Impromptu

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Smart when you need it, fun when you want it — with hosts who feel like friends. Impromptu is your twice-a-week conversation with Washington Post columnists who bring fresh insight and perspective to the stories shaping the week. On Tuesdays, Dana Milbank and his colleagues dig into the political news that actually matters. Then, on Fridays, Drew Goins and Molly Roberts ease you into the weekend, breaking down the cultural moments you can’t stop thinking about.

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A fresh new 'Impromptu'

Smart when you need it, fun when you want it — with hosts who feel like friends. "Impromptu" is your twice-a-week conversation with Washington Post columnists who bring fresh insight and perspective to the stories shaping the week.

03/06/2024

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Just the Drink I Was Looking For

Jan 18

Keelhauld

Thank you for this, I have been wanting to dive in for more info concerning the SG’s announcement. I do have one question, what is “bin” drinking? Half kidding of course I think your MD guest was saying “binge” but it sure sounded like “bin”.
Blinded by left views

6d ago

EBKeveryday

Being an independent in this era is hard. listening to these guys act like Bill Maher was too dumb to see past Trumps “act” and not take his assessment at face value that he is actually personable in a private setting. Their hatred is so blinding. And all the popular comedians are right leaning currently and they hardly know who any of them are even though they have the biggest pods in the country. So painful how hard they are trying to stay left.
Not worth listening to

Mar 28

mustardhair

New editorial guidance kicking in I guess… don’t talk about anything the regime wouldn’t like
Shake off the chains.

Mar 12

makeupmyname

The country is on fire and episodes are about things like “why is it so difficult to stop making pennies?” Really? If the hosts are somehow constrained by WP leadership, have the courage to strike out with your own podcast! The talents and knowledge of the likes of Milbank, Marcus, etc. — Kane was excellent on this podcast but now he seems out of the picture? — are being squashed and wasted.

Smart when you need it, fun when you want it — with hosts who feel like friends. Impromptu is your twice-a-week conversation with Washington Post columnists who bring fresh insight and perspective to the stories shaping the week. On Tuesdays, Dana Milbank and his colleagues dig into the political news that actually matters. Then, on Fridays, Drew Goins and Molly Roberts ease you into the weekend, breaking down the cultural moments you can’t stop thinking about.