Part 2: What happens to America if DOGE succeeds
March 16, 2025
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Episode 1504 · March 16, 2025
Part 2: What happens to America if DOGE succeeds
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<p>Donald Trump’s full-throated support of Elon Musk continues, despite more and more people questioning why an unelected billionaire is exerting enormous power over the future of the American government.</p> <p>While Musk claims to be bringing his business expertise to cutting government waste, his true motives are becoming clearer.</p> <p><em>WIRED </em>reporter Vittoria Elliott has discovered Musk’s actions come straight from an ideological playbook designed to unshackle businesses from government oversight.</p> <p>In part two of our interview with Elliott, we find out what Musk wants – and how far he will go to get the job done.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you enjoy<em> 7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Reporter for <em>WIRED </em>covering platforms and power, Vittoria Elliot</p> <p><strong>Photo credit: </strong>Joshua Sukoff/Medill News Service</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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