80-Proof Politics http://80ProofPolitics.com en-us © 2023 80-Proof Politics On any given day in Washington, DC, policy proposals are created, debated, and decimated by tens of thousands of people and organizations working behind the scenes. Each week one of these advocates and I will visit a DC watering hole and distill the art of advocacy by pulling back the curtain a bit and taking a look at how they play their part in this sausage factory we call our federal government. So, if you’re at all interested in how the sausage is made, pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join us for the next 30 minutes or so. After all, what goes better with sausage than a tall cold one? https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/afc1d570-7647-11ed-a85c-2719815ea9af/image/80ProofPoliticsRWB7.JPG?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress 80-Proof Politics http://80ProofPolitics.com no episodic Evergreen Podcasts On any given day in Washington, DC, policy proposals are created, debated, and decimated by tens of thousands of people and organizations working behind the scenes. Each week one of these advocates and I will visit a DC watering hole and distill the art of advocacy by pulling back the curtain a bit and taking a look at how they play their part in this sausage factory we call our federal government. So, if you’re at all interested in how the sausage is made, pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join us for the next 30 minutes or so. After all, what goes better with sausage than a tall cold one? On any given day in Washington, DC, policy proposals are created, debated, and decimated by tens of thousands of people and organizations working behind the scenes. Each week one of these advocates and I will visit a DC watering hole and distill the art of advocacy by pulling back the curtain a bit and taking a look at how they play their part in this sausage factory we call our federal government. So, if you’re at all interested in how the sausage is made, pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join us for the next 30 minutes or so. After all, what goes better with sausage than a tall cold one?

]]> Bill Shute 80proofpolitics@gmail.com Protecting your online identity with Amy Shuart, Head of North American Government Affairs and Policy with Onfido. Protecting your online identity with Amy Shuart, Head of North American Government Affairs and Policy with Onfido. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Jun 2023 03:59:00 -0000 Protecting your online identity with Amy Shuart, Head of North American Government Affairs and Policy with Onfido. full 3 24 Evergreen Podcasts Protecting your online identity with Amy Shuart, Head of North American Government Affairs and Policy with Onfido. Protecting your online identity with Amy Shuart, Head of North American Government Affairs and Policy with Onfido. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Protecting your online identity with Amy Shuart, Head of North American Government Affairs and Policy with Onfido.

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]]> 2701 Memorial Day edition with USAF Colonel John Christianson, Military Fellow at CSIS. Honoring those who have served and sacrificed with a special Memorial Day episode. Military Fellow and US Air Force Colonel John Christianson, joins me at Off the Record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 May 2023 03:59:00 -0000 Memorial Day edition with USAF Colonel John Christianson, Military Fellow at CSIS. full 3 30 Evergreen Podcasts Memorial Day edition with USAF Colonel John Christianson, Military Fellow at CSIS. Honoring those who have served and sacrificed with a special Memorial Day episode. Military Fellow and US Air Force Colonel John Christianson, joins me at Off the Record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Honoring those who have served and sacrificed with a special Memorial Day episode. Military Fellow and US Air Force Colonel John Christianson, joins me at Off the Record.

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]]> 1854 Looking after the GSIBs with Kevin Fromer, President and CEO of the Financial Services Forum. From answering calls on Capitol Hill to running the Financial Services Forum, Kevin Fromer has had a classic - and very successful - public policy career in Washington. Along the way, he was the Chief of Staff for the longest serving Member in the House, Policy Advisor to the Speaker, and AsstSec for Legislative Affairs at Treasury during the '08-'09 financial services crisis. He joins me at Cafe Riggs which used to be the lobby for the largest bank in DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 May 2023 03:59:00 -0000 Looking after the GSIBs with Kevin Fromer, President and CEO of the Financial Services Forum. full 3 28 Evergreen Podcasts Looking after the GSIBs with Kevin Fromer, President and CEO of the Financial Services Forum. From answering calls on Capitol Hill to running the Financial Services Forum, Kevin Fromer has had a classic - and very successful - public policy career in Washington. Along the way, he was the Chief of Staff for the longest serving Member in the House, Policy Advisor to the Speaker, and AsstSec for Legislative Affairs at Treasury during the '08-'09 financial services crisis. He joins me at Cafe Riggs which used to be the lobby for the largest bank in DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices From answering calls on Capitol Hill to running the Financial Services Forum, Kevin Fromer has had a classic - and very successful - public policy career in Washington. Along the way, he was the Chief of Staff for the longest serving Member in the House, Policy Advisor to the Speaker, and AsstSec for Legislative Affairs at Treasury during the '08-'09 financial services crisis. He joins me at Cafe Riggs which used to be the lobby for the largest bank in DC.

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]]> 2169 Kevin Fromer Sneak Preview How do we ensure the nation's 4700 banks are healthy? What if the 8 GSIP's at the top of the food chain were to fail? My guest next week and his team spend every day working to make sure that doesn't happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 May 2023 03:59:00 -0000 Kevin Fromer Sneak Preview full 3 21 Evergreen Podcasts Kevin Fromer Sneak Preview How do we ensure the nation's 4700 banks are healthy? What if the 8 GSIP's at the top of the food chain were to fail? My guest next week and his team spend every day working to make sure that doesn't happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices How do we ensure the nation's 4700 banks are healthy? What if the 8 GSIP's at the top of the food chain were to fail? My guest next week and his team spend every day working to make sure that doesn't happen.

