Lizzie O'Leary

Lizzie O'Leary, a Slate journalist and host of What Next: TBD, joins to dissect the Trump administration's controversial actions in Venezuela, revealing the oil-driven motives behind the abduction of its president. She also highlights alarming trends such as AI-generated explicit images on Elon Musk's platform, Grok, and his troubling lack of response. The conversation extends to Trump's $10 billion funding freeze for childcare, examining how political narratives around 'waste, fraud, and abuse' impact vulnerable communities.

Lizzie O’Leary, a savvy business journalist and host of What Next: TBD, dives into the alarming reduction of government databases during the Trump administration. She discusses how this trend threatens the reliability of economic data, which is essential for informed policy-making and public trust. The podcast also tackles the challenges statistical agencies face due to budget cuts and rising skepticism, emphasizing the critical role of accessible data in shaping economic understanding and maintaining a healthy democracy.

Lizzie O'Leary, a business journalist and host of What Next: TBD, dives into the concerning decline of accessible government databases and their crucial role in the economy. She discusses the alarming loss of essential economic and demographic data, particularly impacting public health. O'Leary highlights challenges in maintaining trust in government statistics amid political changes, and explores the growing importance of private sector data as a more reliable alternative for economic insights. It's an eye-opening conversation on the future of data in America.