The Broad Agenda
The Broad Agenda
Engaged, but not overwhelmed.
The Broad Agenda is independent civic media for Gen-X women who want to understand not only what happened, but why it matters in their everyday lives. Founded by award-winning journalist and entrepreneur Carrie Scharbo, it connects the dots between decisions made by powerful people and the ways those decisions reach our families, rights, bodies, communities and bank accounts.
Come for news worth your attention. Stay for the clarity, conversation and community.
WHAT YOU’LL FIND
Four ways in
News and Analysis
Clear, timely coverage of national politics, women’s rights, democracy and consequential races — without assuming readers have followed every development.
Connect with Carrie
Carrie’s conversational audio and video briefing connecting the week’s most important stories to the decisions, risks and consequences that affect ordinary Americans.
Interviews
Conversations with candidates, elected officials, journalists, advocates and leaders — focused on who they are, what they believe and how they behave when the talking points run out.
Community
A growing network of civically engaged people who want informed conversation, meaningful participation and a place to remain connected without living in a constant state of outrage.
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Amplifiers are the paid subscribers who make The Broad Agenda possible. Their support helps Carrie devote the time required to research, report, interview, fact-check and explain stories independently.
The strongest independent media is not built by one person alone. It is sustained by readers who believe careful reporting, context and accountability still matter.
As an Amplifier, you may receive:
Paid-subscriber essays and deeper analysis
Bonus audio, video or behind-the-scenes notes
Subscriber-only conversations and live events
Early access to selected interviews and projects
Opportunities to help shape future coverage
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