The Rise of the World’s First Trillionaire

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The initial public offering for SpaceX crowned Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. WSJ’s Theo Francis takes us inside the staggering finances of the world’s richest man, and explores what the impact of his new status might be. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

Further Listening:

- Is SpaceX Worth the Hype?

- The Great IPO Frenzy of 2026

- Musk vs. Altman

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The initial public offering for SpaceX crowned Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. WSJ’s Theo Francis takes us inside the staggering finances of the world’s richest man, and explores what the impact of his new status might be. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

Further Listening:

- Is SpaceX Worth the Hype?

- The Great IPO Frenzy of 2026

- Musk vs. Altman

Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2026-06-16 19 min
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