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The Recent Layoffs at Doge and the Ongoing Government Decentralization Debate
In a surprising move, Doge has announced the layoffs of 3,600 probationary employees as part of a broader strategy to reduce costs—which are expected to save the company around $600 million. This decision has been likened to past corporate restructuring efforts, specifically those by tech giant Twitter under Elon Musk's stewardship. The rationale, as discussed by the show hosts, is that in a large organization, particularly one as extensive as the federal government, maintaining efficiency can be challenging, leading to a bloated workforce and misallocation of resources.