
Musk and DOGE: Inside 100 days of chaos, with WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond
Masters of Scale
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Journalism and Politics: The DOGE Effect
This chapter explores the complex dynamics between the Trump administration's initiatives, particularly the Department of Government Efficiency, and their impact on journalism and federal funding. It scrutinizes the influence of figures like Elon Musk on media integrity, the challenges of government funding for organizations like NPR and PBS, and the ethical implications of integrating AI in federal operations. The discussion highlights the risks of a surveillance state and the intertwined relationship between politics, big business, and journalism in today's landscape.
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