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The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

Four Years of The Dispatch

Oct 18, 2023
Steve Hayes, world-renowned cheese curd enthusiast, joins Jonah Goldberg to reflect on the state of The Dispatch. They discuss the success and growth of The Dispatch over the last four years, the challenges faced in terms of growth and revenue, the importance of trust and honesty with their audience, the challenges of covering the 2020 election, the development and future plans of The Dispatch, and their objections and concerns about bringing back The Corner group blog.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Dispatch has experienced significant growth in the past four years, with 40,000 paying members and 350,000 free listeners, and aims to reach 100,000 paid subscribers.
  • The Dispatch is focused on expanding its community and enhancing reader-writer interactions through various initiatives, aiming to create stronger connections and meaningful exchanges of ideas.

Deep dives

The Dispatch's State and Growth

The podcast episode discusses the current state and growth of The Dispatch. The CEO, Steve Hayes, mentions that they have been pleasantly surprised by the growth over the past four years, with around 40,000 paying members and 350,000 free listeners. They express their gratitude for the loyal readership and their goal to reach 100,000 paid subscribers. They also discuss their annual state of The Dispatch podcast and the importance of transparency and honesty in their editorial process.

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