#570 | DOGE | Elon Musk's Quest to Shrink the US Government

#570 | DOGE | Elon Musk's Quest to Shrink the US Government

28:40 Sep 25, 2025
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 The Department of Governmental Efficiency, otherwise known as DOGE, was a radical plan to cut government waste and reduce spending.   Where did the idea come from? How did it work? And crucially, did it do what it set out to do?  Background to DOGE: Department of Governmental Efficiency Controversial email to federal employees Elon Musk's influence and Twitter comparison Restructuring of USDS into DOGE DOGE's cost-saving objectives and claims Layoffs and budget cuts in various departments Criticism over foreign aid cuts and their impact Accounting errors and inflated savings claims Public protests and Musk's departure Future of DOGE and its divisive legacy Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/doge-elon-musk ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists? 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]? A look inside Leonardo English membership ? Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce ö?ren,?????, ???? ??????????
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