Washington Monthly

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 Federal Reserve's Role and Challenges24:33 Predictions for a Trump Recession29:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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 experts on the VA system. Gordon is the author of numerous books and articles on the VA system, including Wounds of War: How the VA Delivers Health, Healing, and Hope to the Nation's Veterans. Gordon and Early are also co-authors of Our Veterans: Winners, Losers, Friends, and Enemies on the New Terrain of Veterans Affairs.Key moments:00:00 Understanding the VA Health System05:00 The Privatization Debate13:42 Future Legislative Threats to the VA17:45 The Ideological Battle Over the VACredits:Photo of Pete Hegseth: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons

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.