Elon, Inc. DOGE for Dummies
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Feb 25, 2025 Join Kurt Wagner, Bloomberg social media reporter, Dana Hull, Musk's business ventures expert, and McKenna Kelly, Wired reporter on Musk's political ties, as they delve into the chaos of Musk's controversial directive to federal workers about performance reporting. They explore Dogecoin's evolution under Musk's influence and its quirky origins. The trio also discusses the broader implications of Musk's management tactics and their effect on government efficiency, revealing the tangled web of politics, technology, and social media in today's landscape.
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Five Bullet Points Email
- Federal workers received an email asking for five accomplishments from the past week.
- Elon Musk tweeted that non-compliance would be like resigning, creating confusion.
Performative HR
- Musk's actions are performative, aiming to portray federal workers as unproductive.
- He's signaling to voters and Republicans that he's actively challenging the "administrative state."
Pushback Against Musk
- Lawsuits and union opposition challenge Musk and OPM's authority regarding the email.
- Cabinet officials, including Kash Patel, advised staff to ignore the email, highlighting a potential rift.