
 What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future
 What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future The DOGE Resistance
 Feb 28, 2025 
 Ryan Mac, a tech reporter at the New York Times and co-author of "Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter," dives into the turmoil within the U.S. Digital Service following mass resignations over leadership changes. He discusses the challenges of transparency and accountability amidst pressure from new directives. The conversation also covers the political repercussions of these events, the role of social media in shaping public perception, and the looming threat of a government shutdown, all in the shadow of Musk’s influence. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Workers Speak Out: Transparency and Resignation 
 01:44 • 5min 
 Leadership and Accountability in Federal Agencies 
 06:37 • 9min 
 Legal Hurdles and Political Resignation Fallout 
 15:18 • 4min 
 Town Halls and Social Media: The Political Pushback 
 18:53 • 5min 
 Impending Government Shutdown and Political Blame 
 24:22 • 3min 





