Why Government Cuts Are About to Ramp Up

from CNN One Thing · host CNN Podcasts

Ahead of a March 13 deadline for federal agencies to submit reductions in force plans, one agency in particular has drawn the attention of Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency: The Social Security Administration. We explore why advocates fear crucial outdated technology is ripe for outages which could put vulnerable Americans at risk. Guest: Tami Luhby, CNN Senior Writer Have a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Mar 12, 2025

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

Ready to play

Why Government Cuts Are About to Ramp Up

0:00 24:39

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of CNN One Thing?

This episode is 24 minutes long.

When was this CNN One Thing episode published?

This episode was published on March 12, 2025.

Can I download this CNN One Thing episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!