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Kevin McLaughlin: "We all wore our black suits to work that day"
7 april 2019 · 15 min
This week we're so excited to welcome Kevin McLaughlin to the pod! He is the Executive Director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) for the 2020 cycle. Kevin had previously worked at the NRSC during the 2014 and 2016 election cycles, helping Republicans grow and hold their Senate Majority. This is a fantastic episode so be sure to tune in! Lees meer
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Ashley Allison: "Even in tragedy we must celebrate"
31 maart 2019 · 18 min
This week we're happy to have Ashley Allison on the pod! She's an alum of the Obama White House and his 2012 re-election campaign. She worked as a field organizer in the swing state of Ohio in 2012, and at the White House she was the Deputy Director and Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Public Engagement. There she managed a team that worked with the LGBTQ, Muslim, faith, African-American, disability, and entertainment communities, as well as focusing on criminal justice and policing reform. Tune in for a wonderful episode! Lees meer
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Paulette Aniskoff: "We lit the White House rainbow"
24 maart 2019 · 23 min
This week we're excited to welcome GU Politics' Fellow, Paulette Aniskoff! She started off in Obama World as his Get out the Vote Director in Iowa in 2008 and then went to work for him in the White House as Priority Placement Director, did a stint at FEMA, and then went back to the White House as Director of the Office of Public Engagement. We chat with her about her time with Obama and what she's doing now at Citizen 44. Check out this pod and if you want to hear more from Paulette, go to her discussion group! Lees meer
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Mo Elleithee: "We live in echo chambers"
17 maart 2019 · 35 min
We're back from spring break and so excited to welcome Mo Elleithee to the pod this week! He is the Executive Director of GU Politics and was the Communications Director at the Democratic National Committee. We chatted with him about his time in Virginia politics, Hillary Clinton's 2008 campaign, and his time at the DNC. Tune in!
P.S. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Lees meer -
Dan Sena: "Go save the Republic or we're all moving to Canada"
3 maart 2019 · 25 min
This week on the pod we are excited to have Dan Sena! As the Executive Director of the DCCC for the 2018 election cycle, Dan was the architect for the Dems taking back the House. We also delve into his start in politics working in New Mexico where he managed Sen. Tom Udall's reelection campaign. Check out this fascinating episode! Lees meer
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Antonia Ferrier: "Sometimes you have to fail to succeed"
24 februari 2019 · 24 min
Today on the pod, we have GU Politics Fellow Antonia Ferrier! We talk about her time on the Hill, from House leadership to the Senate - most notably in Sen. McConnell's office - as well as her thoughts on the current status of the GOP. She has built a decade plus reputation as “one of the top Republican message gurus” so you don't want to miss this episode! Lees meer
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Jennie Fay: "It's gotta be DC"
17 februari 2019 · 13 min
Our next guest is Jennie Fay, staff member at GU Politics and former Director of Personnel in the Obama White House. Alec and Hayley talk to her about her background in politics and what it was like to manage people in the Obama White House.
