I agree! I miss MWK as well as it's how I came to be here. I started my deep dive into personal finance with Tori Dunlap and Katie in 2024. I would still devour MWK even though I feel like I've surpassed Dunlap's more entry level (but very needed) content. MWK was always a deeper dive into cultural and systemic financial topics, specific but not limited to woman. I feel the void. So for now, I just consume Katie's brain in whatever way she'll let me!
Optimist Economy has helped fill the MWK void for me. Keds was on MWK and that's how I ended up finding her podcast after months of re-listening to MWK hoping it would spring back to life. 😅
Co-signing this. I've missed it so much recently. I subbed to DL for a year, but didn't renew. MWK really captured something that the other podcast doesn't (not just topically, but in how Katie shines, the guests, etc). Now that it's been over for a while, I can confidently say MWK is one of my favorite podcasts of all time because I haven't found anything that hits quite like it did.
I’m jumping on this bandwagon. As the token retired boomer white male in your community, I miss using your information to inspire/inform my daughter and nieces in a way that sounded in the feminism they already felt, but weren’t sure how to process. Plus, I was informed in a way I couldn’t get elsewhere. You have a singular, erudite way of approaching the big problems in our culture that makes you seem more approachable, more like the rest of us.
I too miss MWK. I was a listener/follower since before the morning brew. I appreciated Katie’s transparency as she’s evolved her thinking. Plus, she cracks me up.
I seriously miss the pod. Consuming audio is much more accessible for me then written resources. And I genuinely enjoyed MWK. Even having recordings of some of the essays from the newsletter would be a really nice option.
Agree. Katie should write as she wishes. I also read as I wish. I've literally left newsletters in my inbox as 'unread' so I could find them when I had time for reading...and did!
Good writing is its own draw for those who appreciate it.
Also came here to say this! I appreciate the links/briefs to connect me with things I may have missed and I appreciate the in depth / long form writing to help me dig deeper and I truly appreciate the depth and complexity.
I'm an old white guy. I keep reading because I'm fascinated by a) your existential struggle with your success; and, b) your willingness to question your political views and explore those of others.
Thanks for being an old white guy who values varying opinions other than 100% of what yours might be. I love that we can all learn from each other. I'm an old(er) white woman, who thinks it's fascinating to hear the perspectives of the generation on my heals and engage with culture in a way that I might not otherwise right now.
Also an old guy. I specifically signed up for this newsletter to try to keep a thumb on the pulse of the next generation. Gives me hope for the future.
In a perfect world, Money with Katie would be a long-form essay with a little link round up at the end, available to read or listen to (in your voice) delivered biweekly or monthly...whatever cadence is needed to allow book #2 to arrive in a timely manner and for some solo episodes of Diabolical Lies while Caro is on mat leave.
Seconded. Katie is one of the few voices I enjoy listening to (MWK and DL are the only two podcasts I listen to and i can’t do audiobooks either). i also don’t have much of an attention span for long articles/essays but loveee what Katie has to say so if i had the option of listening to her long form essays, I would be so happy.
This would be perfect for me! As a working mom, I’m in a stage of life where I really miss the pod and I think it really boils down to the ability to listen. Having the ability to listen to the essays in KGT’s voice would really help me. I also love the links because I’m purposefully not paying as much attention to the news these days. I love a curated list from someone’s opinions I value.
Humble request. Could you read your newsletter too? I've tried the substack listen feature and it's creepy. MWK was my walking/driving/shopping/folding laundry companion for so long that your voice now narrates, a possibility unsettling amount of, my internal dialogue. 😅 In any case, I had to ask and hope I am not alone in that wanting.
Agree! We all realize that a pod in addition to DL and the newsletter is a huge undertaking. Maybe a good compromise would be a recording of the newsletter!
Every time I open your emails, I hope it's an announcement that the MWK pod is returning. 🥺 I do relate to the burnout though so I respect your decision!
Just raising my hand for the "middle aged women who came here for Tressie and stuck around" crowd. I had to pick "morning brew era" but it wasn't morning brew that introduced me.
Yes to this! I think it was Tressie—>Diabolical—>morning brew exit interest pipeline for me? Tbh, Katie, I think I tried the early MWK things and it was too conservative for me but Tressie got me to circle back.
