithis own corner of the world.
(08:04):
The world's richest man, man,the man who thinks he could
solve anything at all, and if hecan't, then fuck it, he'll
destroy it.
I bring you Elon, the man whothought he was the real
president Musk.
Okay, so the two grown-up babiesare going at it and it's
(08:28):
deteriorating into a puddle ofsludge.
So let me give you a breakdownas best as possible.
Let's go to a deep dive whattook place, and I'm going to
give you a timeline.
Okay, as best as possible.
There are a lot of things said,that I don't have everything
here, but this is the overviewfor those of you who want to
know what the hell is going on.
(08:48):
This is for June 2nd to June6th, now currently the
Trump-Musk feud Okay.
June 2nd Musk's initial critiqueElon Musk posts on X calling
Trump's one big beautiful bill adisgusting abomination.
Musk claims the bill wouldraise the deficit by $2.4
(09:09):
trillion over the next 10 years.
June 3rd Trump's response Trumpsays he's disappointed in Musk.
During a press briefing withGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz
, he claims Musk knew the bill'scontents and is only
criticizing it for attention.
June 4th escalation on socialmedia.
(09:30):
Musk fires back on X Donaldknew I didn't see the bill.
Musk says Without my supporthe'd still be golfing in
Mar-a-Lago.
Trump threatens to revokegovernment contracts for Tesla
and SpaceX, stating governmentshouldn't support traitors.
Musk sarcastically announceshe'll decommission SpaceX's
(09:55):
Dragon capsules.
Musk later backtracks.
Musk then posts maybe it's timefor Congress to look at
impeachment.
Musk adds a controversial postfollowing that and says birds of
a feather, trump and Epsteinjust sang.
June 5th political reactionsWhite House labels Musk's
(10:18):
Epstein remark unfortunate andreckless.
Steve Bannon pipes in demandsan investigation into Musk's
immigration status suggests thatMusk could be deported.
House Speaker Mike Johnson thensays I hope this can be
resolved, but nobody challengesTrump without consequences.
June 6th continued fallout.
(10:41):
Musk posts a meme mocking Trumpas a crying baby with the
caption stable genius meltdown.
Trump reposts on Truth.
Social Elon is a loser withoutloyalty I made him, I can break
him.
Tesla stock drops 14%, wipingout $152 billion in market value
(11:07):
for Musk.
No sign of reconciliation.
Political analysts say this isnow a full-on GOP civil war.
June 7th early morning, jeff megoes into the nearest bar,
orders several double scotcheson the rocks, and I was there
(11:29):
for seven hours staring at thewall wondering why the fuck are
all of us in America watchingthis bullshit between these two
babies?
All right, here's the keytakeaways.
Yes, there were some othercomments from Musk like make my
day.
Acting like Clint Eastwoodtowards Trump.
(11:49):
The Trump-Musk feud has shiftedfrom policy disagreement to
personal attacks.
Economic ripple effects arealready being felt in the
markets.
Deep fractures now existbetween conservative populists
and libertarian tech leaders.
The expert analysis is asfollows.
These are all the experts'opinions.
(12:10):
Trump-musk feud ramifications.
Long-term ramifications of thisfeud.
One mutually assureddestruction.
Tech journalist Kara Swisherwarns the feud could lead to a
mutually assured destruction.
Musk controls criticalinfrastructure like Starlink and
SpaceX, while Trump canweaponize federal authority.
(12:31):
Both men could cause seriousharm to each other's empires.
Number two economic and marketimpacts.
Tesla shares, like I said,dropped over 14%, $150 billion
plus due to the feud.
Trump media also dipped 8%.
Analysts warn of reducedinvestor confidence and possibly
(12:51):
regulatory blowback for Musk'sprojects, especially around EVs
and autonomous vehicles.
Number three political falloutand GOP dynamics.
The rift exposes deep fracturesin the GOP.
Musk's criticism of Trump's taxbill might influence other tech
donors.
This could cost Republicanscritical support heading into
(13:15):
the 2026 midterms.
Number four Silicon Valley'spolitical realignment.
The feud is forcing techleaders to rethink their
alignment with Trump.
Figures like Brad Gertzner andGary Tan cautiously side with
Musk.
There's growing tension betweenlibertarian-leaning
technologists and Trump'spopulist base.
Number five regulatory andlegal challenges.
(13:37):
Trump allies have suggestedrevoking Musk's government
contracts and launchingimmigration investigations
against him.
This threatens SpaceX's workwith NASA and could provoke
lawsuits over politicalretaliation.
