Masters of Scale Musk and DOGE: Inside 100 days of chaos, with WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond
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May 6, 2025 
Katie Drummond, Global Editorial Director of WIRED and co-host of Uncanny Valley, dives into the whirlwind of Elon Musk's influence during his time intertwined with politics. She discusses the intersection of government inefficiencies and the rise of Dogecoin, alongside the ethical dilemmas emerging from this relationship. Drummond uncovers the backlash faced by public figures linked to cryptocurrency and examines how business leaders navigate chaos and innovate in a landscape shaped by political dynamics.
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Public Media Funding at Risk
- NPR and PBS receive critical government funding to provide free, independent journalism to millions.
- Removing their funding threatens vital public media without viable alternative revenue sources.
Doge's Data and AI Risks
- Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) aims to cut waste but also seeks to centralize sensitive government data.
- This data consolidation raises fears of building a powerful surveillance state with potentially malevolent use of AI.
Doge and Constitutional Crisis
- Doge operates amid legal challenges and constitutional concerns, with the Trump administration often ignoring court orders.
- This disregard signals a constitutional crisis undermining the rule of law in America.