What’s happening?

Elon Musk attempts a Twitter takeover. Plus, Julia Child’s legacy 60 years after her television debut.

What’s happening? Elon Musk looks at his phone with one eyebrow raised.
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What’s happening? Elon Musk looks at his phone with one eyebrow raised.
John Raoux / Associated Press

What’s happening?

Elon Musk attempts a Twitter takeover. Plus, Julia Child’s legacy 60 years after her television debut.

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We are unpacking one of the biggest stories of the week: billionaire Elon Musk’s bid to buy Twitter for $44 billion. Our panelists, You’re Wrong About host Sarah Marshall and There Are No Girls on the Internet host Bridget Todd, unpack what that might mean for Twitter users.

Then, we talk to Daniel Goldfarb, the executive producer of the new HBO Max show Julia, about how Julia Child is still shaping American culinary culture 60 years after her television debut.

Plus, we celebrate Independent Bookstore Day by hearing a great batch of book recommendations from YOU! Thank you to all of the listeners who shared their favorite books with us.