Matt Berg

Denice Ross, a senior fellow at the Federation of American Scientists and former U.S. Chief Data Scientist, dives into the threats facing federal data under the current administration. She highlights how important datasets are being manipulated or erased, stressing the risks this creates for public policy. Meanwhile, Matt Berg discusses the impact of the government shutdown on federal employees and how political messaging permeates official channels. Together, they emphasize the critical need for reliable data to inform American society.