What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future Where DOGE Is Taking Us
Apr 4, 2025
Makena Kelly, a Senior Writer at WIRED specializing in politics and technology, dives into the tumultuous world of DOGE and its ambitious plans with the Department of Health and Human Services. They discuss the emotional impact of mass layoffs on public health workers and the dire consequences of budget cuts. The conversation also explores the intersection of Dogecoin with political policies, the legal complexities of governmental operations, and the ongoing challenge of modernizing outdated tech systems. It's a thought-provoking look at the evolving governance landscape.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Impact of Agency Layoffs on Public Health
01:50 • 5min
Navigating Government Layoffs and Tech Upgrades
06:47 • 9min
Exploring Dogecoin's Intersection with Political Economics
15:23 • 2min
Doge in Governance: Uncertainty and Legal Wrangling
17:18 • 10min
The Governance Shift: Customers vs. Constituents
27:00 • 2min