Joe Cotchett on Taking on Elon Musk, AI Dangers, and the Future of American Democracy

Legendary trial attorney Joe Cotchett joins The Game for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred conversation on law, politics, and the future of the country.

Cotchett breaks down his firm’s landmark $2.5+ billion securities fraud verdict against Elon Musk, explains why it’s a rare case of driving stock prices down, and what it means moving forward.

The conversation then turns to the darker side of AI and social media, including rising teen suicide rates, scams targeting seniors, and the legal battle over Section 230.

From California politics and Gavin Newsom’s future to the 2028 presidential race, Cotchett shares insider perspectives on candidates, the Democratic bench, and what it will take to win back power.

He also reflects on decades of landmark civil rights cases, why he never ran for office, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.

🔥 A powerful conversation about justice, power, and the fight for democracy.

⏱️ Time Chapters

(00:00) - – Intro & Joe Cotchett joins the show

(00:01) - – Lawsuit vs Elon Musk explained

(00:03) - – Why this securities fraud case is historic

(00:05) - – What Musk was like on the stand

(00:07) - – The social media & AI addiction lawsuits