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

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.

It is obvious that the WaPo is enthralled to King Trump

I was interested in the topic of remote work and this return to office now being implemented. But I couldn’t get past the hosts giggling and bad jokes. Felt like a bad lunch table in high school. It’s too bad to, Heather Long always had great info and it gets lost here.

But it’s under the bezo’s umbrella…it makes me want to seek out other sources that aren’t.

Obligatory opener about how I’m generally pretty progressive. I actually agree with the views most of the hosts hold, and maybe I’m old school on this, but I really appreciate a political take that at least PRETENDS to be unbiased. This is not that. Post Reports at least attempts to give a more well rounded view (though it often fails spectacularly) of current events, this show doesn’t even try. It is just like every other sad, tired, uninspired, and played out legacy media take on current events out there. Nothing to see here people.

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”.

The episode on alcohol risk was informative, appropriately nuanced, and somehow also entertaining. Really well done. Thank you!

Abandoning your values because of Bezos and now making people listen to putzy roofers blather on endlessly…no thanks, I’m out.

Once a beacon of journalistic integrity, The Washington Post has become a shadow of its former self since Bezos took over, and Impromptu suffers the same fate. The podcast can’t be trusted when it’s backed by a publication that repeatedly prioritizes corporate interests over unbiased reporting. Bezos’s meddling in the press is well-documented, turning what should be independent journalism into a tool for advancing his agenda. Impromptu is just another example of the Washington Post’s decline—a slick facade masking a deeper credibility crisis. Don’t waste your time on this thinly veiled PR machine. Look elsewhere for honest, independent content.

He killed the Post. I’m out.

On the episode about the potential harms of social media and smartphones their “experts” said it’s not the fault of phones or the social media services and that, “if it were the 80s the kids would just go find another clique or group and still have the same bullying problems.” I am just in awe of the ignorance of this comment. I’m not even mad, it’s hugely impressive to be this removed from reality, or just basic cause and effect.

The podcast answer to needing thoughtful, informed, analytical discourse, especially around contentious subjects. Excellent example for how to hear and consider varied opinions; how to respectfully disagree or agree with an open mind. Nice tone too. Highly recommend.

Thanks for bringing truly informed discussion to our ears. It’s a bit like My Dinner With Andre on topical issues. I eagerly await every discussion and love hearing from the WP columnists.

Listening to intelligent, thoughtful people talk about the issues I care about with ease, perspective and even some humor is so refreshing. I have been eagerly awaiting each episode since I first heard about the show. Keep up the good work!

Good presenter - contributors knowledgeable and concise Better than Washington Post main site. Good addition to news analysis JL

Great new show I hope it continues

I enjoyed the podcast. It gave me a little idea about what opinion writers are thinking about when they write a column. As a regular reader, I find there Post’s coverage of the environment pretty good, but this one was all wrong. I live in California and everyone I know has an EV and there are plenty of charging stations in public places and apartment buildings. The real story is will the electric grid hold up for this and when will we acknowledge that convenient public transportation be available. As usual people back east are so behind the times on these things they are living in the past. This podcast is provocative and exciting!

First podcast I’ve ever listened to. I was petrified about the SCOTUS hearings this week about Mifepristone and their possible outcome. This podcast put my fears at rest with information and humor. Impromptu is a show I will tune into again and again.

I really enjoyed listening to this new show! I heard it through another podcast. After listening, I couldn’t smash that follow button fast enough. Looking forward to what’s to come!

Great first show, I can’t wait to hear what other subjects will be covered!

Please, can we stop referring to Mifepristone as an abortion pill? I hear this from all media outlets. Mifepristone is a medication that has been used by emergency rooms for years, usually in conjunction with Misoprostol, to help women complete a miscarriage. We need to accurately refer to these medications to frame the argument properly. These are medications that help prevent sepsis and maternal death. If you’re going to discuss a medical topic, please invite a medical professional onto the podcast.

I enjoyed the spontaneous and informed exchange of ideas and opinions on timely topics. This is a winning format, and I wish you much success.

So happy to hear the viewpoints of such great thinkers on important issues of day! This podcast was interesting and easy to listen to and I learned a lot!

Looking forward to future episodes

I really enjoyed the debut episode and am looking forward to more thought provoking and well researched content from this crew, excellent production quality as well.

Glad the WaPo opinion columnists are adding their voices to the mix out here