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#BonusPod- Happy International Podcast Day!
30 september 2017 · 17 min
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL PODCAST DAY! The Fly on the Wall team wishes you a Happy International Podcast Day! We’ve put together a BONUS episode to give you a peek inside the room of creating Fly on the Wall. We'll walk you through a normal week of podcasting, key you in on some of our best interview tips and recap our favorite moments on the pod. Lees meer
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Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel: "If you don't like the Republican Party, come join it"
24 september 2017 · 33 min
RNC Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel joins our team to take stock of the GOP post-2016 and talk shop about how she's shaping the party. We dive into her experience as Michigan GOP Chair during the election as well dissect her approach toward leading the national party. Plus, Chairwoman McDaniel responds to our student hot take on the status of political parties in our country today. Lees meer
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Anson Kaye: "Our business doesn't work if we don't win"
17 september 2017 · 53 min
This week, the team sat down with GMMB's Anson Kaye, one of the primary ad agencies hired by both the Obama 2012 and Hillary 2016 campaigns. We discussed just how an ad firm works in the campaign ecosystem and got the behind the scenes stories on how some of the most iconic ads of 2016 were created. Lees meer
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Rep. Patrick Murphy: "Do Something About It"
10 september 2017 · 53 min
Welcome back! In the launch episode of Season 2, Aaron, Christian, and Justin chat with former representative Patrick Murphy (D-FL) about his experience as a millennial member of Congress. Through conversations on campaigning and governing, we get a glimpse into the life of a Congressman--and all the challenges and rewards that come along with the job. Lees meer
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Charlie Spies: "A Crazy Summer"
14 augustus 2017 · 54 min
As summer winds to a close, Aaron, Christian & Justin reflect on the past month of political happenings. They recap the big stories, share their millennial perspective on the big issues, and have a few laughs along the way. They're then joined by Charlie Spies, a "Super Lawyer" in Washington with expertise in political law and experience on Republican presidential campaigns. Lees meer
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#BonusPod- Alumni Episode
29 juni 2017 · 58 min
Some of our favorite GU Politics alum join us on the pod just in time for the holiday weekend. Helen Brosnan, Jack Welty, and Scott Syroka (via phone call) stop by to discuss the struggle of life after Georgetown, how they've remained engaged in politics, and their thoughts on the current political landscape. Lees meer
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Alex Skatell: "Different Ways to Tell Stories"
18 juni 2017 · 41 min
Alex Skatell, founder of the Independent Journal Review, joins us on the pod to talk about the nexus of media and politics. As a pioneer in a new age of journalism, IJR strives to deliver news through the channels people actually use and in ways that people actually want to consume news. Lees meer
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#FlyOnTheTrail- UK Edition
8 juni 2017 · 1 uur 8 min
The Fly on the Wall team reports from across the pond, providing the scoop on the British snap elections. In this episode, we learn the context of the election (HINT- it has a little something to do with Brexit) and a crash course in British politics, talking to candidates, campaign managers, and press to get the full picture. Lees meer
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Governor Martin O'Malley: "Darkness makes a great canvass"
7 mei 2017 · 51 min
Finally, Aaron's dreams come true: his idol, Governor Martin O'Malley, is the guest on this week's episode. O'Malley reflects on his career in politics and his faith background, identifies key strategies for the Democratic party moving forward after a disappointing election season, and presents his vision for the nation. Will he run for president again? Listen to find out! Lees meer
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EJ Dionne: "The two things you don't talk about at dinner: religion & politics"
30 april 2017 · 55 min
Everyone's favorite professor and WaPo columnist EJ Dionne joins Aaron and Christian for a fascinating discussion on religion in American political life. We cover a wide array of topics--from EJ's childhood to the impact of evangelicals in the 2016 campaign to party strategy in reaching religious voters. It's a long episode, but we promise every minute is worth it. Lees meer
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#BonusPod- "Shattered" is taking the political world by storm
26 april 2017 · 32 min
We landed the authors of the hottest political read, "Shattered"--which details the ups and downs of Hillary Clinton's unsuccessful run at the presidency. Jon Allen and Amie Parnes join us to discuss what it was like to observe the campaign from the inside, how they cultivated their sources, and how the concept of the book evolved from early 2015 to November 8th, 2016. Lees meer
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Michael Steel: "Not where we thought we would be"
23 april 2017 · 46 min
As Congress appears stuck in the mud, we bring in an expert of how the Hill works--Michael Steel, former Press Secretary to Speaker Boehner. We talk about stalled agendas, a looming government shutdown, and the festival that is the White House Correspondents Dinner. Lees meer
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#FlyOnTheWorld- Climate Change with Amb. Peter Wittig
19 april 2017 · 27 min
Aaron visits Ambassador Peter Wittig in the German embassy to talk about the German approach to international deal-making in the second episode of "Fly on the World: Climate Change Edition." We discuss cultural differences, ambitious goals, and the need for strong leadership to hold the global consensus together. Lees meer
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Doug Heye: "Crisis!"
