Interview with WIRED’s Editorial Director, Katie Drummond
Status founder Oliver Darcy recently interviewed Katie Drummond, WIRED’s editorial director, about the outlet’s reporting priorities and approach.
Importance of Political Context in Tech Journalism
Drummond told Darcy that political context is now essential to responsible tech journalism. She said reporters must follow politics closely to cover not only technology but also science, culture, security and consumer products with accuracy and depth.
Examples Illustrating the Point
She offered tangible examples: you can’t report on Meta without understanding A.I. regulation, industry lobbying and Mark Zuckerberg’s shift toward MAGA-aligned politics. Likewise, consumer-electronics coverage is shaped by tariffs, while reporting on climate science or health research immediately intersects with policy choices — from Trump-era budget cuts to RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine activism.
Conclusion: Politics Influences Most Coverage
Drummond’s bottom line: in today’s environment, very little that WIRED covers is truly apolitical. Read the full interview for more detail.