Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency have rapidly taken control of several US government agency systems, raising apprehensions about the implications of such control. The Vergecast episodes delve into these developments, exploring the reasons behind this power shift, its potential consequences, and broader topics including tariffs affecting consumer products and the future of streaming services. This multifaceted discussion highlights key industry dynamics, including decisions by Disney and Fox regarding their streaming strategies, amidst the backdrop of evolving governmental structures under Musk's influence.
Elon Musk and the team at the Department of Government Efficiency figured out one thing really fast: if you control the computers, you control everything.
however it shakes out, the X-ification of the US government is not a good thing.
We talk about how the in-place tariffs will affect everything from gadgets to Shein hauls, what the now-delayed Mexico and Canada tariffs would mean.
Fox is planning a new streaming service, not to be confused with its existing streaming service... you know, the one that's about to stream the Super Bowl?
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