Kate Linebaugh
| Kate Linebaugh | |
| Nationality | American |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Journalist, podcast host |
| Employer | The Wall Street Journal |
| Known for | Co-host of "The Journal" podcast |
Kate Linebaugh is an American journalist who serves as a host and editor at The Wall Street Journal. She is known for her role as co-host of "The Journal," a daily news podcast produced by the Wall Street Journal and Gimlet Media that covers major business, economic, and political stories. Linebaugh has conducted interviews with prominent business leaders and government officials, and her work spans a range of topics including technology, the environment, healthcare, and international trade. In March 2025, she was named to a new editorial role at the Journal as part of a reorganization of the publication's business, finance, and economics coverage. She is the daughter of Peter Linebaugh, an American historian.
Early Life
Kate Linebaugh was born into a family with strong academic and intellectual roots. Her father, Peter Linebaugh, is a Marxist historian who has specialized in British history, Irish history, labor history, and the history of the colonial Atlantic, and who served as a professor in the Department of History at the University of Toledo.[1] Details about Linebaugh's childhood and upbringing beyond her family background are not extensively documented in available public sources.
Career
The Wall Street Journal
Kate Linebaugh has built her career at The Wall Street Journal, one of the largest and most prominent business-focused newspapers in the United States. She has worked as a reporter and editor at the publication, covering a range of subjects across business, economics, and public policy.
"The Journal" Podcast
Linebaugh became widely known through her role as co-host of "The Journal," a daily podcast produced by the Wall Street Journal. The podcast features in-depth reporting on major news stories, drawing on the Journal's newsroom resources and investigative capabilities. Episodes are typically structured around interviews with Journal reporters and newsmakers, with Linebaugh guiding listeners through complex topics in an accessible format.
The range of subjects Linebaugh has covered on "The Journal" is broad. In an August 2021 episode titled "The Growing Market of Not Cutting Down Trees," she explored the emerging carbon offset market and the economics of forest preservation.[2] In a September 2024 episode, she reported on a story involving a 20-year trade battle between an Alabama business and China, examining the long-running tensions in U.S.-China commercial relations at the local business level.[3]
In April 2025, Linebaugh hosted a notable episode in which she interviewed Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin about his plans for the agency and his approach to environmental governance.[4] That same month, she hosted an episode examining health concerns associated with hair loss treatments, titled "A Quick Fix for Hair Loss Is Making Some Men Sick."[5]
In March 2025, the Journal announced plans to host a live event for "The Journal" podcast, soliciting listener input for the programming, an indication of the podcast's audience reach and engagement.[6]
Live Interviews and Events
Beyond the podcast, Linebaugh has served as an interviewer and moderator at major Wall Street Journal events. In May 2021, she interviewed Sandeep Mathrani, then chief executive of WeWork, about the future of workplace culture in a segment titled "The Future of Fun at WeWork."[7]
In May 2025, Linebaugh interviewed Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, at the Wall Street Journal's "Future of Everything" festival. The conversation covered the state of the airline industry, challenges posed by fluctuating travel demand, and the broader economic environment affecting aviation.[8]
Editorial Leadership
In March 2025, The Wall Street Journal announced a reorganization of its business, finance, and economics coverage. As part of this restructuring, Linebaugh was named to a new editorial position. According to reporting by Talking Biz News, she, along with colleagues Colin and Lauren, began reporting to Marie Beaudette, joining a team of editors that included Tammy Audi (Economics), Alex Frangos (Europe), Sarah Krouse (Tech & Media), and Marcelo Prince.[9] This appointment reflected Linebaugh's growing role within the Journal's editorial hierarchy beyond her podcast hosting duties.
Personal Life
Kate Linebaugh is the daughter of Peter Linebaugh, a historian at the University of Toledo known for his scholarship on labor history, the history of the commons, and the colonial Atlantic world.[10] According to a 2009 New York Times wedding announcement, details of her personal life were documented in the newspaper's fashion and weddings section.[11]
References
- ↑ "Peter Linebaugh – Department of History". 'University of Toledo}'. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "The Growing Market of Not Cutting Down Trees". 'The Wall Street Journal}'. 2021-08-23. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "China, an Alabama Business and a 20-Year Battle". 'The Wall Street Journal}'. 2024-09-26. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "The Head of the EPA on the Future of the Agency". 'The Wall Street Journal}'. 2025-04-09. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "A Quick Fix for Hair Loss Is Making Some Men Sick". 'The Wall Street Journal}'. 2025-04-14. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "We Want to Bring The Journal to You—Tell Us How!". 'The Wall Street Journal}'. 2025-03-05. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "The Future of Fun at WeWork". 'The Wall Street Journal}'. 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "Watch Live: United Airlines CEO at WSJ's Future of Everything". 'The Wall Street Journal}'. 2025-05-29. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "WSJ taps new editors for business, finance and economics coverage".Talking Biz News.2025-03-19.https://talkingbiznews.com/media-news/wsj-taps-new-editors-for-business-finance-and-economics-coverage/.Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "Peter Linebaugh – Department of History". 'University of Toledo}'. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "Wedding announcement".The New York Times.2009-09-27.https://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/27/fashion/weddings/27Linebaugh.html?_r=0.Retrieved 2026-03-23.