Billionaires go after free speech

Elon Musk wants to take over Twitter. He’s offered to buy the company and take it private for 43 billion dollars in cash. This comes after he bought a 9.2% stake in the social media company. And he’s not the only billionaire to wade into free speech battles. Plus, Axios CEO Jim VandeHei on why we all need a little tough love. Guests: Axios' Sara Fischer and Jim VandeHei. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Erica Pandey, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go deeper: Elon Musk gives Twitter reasons to reject his bid Find your tough-love coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices