# What I Learned From 12 Hours of DOGE Bro Depositions (with Krystal Ball)

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Podcast: [A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-bit-fruity-with-matt-bernstein-6438050)
Published: 2026-03-20T10:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Last year at the behest of Elon Musk, a group of young men in their 20s with no political experience set out to reduce federal spending by terminating lifesaving public health programs, slashing thousands of science and culture grants, and gutting entire federal agencies. The “DOGE Bros” wreaked havoc on American life — and somehow, reduced federal spending by nothing. Recently, two former DOGE employees were deposed amidst a lawsuit by organizations that want their money back. After spending days watching videos of their lengthy testimonies (that the government is actively trying to wipe from the internet), I’ve concluded that nobody benefits from identity politics quite like a mediocre white man. Listen to bonus episodes on Patreon! Thanks to today’s sponsors! Get 15% off a cuter, more sustainable way to clean at https://www.blueland.com/fruity. Start managing your money better and cancel unwanted expenses at https://www.rocketmoney.com/fruity. Watch Krystal on Breaking Points. Follow Krystal on Twitter. Find me on Instagram. Find A Bit Fruity on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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