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For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics
10 februari 2019 · 23 min
We are excited to have Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Leah Daughtry, and Minyon Moore, the authors of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics" for our second episode of the season! All four of these women have had extensive experience being at the center of Democratic national politics from the time of Jesse Jackson’s unsuccessful run for the presidency in 1984 to the Bill Clinton White House to Hillary Rodham Clinton’s historic 2016 nomination. Tune in! Lees meer
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Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
3 februari 2019 · 27 min
Welcome back to Fly on the Wall, Season 5! To kick off our new season, we're thrilled to welcome Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) to the pod. Alec and Hayley talk to her about her background, foreign affairs in Cuba and the Middle East, and the future of the Republican party and women in politics. She is also a GU Politics Fellow this semester so check out her weekly discussion group if you want to continue the conversation! Lees meer
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Melanne Verveer
9 december 2018 · 42 min
It's our last episode of Season 4! It's been a great semester of guests and we have one last phenomenal one for you all. On the pod this week is Melanne Verveer, former Chief of Staff to First Lady Clinton, former Chair and Co-CEO of Vital Voices, and the First United States Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. We discuss international relations and women's rights, so tune in for this absolutely amazing episode! Lees meer
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Ed Goeas: "We had him half way off the stage"
2 december 2018 · 18 min
This week we are thrilled to have Ed Goeas on the pod! He is a GU Politics Fellow this semester and the current President and C.E.O. of The Tarrance Group, one of the most respected and successful Republican survey research and strategy teams in American politics today. He is widely recognized as one of the country’s leading political strategists, and is an often sought-after consultant. He has helped numerous candidates from Congressman to Governors win office throughout his career so this is a podcast you should definitley listen to! Lees meer
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Fly on the Trail: 2018 Mexican Elections
25 november 2018 · 43 min
Want to learn more about the Mexican elections that took place last summer? A group of Georgetown students travelled to Mexico to gain first-hand experience of how campaigns were operated and to learn more about the political world in Mexico. It's an interesting insight into how politics works in another country so tune in! Lees meer
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Suzanne Kianpour: "I disappeared in the dead of night"
18 november 2018 · 18 min
We're happy to welcome GU Politics Fellow Suzanne Kianpour to the pod this week! She is an Emmy-nominated foreign affairs and political journalist, currently working for the BBC. With previous postings in Beirut, London and Los Angeles, her reporting has taken her around the world: from various conflict zones in the Middle East to Europe traveling with then-Secretary of State John Kerry in a front row seat to the Iran nuclear negotiations. Tune in for an episode with plenty of captivating stories that cover some of the biggest global events! Lees meer
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Robert Flock and Colleen Nguyen: "Learn the institutional knowledge"
11 november 2018 · 15 min
This week on the pod, we're diving deep into legislative politics on the Hill. Our two guests are both Hoyas: Robert Flock, the Associate Director of Advocacy for Legislative Affairs at Credit Union National Association and Colleen Nguyen, the Legislative Director for U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice. They have a lot to say about their respective jobs and how lobbyists and Hill staffers interact so you'll want to tune in! Lees meer
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Climbing The Hill: Jaime Harrison and Amos Snead
4 november 2018 · 26 min
This week on the pod we have Jaime Harrison and Amos Snead, two veterans of Capitol Hill who decided to write a bipartisan book about their experiences - called Climbing the Hill. They have fantastic advice and amazing stories of what federal legislative politics is like, so be sure to listen! Lees meer
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Mayor Pete Buttigieg: "There is no age limit on having an impact"
28 oktober 2018 · 13 min
We're thrilled to have South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg on the pod this week! He is the first openly gay mayor in the U.S. and was formerly a candidate for DNC Chair. He has a lot of great knowledge to share about local government so tune in!
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Michael Tyler: “You want to work in politics, so just go do it”
21 oktober 2018 · 24 min
We are so excited to welcome Michael Tyler onto the pod! He is currently the Chief of Staff to DNC Chairman Tom Perez. Previously, he worked on numerous campaigns such as Obama '08, Michelle Nunn, Russ Feingold, and others. Tune in to hear a fascinating episode with lots of great advice for anyone interested in getting into campaigns and politics! Lees meer
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West Wingers: "That all went out the window"
14 oktober 2018 · 26 min
We're happy to welcome 4 of the authors of the book, West Wingers! In this pod, you'll hear from Gautam Raghavan, Cecilia Muñoz, Ned Price, and Brad Jenkins - all of whom were Senior White House officials.
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Rep. Ro Khanna: "Just figure out who will be president in 12 years"
7 oktober 2018 · 10 min
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna represents California’s 17th district, encompassing parts of Silicon Valley. He previously served as a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce in the Obama Administration.
