GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Inside Elon Musk and DOGE's "revolutionary" push to reshape Washington, with WIRED's Katie Drummond
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Mar 29, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Katie Drummond, Global Editorial Director at WIRED, dives into Elon Musk's audacious attempts to overhaul government efficiency, drawing on his dealings with the Trump administration. She explores the collision of Silicon Valley's disruptive ethos with federal bureaucracy. Drummond also tackles the radical implications of DOGE, Musk's influence on U.S. policy, and the challenges of data access and political manipulation, raising key questions about power, efficiency, and civil liberties in today's political landscape.
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DOGE's Disruptive Impact
- Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is causing significant disruption in Washington.
- His efforts represent a revolutionary attempt to dismantle and reshape the federal government.
DOGE's Two-Pronged Approach
- DOGE's two main goals appear to be accessing government data and cutting agency costs.
- This involves accessing sensitive systems, laying off workers, and restricting spending.
Lack of Transparency at DOGE
- Wired has attempted to interview DOGE employees, but they have not received any responses.
- This lack of communication raises concerns about transparency within the department.