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]]> 229 Erol Yayboke, Director of Fragility and Mobility at CSIS joins me at The Dignitary to explain what it's like to work for a think tank. From monitoring Putin's disinformation tactics, writing about the destructive earthquakes in Turkey, and figuring out how to get paid for thinking and writing, Erol Yayboke, Director of Fragility and Mobility at CSIS joins me at The Dignitary to explain what it's like to work for a think tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 May 2023 03:59:00 -0000 Erol Yayboke, Director of Fragility and Mobility at CSIS joins me at The Dignitary to explain what it's like to work for a think tank. full Evergreen Podcasts Erol Yayboke, Director of Fragility and Mobility at CSIS joins me at The Dignitary to explain what it's like to work for a think tank. From monitoring Putin's disinformation tactics, writing about the destructive earthquakes in Turkey, and figuring out how to get paid for thinking and writing, Erol Yayboke, Director of Fragility and Mobility at CSIS joins me at The Dignitary to explain what it's like to work for a think tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices From monitoring Putin's disinformation tactics, writing about the destructive earthquakes in Turkey, and figuring out how to get paid for thinking and writing, Erol Yayboke, Director of Fragility and Mobility at CSIS joins me at The Dignitary to explain what it's like to work for a think tank.

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]]> 3061 Next week's sneak peek Next week’s guest is going to tell us what it’s like to work at a think tank. They play a fascinating role in the federal policy arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Apr 2023 03:59:00 -0000 Next week's sneak peek full 3 21 Evergreen Podcasts Next week's sneak peek Next week’s guest is going to tell us what it’s like to work at a think tank. They play a fascinating role in the federal policy arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Next week’s guest is going to tell us what it’s like to work at a think tank. They play a fascinating role in the federal policy arena.

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]]> 201 A conversation with Former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley about the need for a Sustainability Scorecard Fifty-three years ago this week, a group of activists started the modern-day era of environmentalism, climate control, and sustainability by stealing my birthday and turning it into Earth Day. A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of chatting with one of current champions of that cause, former Governor of Maryland and 2016 Presidential candidate, Martin O'Malley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:30:03 -0000 A conversation with Former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley about the need for a Sustainability Scorecard full 3 20 Evergreen Podcasts A conversation with Former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley about the need for a Sustainability Scorecard Fifty-three years ago this week, a group of activists started the modern-day era of environmentalism, climate control, and sustainability by stealing my birthday and turning it into Earth Day. A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of chatting with one of current champions of that cause, former Governor of Maryland and 2016 Presidential candidate, Martin O'Malley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fifty-three years ago this week, a group of activists started the modern-day era of environmentalism, climate control, and sustainability by stealing my birthday and turning it into Earth Day. A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of chatting with one of current champions of that cause, former Governor of Maryland and 2016 Presidential candidate, Martin O'Malley.

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]]> 2275 Next week's sneak peek Fifty years ago, a group of "Think Global; Act Local" do-gooders stole my birthday! Next week's guest has a lot to say about why those thieves have failed in their mission to save the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Apr 2023 03:59:00 -0000 Next week's sneak peek full 3 19 Evergreen Podcasts Next week's sneak peek Fifty years ago, a group of "Think Global; Act Local" do-gooders stole my birthday! Next week's guest has a lot to say about why those thieves have failed in their mission to save the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fifty years ago, a group of "Think Global; Act Local" do-gooders stole my birthday! Next week's guest has a lot to say about why those thieves have failed in their mission to save the planet.

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]]> 195 Chatting (at an undisclosed location...) about safe building transportation with Amy Blankenbiller, Executive Director of the National Elevator Industry, Inc. Ever stopped to think about how much time - or how many miles (!) - you spend moving from place to place on an elevator or an escalator? Me neither. But Amy Blankenbiller does, ands she's working to make those experiences safe and enjoyable for us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Apr 2023 03:59:00 -0000 Amy Blankenbiller, Executive Director of the National Elevator Industry, Inc. full 3 18 Evergreen Podcasts Amy Blankenbiller, Executive Director of the National Elevator Industry, Inc. Ever stopped to think about how much time - or how many miles (!) - you spend moving from place to place on an elevator or an escalator? Me neither. But Amy Blankenbiller does, ands she's working to make those experiences safe and enjoyable for us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ever stopped to think about how much time - or how many miles (!) - you spend moving from place to place on an elevator or an escalator? Me neither. But Amy Blankenbiller does, ands she's working to make those experiences safe and enjoyable for us.

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]]> 2203 Next week's sneak peek It seems every industry has a trade association. Tune in next week to learn a bit about one you might be taking for granted on a daily basis. Oh, and something very unique happened while recording this one... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Mar 2023 03:59:00 -0000 Next week's sneak peek full 3 17 Evergreen Podcasts Next week's sneak peek It seems every industry has a trade association. Tune in next week to learn a bit about one you might be taking for granted on a daily basis. Oh, and something very unique happened while recording this one... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It seems every industry has a trade association. Tune in next week to learn a bit about one you might be taking for granted on a daily basis. Oh, and something very unique happened while recording this one...

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]]> 199 A Conversation with Chairman Bill Archer on the Occasion of his 95th Birthday This week, we step back from distilling the art of advocacy and have a conversation with the first former Member of Congress to visit 80-Proof Politics. Join me as former Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, Bill Archer, shares his public service story on the occasion of his 95th Birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Mar 2023 03:59:00 -0000 A Conversation with Chairman Bill Archer on the Occasion of his 95th Birthday full 3 16 Evergreen Podcasts A Conversation with Chairman Bill Archer on the Occasion of his 95th Birthday This week, we step back from distilling the art of advocacy and have a conversation with the first former Member of Congress to visit 80-Proof Politics. Join me as former Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, Bill Archer, shares his public service story on the occasion of his 95th Birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we step back from distilling the art of advocacy and have a conversation with the first former Member of Congress to visit 80-Proof Politics. Join me as former Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, Bill Archer, shares his public service story on the occasion of his 95th Birthday.