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Tim Lim: "We're not spending the money correctly"
30 september 2018 · 19 min
We're happy to welcome another GU Politics Fellow, Tim Lim, onto the pod this week! Tim previously worked on President Obama’s re-elect through Gen44 and on Hillary Clinton’s National Finance Team in 2016. He has also worked on digital strategy at the Bully Pulpit initiative and now has his own political consulting firm. Lees meer
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Erin Conaton: "It Needed to be Done"
23 september 2018 · 22 min
For our second episode of the season, we're happy to welcome a GU Politics Fellow, Erin Conaton. Previously, she has served as the Staff Director of House Armed Services Committee; Undersecretary of the Air Force; and Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. She is also a Hoya! Lees meer
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Josh Pitcock: "This is going to be a good night"
16 september 2018 · 21 min
We're excited to welcome Josh Pitcock onto the pod for the first episode of Season 4! He's been with Vice President Mike Pence since 2005, serving as a close confidante and most recently, his White House Chief of Staff. Lees meer
Get ready for an amazing season!
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Katie Walsh Shields: "Trying to Counter"
6 mei 2018 · 43 min
Katie Walsh Shields joins us in our last pod of the semester (cue tears). But never fear — the former RNC Chief of Staff delivers great insight into the role of data and what it's like to work for a party during a presidential election. Lees meer
We'll be releasing a few episodes over the summer, so be on the lookout!
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Nadeam Elshami: "Hail to the Chief (of Staff)"
29 april 2018 · 42 min
Former Chief of Staff to Nancy Pelosi, Nadeam Elshami, joins us on the pod this week! Christian and Kendall talked to him about his long career on the Hill, all the way back to his start in the mailroom. You won't want to miss — Nadeam's story is fascinating. Lees meer
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Lea Berman & Jeremy Bernard: "Default to the best possible behavior"
22 april 2018 · 33 min
Two former White House Social Secretaries joined us on the pod this week — Lea Berman of the Bush 43 White House and Jeremy Bernard of the Obama White House. They both shared fascinating insight on the politics of event planning and the excitement of programming on the biggest stage in the world. Lees meer
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Kevin Madden: "All eyes will be focused on you"
15 april 2018 · 48 min
Long-time Republican communications strategist, Kevin Madden, joins us on the pod this week. Justin and Alec talk to him about his time working for John Boehner on the Hill, and for both of Mitt Romney's presidential campaigns. He had a lot to say about how the work of messaging in politics has changed over the years with the increasingly rapid news cycle. Lees meer
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Eric Holder: "Going to the Supreme Court"
8 april 2018 · 18 min
Our interview this week featured former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. Alec and Justin talked to him about some of the biggest national cases he handled in his time in the Administration, plus what he's doing now as Chair of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee working to fight against gerrymandering. Lees meer
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Kyle Lierman: "All you have to do is show up"
1 april 2018 · 42 min
Former Obama White House staffer, Kyle Lierman, joins us on the pod this week to take us through his journey in politics, beginning as a Field Director in '08 all the way to the White House and beyond. We talked to Kyle about some of the big initiatives he worked on during his time at the White House including "It's On Us" and the Obama team's celebrity outreach programs - plus, how he's keeping that important work moving with his new firm, Civic Advisors. Lees meer
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Jason Kander: "Man, I gotta do something about this"
25 maart 2018 · 34 min
This week, we chatted with Jason Kander — former Missouri Senate candidate, Let America Vote founder and host of Crooked Media's Majority 54 podcast! We discussed his early experiences in public service, as well as his more recent work leading the fight for voting rights with LAV. Plus, we asked him about his own podcast and what he hopes to accomplish through the conversations he hosts there. Lees meer
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Dorothy McAuliffe: "Politics can be very fun"
18 maart 2018 · 42 min
We sat down with Spring '18 GU Politics Fellow and former First Lady of Virginia, Dorothy McAuliffe, to talk about her lifelong dedication to public service. From meeting presidential candidate Jimmy Carter at her home in Florida, to serving Virginia as First Lady, Dorothy has some incredible perspective and stories about what it means to jump into a career of public service. Lees meer
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#BonusPod- Happy International Women's Day!