Number six perception and brandimpact.
Musk's public spats are fuelingmovements like Tesla takedown
(14:02):
and Trump's brand also suffers.
When feuding with once allies,the reputations of both figures
could face lasting damage.
Conclusion about all this backand forth between Trump and Musk
Well, without reconciliation,both Trump and Musk face
significant political, financialand reputational fallout.
(14:23):
Analysts agree this is nolonger just a personality clash.
Reputational fallout Analystsagree.
This is no longer just apersonality clash.
It's a battle for influencethat reshapes politics, tech and
the economy.
Bottom line for me, wolfpacklisteners, we're caught in the
middle of the room between thisshit-throwing between Donald and
Elon and obviously we're goingto get a cut up pretty badly.
(14:47):
All right, after ducking allthat mudslinging and
shit-throwing between Trump andMusk, it's time to shift gears
and all the Wolfpack listenersjoining me in drinking.
That is, if you drink, if not,it's a good time to start.
Okay, this episode's upliftingstory is about children.
In fact, I'm going to offer youtwo stories involving children,
(15:10):
some acts of kindness andempathy.
My first story I offer youinvolves a young boy's mission
to spread love.
Carter Kefauver, a 10-year-oldboy from Whitehall, ohio, began
spreading kindness after beinginspired by his mother's
generosity when his mother,robin, donated her $275 raffle
(15:33):
prize.
Carter asked his mom why.
She told him it only took $5 tobe kind.
That simple lesson sparkedCarter's journey.
Kind that simple lesson sparkedCarter's journey.
Carter used five dollar giftcards to show appreciation to
sanitation and postal workers.
He later expanded his effortsto create blessing boxes stocked
(15:54):
with food and hygiene productsand free little libraries filled
with donated books.
He also assembled 75 crisiscare bags filled with items such
as fidget toys, teddy bears,snacks and hygiene products.
These were distributed tochildren in distress by local
police officers.
(16:14):
Now, following the loss of hismother, carter founded a
non-profit in her memory tocontinue his acts of kindness.
He was named White Hall'sYoungest Opportunity Ambassador
in 2023.
You know, tip of my hat to you,young man, from the heart to
(16:35):
other people's souls.
Well done.
My second story involvessomething called Crim
Elementary's Kindness RoomingEmpathy in Schools.
I don't know if you've heardabout this, but listen.
On May 19, 2025, crimElementary School in Bowling
Green, ohio, opened a kindnessroom as part of the Luke of
(16:58):
Lucan Boyle, a 14-year-old whodied by suicide in 2017 after
experiencing cyber bullying.
The room provides a safe,creative space for students to
practice and express kindness.
It includes art materials,cards and supplies for crafting
(17:22):
messages of hope, encouragementand gratitude.
Students can make items forpeers, teachers and even first
responders.
Photos of Luke can line thewalls appropriately, serving as
both inspiration and a reminderof why kindness matters.
The initiative complementsother school programs like Club
(17:43):
Smile and Bobcat Leaders, whichencourage positive leadership
and inclusivity.
Now, principal Zeb Kelloemphasized we have to teach kids
how to be kind.
It's a skill like anything else.
Two stories well done fromchildren paying it forward, so
(18:04):
to speak.
Hopefully, these two storiesinspire you and set up your
weekend properly.
This is A World Gone Mad.
I'm Jeff Allen Wolfe.
I'll be back again Monday.
I really hope to hear from you.
I could use your energy andinput.
Otherwise, I'm sitting in aroom talking to myself.
(18:26):
Have a great weekend untilMonday.
Stay hopeful.
There is chaos in the world,can't you see?
And we need to stand up andpreserve our democracy.
This is a world gone mad.
(18:46):
This is a world gone mad.
This is a world gone mad.
This is a world gone mad, mad,mad, mad, mad.
It's another day in a worldgone mad.
I'm Jeff Allen Wolfe and I'mback again to give my commentary
on the news, so thank you forjoining me this episode.
I'm going to talk about theMusk-Trump feud.
(00:21):
Trump feud, that's right.
Donald, the delusional dictator, and Elon I believe I'm the
real President Musk are battlingit out Now.
I'll get to that issue a littlelater on, but I first want to
give you some quick highlightsof what's happened in the last
24 to 48 hours, and I'm callingthis as a new segment, friday
(00:46):
Frenzy.
So here we go.
Well, the US Supreme Courtdelivered a pivotal 6-3 decision
permitting the Department ofGovernment Efficiency, doj, to
access our sensitive SocialSecurity Administration data.
