Hello and welcome to today’s episode. Since joining the Trump administration with what was described as a “mandate to shrink government,” Elon Musk—often called the “world’s richest man” and a key funder of Donald Trump’s run for office—took the reins of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Under his leadership, teams moved swiftly to fire workers, close regional offices, and cut off funding for innumerable programs in the name of streamlining. But even as Musk touted aggressive cost-cutting and promised more efficient bureaucracy, his own net worth took a hit, underscoring the tension between radical reform and real-world impact. Supporters say he showed that bold action can break government gridlock; critics argue he sacrificed essential services in the process. That’s the story behind Musk’s government experiment—part public service, part political gamble, and one that continues to reshape how we think about efficiency inside the halls of power. Thanks for listening.
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