8 maart 2018 · 23 min
Happy International Women's Day! Hear from Marie Harf and Rebecca Turkington — two trailblazing women who share their takes on the importance of gender equity in politics.
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Clint Smith: "Poems allow for a radical empathy"
7 maart 2018 · 44 min
Clint Smith, a teacher, writer and activist, joins Christian and Justin on the pod this week to discuss his career and how he raises his voice on issues he cares about. Happy Spring Break, Hoyas!
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Kayleigh McEnany: "I wanted to be in the fight"
25 februari 2018 · 37 min
RNC spokeswoman and former CNN contributor, Kayleigh McEnany, joins us on the pod this week. A fellow Hoya, she talks to Alec and Justin about her experiences from interning in the White House to CNN panels during the 2016 election. Plus, check out her new book, "The New American Revolution: The Making of a Populist Movement." Lees meer
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Power Couples: The Dillons
19 februari 2018 · 53 min
Two Democratic stars — Jen O'Malley Dillon and Patrick Dillon — share their story of how they fell in love with both politics and each other.
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Gail Wilson: "Women face the same challenges"
11 februari 2018 · 40 min
Our guest this week is Gail Wilson of the International Republican Institute, an organization that works to train and support women candidates all across the world. Gail had some really fun stories about her time doing field work for Gov. Greg Abbott in Texas and working in small communities in every corner of the world. Lees meer
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#LivePod— State of the Union
4 februari 2018 · 35 min
Our very first Fly on the Wall live recording! We had GU Politics Executive Director, Mo Elleithee, guest host at the Institute's State of the Union event this past Tuesday. Listen in to hear Spring '18 Fellows Nadeam Elshami and Steven Law give their insider perspective on how the Hill prepares for a Presidential address. Lees meer
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Steven Law: "Removed from the battle"
28 januari 2018 · 45 min
Steven Law, President and CEO of American Crossroads, joins us on the pod this week to offer a unique perspective on money in politics. From his long career as a Senate aide to Mitch McConnell, to head of the Senate Leadership Fund, hear how PACs work, a debrief on the 2016 Senate election push, and the GOP's plans for the 2018 midterms! Lees meer
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Eugene Scott: "I grew up running around Rayburn"
21 januari 2018 · 50 min
In our Season Three premiere, we welcome someone who has been around the block (and country) when it comes to political reporting — Eugene Scott, writer for The Fix at the Washington Post. Eugene shared some thought provoking insight on the local element of political reporting, complete with stories from his time working the Alabama Senate special election this December. And yes, you probably recognize him from his frequent TV hits on CNN. Lees meer
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David Litt: "Words are a means, not an end"
17 december 2017 · 44 min
Former Obama White House speechwriter, David Litt, joins us to talk about what it was like being part of the process in creating some of the President's more humorous speeches — such as Luther, Obama's anger translator at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. His stories are not only hilarious but also show some of the coolest parts of working behind the scenes in the White House. Lees meer
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Marie Harf: "Most of them are secret"
10 december 2017 · 46 min
Former CIA and State Department spokesperson Marie Harf joins us this week to share some heart-racing stories of secret operations that are typically hidden behind the headlines. Listen to hear her recollection of the Bin Laden raid and insights on the rising threat of North Korea — both you won't want to miss! Lees meer
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Cathy Koch: "It's Really Complicated Stuff"
3 december 2017 · 33 min
Congress is in the midst of a big tax reform fight, and we've got tax policy expert Cathy Koch on the pod this week. She talks about her time working on the Hill on the Senate Finance Committee and for former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. If you have no clue what's the difference between a stimulus bill and a fiscal cliff, we've got the episode for you! Lees meer
If you think you're hearing different voices on the pod this week...you're right! This week's episode is co-hosted by our Research Director Alec Camhi and Communications Director Abbey Nichols, who both did an awesome job on their first guest host opportunity.
