Interview: Bill Gates talks to Amol
In an extended interview the Microsoft founder talks about his new memoir and gives his verdict on the alliance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
From his childhood in Seattle to the current state of the world and the alliance between President Trump and the billionaire owner of X, Bill Gates joins Amol for an extended interview about his new memoir, Source Code.
Reflecting on his life, Gates describes childhood adventures with friends, what it was like founding Microsoft and explains the key qualities he looks for in budding entrepreneurs. Together Amol and Gates discuss the intersection of wealth, influence and technology as Donald Trump re-enters the White House with Elon Musk heading a department of government efficiency.
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The Today Podcast is hosted by Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson who are both presenters of 大象传媒 Radio 4鈥檚 Today programme. Amol was the 大象传媒鈥檚 media editor for six years and is the former editor of the Independent, he鈥檚 also the current presenter of University Challenge. Nick has presented the Today programme since 2015, he was the 大象传媒鈥檚 political editor for ten years before that and also previously worked as ITV鈥檚 political editor.
This episode was made by Lewis Vickers with Izzy Rowley and Grace Reeve. Digital production was by David Kaplowitz. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The editor is Louisa Lewis. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.
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The Today Podcast
Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson with their take on the biggest stories.