The Curious Case of Elon Musk, MAGA and Electric Vehicles (with Mike Murphy)

Episode 150

Published this episode SUPER FAST today because a.) The Eagles won last night and b.) this is a TRENDING TOPIC. Mike Murphy, one of the Republican Party’s most successful political media consultants is BACK on the show today! Mike is the CEO of EVPolitics.org and the American EV Jobs Alliance and today he sheds light on “A Political X-Ray of Elon Musk,” a new poll results showing Elon Musk’s shifting public perception, revealing a surge in popularity among Republicans and a decline among Democrats post the November elections. Musk has also developed a significant gender gap in his favorability ratings, being more popular with men and gasoline vehicle drivers, (ha! imagine that) and less so with those concerned about climate change. This study indicates a political polarization around Tesla, contrasting it with more traditional car brands like Ford and Toyota, which are now favored by likely future EV buyers. Press play to hear all the details, Mike’s endlessly entertaining hot takes and check out his report here.