A revamped POLITICO Magazine debuts as a weekly, spotlighting original reporting on global power. New editorial appointments aim to drive narrative journalism and deepen coverage.
POLITICO is relaunching POLITICO Magazine as a weekly publication, introducing a new editorial structure and a focus on original reporting about the people and ideas shaping power worldwide. The move is designed to strengthen the brand’s narrative journalism and expand its reach among readers interested in the forces driving global politics and policy.
The first issue of the relaunched Magazine will feature in-depth stories, including Sophia Cai’s investigation into the secret U.S. political history of the 2026 World Cup and a report by Alice Ollstein and Megan Messerly on the Trump Administration’s reversal on HIV prevention. Additional coverage this weekend will include Samuel Benson’s look at Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign for Ohio governor, Ian Ward’s analysis of the New Right’s charter community strategies, and Jack Blanchard’s profile of Andy Burnham’s political ambitions in the UK.
Each weekend, POLITICO Magazine will deliver a curated issue, complemented by a dedicated newsletter published on Sundays. The editorial team emphasized that the new format aims to provide stylish storytelling and revelatory reporting, following power not only in traditional centers like Wall Street and Silicon Valley but also in less obvious arenas, such as technology, culture, and behind-the-scenes operators.
To support the relaunch, POLITICO announced three key staff appointments. Kathy Gilsinan joins as Senior Staff Writer, bringing experience from Puck and a history of covering Washington’s power dynamics. Dylon Jones has been promoted to Senior Editor, recognized for his narrative editing and leadership over the past four years. Catherine Kim steps into the role of Reporter, focusing on cultural trends and comparative politics, particularly with an eye on East Asia.
The relaunch follows months of internal collaboration and signals POLITICO’s commitment to deep, narrative-driven journalism. The editorial leadership, including Magazine Editor Tessa Berenson Rogers, Senior Executive Editor Alex Burns, and Global Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Greenberger, described the new Magazine as a platform for distinctive storytelling that leverages the newsroom’s expertise and access.
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