Fail Forward #15 | Can Government Be Run Like a Business? Elon Musk’s Experiment | Malesela & Roche

In this gripping episode of Fail Forward Friday, Malesela and Roche unpack jaw-dropping stories of ambition, scandal, and downfall. Malesela dives into Juventus’ dramatic fall, from match-fixing in 2006 to a 2023 financial scandal, revealing the dark side of football’s high-stakes world. Roche then explores the economics of soccer, questioning why anyone would own a team when it’s often a financial black hole.

The duo shifts to the explosive Elon Musk-Donald Trump alliance, debating whether Musk’s ruthless cost-cutting in government will save or sabotage the system. They also examine the dangerous ties between business and politics, from Russian oligarchs to South Africa’s state capture scandals, showing how power and greed can topple even the mightiest empires.

Packed with drama, intrigue, and hard-hitting lessons, this episode is a must-watch for anyone fascinated by the high-stakes games of sports, business, and politics. Tune in, failure has never been this thrilling!