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]]> 2297 A sneak peek at next week's episode Next week, 80-Proof Politics takes a step back from Distilling the Art of Advocacy for a conversation I recently had with a well-known person in this town who served 30 years in Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:32:06 -0000 A sneak peek at next week's episode full 3 15 Evergreen Podcasts A sneak peek at next week's episode Next week, 80-Proof Politics takes a step back from Distilling the Art of Advocacy for a conversation I recently had with a well-known person in this town who served 30 years in Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Next week, 80-Proof Politics takes a step back from Distilling the Art of Advocacy for a conversation I recently had with a well-known person in this town who served 30 years in Congress.

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]]> 222 Creating a Successful Team From Opposite Ends of The Political Spectrum with Cristina Antelo and Mark Williams Cristina Antelo and Mark Williams didn't know each other until three years ago - in spite of being from the same town, having children the same age, and each heavily involved in Hispanic politic organizations - but found out they are basically the same person from different ends of the political spectrum. Now they run one of the hottest lobby firms in town, Ferox Strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Mar 2023 04:59:00 -0000 Creating a Successful Team From Opposite Ends of The Political Spectrum with Cristina Antelo and Mark Williams full 3 14 Evergreen Podcasts Opposites can attract Cristina Antelo and Mark Williams didn't know each other until three years ago - in spite of being from the same town, having children the same age, and each heavily involved in Hispanic politic organizations - but found out they are basically the same person from different ends of the political spectrum. Now they run one of the hottest lobby firms in town, Ferox Strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Cristina Antelo and Mark Williams didn't know each other until three years ago - in spite of being from the same town, having children the same age, and each heavily involved in Hispanic politic organizations - but found out they are basically the same person from different ends of the political spectrum. Now they run one of the hottest lobby firms in town, Ferox Strategies.

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]]> 3443 Next Episode Sneak Peek Two politicos from Dallas walk into a bar... A sneak peek of an informative and highly entertaining conversation with two people who share very similar backgrounds - tho' from opposite ends of the political spectrum - never met until three years ago and are now running one of the most successful lobby firms in town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:00:00 -0000 Next Episode Sneak Peek full 3 13 Evergreen Podcasts Episode 13 Sneak Peek Two politicos from Dallas walk into a bar... A sneak peek of an informative and highly entertaining conversation with two people who share very similar backgrounds - tho' from opposite ends of the political spectrum - never met until three years ago and are now running one of the most successful lobby firms in town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Two politicos from Dallas walk into a bar... A sneak peek of an informative and highly entertaining conversation with two people who share very similar backgrounds - tho' from opposite ends of the political spectrum - never met until three years ago and are now running one of the most successful lobby firms in town.

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]]> 226 Looking After America's Small Businesses with Tom Sullivan, VP Small Business Policy at the US Chamber https://www.80proofpolitics.com Tom Sullivan, VP Small Business Policy at the US Chamber, tells us how the smallest businesses in America get their voices heard and their interests protected by the world's largest organization representing businesses. And what it's like to go through a Senate Confirmation process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Feb 2023 22:19:00 -0000 Looking After America's Small Businesses with Tom Sullivan, VP Small Business Policy at the US Chamber full 3 12 Evergreen Podcasts How the US Chamber Represents Small Business Tom Sullivan, VP Small Business Policy at the US Chamber, tells us how the smallest businesses in America get their voices heard and their interests protected by the world's largest organization representing businesses. And what it's like to go through a Senate Confirmation process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tom Sullivan, VP Small Business Policy at the US Chamber, tells us how the smallest businesses in America get their voices heard and their interests protected by the world's largest organization representing businesses. And what it's like to go through a Senate Confirmation process.

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]]> 2456 80-Proof Politics is officially a Big Whig! Plus, a sneak peek at our next episode. First, another exciting announcement about 80-Proof Politics. Then, a sneak peek at our next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Feb 2023 23:43:00 -0000 Preview of next episode full 3 11 Evergreen Podcasts First, another exciting announcement about 80-Proof Politics. Then, a sneak peek at our next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices First, another exciting announcement about 80-Proof Politics. Then, a sneak peek at our next episode.

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]]> 199 A visit to Fight Club with Bill Bates and Scott Sudduth https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/80-proofpolitics?selected=FPMN5678106590 Hear how two friends went from the security of salaried jobs to launching their own firm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:50:00 -0000 full 3 10 Evergreen Podcasts How two old friends launched a new lobbying firm Hear how two friends went from the security of salaried jobs to launching their own firm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hear how two friends went from the security of salaried jobs to launching their own firm.

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]]> 2790 Washington Navigators Preview https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/80-proofpolitics What does it take to branch out and start your own lobbying firm? These two did just that after decades of working for others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:08:00 -0000 full 3 9 Evergreen Podcasts Next on 80-Proof Politics... What does it take to branch out and start your own lobbying firm? These two did just that after decades of working for others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What does it take to branch out and start your own lobbying firm? These two did just that after decades of working for others.

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]]> 224 Exploring the role of PACs with Micaela Isler, Executive Director of NABPAC https://www.80proofpolitics.com/exploring-the-role-of-pacs-with-micaela-isler-executive-director-of-nabpac/ The Executive Director of the National Association of Business Political Action Committees, Micaela Isler, breaks down what PACs are, how they represent the voices of hundreds - even thousands - of like-minded individuals in today's elections, and how the housing financial crisis saved her marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full 3 8 Evergreen Podcasts The role of PACs in the modern election process The Executive Director of the National Association of Business Political Action Committees, Micaela Isler, breaks down what PACs are, how they represent the voices of hundreds - even thousands - of like-minded individuals in today's elections, and how the housing financial crisis saved her marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Executive Director of the National Association of Business Political Action Committees, Micaela Isler, breaks down what PACs are, how they represent the voices of hundreds - even thousands - of like-minded individuals in today's elections, and how the housing financial crisis saved her marriage.

