Medal List Grows: Dell, Nadella Join Musk at Summit

“What's new: CNBC says the list also includes Dell and Microsoft's Nadella, alongside Musk.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on The Recap
Published 6:15 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Updated 2:22 AM ET · aired 3 times

At a glance

First reported by CNBC: “Trump awarding medals to Musk, Dell, Nadella and other tech execs at science summit”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 6:15 PM ET on The Recap, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman; aired 3 times.
Topics: Dell, Musk, Trump.
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CNBCTrump awarding medals to Musk, Dell, Nadella and other tech execs at science summit

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWhat's new: CNBC says the list also includes Dell and Microsoft's Nadella, alongside Musk.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMicrosoft, Tesla and Dell all in one room, Hank. That's not a summit, that's a group chat with a trophy shelf.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorCNBC says it reinforces ties with the industry.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorI say nothing says independent science like the winners picking up the medals from their biggest customer's friend.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMarkets noticed nothing. The Nasdaq slipped point two two percent and the S and P sits at seven thousand eight hundred two.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDale, you'll be so jealous when they hand out a medal for Most Annoying Prophet and you lose to a toaster.