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Bono Slams USAID Cuts; Musk Fires Back in Podcast

6/3/2025

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Bono Critiques USAID Cuts

Bono passionately condemned USAID cuts on the Joe Rogan podcast, labeling them "evil" and attributing over 300,000 deaths to these reductions. His remarks ignited a fierce response from Elon Musk, who brushed off Bono's assertions. This heated exchange unfolded alongside the debut of Bono's documentary, "Stories of Surrender," weaving together intimate stories and U2's iconic music.

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Bono Captivates Cannes

"Bono: Stories of Surrender," directed by Andrew Dominik, captivated audiences at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, earning a thunderous 7-minute standing ovation. This Apple TV+ documentary artfully intertwines Bono's personal anecdotes with U2's legendary music, offering an intimate glimpse into his journey as a musician, activist, and devoted family man, while reflecting on his recent 2022-23 tour.

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Bono Critiques USAID Cuts

Bono passionately condemned USAID cuts on the Joe Rogan podcast, labeling them "evil" and attributing over 300,000 deaths to these reductions. His remarks ignited a fierce response from Elon Musk, who brushed off Bono's assertions. This heated exchange unfolded alongside the debut of Bono's documentary, "Stories of Surrender," weaving together intimate stories and U2's iconic music.

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