Washington Monthly Politics Editor Bill Scher and Editor-in-Chief Paul Glastris join Anne Kim for the Monthly’s first ever politics livestream, the morning after Donald Trump’s first speech to a joint session of Congress. Trump doubled down on tariffs and taking Greenland. He demonized immigrants and trans Americans. And by his own account, he’s just getting […]
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Ep. 10: Trump takes a wrecking ball to separation of powers
Anne Kim and Garrett Epps discuss the foundational concepts of U.S. democracy, focusing on the separation of powers and the emerging threat of the “unitary executive” theory. They also discuss the implications of Trump’s power grab, including threats to public health, safety and the rule of law.
Ep. 9: Protecting Voters’ Rights in the Era of Trump
President Donald Trump has promised drastic changes to election laws, such as requiring proof of citizenship and paper ballots, that could disenfranchise thousands, if not millions, of voters. How serious are these threats?
Ep. 8 – Trump’s War on Federal Workers w/ Don Kettl
Federal workers are the latest target of Donald Trump, who vowed in his campaign to shrink the size of government and purge anyone he perceives to be disloyal. Can the civil service be saved? Co-hosts Anne Kim and Garrett Epp speak with Donald F. Kettl, former dean of the University of Maryland School of Public Policy and an expert on public administration.
Ep. 7: Ukraine’s Survival on the Brink w/ Tamar Jacoby
Co-hosts Anne Kim and Garrett Epps speak with Tamar Jacoby, Director of the Progressive Policy Institute’s New Ukraine Project, on the future of Ukraine, the changing face of warfare, and Vladimir Putin’s potential ambitions in Europe.
Ep. 6: Is a Trump Recession Coming?
Massive tariffs. Mass deportations. A looming budget crisis. Economist Rob Shapiro speaks with co-hosts Anne Kim and Garrett Epps about what’s ahead for the Trump economy.
Ep. 5: Winning Working Class Americans – Part II (w/ Paul Glastris)
In Part II of this interview with Washington Monthly Editor-in-Chief Paul Glastris, Paul speaks with co-hosts Anne Kim and Garrett Epps about the shape of “Resistance 2.0” to Donald Trump and the legacy of Monthly founder Charlie Peters.
Ep. 4: A New Agenda for the Working Class – Part I
Washington Monthly Editor-in-Chief Paul Glastris speaks with co-hosts Anne Kim and Garrett Epps about the Monthly’s latest issue, which features 10 ideas for reviving the fortunes of America’s working class – and the Democratic Party.
Ep. 3: Pete Hegseth and the Conservative Assault on Veterans’ Healthcare
For decades, the Koch Network and its GOP allies have been working to gut the VA health care system through “privatization.” Their efforts could leave millions of veterans without affordable, high-quality care. Co-hosts Anne Kim and Garrett Epps speak with Suzanne Gordon and Steve Early, two of the nation’s foremost experts on the VA system.
Ep. 2: Born in America but not a Citizen? The Looming Threat to Birthright Citizenship
Co-hosts Anne Kim and Garrett Epps discuss the implications of president-elect Donald Trump’s threat to end automatic citizenship for people born on US soil. What damage could he do and how would ordinary Americans be affected?
