Musk, DOGE continue to try & reshape federal government

By
Asma Khalid
,
Danielle Kurtzleben
and
Shannon Bond
WNYC | Feb 13, 2025

The unit, led by Elon Musk, has run into legal obstacles as it continues its rapid efforts to change the way the federal government functions. We look at the latest developments.

This episode: White House correspondents Asma Khalid and Danielle Kurtzleben, and power & influence correspondent Shannon Bond.

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

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