Pivot DOGE’s Chaos Strategy, X’s New Valuation, and Guest Co-Host Katie Drummond
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Feb 21, 2025 
Katie Drummond, Global Editorial Director at WIRED, dives into the chaos surrounding DOGE and its connection to Elon Musk. They discuss whether Musk still holds sway over the cryptocurrency and unveil intriguing ties to political figures like Steve Bannon. The conversation shifts to X's ambitious plans to raise funds at the same valuation Musk acquired it for. The role of media in navigating misinformation and its implications in today's political landscape are also front and center, highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability.
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Building a Politics Team
- Katie Drummond emailed Anna Wintour on her second day at Wired to request a politics team.
- Her initial focus was on AI, misinformation, and hacking, not anticipating Elon Musk's involvement in the White House.
Tech and Politics
- Technology and politics are inseparable, requiring coverage of political implications.
- Wired's coverage encompasses tech, consumer, science, but needs political expertise to connect everything.
Doge Coverage Strategy
- Wired's Doge coverage involved beat reporting, iterative publishing, and leveraging existing expertise.
- This combined political acumen with tech knowledge, leading to forceful reporting.