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]]> 2685 Episode 8 Preview https://www.80proofpolitics.com/episode-8-preview/ Next week, 80-Proof Politics returns to its regular schedule with a fascinating conversation with Micaela Isler, Executive Director of the National Association of Business PACs. Here's a sneak peek into that episode. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Jan 2023 12:52:00 -0000 full 3 Evergreen Podcasts Next week, 80-Proof Politics returns to its regular schedule with a fascinating conversation with Micaela Isler, Executive Director of the National Association of Business PACs. Here's a sneak peek into that episode. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Next week, 80-Proof Politics returns to its regular schedule with a fascinating conversation with Micaela Isler, Executive Director of the National Association of Business PACs. Here's a sneak peek into that episode. Thanks for listening.

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]]> 198 Bringing Congress into the 21st Century with Jen Daulby, Chief of Staff for Indigov https://www.80proofpolitics.com/ep-37-bringing-congress-into-the-21st-century-with-jen-daulby-chief-of-staff-for-indigov/ Indigov Chief of Staff - and former House Admin Chief - Jen Daulby on making Congress work better and how you prepare the Capitol for an Inauguration 14 days after an insurrecrtion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:48:00 -0000 full 3 7 Evergreen Podcasts How are new Members of Congress onboarded, and what happens when the Capitol is invaded by idiots? Indigov Chief of Staff - and former House Admin Chief - Jen Daulby on making Congress work better and how you prepare the Capitol for an Inauguration 14 days after an insurrecrtion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Indigov Chief of Staff - and former House Admin Chief - Jen Daulby on making Congress work better and how you prepare the Capitol for an Inauguration 14 days after an insurrecrtion.

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]]> 2368 Behind the Curtain - Now What? https://www.80proofpolitics.com/behind-the-curtain-now-what/ How will official Washington respond to the collapsed house of cards that once was FTX and SBF? What happens to the millions he and his colleagues contributed to political campaigns? Will crypto ever be sexy again inside the Beltway? Let's see... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Jan 2023 12:44:00 -0000 full 3 6 Evergreen Podcasts What's next for SBF and FTX? How will official Washington respond to the collapsed house of cards that once was FTX and SBF? What happens to the millions he and his colleagues contributed to political campaigns? Will crypto ever be sexy again inside the Beltway? Let's see... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices How will official Washington respond to the collapsed house of cards that once was FTX and SBF? What happens to the millions he and his colleagues contributed to political campaigns? Will crypto ever be sexy again inside the Beltway? Let's see...

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]]> 1279 Behind the Curtain - The Playbook https://www.80proofpolitics.com/behind-the-curtain-the-playbook/ It's not that FTX and Bankman-Fried created an entirely new approach to federal advocacy. They literally used every page in the playbook while spending over $200M inside the Beltway. What they did was run a massively accelerated 2-minute offense.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Dec 2022 12:30:00 -0000 full 3 5 Evergreen Podcasts The FTX advocacy playbook It's not that FTX and Bankman-Fried created an entirely new approach to federal advocacy. They literally used every page in the playbook while spending over $200M inside the Beltway. What they did was run a massively accelerated 2-minute offense.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's not that FTX and Bankman-Fried created an entirely new approach to federal advocacy. They literally used every page in the playbook while spending over $200M inside the Beltway. What they did was run a massively accelerated 2-minute offense. 

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]]> 1854 Behind the Curtain - Players Need a Goal https://www.80proofpolitics.com/behind-the-curtain-players-need-a-goal/ Imagine if you will that you decide to spend $200M in Washington to become a "player." You'd expect some sort of favorable outcome, wouldn't you? Bankman-Fried and FTX sure did. Episode 2 of 80-Proof Politics Behind the Curtain explores what exactly our crypto friend hoped to accomplish by becoming a political force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Dec 2022 12:28:00 -0000 full 3 4 Evergreen Podcasts A look at FTX's policy goals Imagine if you will that you decide to spend $200M in Washington to become a "player." You'd expect some sort of favorable outcome, wouldn't you? Bankman-Fried and FTX sure did. Episode 2 of 80-Proof Politics Behind the Curtain explores what exactly our crypto friend hoped to accomplish by becoming a political force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Imagine if you will that you decide to spend $200M in Washington to become a "player." You'd expect some sort of favorable outcome, wouldn't you? Bankman-Fried and FTX sure did. Episode 2 of 80-Proof Politics Behind the Curtain explores what exactly our crypto friend hoped to accomplish by becoming a political force.

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]]> 1114 Behind the Curtain - Becoming a DC Player https://www.80proofpolitics.com/behind-the-curtain-becoming-a-dc-player/ We're kicking off a new partnership with Evergreen Podcasts with a special four-part mini series called: 80-Proof Politics Behind the Curtain. In episode 1 I ask the question, "What would you do if you had $3million to spend in Washington DC?" Turns out the answer is "a lot" if you compress the typical advocacy playbook into an 18-month accelerated charm offensive.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0000 Behind the Curtain - Becoming a DC Player full 3 3 Evergreen Podcasts A look at how one company embarked on an accelerated 18-month charm offensive in Washington, DC. We're kicking off a new partnership with Evergreen Podcasts with a special four-part mini series called: 80-Proof Politics Behind the Curtain. In episode 1 I ask the question, "What would you do if you had $3million to spend in Washington DC?" Turns out the answer is "a lot" if you compress the typical advocacy playbook into an 18-month accelerated charm offensive.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We're kicking off a new partnership with Evergreen Podcasts with a special four-part mini series called: 80-Proof Politics Behind the Curtain. In episode 1 I ask the question, "What would you do if you had $3million to spend in Washington DC?" Turns out the answer is "a lot" if you compress the typical advocacy playbook into an 18-month accelerated charm offensive. 

