Slate News What Next TBD | The DOGE Resistance
Feb 28, 2025
Ryan Mac, a tech reporter from the New York Times and co-author of “Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter,” dives into the resignations of federal workers protesting DOGE leadership issues. He discusses the chaos within federal agencies, sparked by Musk's controversial directives. The podcast explores the emerging resistance against tech leaders and the implications for future government interactions. Additionally, Mac addresses how generative AI is reshaping communication and highlights the political backlash surrounding this evolving landscape.
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USDS Resignations
- 21 federal workers from the U.S. Digital Service resigned, protesting DOGE.
- This is about a third of the remaining employees, after previous layoffs and firings.
CFPB Resistance
- CFPB workers filmed DOGE staffers who wouldn't identify themselves.
- Their union sued, claiming DOGE violated worker privacy and separation of powers.
TTS Resistance
- TTS employees resisted on Slack, refusing database access to an administrator.
- They also used humor, responding to Elon Musk's "fork in the road" email with spoon emojis.
