Bold ideas. Honest journalism. Smart analysis. Since 1969, the Washington Monthly has brought a sharp eye to politics, policy and the business of government. Our mission: Champion democracy, support good governance, and promote American opportunity for all. Join co-hosts Anne Kim and Garrett Epps each week for expert analysis on both the biggest issues driving Washington - and the issues you may not know about but should.
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Signup to Generate a PitchBold ideas. Honest journalism. Smart analysis. Since 1969, the Washington Monthly has brought a sharp eye to politics, policy and the business of government. Our mission: Champion democracy, support good governance, and promote American opportunity for all.
Recent episodes include "Clowns, Criminals, and Incompetents| Nate Weisberg" (28 October 2026, 19 minutes), "How Trump Crushed the GOP Establishment | Seth Masket" (21 October 2026, 32 minutes), and ""If you bust your butt, you should get ahead" | Jim Kessler" (14 October 2026, 28 minutes).
Washington Monthly publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 86 episodes.
Booking probability for Washington Monthly is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Washington Monthly requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Washington Monthly's contact route on record: verified email.
Washington Monthly is a news podcast with 86 episodes published.
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The GOP is putting up a bumper crop of subpar candidates this cycle. Here’s our countdown of the five worst. Host: Anne Kim, Washington Monthly Guest: Nate Weisberg Chapters 00:00 Introduction to problematic...
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Until fairly recently, one of the most valuable commoditiesin GOP politics was an endorsement by President Donald Trump. According to an analysis by political scientist Seth Masket and his colleagues, Trump-endorsed...
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The think tank Third Way recently released what it calls a "new economic bargain" with the middle class. It's premised on the idea that "if you bust your butt, you should get ahead," says Executive Vice President for...
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The CEO of the world’s first “female-forward” AI startuphas a plan for tackling gender bias in artificial intelligence. Host: Anne Kim, Washington Monthly Guest, Shubhi Rao, CEO and Founder, Uplevyl Chapters 00:00...
President Donald Trump's relentless attacks on vote by mail are needlessly threatening public trust in absentee voting. Learn the truth about vote by mail and the threats to its future. Host: Anne Kim, Washington...
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1 in 5 voters who supported Donald Trump iin 2024 now regrets their vote, according to a new survey from Navigator Research. Inflation and war are their biggest complaints. But Democrats shouldn't count on their votes...
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Recent weeks have seen an escalation of the Trumpadministration’s efforts to interfere with this fall’s elections. Itsaggressive efforts to restrict mail-in voting, for example, could potentially disenfranchise millions...
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Elon Musk's DOGE has "self-deleted." But not without leaving a trail of wreckage that could take decades to undo. Tens of thousands of vital government workers have been fired or have left, leaving Americans more...
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Businesses need democracy to thrive, argues Daniella Ballou-Aares, founder of the business coalition Leadership Now. They should step up to defend it. Host: Anne Kim, Washington Monthly Guest: Daniella Ballou-Aares, CEO...
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The Internal Revenue Service may never be the government’s most popular agency, but it could have been the most efficient. In 2022, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which invested $80 billion to fix the...
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The ultra-right-wing Heritage Foundation blames "feminism" for falling fertility rates. Not surprisingly, its "solutions" are hostile to women.Host: Anne Kim, Washington MonthlyGuest: Varina Winder, Co-founder, Arch...
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Much like the economy at large, the system favors big players over independent creators . Online sensations like Mr. Beast —the YouTuber with nearly 500 million subscribers—have spurred countless imitators with dreams...
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For several decades now, girls have been outperforming boysacademically. They earn higher grades , are less likely to drop out, and are significantly more likely to attend college. Women now earn themajority of...
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Billionaires are the apex predators of the modern economy. They tear up governments, buy politicians, and wreck the planet with carbon-spewing yachts. They control the news and what’s in our feeds. They spend $55...
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Risky financial maneuvers and mountains of debt mean the AI economy is in trouble, says Vanderbilt's Asad Ramzanali. America needs to get ready. Host: Anne Kim, Senior Editor, Washington MonthlyGuest: Asad Ramzanali...
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President Donald Trump recently unveiled his “Great Healthcare Plan,” vowing to bring down soaring premiums and “fix” the Affordable Care Act. But Trump’s single-page plan is likely to fall far short of his promises...
So-called “Constitution-First” Republicans are uncomfortable with Trump’s abuses of power. They could be the key to a pro-democracy coalition that cuts across party and ideology. President Donald Trump’s grip on the...
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In 2003, New Orleans public schools were among the worst in the country.Seventy percent of eighth-graders were not proficient in math, 74 percent weren’t proficient in English, and the graduation rate was barely over 50...
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In the eyes of today’s teens, journalism and the media are doomed. In two major surveys of US teens conducted over the last two years, the nonprofit News Literacy Project found deep levels of mistrust and...
President Donald Trump won 93 percent of rural counties in 2024. Rural voters also made up 36 percent of the Trump vote, according to the Pew Research Center, compared to just 16 percent of voters for Harris. Political...
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political scientist and professor at the University of Denver, University of Denver’s Center on American Politics
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