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In this week's livestream, Washington Monthly Politics Editor Bill Scher and Executive Editor for Digital Matt Cooper chat with host Anne Kim about the political fallout from SignalGate and Donald Trump's reckless imposition of tariffs. "Incompetence" may be the political weapon Democrats need to turn around their political fortunes. Plus, a preview of Tuesday's special elections in Florida and Wi...

Donald Trump's abandonment of Ukraine in favor of Russia and Vladimir Putin threatens to upend the global order. Will Europe emerge as a unified force to defend Western democracies in the absence of American leadership? Washington Monthly editor-in-chief Paul Glastris speaks with Tamar Jacoby, Director of the New Ukraine Project at the Progressive Policy Institute; and Mike Lofgren, author, histor...

Two themes have animated the last week of Trump's presidency: defiance and revenge. Washington Monthly ediitors Matt Cooper and Bill Scher and contributing editor Anne Kim discuss the potential political fallout of Trump's call to impeach judges who disagree with him. They also talk about the rise of Bernie Sanders and AOC as the face of Democratic resistance and the fate of Sen. Chuck Schumer as...

"Abundance liberalism" is catching fire among Democrats as an economic theory that could revive the progressive left and, with it, the Democratic Party's brand. Its major focus is regulatory reforms to free up bottlenecks in the construction of new housing, infrastructure and sources of energy. But is it enough? Washington Monthly Editor-in-Chief Paul Glastris and Editor Nate Weisberg think not. T...

Colleges and universities potentially face unprecedented financial strain under the Trump administration. While the most significant threat is cuts to funding for research, schools also potentially face cuts in financial aid and higher taxes on endowment. Washington Monthly Editor in Chief Paul Glastris and contributing editor Anne Kim speak with higher education finance expert Robert Kelchen, who...

Washington Monthly politics editor and Washington Monthly Editor-in-Chief Paul Glastris join contributing editor Anne Kim for the Monthly's first ever politics livestream, the morning after Donald Trump's first speech to a joint session of Congress. In his speech, Trump doubled down on tariffs and taking Greenland. He demonized immigrants and trans Americans. And by his own account, he's just gett...

In this episode, 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. Key moments: 00:00 Foundations of Democracy and Constitutional Challenges 05:05 Separa...

Co-hosts Anne Kim and Garrett Epps speak with Tamar Jacoby, who is living and working in Kyiv as Director of the Progressive Policy Institute's New Ukraine Project. She speaks about the future of Ukraine, the changing face of warfare, and Vladimir Putin's potential ambitions in Europe.

#elections #votersrights #trump #2026 #2028 #elections 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? Co-hosts Anne Kim and Garrett Epp speak with Joshua A. Douglas, a law professor at the University of Kentucky J. David Ro...

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.

Massive tariffs. Mass deportations. A looming budget crisis. A politicized Fed. Economist Rob Shapiro speaks with co-hosts Anne Kim and Garrett Epps about what's ahead for the economy as Donald Trump takes office. Chapters00:00 The Biden Economy: A Strong Recovery03:52 Trump's Tariff Plans and Their Implications09:16 The Threat of Mass Deportations16:12 Fiscal Policies and the Deficit20:47 The Fed...

Co-hosts Anne Kim and Garrett Epps continue their conversation with Washington Monthly Editor-in-Chief Paul Glastris about how Democrats can win back working-class Americans. Paul also discusses the shape of "Resistance 2.0" to Trump and the legacy of Monthly founder Charlie Peters.

Paul Glastris, Editor-in-Chief of the Washington Monthly, speaks with co-hosts Anne Kim and Garrett Epps about the latest issue of the magazine, which offers 10 ideas for reviving the fortunes of working-class Americans - and the Democratic Party. Part 1 of a two-part interview.

#petehegseth #veterans #veteranshealth #privatization #defense #nationalsecurity 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 e...

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?

President-elect Donald Trump says he wants to install his Cabinet without Senate confirmation. That would violate the Constitution, says NYU law professor Peter Shane. Shane talks with hosts Anne Kim and Garrett Epps about the history and legality of recess appointments.