Elon Musk's PAC midterm spending details emerge amid political and cultural news.

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A recent report details the political spending of a PAC backed by Elon Musk ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. The story also covered former President Trump's latest warning against a perceived ideological threat. Additionally, it noted a public backlash against the graphic designer responsible for the band Muse's logo. These topics were discussed this week on the WIRED podcast "Uncanny Valley."

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