In this episode of Hard Fork, Casey Newton and Kevin Roose discuss the escalating feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, exploring the potential consequences for Musk's businesses, Trump's administration, and the broader tech landscape. They analyze the reasons behind the conflict, including disagreements over budget bills and Musk's perceived influence in the 2024 election. The hosts then interview Sahil Lavingia, a former DOGE employee, about his experiences working within the federal government, focusing on DOGE's role in cost-cutting and the cultural clashes between Silicon Valley efficiency and government bureaucracy. Finally, they bring in Pete Wells to discuss the growing trend of chefs using AI in their culinary creations, highlighting both the creative potential and the cultural resistance to this technology in the food industry.