This ruling temporarily lifts alower court's injunction that
had restricted Doge's access dueto privacy concerns.
(01:09):
Now, the court's conservativemajority sided with the Trump
administration what a surpriseemphasizing the government's
need to proceed with itsefficiency initiatives.
However, the liberal justicesdissented.
However, the liberal justicesdissented, expressing grave
concerns over potential privacyviolations and the lack of
(01:30):
demonstrated need for such broadaccess.
Doge, established by PresidentTrump and initially led by Elon
Musk, aims to modernize federaloperations and eliminate waste.
The administration argues thataccessing our social security
data is crucial for identifyingand preventing fraud within the
social security system.
(01:51):
Critics, however, warn thatgranting DOGE unfettered access
to personal information, such associal security numbers, our
medical records and financialdata, poses significant risks to
individual privacy and lacksadequate oversight.
This decision by the SupremeCourt underscores the ongoing
(02:13):
debate over the balance betweengovernmental efficiency and the
protection of personal authority.
Now, as legal challengescontinue, the implications of
this ruling will likelyinfluence future discussions on
data access and executiveauthority.
You know the ruling is not asurprise to me.
Really, it's a disgustingruling, a completely wrong
(02:36):
ruling and a total invasion ofour rights and privacy.
But I've said this multipletimes before in previous
episodes that's not going tostop the Republicans and their
supporters.
The Supreme Court has losttheir way.
World Pride controversy in DC.
(02:57):
Lgbtq plus communities gatheredin Washington, despite safety
concerns, celebrating WorldPride 2025 with parades, art and
activism.
Now federal authorities closedDuPont Park ahead of World Pride
events due to safety concerns.
Lgbtq plus activists criticizedthe move as discriminatory.
(03:21):
No words for this, other thanveiled bigotry is what I'm
thinking.
Human trafficking awareness inOmaha, non-profits are raising
awareness about humantrafficking risks as crowds
gather for the College WorldSeries.
You know it's good to hear somenoble actions finally being
(03:42):
taken by some people, as opposedto what the norm is happening
today In international news.
Norway strengthens rape laws.
Norway passed a landmark lawcriminalizing sex without
explicit consent, joining abroader European trend in sexual
assault legislation.
(04:03):
You know it's good to hear thatNorway is protecting people and
penalizing people who commitrape.
Russia's largest aerial assaulton Ukraine June 6, 2025.
Today overview, russia launchedits most extensive aerial
assault on Ukraine since thebeginning of the war.
(04:23):
The attack was a directretaliation for Ukraine's
surprise drone offensive daysearlier, known as Operation
Spider Web.
Now the details of the assaultare follows Russia deployed 407
drones, 45 missiles, includingcruise and ballistic missiles.
Ukrainian air defensesintercepted 368 drones and 36
(04:45):
missiles.
Targeted cities were all overUkraine.
At least four killed, includingthree emergency responders in
Kiev, with 50-plus injured.
Extensive damage reported tohomes, power stations and rail
networks.
Ukraine's Operation Spiderwebhappened June 1st when Ukraine
launched coordinated droneattacks on Russian air bases in
(05:07):
Siberia and the Arctic.
Over 40 Russian militaryaircraft were destroyed,
including Tu-95 and Tu-22Mbombers.
This attack significantlyweakened Russia's long-range
strike capabilities.
Now the international responseUS President Trump, after
speaking with Putin, confirmedawareness of Russia's intent to
(05:29):
respond and urged measured force.
Now Ukrainian PresidentZelensky condemned Russia's
retaliation, called forincreased global sanctions and
support.
You know this marks a sharpescalation in warfare tactics on
both sides.
Ukraine is now capable ofstriking deep within Russian
(05:50):
territory with high precision.
Russia's retaliation signalsboth its vulnerability and its
continued reliance onoverwhelming aerial force.
Experts warn of furtherescalation and stress the need
for international diplomacy.
Trump made a comment recentlysaying you know, it's like two
children in a playground.
(06:10):
I'm paraphrasing I should justlet them fight it out.
How frigging irresponsible youare, donald, allowing this
bloodshed to continue.
Israel arms Gaza clans.
Prime Minister Netanyahuacknowledged arming certain
clans in Gaza to oppose Hamas,sparking international debate.
(06:31):
Netanyahu won't stop.
He's on his own, protecting hisrep doesn't care about his
country, it seems, and creating,you know, a chaos, just like
Donald's doing in our country.
D-day, 81st anniversary.