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]]> 2288 Season 3 Teaser There’s exciting news about the future of 80-Proof Politics (cue “The Jeffersons” theme song…). Stay tuned for the big announcement, but in the meantime here’s a taste of the upcoming season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0000 Season 3 Teaser trailer 3 2 Evergreen Podcasts There’s exciting news about the future of 80-Proof Politics (cue “The Jeffersons” theme song…). Stay tuned for the big announcement, but in the meantime here’s a taste of the upcoming season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There’s exciting news about the future of 80-Proof Politics (cue “The Jeffersons” theme song…). Stay tuned for the big announcement, but in the meantime here’s a taste of the upcoming season. 

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]]> 207 no Navigating DC with a swamp pilot: Keeping the "why" in focus with Mike Bertman, Founder and President of Swamp Pilot Strategies, LLC. Welcome back! After nearly eighteen months on the social distancing lam, 80-Proof Politics is back with episode 1 of season 3. Longtime distilled spirits lobbyist, Mike Bertman tells us about why he is now betting on himself for once, and making sure he has at least one great idea each day in order to make himself better tomorrow than he is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0000 Navigating DC with a swamp pilot: Keeping the "why" in focus with Mike Bertman, Founder and President of Swamp Pilot Strategies, LLC. full 3 1 Evergreen Podcasts Welcome back! After nearly eighteen months on the social distancing lam, 80-Proof Politics is back with episode 1 of season 3. Longtime distilled spirits lobbyist, Mike Bertman tells us about why he is now betting on himself for once, and making sure he has at least one great idea each day in order to make himself better tomorrow than he is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome back! After nearly eighteen months on the social distancing lam, 80-Proof Politics is back with episode 1 of season 3. Longtime distilled spirits lobbyist, Mike Bertman tells us about why he is now betting on himself for once, and making sure he has at least one great idea each day in order to make himself better tomorrow than he is today.

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]]> 3544 no Remotely conversing with former longtime higher ed advocate and congressional candidate, Shay Stautz Fresh from the campaign trail in his home state of Arizona - and having his beer delivered to his doorstep during this time of shelter-in-place - Shay Stautz talks about his years as a higher education lobbyist, how he translated that experience into running for Congress, and plowing through colleagues in the office to get his first real policy position on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Jul 2020 21:00:00 -0000 Remotely conversing with former longtime higher ed advocate and congressional candidate, Shay Stautz full 2 6 Evergreen Podcasts Fresh from the campaign trail in his home state of Arizona - and having his beer delivered to his doorstep during this time of shelter-in-place - Shay Stautz talks about his years as a higher education lobbyist, how he translated that experience into running for Congress, and plowing through colleagues in the office to get his first real policy position on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fresh from the campaign trail in his home state of Arizona - and having his beer delivered to his doorstep during this time of shelter-in-place - Shay Stautz talks about his years as a higher education lobbyist, how he translated that experience into running for Congress, and plowing through colleagues in the office to get his first real policy position on Capitol Hill.

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]]> 2894 no Drinking Alone: Advocacy in the Time of Coronavirus In this special edition of 80-Proof Politics, we touch base virtually with a few of our previous Guestperts to see how they are adjusting a profession built on personal relationships and interpersonal communications to an era of self isolation and social distancing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 May 2020 21:00:00 -0000 Drinking Alone: Advocacy in the Time of Coronavirus full 2 5 Evergreen Podcasts In this special edition of 80-Proof Politics, we touch base virtually with a few of our previous Guestperts to see how they are adjusting a profession built on personal relationships and interpersonal communications to an era of self isolation and social distancing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this special edition of 80-Proof Politics, we touch base virtually with a few of our previous Guestperts to see how they are adjusting a profession built on personal relationships and interpersonal communications to an era of self isolation and social distancing.

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]]> 2524 no Matthew Cornelius, Executive Director of the Alliance for Digital Innovation, talks about encouraging acquisition at the speed of technology within the federal government. At Lost & Found. http://www.80proffpolitics.com From telling federal agency personnel why they can't to now showing them why they should, Matthew Cornelius - three months into his role as Executive Director of the Alliance for Digital Innovation - joins 80-Proof at Lost & Found for a pre-coronavirus talk about how being a Duke fan while attending UNC prepared him for working at Treasury, GSA, OMB, and running an association of companies helping to shape innovation in government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 Apr 2020 02:00:00 -0000 Matthew Cornelius, Executive Director of the Alliance for Digital Innovation, talks about encouraging acquisition at the speed of technology within the federal government. At Lost & Found. full 2 4 Evergreen Podcasts From telling federal agency personnel why they can't to now showing them why they should, Matthew Cornelius - three months into his role as Executive Director of the Alliance for Digital Innovation - joins 80-Proof at Lost & Found for a pre-coronavirus talk about how being a Duke fan while attending UNC prepared him for working at Treasury, GSA, OMB, and running an association of companies helping to shape innovation in government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices From telling federal agency personnel why they can't to now showing them why they should, Matthew Cornelius - three months into his role as Executive Director of the Alliance for Digital Innovation - joins 80-Proof at Lost & Found for a pre-coronavirus talk about how being a Duke fan while attending UNC prepared him for working at Treasury, GSA, OMB, and running an association of companies helping to shape innovation in government.

