Your podcast taught me so much about what a journalistic podcast could and should be. I'm really devastated that it's coming to an end. We've never spoken but I feel like I know you and your team after all these years of tuning in. I wish you the best of luck.
It’s one of the most stupid moves ABC’s made in some time—and I worked for them in the early 2000s. It shows me how legacy media just isn’t as flexible as it _needs_ to be. Ironically, I left to get my MS at Columbia J-school, which as you alluded to, is nowhere near the greatest education as your first newsroom. I am sure your star will continue to rise. Hope to see you collaborate with OG Claire Malone, and possibly even Nate, at some point in the future, too!
Thank you Galen for all the podcasts over the years.
Was devastated to hear that it was cut today. Your podcast has been by go to source for unbiased take on what’s going on in politics through a data driven approach.
You and your team really helped center my politic beliefs in facts over the years
Can't wait to see what you do next. Your hosting of the roundtable 538 politics podcast was great, but I thought you always had some of the most insightful and smart questions in your one-on-one interviews. I particularly remember your first interview with Ann Selzer. You also do a good job of calling out BS answers/question avoidance without being overly confrontational. Good luck with everything going forward.
Your podcast was amazing and one of the only truly non-vibes basesd political podcasts out there! You are such a great host and I hope bright things ahead! You were always the best at keeping Nate in check and you two were such a good ying-yang
I have been listening to you since 2018 and have appreciated you and the entire team so much. I’ve been sad each time someone left but this one hurts the most. You guys became my commuter friends even if the conversations were mostly one way. Thank you Galen for teaching me so much with your colleagues.
Bad use of layoffs by Disney! Looking forward to what comes next, I really enjoyed the podcast over the years as it helped us navigate through some crazy times. Everything will work out in the end!
Completely agree with the comments above, shortsighted, sad and frustrating news. Galen you were the definitive voice for 538 far beyond the shores of the U.S.( proud Brit listener ).
More please and we’ll continue to follow and support you.
Apologies for the bad news. You’re the one thing that did keep me listening to the 538 politics podcast (not to knock the new contributors who were also great, but I missed earlier incarnations of the crew as turnover increased). I always thought you excel as a host.
You asked what we’re looking for in a podcast and I hope some of the best pieces from the 538 podcast can come along. I always found the discussion of polls and data to be excellent and I credit the podcast in particular with helping me not be one of the people who thinks a 51% chance of winning is a sure thing. But my biggest frustration in recent years was that I often felt episodes were treating Trump and MAGA Republicans as politics as normal instead of a rising authoritarian threat. If this new podcast discusses our current situation in that light, I’m all ears. If it’s going to treat Trump as a normal president, I wish you all the best, but it won’t be for me. Thanks again for the good work.
Truly the loss of an institution that provided such a great temperature check of the state of politics in this nation while being as objective as possible. I look forward to seeing what you go on to do.
Your podcast taught me so much about what a journalistic podcast could and should be. I'm really devastated that it's coming to an end. We've never spoken but I feel like I know you and your team after all these years of tuning in. I wish you the best of luck.
It’s one of the most stupid moves ABC’s made in some time—and I worked for them in the early 2000s. It shows me how legacy media just isn’t as flexible as it _needs_ to be. Ironically, I left to get my MS at Columbia J-school, which as you alluded to, is nowhere near the greatest education as your first newsroom. I am sure your star will continue to rise. Hope to see you collaborate with OG Claire Malone, and possibly even Nate, at some point in the future, too!
Thank you Galen for all the podcasts over the years.
Was devastated to hear that it was cut today. Your podcast has been by go to source for unbiased take on what’s going on in politics through a data driven approach.
You and your team really helped center my politic beliefs in facts over the years
Can't wait to see what you do next. Your hosting of the roundtable 538 politics podcast was great, but I thought you always had some of the most insightful and smart questions in your one-on-one interviews. I particularly remember your first interview with Ann Selzer. You also do a good job of calling out BS answers/question avoidance without being overly confrontational. Good luck with everything going forward.
I agree, the one-on-one interview is a place Galen is really a cut above the rest, for all of the reasons you said Chad.
Tough news indeed. Bravo on all your work over the years, Galen - here to help in whatever way!
Your podcast was amazing and one of the only truly non-vibes basesd political podcasts out there! You are such a great host and I hope bright things ahead! You were always the best at keeping Nate in check and you two were such a good ying-yang
I’m grateful to you for your work. Thank you!!!
Thank you for all the work you've been doing in these years. Wish you the best. I hope this will be a new beginning for you
I have been listening to you since 2018 and have appreciated you and the entire team so much. I’ve been sad each time someone left but this one hurts the most. You guys became my commuter friends even if the conversations were mostly one way. Thank you Galen for teaching me so much with your colleagues.
Loved the work at 538 so much, can’t wait to follow along to what’s next
Bad use of layoffs by Disney! Looking forward to what comes next, I really enjoyed the podcast over the years as it helped us navigate through some crazy times. Everything will work out in the end!
You’ve done a great job hosting over the years. Hopeful the change brings better things for you. I think it will.
Get Nate and Clare together for a podcast again. I miss that version of the podcast.
Completely agree with the comments above, shortsighted, sad and frustrating news. Galen you were the definitive voice for 538 far beyond the shores of the U.S.( proud Brit listener ).
More please and we’ll continue to follow and support you.
Apologies for the bad news. You’re the one thing that did keep me listening to the 538 politics podcast (not to knock the new contributors who were also great, but I missed earlier incarnations of the crew as turnover increased). I always thought you excel as a host.
You asked what we’re looking for in a podcast and I hope some of the best pieces from the 538 podcast can come along. I always found the discussion of polls and data to be excellent and I credit the podcast in particular with helping me not be one of the people who thinks a 51% chance of winning is a sure thing. But my biggest frustration in recent years was that I often felt episodes were treating Trump and MAGA Republicans as politics as normal instead of a rising authoritarian threat. If this new podcast discusses our current situation in that light, I’m all ears. If it’s going to treat Trump as a normal president, I wish you all the best, but it won’t be for me. Thanks again for the good work.
Truly the loss of an institution that provided such a great temperature check of the state of politics in this nation while being as objective as possible. I look forward to seeing what you go on to do.