Taegan Goddard @ Political Wire: The Political Junkie Who Built a Community for Fellow Addicts

In this episode of Web Masters, we delve into the fascinating journey of Taegan Goddard, the visionary behind Political Wire, one of the internet's longest-running political news websites.

Host Aaron Dinin interviews Taegan to uncover the early days of blogging and internet media, how Political Wire became a go-to destination for political junkies, and the challenges and successes of building and maintaining a creator business model.

Taegan shares insights into the evolution of Political Wire's monetization strategies, from early sponsorships to the current subscription and programmatic advertising model. Discover how Taegan's passion for politics and community-building transformed a side hustle into a full-time career, while also becoming a key part of the Political Wire brand.

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What is Web Masters?

Web Masters is an original podcast that explores the history of the Internet through the stories of some of its most important innovators. In each episode, host Aaron Dinin, a serial entrepreneur and digital media scholar, talks with Internet entrepreneurs who created important websites, tools, services, and features. Some are hugely popular, some you’ve never heard of, and all of them have impacted everything you do online. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Internet has enabled -- and continues to create -- some of the greatest business opportunities in history from the people who have proven they know how to build successful Internet businesses.