Leaders and veterans gatheredin France to commemorate the
81st anniversary of D-Day.
(06:52):
At Bayeux War Cemetery InGlastonbury there was a festival
, and the lineup will includethe 2025, the band called the
1975 rather Neil Young, olivia,rodrigo and Rod Stewart in the
legend slot, and that's theFriday Frenzy.
(07:14):
To catch you up to date on alot of things that have happened
in the last 24 to 48 hours.
Ladies and gentlemen, let's getto our featured boxing match.
I turn this over to ringannouncer Mark Sampson.
Mark in the red corner, thestable genius, the man who's 6'5
(07:39):
and 210 pounds and in perfecthealth.
Hey, can you people stoplaughing in the front row,
perfect health?
Hey, can you people stoplaughing in the front row
Fighting out of Mar-a-Lagoagainst everyone and currently
the delusional dictator, thewaste of DNA?
I bring you Taco man and hithis own corner of the world.
(08:04):
The world's richest man, man,the man who thinks he could
solve anything at all, and if hecan't, then fuck it, he'll
destroy it.
I bring you Elon, the man whothought he was the real
president Musk.
Okay, so the two grown-up babiesare going at it and it's
(08:28):
deteriorating into a puddle ofsludge.
So let me give you a breakdownas best as possible.
Let's go to a deep dive whattook place, and I'm going to
give you a timeline.
Okay, as best as possible.
There are a lot of things said,that I don't have everything
here, but this is the overviewfor those of you who want to
know what the hell is going on.
(08:48):
This is for June 2nd to June6th, now currently the
Trump-Musk feud Okay.
June 2nd Musk's initial critiqueElon Musk posts on X calling
Trump's one big beautiful bill adisgusting abomination.
Musk claims the bill wouldraise the deficit by $2.4
(09:09):
trillion over the next 10 years.
June 3rd Trump's response Trumpsays he's disappointed in Musk.
During a press briefing withGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz
, he claims Musk knew the bill'scontents and is only
criticizing it for attention.
June 4th escalation on socialmedia.
(09:30):
Musk fires back on X Donaldknew I didn't see the bill.
Musk says Without my supporthe'd still be golfing in
Mar-a-Lago.
Trump threatens to revokegovernment contracts for Tesla
and SpaceX, stating governmentshouldn't support traitors.
Musk sarcastically announceshe'll decommission SpaceX's
(09:55):
Dragon capsules.
Musk later backtracks.
Musk then posts maybe it's timefor Congress to look at
impeachment.
Musk adds a controversial postfollowing that and says birds of
a feather, trump and Epsteinjust sang.
June 5th political reactionsWhite House labels Musk's
(10:18):
Epstein remark unfortunate andreckless.
Steve Bannon pipes in demandsan investigation into Musk's
immigration status suggests thatMusk could be deported.
House Speaker Mike Johnson thensays I hope this can be
resolved, but nobody challengesTrump without consequences.
June 6th continued fallout.
(10:41):
Musk posts a meme mocking Trumpas a crying baby with the
caption stable genius meltdown.
Trump reposts on Truth.
Social Elon is a loser withoutloyalty I made him, I can break
him.
Tesla stock drops 14%, wipingout $152 billion in market value
(11:07):
for Musk.
No sign of reconciliation.
Political analysts say this isnow a full-on GOP civil war.
June 7th early morning, jeff megoes into the nearest bar,
orders several double scotcheson the rocks, and I was there
(11:29):
for seven hours staring at thewall wondering why the fuck are
all of us in America watchingthis bullshit between these two
babies?
All right, here's the keytakeaways.
Yes, there were some othercomments from Musk like make my
day.
Acting like Clint Eastwoodtowards Trump.
(11:49):
The Trump-Musk feud has shiftedfrom policy disagreement to
personal attacks.
Economic ripple effects arealready being felt in the
markets.
Deep fractures now existbetween conservative populists
and libertarian tech leaders.
The expert analysis is asfollows.
These are all the experts'opinions.
(12:10):
Trump-musk feud ramifications.
Long-term ramifications of thisfeud.
One mutually assureddestruction.
Tech journalist Kara Swisherwarns the feud could lead to a
mutually assured destruction.
Musk controls criticalinfrastructure like Starlink and
SpaceX, while Trump canweaponize federal authority.
(12:31):
Both men could cause seriousharm to each other's empires.
Number two economic and marketimpacts.
Tesla shares, like I said,dropped over 14%, $150 billion
plus due to the feud.
Trump media also dipped 8%.