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]]> 2845 no Having cut his teeth with Bobby Kennedy at the DoJ and his Senate office, Arnold Fege - Founder & President of Public Advocacy for Kids - spent two years as a reporter in Vietnam before finding his true passion as an educator & advocate for kids Arnie Fege and I sit down for a pre-quarantine conversation and drink at The Hamilton to discuss his rich experience in Washington, and how his formative policy years with one of the true leaders of the '60s led him to create and run one of the premier education advocacy organizations in DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 11 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0000 Having cut his teeth with Bobby Kennedy at the DoJ and his Senate office, Arnold Fege - Founder & President of Public Advocacy for Kids - spent two years as a reporter in Vietnam before finding his true passion as an educator & advocate for kids full 2 3 Evergreen Podcasts Arnie Fege and I sit down for a pre-quarantine conversation and drink at The Hamilton to discuss his rich experience in Washington, and how his formative policy years with one of the true leaders of the '60s led him to create and run one of the premier education advocacy organizations in DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Arnie Fege and I sit down for a pre-quarantine conversation and drink at The Hamilton to discuss his rich experience in Washington, and how his formative policy years with one of the true leaders of the '60s led him to create and run one of the premier education advocacy organizations in DC.

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]]> 2292 no Learning to connect before you communicate with Mark Bayer, President - Bayer Strategic Consulting and Host of the podcast "When Science Speaks." At Siné Irish Pub in Arlington, VA. Mark Bayer, President of Bayer Strategic Consulting, host of "When Science Speaks," and self-proclaimed persuasion nerd explains why it's important to connect before you communicate. He joins us at Siné Irish Pub in Arlington, VA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 23 Feb 2020 22:00:00 -0000 Learning to connect before you communicate with Mark Bayer, President - Bayer Strategic Consulting and Host of the podcast "When Science Speaks." At Siné Irish Pub in Arlington, VA. full 2 2 Evergreen Podcasts Mark Bayer, President of Bayer Strategic Consulting, host of "When Science Speaks," and self-proclaimed persuasion nerd explains why it's important to connect before you communicate. He joins us at Siné Irish Pub in Arlington, VA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mark Bayer, President of Bayer Strategic Consulting, host of "When Science Speaks," and self-proclaimed persuasion nerd explains why it's important to connect before you communicate. He joins us at Siné Irish Pub in Arlington, VA.

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]]> 2679 no Kicking off Season 2 with Josh Martin - VP Government Affairs, American Defense International - at Tortilla Coast We open Season 2 of 80-Proof segment by introducing a new feature we call NextGen Advocates with Josh Martin, VP Government Affairs - American Defense International. And what better place to share his story of nearly twenty years on the Hill than at Tortilla Coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Feb 2020 03:00:00 -0000 Kicking off Season 2 with Josh Martin - VP Government Affairs, American Defense International - at Tortilla Coast full 2 1 Evergreen Podcasts We open Season 2 of 80-Proof segment by introducing a new feature we call NextGen Advocates with Josh Martin, VP Government Affairs - American Defense International. And what better place to share his story of nearly twenty years on the Hill than at Tortilla Coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We open Season 2 of 80-Proof segment by introducing a new feature we call NextGen Advocates with Josh Martin, VP Government Affairs - American Defense International. And what better place to share his story of nearly twenty years on the Hill than at Tortilla Coast.

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]]> 2611 no From parking lot attendant to WH Counselor to the President. Wrapping up Season 1 with Ed Gillespie at Landini Brothers We put the wraps on Season 1 with Ed Gillespie, Chairman, SVC Public Affairs. From Senate parking lot attendant to WH Counselor to the President with a few political and advocacy stops along the way, Ed has lobbied and been lobbied. He shares his public affairs insights with us at Landini Brothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Oct 2019 21:00:00 -0000 From parking lot attendant to WH Counselor to the President. Wrapping up Season 1 with Ed Gillespie at Landini Brothers full 1 16 Evergreen Podcasts We put the wraps on Season 1 with Ed Gillespie, Chairman, SVC Public Affairs. From Senate parking lot attendant to WH Counselor to the President with a few political and advocacy stops along the way, Ed has lobbied and been lobbied. He shares his public affairs insights with us at Landini Brothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We put the wraps on Season 1 with Ed Gillespie, Chairman, SVC Public Affairs. From Senate parking lot attendant to WH Counselor to the President with a few political and advocacy stops along the way, Ed has lobbied and been lobbied. He shares his public affairs insights with us at Landini Brothers.

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]]> 2570 no Applying strategic public affairs to regulatory actions and avoiding road hazards at an undiscosed location with Stuart Roy, President - Strategic Action Public Affairs. In the second of our final three-part series on applying strategic communications, Stuart Roy, President - Strategic Action Public Affairs, adds the unique perspective of creating support for clients who face regulatory actions, helping clients restructure internal communications, and how to dodge farm implements traveling 60 mph on the Wilson Bridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Sep 2019 01:00:00 -0000 Applying strategic public affairs to regulatory actions and avoiding road hazards at an undiscosed location with Stuart Roy, President - Strategic Action Public Affairs. full 1 15 Evergreen Podcasts In the second of our final three-part series on applying strategic communications, Stuart Roy, President - Strategic Action Public Affairs, adds the unique perspective of creating support for clients who face regulatory actions, helping clients restructure internal communications, and how to dodge farm implements traveling 60 mph on the Wilson Bridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the second of our final three-part series on applying strategic communications, Stuart Roy, President - Strategic Action Public Affairs, adds the unique perspective of creating support for clients who face regulatory actions, helping clients restructure internal communications, and how to dodge farm implements traveling 60 mph on the Wilson Bridge.

