In a wide-ranging episode of the "Verdict with Ted Cruz" podcast released on Monday, the Republican senator asked Musk to name the smartest guy he's ever met or a CEO he greatly admires.

Ted Cruz of Texas, asked Musk to name the smartest guy he's ever met or a CEO he greatly admires. "Larry Ellison is very smart," Musk said, picking at his black blazer while referring to the cofounder ...