Karen Moronsky-Chapman

Jen White, the host of NPR's 1A, and Karen Moronsky-Chapman, a former employee at the U.S. Digital Service, dive into the implications of DOGE's handling of federal data. They discuss alarming privacy risks, especially related to undocumented immigrants, and how recent agreements between the IRS and ICE heighten these concerns. The discussion also explores the challenges facing the U.S. Digital Service under DOGE's influence, the need for effective government audits, and the potential for whistleblower revelations amidst escalating cybersecurity threats.

Karen Moronsky-Chapman, a data scientist at the U.S. Digital Service, shares her shocking insights into DOGE's audits, which she describes as more of a purge than a thorough analysis. She highlights the chaos surrounding the Department of Education's FAFSA application and the pitfalls of inexperienced staff accessing sensitive government data. The discussion also uncovers critical issues with government audits and the unsettling layoffs of seasoned technologists, raising significant concerns about tech integrity and accountability in public service.