The Powers That Be: Daily Katie Drummond’s New 'Wired' Order
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Aug 9, 2025 
Katie Drummond, the global editorial director of Wired, shares her insights on reshaping the magazine into a bold platform that scrutinizes the crossroads of technology, politics, and culture. She emphasizes the importance of original reporting and the recruitment of passionate journalists eager to impact. Drummond discusses the challenges posed by AI in journalism and the need for a balanced approach. Additionally, she highlights Wired's growth strategy and its commitment to responsible engagement in today’s tech-driven world.
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Wired's Shift From Booster To Watchdog
- Wired shifted from championing tech to scrutinizing its power and likely dystopian outcomes.
- Katie says technologists and institutions must be held to account to protect the future.
Hiring Politics Before It Hit
- Katie hired a politics team to make politics a core Wired vertical.
- That staffing let the newsroom break major Elon-Musk and Trump stories when they erupted.
Hire For Scoops, Not Churn
- Give reporters latitude, resources, and time to pursue original scoops instead of daily churn.
- Prioritize deep reporting and travel to attract ambitious journalists.