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]]> 2350 no Tackling the fear of dealing with the media at the Boxcar Tavern with John Feehery, Partner with EFB Advocacy. In episode 14 of 80-Proof Politics, we're joined by John Feehery, Partner with EFB Advocacy, at The Boxcar Tavern. John talks about how his rich history of working for the Speaker of the House, other politic leaders, and even the Motion Picture Association of America taught him not to fear the media -- or the Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Sep 2019 01:00:00 -0000 Tackling the fear of dealing with the media at the Boxcar Tavern with John Feehery, Partner with EFB Advocacy. full 1 14 Evergreen Podcasts In episode 14 of 80-Proof Politics, we're joined by John Feehery, Partner with EFB Advocacy, at The Boxcar Tavern. John talks about how his rich history of working for the Speaker of the House, other politic leaders, and even the Motion Picture Association of America taught him not to fear the media -- or the Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In episode 14 of 80-Proof Politics, we're joined by John Feehery, Partner with EFB Advocacy, at The Boxcar Tavern. John talks about how his rich history of working for the Speaker of the House, other politic leaders, and even the Motion Picture Association of America taught him not to fear the media -- or the Cubs.

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]]> 2603 no Brenda Becker, Sr VP Global Government Affairs with Boston Scientific, talks about her time working for a major healthcare associaiton and then the Vice President. From a state association to the White House, Brenda Becker of Boston Scientific tells us why she always wanted to be a lobbyist and why social media is the toilet bowl of the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 15 Sep 2019 22:00:00 -0000 Brenda Becker, Sr VP Global Government Affairs with Boston Scientific, talks about her time working for a major healthcare associaiton and then the Vice President. full 1 13 Evergreen Podcasts From a state association to the White House, Brenda Becker of Boston Scientific tells us why she always wanted to be a lobbyist and why social media is the toilet bowl of the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices From a state association to the White House, Brenda Becker of Boston Scientific tells us why she always wanted to be a lobbyist and why social media is the toilet bowl of the internet.

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]]> 2419 no Talking campaign work and crisis management with Matt Miller, Partner with Vianovo and former DoJ Spokesman at Founding Farmers. Matt Miller started as a 16-yr old page on Capitol Hill and worked his way through several state and federal campaigns before becoming the spokesman for A.G. Eric Holder the Obama Department of Justice. He joins me at Founding Farmers to discuss how decades as a political communications director helps his clients respond to crises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Sep 2019 03:00:00 -0000 Talking campaign work and crisis management with Matt Miller, Partner with Vianovo and former DoJ Spokesman at Founding Farmers. full 1 12 Evergreen Podcasts Matt Miller started as a 16-yr old page on Capitol Hill and worked his way through several state and federal campaigns before becoming the spokesman for A.G. Eric Holder the Obama Department of Justice. He joins me at Founding Farmers to discuss how decades as a political communications director helps his clients respond to crises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Matt Miller started as a 16-yr old page on Capitol Hill and worked his way through several state and federal campaigns before becoming the spokesman for A.G. Eric Holder the Obama Department of Justice. He joins me at Founding Farmers to discuss how decades as a political communications director helps his clients respond to crises.

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]]> 2104 no Lobbying DC from the West Coast. Jennifer Poulakidas of UCLA talks about leaving Washington after 26 years. Our Guestpert for episode 11 is Jennifer Poulakidas, Assoc. Vice Chancellor for Government and Community Relations with UCLA. Jenn recently moved to L.A. after a long successful advocacy career in DC, and tells us about lobbying the federal government from three time zones away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Aug 2019 02:00:00 -0000 Lobbying DC from the West Coast. Jennifer Poulakidas of UCLA talks about leaving Washington after 26 years. full 1 11 Evergreen Podcasts Our Guestpert for episode 11 is Jennifer Poulakidas, Assoc. Vice Chancellor for Government and Community Relations with UCLA. Jenn recently moved to L.A. after a long successful advocacy career in DC, and tells us about lobbying the federal government from three time zones away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Guestpert for episode 11 is Jennifer Poulakidas, Assoc. Vice Chancellor for Government and Community Relations with UCLA. Jenn recently moved to L.A. after a long successful advocacy career in DC, and tells us about lobbying the federal government from three time zones away.

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]]> 2042 no Making a 34-year advocacy career at one company with Kent Wells, VP of Federal Relations -- AT&T, at Cactus Cantina. Counter to the 80-Proof adage that DC thrives on very diverse resumes, we revisit an old haunt, Cactus Cantina, with Kent Wells who talks about his 34 years with AT&T, how technology may change but certain lobbying techniques don't, and how pointy elbows can jump start a career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0000 Making a 34-year advocacy career at one company with Kent Wells, VP of Federal Relations -- AT&T, at Cactus Cantina. full 1 10 Evergreen Podcasts Counter to the 80-Proof adage that DC thrives on very diverse resumes, we revisit an old haunt, Cactus Cantina, with Kent Wells who talks about his 34 years with AT&T, how technology may change but certain lobbying techniques don't, and how pointy elbows can jump start a career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Counter to the 80-Proof adage that DC thrives on very diverse resumes, we revisit an old haunt, Cactus Cantina, with Kent Wells who talks about his 34 years with AT&T, how technology may change but certain lobbying techniques don't, and how pointy elbows can jump start a career.

