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WashingtonWise

Mike Townsend

Booking Overview

This investing and financial-policy interview show combines host-led Washington analysis with interviews featuring Charles Schwab specialists in markets, fixed income, trading, and wealth management. PR agencies could credibly pitch senior investment strategists, economists, and portfolio experts who translate monetary policy and market developments into practical investor guidance, but the show's reliance on Schwab personnel makes booking outside clients very difficult.

Metrics

Episodes: 11

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 553.0k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@schwab.com

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Host

Mike Townsend - Vice President for Legislative and Regulatory Affairs at Charles Schwab, specializing in nonpartisan analysis of Washington policy, legislation, regulation, and their implications for investors and...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Senior investment, portfolio, trading, fixed-income, wealth-management, or financial-market specialists with authoritative professional experience and the ability to explain market and policy developments to investors.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of investment research, trading, fixed-income, portfolio-strategy, or wealth-management functions, Professional expertise translating economic and market developments into practical investment guidance

Recent Guest Discussions

Joe Mazzola - Market Earnings, Bond-market Turmoil, Potential Federal Reserve Rate Moves, Short-term Volatility, And Portfolio Diversification.

Daniel Stein - Portfolio Concentration, Mega-cap Stocks, Artificial-intelligence Investing, Risk Tolerance, Rebalancing, And Long-term Investment Planning.

Collin Martin - The Bond Market, Inflation And Employment Data, Federal Reserve Policy, And Opportunities Across Fixed-income Investments.

Kasey McCurdy - Market Momentum, Corporate Earnings, Artificial-intelligence Investing, Investor Sentiment, Major Ipos, And Portfolio Rebalancing.

Recent Topics

Finance, Investing, Financial Markets, Monetary Policy, Portfolio Management

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Midterms: Policy, Politics & Your Portfolio

October 08, 2026

In this election preview episode of WashingtonWise, host Mike Townsend offers his guide to the 2026 midterms, including the latest outlook for control of the House and Senate, the key races that could determine the balance of power, and why divided government is emerging as the most likely outcome. Mike goes in depth on the markets and midterms, including historical reaction to elections, where investors should consider putting their focus, and how major policy battles could shape 2027.Mike a...

Bond Market Has a Message: Is Anyone Listening?

September 24, 2026

With the Federal Reserve hiking its baseline interest rate for the first time in more than three years and bond yields rising to levels not seen in two decades, the bond market has been top-of-mind for investors lately. On this episode of WashingtonWise, host Mike Townsend sits down with Collin Martin, head of fixed income research and strategy at the Schwab Center for Financial Research, to unpack what's going on in the bond market. Collin offers his perspective on the Fed's rate hike, Treas...

Competing Signals: Markets Ahead of the Midterms

September 10, 2026

History tells us that markets are usually flat in the run-up to midterm elections. Can strong earnings continue to power the market through the election and beyond? On this episode, host Mike Townsend is joined by Joe Mazzola, Schwab's head trading and derivatives strategist, for a conversation about whether history still offers a useful guide to a market that has repeatedly defied it in 2026. Joe shares how an unusually strong earnings backdrop—with revenue, profit, and margin growth rising ...

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Frequently asked questions

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WashingtonWise
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How do I get in touch with WashingtonWise?

WashingtonWise is hosted by Mike Townsend. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@schwab.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for WashingtonWise?

The publicly listed email for WashingtonWise: podcasts@schwab.com.

How many listeners does WashingtonWise have?

Podseeker estimates WashingtonWise reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for WashingtonWise?

WashingtonWise typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior investment, portfolio, trading, fixed-income, wealth-management, or financial-market specialists with authoritative professional experience and the ability to explain market and policy developments to investors. Common among recent guests: Leadership of investment research, trading, fixed-income, portfolio-strategy, or wealth-management functions; Professional expertise translating economic and market developments into practical investment guidance. Recent guests include Joe Mazzola, Daniel Stein, and Collin Martin.

How hard is it to get booked on WashingtonWise?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does WashingtonWise cover?

Recent episodes cover Finance, Investing, Financial Markets, Monetary Policy, and Portfolio Management. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@schwab.com

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