Washington Monthly
Washington Monthly
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Politics, policy and fresh ideas from the Washington Monthly, an independent magazine founded in 1969. Our mission: To support a strong democracy and good governance through honest journalism and thoughtful commentary. Hosts: Anne Kim and Garrett Epps.
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Explores a variety of political topics, with a focus on governance, economy, and social issues, featuring episodes that discuss the implications of Trump’s economic policies, the crisis in Ukraine, and the debates surrounding veterans' healthcare, while promoting thoughtful activism and societal change.
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.
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 and founder, Leadership Now
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Daniella Ballou-Aares and the topic of democracy and business
01:47 The macro context that led to the founding of Leadership Now
04:03 The argument for business influence in preserving democracy
06:03 Why American businesses are involved in politics but not enough in democracy
08:00 The relationship between business and government: balance and risks
09:52 Historical examples of business influence in regimes and transitions
12:07 The importance of a broad, non-crony approach to business influence
14:09 The impact of January 6th and the importance of election integrity
17:01 Business community responses to threats against democracy
19:58 The importance of bipartisan and diverse business engagement
22:58 The economic and societal reasons for defending democracy
25:57 The risks and opportunities of political alignment for businesses
28:04 How collective action can promote democratic resilience
30:00 How to get involved with Leadership Now Project
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