16 april 2017 · 1 uur 2 min
Doug Heye, former communications head for the RNC and Majority Leader Eric Cantor, shares some of his craziest stories about communicating in crisis mode. In the wake of United and Pepsi PR disasters, we discuss what makes crisis communications different than day-to-day communications in terms of strategy, tactics, and results. Lees meer
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#FlyOnTheWorld- Climate Change with Amb. Selwin Hart
12 april 2017 · 25 min
Ambassador Selwin Hart of Barbados kicks off our newest series, "Fly on the World: Climate Change Edition"! In these episodes, we'll discuss the global effort to combat climate change and explore how historic agreements like the Paris Deal come to fruition. Join us as we step into the rooms where real diplomacy--the nitty gritty deal-making--takes place! Lees meer
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Cornell Belcher: "Polling, like politics, is both an art and a science"
9 april 2017 · 48 min
The 2016 election raised a lot of doubts about polling--and top Democratic pollster and Obama campaign adviser Cornell Belcher joins us to address those very concerns. He talks about how he got his start, the need for strategic polling, and where we went wrong in 2016. Lees meer
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#FlyOnTheTrail- Georgia's Sixth Edition
4 april 2017 · 55 min
Christian hits the campaign trail for #HoyasInGA, touring Georgia's Sixth Congressional District just weeks before the special election to fill Secretary Tom Price's seat. He chats with campaign managers, party officials, and even candidates--including Democratic candidate Jon Ossof. Lees meer
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Marlon Marshall: "At the end of the day, all politics is local"
24 maart 2017 · 43 min
Former senior staffer for Hillary for America Marlon Marshall joins us on the pod this week to talk about the importance of local politics in national electoral strategy. NOTE: there's also a lengthy discussion on Girl Scout cookies.
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Grover Norquist: "Piquing Your Interest"
17 maart 2017 · 48 min
It's budget season in Washington--so who better to talk to than Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform? We dive into how he wields his impressive influence in the form of an interest group to tackle his agenda year after year.
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Bob Barnes, Ron Klain & Sara Fagen: "En Route to the Court"
10 maart 2017 · 46 min
As Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch prepares for his confirmation battle, we chat with top Supreme Court reporter Bob Barnes, Democratic legal operative Ron Klain, and Republican political strategist Sara Fagan about what the ensuing saga will entail. We talk history, politics, and Kevin Spacey. Lees meer
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Cody Keenan & Marc Thiessen: "Voices of Presidents Past"
3 maart 2017 · 34 min
On the eve of a joint session address, we talk with two chief speechwriters--Cody Keenan of the Obama White House and Marc Thiessen of the Bush White House. They share commentary on President Trump's speaking style and reflections on their experiences writing for the President of the United States. Lees meer
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Jen Psaki: "A Changing Landscape"
24 februari 2017 · 34 min
Aaron and Christian kick off our very first episode with special guest Jen Psaki, former Communications Director for the Obama White House, for a conversation on the rocky GOP repeal & replace of the ACA effort--specifically looking at the communications battle. We reflect on her part in the messaging battle for the ACA back in 2010 and talk about how Republicans can be successful in messaging their latest policy effort. Lees meer