This podcast reports on the Trump administration's actions against USAID, spearheaded by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The episode details the sudden stop-work orders, layoffs of contractors, and office closures at USAID, highlighting the impact on humanitarian aid efforts globally. Marcy Hirsch Robinson, a USAID contractor, describes the chaos and fear experienced by employees and the devastating consequences for aid recipients. The podcast also discusses DOGE's broader plans to reshape the federal government, including controversial access to Treasury Department data, and the resulting political backlash. The actions taken by DOGE raise concerns about the potential for disruption to critical government services and the misuse of power.