I stay because I love your takes, they are the freshest! And you were one of the few specific writers I wanted to keep following after deleting all of my social media. I chose the weekly option for cadence, but honestly, my preference is trusting your judgement on when you think a piece is ready to share! If that means longer than weekly, I’m still sticking around!
I enjoy your writing at whatever cadence it arrives, and I appreciate that on Substack I can listen to the longer pieces because I drive a lot, and I like listening to interesting things on the road. Like others I do miss the MWK content!
I filled out the questionnaire as best I could, but honestly my wife and I love you so much each question I just wanted to choose "Whatever Katie wants because we love her and want her happy and carefree!" So take our answers with a grain of salt (and go buy yerself sumthin' nice). Seriously your insights and research and humor are a balm for us. Keep doing the good work and never stop. Ever.
I love both formats! TBH I try to read every week, but it’s hard to keep up (not just with yours, but with all writing I like), so I would be fineeee with bi-weekly.
I also love both formats! I would only ask for biweekly because we (as a society) are always being pommeled with a consumption firehose, and I like to pace out the pieces that are legitimately unique, interesting, and require some time spent with them.
GUYS THESE COMMENTS ARE SO NICE i have to titrate them lol
I just miss the MWK pod. It was introspective and analytical on broader topics that (mostly) women face as we're going through life and learning.
I agree! I miss MWK as well as it's how I came to be here. I started my deep dive into personal finance with Tori Dunlap and Katie in 2024. I would still devour MWK even though I feel like I've surpassed Dunlap's more entry level (but very needed) content. MWK was always a deeper dive into cultural and systemic financial topics, specific but not limited to woman. I feel the void. So for now, I just consume Katie's brain in whatever way she'll let me!
Optimist Economy has helped fill the MWK void for me. Keds was on MWK and that's how I ended up finding her podcast after months of re-listening to MWK hoping it would spring back to life. 😅
Co-signing this. I've missed it so much recently. I subbed to DL for a year, but didn't renew. MWK really captured something that the other podcast doesn't (not just topically, but in how Katie shines, the guests, etc). Now that it's been over for a while, I can confidently say MWK is one of my favorite podcasts of all time because I haven't found anything that hits quite like it did.
This is exactly how I feel, and I similarly started with Tori Dunlap before graduating to MWK.
Exactly my thoughts! Loved the podcast but I'll eat up any crumbs KGT is throwing. Do love the essays
I’m jumping on this bandwagon. As the token retired boomer white male in your community, I miss using your information to inspire/inform my daughter and nieces in a way that sounded in the feminism they already felt, but weren’t sure how to process. Plus, I was informed in a way I couldn’t get elsewhere. You have a singular, erudite way of approaching the big problems in our culture that makes you seem more approachable, more like the rest of us.
Same! MWK is how I discovered you. I was sad when you closed it out and I do feel that your voice is missing in this space
I also miss hearing your voice in my ear. Sometimes I listen to the robot reader in substack but find her lacking compare to MWK 💚
I too miss MWK. I was a listener/follower since before the morning brew. I appreciated Katie’s transparency as she’s evolved her thinking. Plus, she cracks me up.
I seriously miss the pod. Consuming audio is much more accessible for me then written resources. And I genuinely enjoyed MWK. Even having recordings of some of the essays from the newsletter would be a really nice option.
I really miss the MWK pod, esp the Rich Girl Round Up episodes (yeehaw!)
Diabolical Lies may be what you're looking for it you don't already listen!
Yes, please bring back the pod! That is how I discovered you and you didn’t list it as an option in your survey!
I’ve only just discovered it but I totally agree! I’m glad I have a backlog but love this style of content 🙌
On the which format question, I would have liked a "both" option. I enjoy both formats of your emails.
Agree. Katie should write as she wishes. I also read as I wish. I've literally left newsletters in my inbox as 'unread' so I could find them when I had time for reading...and did!
Good writing is its own draw for those who appreciate it.
This!
Also came here to say this! I appreciate the links/briefs to connect me with things I may have missed and I appreciate the in depth / long form writing to help me dig deeper and I truly appreciate the depth and complexity.
Also came here to say this! I genuinely like the variety and am interested in any format Katie is willing to give us <3
Coming here to say this :)
Ditto!
Agreed! Tho I wish there was some breakup in the long essays. My internet-addled attention span needs them. 🫠😂
I agree with this too! I picked the essay but I do genuinely like the mix of both.
Same!
Agreed!
