DIThe Distraction Index

#agency_dismantling

3 events across 2 weeks

2Damage
1Hype
0Noise
36.2Avg Dmg
26.3Avg Hype
WEEK 26Jun 22 – 28
HYPE2025-06-25
Kari Lake Testifies USAGM Is "Rotten to the Core" and Should Be Eliminated
Information Operationfederal · moderate
Damage
21.1
Hype
27.7
DMG2025-06-22
Voice of America Mass Layoffs Eliminate 85% of Workforce
Personnel Capturefederal · moderate
Damage
48.3
Hype
24.2
WEEK 13Mar 23 – 29
DMG2025-03-29
Officials Unite to Block Trump Order Dismantling Department of Education
Judicial/Legal Actionmulti state · broad
Damage
39.2
Hype
27.1