Elon Musk Podcast

Elon Musk Weekly News Update: Starship Flight 6 & FSD 13.5 (Jan 17, 2026)

It’s been a massive week for the Musk ecosystem. Between the latest Starship milestones and new developments with Tesla’s FSD, there is a lot to unpack. In this update, we’re breaking down the top stories from the last seven days: * SpaceX: The latest flight data and what it means for the next launch. * Tesla & AI: New updates on Optimus and the shift in xAI’s roadmap. * The Headlines: A quick look at the biggest moves on X and the latest from Neuralink. I’m cutting through the clickbait to give you the actual numbers and engineering facts. Whether you're tracking your TSLA portfolio or just want to know how close we are to the next big breakthrough, this episode has you covered.

Tesla Drowning in Regulatory Probes

NHTSA extended Tesla's deadline to respond to an FSD investigation covering 8,313 potential traffic violations. The new February 23 deadline arrives just after Musk announced FSD will become subscription-only on February 14, the same day California's DMV gave Tesla to fix misleading marketing or face a sales ban. We break down what federal regulators are actually investigating, why Tesla is juggling three major probes simultaneously, and how the subscription pivot may be a legal hedge as regulators close in.

Grok, Swastikas, and a Lawsuit

Ashley St. Clair sues xAI over Grok’s sexualized images on X, X says it added safety limits, regulators move in, and a custody backdrop adds heat to a fast-building case.

Musk Says Retirement Saving May Soon Be Irrelevant.

Musk Says Retirement Saving May Soon Be Irrelevant.

The Cybertruck Is Running at 10% Capacity

Ford discontinued the F-150 Lightning after selling 27,300 units in 2025. Tesla's Cybertruck moved just 21,500 globally, running at roughly 10% of planned production capacity. We break down the hidden sales data, SpaceX's bulk purchases, and why the Cybertruck program faces an uncertain future.