Analysts warn of reducedinvestor confidence and possibly
(12:51):
regulatory blowback for Musk'sprojects, especially around EVs
and autonomous vehicles.
Number three political falloutand GOP dynamics.
The rift exposes deep fracturesin the GOP.
Musk's criticism of Trump's taxbill might influence other tech
donors.
This could cost Republicanscritical support heading into
(13:15):
the 2026 midterms.
Number four Silicon Valley'spolitical realignment.
The feud is forcing techleaders to rethink their
alignment with Trump.
Figures like Brad Gertzner andGary Tan cautiously side with
Musk.
There's growing tension betweenlibertarian-leaning
technologists and Trump'spopulist base.
Number five regulatory andlegal challenges.
(13:37):
Trump allies have suggestedrevoking Musk's government
contracts and launchingimmigration investigations
against him.
This threatens SpaceX's workwith NASA and could provoke
lawsuits over politicalretaliation.
Number six perception and brandimpact.
Musk's public spats are fuelingmovements like Tesla takedown
(14:02):
and Trump's brand also suffers.
When feuding with once allies,the reputations of both figures
could face lasting damage.
Conclusion about all this backand forth between Trump and Musk
Well, without reconciliation,both Trump and Musk face
significant political, financialand reputational fallout.
(14:23):
Analysts agree this is nolonger just a personality clash.
Reputational fallout Analystsagree.
This is no longer just apersonality clash.
It's a battle for influencethat reshapes politics, tech and
the economy.
Bottom line for me, wolfpacklisteners, we're caught in the
middle of the room between thisshit-throwing between Donald and
Elon and obviously we're goingto get a cut up pretty badly.
(14:47):
All right, after ducking allthat mudslinging and
shit-throwing between Trump andMusk, it's time to shift gears
and all the Wolfpack listenersjoining me in drinking.
That is, if you drink, if not,it's a good time to start.
Okay, this episode's upliftingstory is about children.
In fact, I'm going to offer youtwo stories involving children,
(15:10):
some acts of kindness andempathy.
My first story I offer youinvolves a young boy's mission
to spread love.
Carter Kefauver, a 10-year-oldboy from Whitehall, ohio, began
spreading kindness after beinginspired by his mother's
generosity when his mother,robin, donated her $275 raffle
(15:33):
prize.
Carter asked his mom why.
She told him it only took $5 tobe kind.
That simple lesson sparkedCarter's journey.
Kind that simple lesson sparkedCarter's journey.
Carter used five dollar giftcards to show appreciation to
sanitation and postal workers.
He later expanded his effortsto create blessing boxes stocked
(15:54):
with food and hygiene productsand free little libraries filled
with donated books.
He also assembled 75 crisiscare bags filled with items such
as fidget toys, teddy bears,snacks and hygiene products.
These were distributed tochildren in distress by local
police officers.
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Now, following the loss of hismother, carter founded a
non-profit in her memory tocontinue his acts of kindness.
He was named White Hall'sYoungest Opportunity Ambassador
in 2023.
You know, tip of my hat to you,young man, from the heart to
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other people's souls.
Well done.
My second story involvessomething called Crim
Elementary's Kindness RoomingEmpathy in Schools.
I don't know if you've heardabout this, but listen.
On May 19, 2025, crimElementary School in Bowling
Green, ohio, opened a kindnessroom as part of the Luke of
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Lucan Boyle, a 14-year-old whodied by suicide in 2017 after
experiencing cyber bullying.
The room provides a safe,creative space for students to
practice and express kindness.
It includes art materials,cards and supplies for crafting
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messages of hope, encouragementand gratitude.
Students can make items forpeers, teachers and even first
responders.
Photos of Luke can line thewalls appropriately, serving as
both inspiration and a reminderof why kindness matters.
The initiative complementsother school programs like Club
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Smile and Bobcat Leaders, whichencourage positive leadership
and inclusivity.
Now, principal Zeb Kelloemphasized we have to teach kids
how to be kind.
It's a skill like anything else.
Two stories well done fromchildren paying it forward, so
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to speak.
Hopefully, these two storiesinspire you and set up your
weekend properly.
This is A World Gone Mad.
I'm Jeff Allen Wolfe.
I'll be back again Monday.
I really hope to hear from you.
I could use your energy andinput.
Otherwise, I'm sitting in aroom talking to myself.
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Have a great weekend untilMonday.
Stay hopeful.
There is chaos in the world,can't you see?
And we need to stand up andpreserve our democracy.
This is a world gone mad.
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This is a world gone mad.
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