Anchor Change with Katie Harbath

Welcome to Anchor Change, where we help you panic responsibly in a chaotic world. I’m Katie Harbath—a Midwesterner living in DC who’s spent two decades navigating impossible tradeoffs at the intersection of tech, politics, and democracy.Each week, I’ll break down the headlines, talk with people forging bold paths, and explore how we can face disruption with clarity and courage. This isn’t about hot takes—it’s about finding steady ground when everything feels uncertain.In a world of complexity, you don’t have to navigate it alone. anchorchange.substack.com

Anchor Change with Katie Harbath is a news podcast hosted by Katie Harbath, with 77 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Katie Harbath hosts Anchor Change with Katie Harbath, a news show with 77 episodes published.

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  Replay: AI, Voters, and the 2026 Midterms: What the Data Actually Shows

  Jun 11, 202626 minS0

  <p>Voters are using AI to research candidates. Campaigns are using AI to write fundraising emails. Platforms are updating their policies — and their enforcement is lagging behind. But what does the data actually show?</p><p>​This is a replay of the webinar I hosted on AI and the 2026 midterms — pulling from original polling with 1,010 likely voters (conducted with the Rainey Center), a survey of 68 campaign professionals on how they’re using AI inside their operations, and her ongoing analysis of how major platforms are preparing for November.</p><p>​This isn’t a recap of the AI discourse. It’s an interpret...

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  Mapping Power: Navigating Tech and Systems Change

  Dec 22, 202539 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Katie talks with Charley Johnson about his leap into independent work through his newsletter, Untangled, and what it takes to build a life and career outside traditional structures. Charley breaks down how power actually moves through technology, why many leaders still misread the systems they operate within, and how imagination—not just strategy—shapes better futures. He shares the blind spots he sees most often in tech and policy, the role community plays in sustaining meaningful change, and how AI fits into the broader landscape of systems transformation. Charley closes with an honest reflection on success—what he...

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  The Impact of EU Regulation on Political Campaigns

  Dec 18, 202553 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Katie talks with Clare O’Donoghue Velikić about the shifting landscape of political advertising in Europe—and what’s driving those changes. They trace how Brexit, the Cambridge Analytica scandal, and rising public scrutiny of tech platforms set the stage for today’s regulatory environment. Clare breaks down the stark differences between U.S. and European campaign practices, the ripple effects of GDPR and data rules, and how policymakers are thinking about political communication in a post-scandal world. They also unpack Meta’s recent decision to ban political ads in the EU, exploring why it matters, who it affe...

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  Bridging Generations: Marketing to Gen Alpha's Diverse World

  Dec 11, 202545 minS5

  <p>In this episode, Katie Harbath sits down with Michelle O’Grady of Team Friday to unpack how culture, identity, and technology are transforming the way brands and civic leaders connect with younger generations. They explore the rise of mixed-race identities, the fluid ways Gen Z and Gen Alpha see themselves, and what this means for marketers who want to stay relevant. Michelle shares how her work at the intersection of academia and brand strategy helps companies understand shifting consumer behavior—and why long-term thinking matters more than ever. The conversation also reflects on how politics and pop culture are coll...

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  The AI-Energy Nexus Powering the Future

  Dec 4, 202534 minS5

  <p>In this episode, Katie Harbath sits down with Sarah Hunt, President of the Rainey Center, for a wide-ranging conversation about the energy system powering the AI era. They dig into why AI’s rapidly growing electricity needs are now a national security issue, how state legislators are shaping the future of infrastructure, and what the U.S. must do to stay competitive as countries like China scale their energy capacity at unprecedented speed.</p><p>Together, they map out the real bottlenecks—permitting, grid modernization, workforce shortages—and the partnerships needed across government, industry, and communities to build an energy...

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