About this episode
The episode discusses SpaceX's public share offering and its implications, alongside tributes to David Hockney and updates on international relations and sports events.
SpaceX shares have begun trading on the US stock exchange, marking what could be the largest initial public offering in history. If share sales reach the company's suggested price of $135 (£100), it will set founder Elon Musk on track to be the world's first trillionaire.Also in the programme: We pay tribute to David Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, who has died at the age of 88; Iran and the US both suggest they're close to a deal to end the conflict between them; and the biggest sporting show in the world comes to Canada - but are Canadians buying the World Cup hype?(Photo shows SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on a live feed projected onto the Nasdaq MarketSit in New York City, on 12 June 2026. Credit: Jeenah Moon/Reuters)
People in this episode
Host: Salai Dawtcemsang
Topics covered
- SpaceX IPO
- Elon Musk
- David Hockney
- Iran US relations
- World Cup hype
- art
Keywords
- SpaceX
- IPO
- Elon Musk
- David Hockney
- Iran
- US
- World Cup
- Canada
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: SpaceX
Places: Iran, US, Canada
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