• Elon Musk's DOGE Takes Control Of Federal Spending

  • Feb 4 2025
  • Length: 15 mins
  • Podcast

Elon Musk's DOGE Takes Control Of Federal Spending

  • Summary

  • Elon Musk is keeping his campaign promise of trying to cut $2 trillion of federal spending through his unit, DOGE. After some questions about his role, the White House announced that he is now a "special government employee." What has Musk been able to accomplish thus far?

    This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, power and influence reporter Shannon Bond, and tech reporter Bobby Allyn.

    The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger, and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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