The line between car company and tech company is gone. Now the line between car company and defense contractor is blurring. The rumored Tesla-SpaceX merger, and the potential split with its China operations, isn't just about Elon Musk's corporate strategy. Geopolitics, national security, and AI are no longer adjacent to our business. They are becoming central to it. The vehicles on your lot are now packed with technology subject to international scrutiny. The data they collect is a strategic asset. The supply chains they depend on are fragile. Dealers are no longer just retailers at the end of a simple manufacturing chain. You are now operating technology outposts in a globally connected, and contested, ecosystem. Watch the full episode at the link in our bio.