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Jose Diaz-Balart: "The Good and Bad of Humanity"
26 november 2017 · 42 min
NBC and Telemundo anchor, Jose Diaz-Balart, joins us on this week's post-Thanksgiving pod. We talked with him about some of the biggest moments throughout his career (including an early interview with then-candidate Trump) as well as how he approaches his responsibilities as a journalist. Lees meer
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Ron Bonjean: "Life in the Village"
19 november 2017 · 57 min
We welcomed Fall '17 GU Politics Fellow and veteran Republican communications strategist and crisis manager Ron Bonjean to the pod this week. We get inside the room of some of his craziest, most incredible stories about his time working for Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott and Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert up on Capitol Hill. Ron was also responsible for managing crisis communications for Justice Neil Gorsuch during his confirmation process through the Senate. Lees meer
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#Clinton25- James Carville and John Podesta
12 november 2017 · 49 min
James Carville, one of then-Governor Clinton's lead campaign strategists during the his successful 1992 presidential race, and John Podesta, who began his career in Clintonworld in the White House and eventually becoming Chief of Staff from 1998-2001, join us on the pod this week. Both have some amazing stories about what working with Georgetown's only alum to ever make it to the White House was like - we're excited to share their stories with you! Lees meer
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Rep. Jason Altmire: "Compromise is a dirty word"
5 november 2017 · 43 min
This week on Fly on the Wall, we have former Congressman from Pennsylvania, Jason Altmire, to talk about his new book "Dead Center: How Political Polarization Divided America and What We Can Do about It" and his time as the most moderate Member of Congress. He has some great stories about being courted as an undecided Democratic superdelegate in 2008, plus his role in the fight to pass the Affordable Care Act. Lees meer
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Daniel Lippman: "It doesn't write itself!"
29 oktober 2017 · 50 min
We're excited to welcome Politico reporter and daily Playbook co-author, Daniel Lippman, on the pod this week! We talk to him about the ins and outs of producing Playbook each day including how they chose articles and headlines, how to tell a journalistic story through the morning newsletter, and, most importantly, how to get your birthday featured in Playbook. Lees meer
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Scott Mulhauser: "Mull it over with Mulhauser"
22 oktober 2017 · 57 min
We welcome longtime friend of GU Politics, Scott Mulhauser, to the pod this week. Scott is a former Deputy Chief of Staff to Vice President Biden, and former Chief of Staff at both the U.S. Embassy in China and Export-Import Bank. Scott's story is one of a diversity of roles and responsibilities, and the application of a unique set of skills and savvy to a wide variety of political problems of the day. We talk to him about some of these issues he's tackled and his motivations which got him started in political work. Lees meer
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Sen. Armando Rios Piter: "It starts with campaigns"
15 oktober 2017 · 36 min
Mexican Senator Armando Rios Piter joins us for a special international pod this week! Sen. Rios Piter talks to us about how Mexican politics and campaigning works, his approach to public service, and the Mexico-U.S. relationship. Plus, he'll walk us through the process of his next big political — running for President of Mexico in 2018! Lees meer
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Liz Sidoti: "Confident that, when I chose to jump, I could swim"
8 oktober 2017 · 47 min
This week, we talked to Liz Sidoti, current Director of U.S. Communications for BP. Liz talks to us about her unique experience in the political world, both as a journalist for the Associated Press, and now working communications for BP. She has some great stories about her time on the campaign trail in '04 and '08, and what it was like coordinating emergency response communications after BP's location in Houston was hit hard by Hurricane Harvey. Lees meer
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Mike Dubke: "What is Dubke doing at the White House?"
1 oktober 2017 · 1 uur 1 min
Former Trump White House Communications Director Mike Dubke joins us on the pod this week to talk about how he got the job (spoiler: it’s not how you might expect) and share some of the biggest moments in his tenure at the White House. We'll take you inside the room of that Rose Garden press conference after the House passed their health care bill, and get the real story behind one of the "Spicey-est" stories of the summer! PS: If you want to understand that joke, make sure you listen all the way to the end — you won't regret it! Lees meer