Anne Kim

Washington, D.C.

Contributing Editor at Washington Monthly

Director of Domestic and Social Policy at Progressive Policy Institute

Former lawyer and think tanker turned policy journalist. Contributing editor @monthly. Author of POVERTY FOR PROFIT and ABANDONED @thenewpress https://tinyurl.c

Articles

Ep. 16: A citizen's guide to resisting Trump w/ Timothy Noah

2 weeks ago | washingtonmonthly.com | Anne Kim |Garrett Epps

Washington Monthly Ep. 16: A citizen's guide to resisting Trump w/ Timothy Noah 00:00 / Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube There’s plenty that ordinary citizens can do to push back on the Trump regime. They can protest, they can support legal action, they can lobby elected officials, and, above all, they can stay informed. Co-hosts Anne Kim and Garrett Epps speak with journalist Timothy Noah about his recent piece for TNR on the tactics of successful...
Ep. 15: Can Economic Affirmative Action Replace DEI?

3 weeks ago | washingtonmonthly.com | Anne Kim |Paul Glastris

Washington Monthly Ep. 15: Can Economic Affirmative Action Replace DEI?
Ep. 13: The Hot (or Not) New Theory of "Abundance Liberalism"

1 month ago | washingtonmonthly.com | Anne Kim

Washington Monthly Ep. 13: The Hot (or Not) New Theory of "Abundance Liberalism" | w/ Paul Glastris and Nate Weisberg 00:00 / Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube The “Abundance” movement is catching fire among Democrats as an economic paradigm shift that could unleash prosperity and revive 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....
Ep. 11: Trump's First Speech to Congress w/ Bill Scher and Paul Glastris

1 month ago | washingtonmonthly.com | Anne Kim

Washington Monthly Ep. 11: Trump's First Speech to Congress w/ Bill Scher and Paul Glastris 00:00 / Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 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....
Ep. 10: Trump takes a wrecking ball to separation of powers

1 month ago | washingtonmonthly.com | Anne Kim |Garrett Epps

Washington Monthly Ep. 10: Trump takes a wrecking ball to separation of powers 00:00 / Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 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. Below is a transcript lightly edited...
Ep. 9: Protecting Voters' Rights in the Era of Trump

2 months ago | washingtonmonthly.com | Anne Kim |Garrett Epps

Washington Monthly Ep. 9: Protecting Voters' Rights in the Era of Trump 00:00 / Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 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 Epps speak with Joshua A. Douglas, a law professor at the University of Kentucky J....
Ep. 8 - Trump's War on Federal Workers w/ Don Kettl

2 months ago | washingtonmonthly.com | Anne Kim |Garrett Epps

Washington Monthly Ep. 8 - Trump's War on Federal Workers w/ Don Kettl 00:00 / Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 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...
Ep. 7: Ukraine's Survival on the Brink w/ Tamar Jacoby

2 months ago | washingtonmonthly.com | Anne Kim |Garrett Epps

Washington Monthly Ep. 7: Ukraine's Survival on the Brink w/ Tamar Jacoby 00:00 / Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 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. 5: Winning Working Class Americans – Part II (w/ Paul Glastris) | Washington Monthly

Jan 22, 2025 | washingtonmonthly.com | Garrett Epps |Anne Kim

Washington Monthly Ep. 5: Winning Working Class Americans – Part II (w/ Paul Glastris) 00:00 / Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 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. Below is a transcript lightly edited for readability: Anne: Welcome to part two of our...
Ep. 4: A New Agenda for the Working Class - Part I

Jan 16, 2025 | washingtonmonthly.com | Anne Kim |Garrett Epps

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.