Matt Binder
Tech reporter based in New York City and writer of Disruptionist, appearing as the episode's primary guest to discuss Elon Musk, DOGE, and federal technology and data issues.
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Mar 21, 2026 • 26min
Another Take: What did Elon Musk get from DOGE – and what’s next?
Matt Binder, a New York tech reporter and writer of Disruptionist, breaks down Elon Musk's stint with DOGE and its fallout. He covers alleged cuts versus reality, questionable data consolidation and privacy risks, staffing and vetting concerns, and how scraped government data could feed private AI or business moves. Short, sharp, and focused on the most consequential developments.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 24min
What did Elon Musk get from DOGE – and what’s next?
Matt Binder, a tech reporter and writer of Disruptionist, discusses Elon Musk's controversial departure from government roles and the implications for his ventures. They delve into the disruptive effects of DOGE on federal oversight and funding. Binder highlights the risks of consolidating federal data and the emotional aspects of personal finance tied to data privacy. The conversation also critiques Musk's conflicts of interest amid his government projects and the downturns faced by his companies, urging a need for accountability in tech governance.
