Tech billionaire Elon Musk sat down for a three-hour podcast with Joe Rogan, addressing the Nazi-likened salute he made at an inaugural event last month. During the conversation, Musk defended his gesture, saying it was meant in a positive spirit, while Rogan largely backed him up.
Musk also discussed his cryptocurrency DOGE, claiming it could save the US an estimated $100 billion per year through changes to the Treasury Department’s payment categorization codes. However, experts have questioned the accuracy of DOGE’s claims, citing discrepancies and errors.
The duo also explored conspiracy theories surrounding Fort Knox, a gold reserve that has been a topic of speculation for years. Musk asked an “unhinged version” of his chatbot Grok about the gold supply at Fort Knox, which led to the chatbot questioning Rogan if he was a conspiracy theorist.
Musk expressed skepticism towards top defense companies’ advanced propulsion systems for drones, stating he has an “all-access pass from a security clearance standpoint.” He also joked that running DOGE is like betting on a meme coin and warned against investing in it.
The conversation also touched on the Epstein files, with Rogan expressing concern about the slow release of documents related to late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Musk expressed disappointment at not receiving more revelations.
Musk’s appearance on Rogan’s podcast comes as he faces scrutiny over DOGE, which he has championed as a threat to bureaucracy. Despite the controversy, Musk remains one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, with an estimated net worth of $359.4 billion.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2025/02/28/joe-rogan-interviews-elon-musk-here-are-the-key-moments