The Grill Room Katie Drummond’s New 'Wired' Order
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Aug 5, 2025 
Katie Drummond, the Global Editorial Director of Wired, discusses her transformative vision for the magazine, turning it into a sharp critique of technology's social impact. She highlights the importance of original reporting and Wired's strategy to adapt to today's media landscape. The conversation addresses AI's looming threat to journalism, the need for accountability in tech narratives, and the role of global collaboration in shaping powerful storytelling. Drummond emphasizes a human-centered approach as journalism evolves amidst rapid technological changes.
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Wired's Shift to Dystopian Tech Critique
- Wired shifted from a tech utopia cheerleader to a watchdog with a dystopian view of technology's future impact.
- It holds tech leaders accountable as potential threats to a better future rather than heroes of progress.
Wired's Big Break on Elon Musk
- When Elon Musk endorsed Trump and spent $280 million on the election, Wired's politics team was ready to cover it intensely.
- This breaking news became a central, "bullseye" story defining Wired's 2024 political coverage.
Wired's Reporter Pitch for Scoop Focus
- Wired offers reporters freedom to focus on scoops and original reporting rather than churning daily stories.
- It attracts journalists who want autonomy and "to break big stories" without bureaucratic constraints.