Acolytes of Elon Musk, working in the Department of Government Efficiency, are currently gutting the US government, with Musk claiming he’ll find savings of up to US$2 trillion. Department by department, DOGE staff – mostly young men from the tech world – are sacking federal employees and gaining access to some of the government’s most sensitive information. Vittoria Elliott, a reporter for WIRED covering platforms and power, has been tracking the Silicon Valley figures reshaping the US government – and finding out what it means for the future of her country. (This is part one of a two-part interview.) Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Reporter for WIRED covering platforms and power, Vittoria ElliotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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