Leah Feiger, Senior Editor at WIRED, and Emily Mullin, a WIRED reporter covering health misinformation, explore the unexpected reasons behind Elon Musk's support for a government shutdown. They delve into the potential fallout for federal employees and the intriguing political dynamics involved. Transitioning to health, they discuss the concerning rise in measles cases in the U.S., fueled by misinformation, stressing the urgent need for vaccinations and community education to prevent outbreaks.