After Elon Musk’s departure from D.C, the future of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency seemed uncertain. But DOGE’s work continues unabated — its influence spreading farther and deeper into federal government agencies. WIRED’s Makena Kelly and Vittoria Elliott share with Leah Feiger what they found through their reporting.

Articles mentioned in this episode:

• This Is DOGE 2.0 | WIRED
• WIRED Talked to a Fired DOGE Staffer About Who Was Really in Charge

This week, Lauren dives into the show’s inbox to answer listeners’ questions. With the help of WIRED’s Kate Knibbs and Paresh Dave, we look into a range of queries — from how AI is shaping the film industry to brainstorming how the Jony Ive and Open AI’s collaboration could look like.

Articles mentioned in this episode:

• This Viral AI Chatbot Will Lie and Say It’s Human | WIRED
• A Political Battle Is Brewing Over Data Centers | WIRED

Leah Feiger speaks with WIRED’s Dhruv Mehrotra about an exclusive WIRED investigation into how serious medical incidents are increasing at some of the country’s largest immigration detention centers.

Articles mentioned in this episode:

• ‘They're Not Breathing’: Inside the Chaos of ICE Detention Center 911 Calls
• How to Protect Yourself From Phone Searches at the US Border
• The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance
• Here’s What Mark Zuckerberg Is Offering Top AI Talent