Same
Agreed!
ditto :)
Same
I'm an old white guy. I keep reading because I'm fascinated by a) your existential struggle with your success; and, b) your willingness to question your political views and explore those of others.
Thanks for being an old white guy who values varying opinions other than 100% of what yours might be. I love that we can all learn from each other. I'm an old(er) white woman, who thinks it's fascinating to hear the perspectives of the generation on my heals and engage with culture in a way that I might not otherwise right now.
Also an old guy. I specifically signed up for this newsletter to try to keep a thumb on the pulse of the next generation. Gives me hope for the future.
In a perfect world, Money with Katie would be a long-form essay with a little link round up at the end, available to read or listen to (in your voice) delivered biweekly or monthly...whatever cadence is needed to allow book #2 to arrive in a timely manner and for some solo episodes of Diabolical Lies while Caro is on mat leave.
Seconded. Katie is one of the few voices I enjoy listening to (MWK and DL are the only two podcasts I listen to and i can’t do audiobooks either). i also don’t have much of an attention span for long articles/essays but loveee what Katie has to say so if i had the option of listening to her long form essays, I would be so happy.
What she said!
This would be perfect for me! As a working mom, I’m in a stage of life where I really miss the pod and I think it really boils down to the ability to listen. Having the ability to listen to the essays in KGT’s voice would really help me. I also love the links because I’m purposefully not paying as much attention to the news these days. I love a curated list from someone’s opinions I value.
^^^This one!!!
Humble request. Could you read your newsletter too? I've tried the substack listen feature and it's creepy. MWK was my walking/driving/shopping/folding laundry companion for so long that your voice now narrates, a possibility unsettling amount of, my internal dialogue. 😅 In any case, I had to ask and hope I am not alone in that wanting.
my ego cannot handle the fact that you said my voice narrates your internal monologue. going to need time to recover from this lol
Thanks for the reply ☺️ and the astute correction (monologue vs dialogue). Although I think the latter is often what's going on in here.
Agree! We all realize that a pod in addition to DL and the newsletter is a huge undertaking. Maybe a good compromise would be a recording of the newsletter!
Would love this too! I genuinely would appreciate this so much after years of listening to MWK!
Yes! This is what I miss the most - hearing Katie the essay portion especially when I hit a busy week!
Every time I open your emails, I hope it's an announcement that the MWK pod is returning. 🥺 I do relate to the burnout though so I respect your decision!
Just raising my hand for the "middle aged women who came here for Tressie and stuck around" crowd. I had to pick "morning brew era" but it wasn't morning brew that introduced me.
Yes to this! I think it was Tressie—>Diabolical—>morning brew exit interest pipeline for me? Tbh, Katie, I think I tried the early MWK things and it was too conservative for me but Tressie got me to circle back.
it's okay chloe it was too conservative for me too lol
Me too! Avid Tressie fan-girl here, and your MWK interview was surprisingly (sorry!) astute and wonderful.
I stay because I love your takes, they are the freshest! And you were one of the few specific writers I wanted to keep following after deleting all of my social media. I chose the weekly option for cadence, but honestly, my preference is trusting your judgement on when you think a piece is ready to share! If that means longer than weekly, I’m still sticking around!
Well said! I agree with 'whatever cadence feels right for the particular piece'... I'll be here to read it.
Let's do more polls! That was fun (genuine).
I enjoy your writing at whatever cadence it arrives, and I appreciate that on Substack I can listen to the longer pieces because I drive a lot, and I like listening to interesting things on the road. Like others I do miss the MWK content!
Every week I look forward to your email so I checked that one. If it were monthly or bi-monthly, I would still look forward to it!
I filled out the questionnaire as best I could, but honestly my wife and I love you so much each question I just wanted to choose "Whatever Katie wants because we love her and want her happy and carefree!" So take our answers with a grain of salt (and go buy yerself sumthin' nice). Seriously your insights and research and humor are a balm for us. Keep doing the good work and never stop. Ever.
^ perfect reader, ideal reader, 15/10, no notes lol
Here to state for the record that I also miss MWK pod!
I love both formats! TBH I try to read every week, but it’s hard to keep up (not just with yours, but with all writing I like), so I would be fineeee with bi-weekly.
I also love both formats! I would only ask for biweekly because we (as a society) are always being pommeled with a consumption firehose, and I like to pace out the pieces that are legitimately unique, interesting, and require some time spent with them.