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]]> 2799 no Chatting with The Queen of the Internet, Shane Tews, at Equinox In episode 9 of 80-Proof Politics, I’m joined by Shane Tews - President of Logan Circle Strategies at one of the consistently top-rated restaurants in DC, Equinox. Shane shares her experiences in campaign work, representing the distilled spirits trade association, and her two decades as “The Queen of Internet Policy.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Jul 2019 02:00:00 -0000 Chatting with The Queen of the Internet, Shane Tews, at Equinox full 1 9 Evergreen Podcasts In episode 9 of 80-Proof Politics, I’m joined by Shane Tews - President of Logan Circle Strategies at one of the consistently top-rated restaurants in DC, Equinox. Shane shares her experiences in campaign work, representing the distilled spirits trade association, and her two decades as “The Queen of Internet Policy.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In episode 9 of 80-Proof Politics, I’m joined by Shane Tews - President of Logan Circle Strategies at one of the consistently top-rated restaurants in DC, Equinox. Shane shares her experiences in campaign work, representing the distilled spirits trade association, and her two decades as “The Queen of Internet Policy.”

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]]> 2480 no The world of healthcare policy with Jim Smith, President of The Potomac Policy Group, at The Dubliner In episode 8 of 80-Proof Politics, Jim Smith - President of Potomac Policy Group - joins me at the heart of Irish hospitality, The Dubliner. He talks about the enormity and depth of the healthcare policy world in Washington, working in political campaigns, being a Congressional Chief of Staff, and how alligator wrestling got him his first DC job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 20 Jul 2019 23:00:00 -0000 The world of healthcare policy with Jim Smith, President of The Potomac Policy Group, at The Dubliner full 1 8 Evergreen Podcasts In episode 8 of 80-Proof Politics, Jim Smith - President of Potomac Policy Group - joins me at the heart of Irish hospitality, The Dubliner. He talks about the enormity and depth of the healthcare policy world in Washington, working in political campaigns, being a Congressional Chief of Staff, and how alligator wrestling got him his first DC job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In episode 8 of 80-Proof Politics, Jim Smith - President of Potomac Policy Group - joins me at the heart of Irish hospitality, The Dubliner. He talks about the enormity and depth of the healthcare policy world in Washington, working in political campaigns, being a Congressional Chief of Staff, and how alligator wrestling got him his first DC job.

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]]> 2156 no Helping the Good Do Better through social advocacy with Tom Sheridan, CEO and Founder of The Sheridan Group, at Supra. Tom Sheridan, CEO and Founder of The Sheridan Group, discusses his new book, "Helping the Good Do Better," in which he distills the art of social advocacy, explains how to build a coalition of social cause groups and keep them from undermining their own efforts, and how to teach U2's Bono who is the Elvis in DC. Recorded at the wonderful Georgian restaurant, Supra at 11th and M, NW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 07 Jul 2019 22:00:00 -0000 Helping the Good Do Better through social advocacy with Tom Sheridan, CEO and Founder of The Sheridan Group, at Supra. full 1 7 Evergreen Podcasts Tom Sheridan, CEO and Founder of The Sheridan Group, discusses his new book, "Helping the Good Do Better," in which he distills the art of social advocacy, explains how to build a coalition of social cause groups and keep them from undermining their own efforts, and how to teach U2's Bono who is the Elvis in DC. Recorded at the wonderful Georgian restaurant, Supra at 11th and M, NW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tom Sheridan, CEO and Founder of The Sheridan Group, discusses his new book, "Helping the Good Do Better," in which he distills the art of social advocacy, explains how to build a coalition of social cause groups and keep them from undermining their own efforts, and how to teach U2's Bono who is the Elvis in DC. Recorded at the wonderful Georgian restaurant, Supra at 11th and M, NW.

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]]> 2707 no DoE contract capture with Sean Todd, Founder and President of Fox Potomac Resources at The Tombs. Distilling the Art of Agency Advocacy, mixed with a bit of Capitol Hill lobbying. Sean Todd talks with us about catching the green bug in L.A., the value of putting yourself in position to raise your hand and say, "I can do that", having the risk appetite to strike out on your own, and being the oldest married Congressional intern on record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Jul 2019 01:00:00 -0000 DoE contract capture with Sean Todd, Founder and President of Fox Potomac Resources at The Tombs. full 1 6 Evergreen Podcasts Distilling the Art of Agency Advocacy, mixed with a bit of Capitol Hill lobbying. Sean Todd talks with us about catching the green bug in L.A., the value of putting yourself in position to raise your hand and say, "I can do that", having the risk appetite to strike out on your own, and being the oldest married Congressional intern on record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Distilling the Art of Agency Advocacy, mixed with a bit of Capitol Hill lobbying. Sean Todd talks with us about catching the green bug in L.A., the value of putting yourself in position to raise your hand and say, "I can do that", having the risk appetite to strike out on your own, and being the oldest married Congressional intern on record.

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]]> 2260 no Learning how to navigate DC at Del Frisco's with Nadeam Elshami, 25-year veteran of Congressional Leadership politics. Nadeam Elshami, Policy Director - Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schrek, and one of Politico's "30 Most Powerful People in Trump's DC," talks about lessons learned during his lengthy career serving top Democrats in both the House and the Senate and how those lessons help him serve clients trying to find their way around Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 23 Jun 2019 22:00:00 -0000 Ep. 5 - Learning how to navigate DC at Del Frisco's with Nadeam Elshami, 25-year veteran of Congressional Leadership politics. full 1 5 Evergreen Podcasts Nadeam Elshami, Policy Director - Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schrek, and one of Politico's "30 Most Powerful People in Trump's DC," talks about lessons learned during his lengthy career serving top Democrats in both the House and the Senate and how those lessons help him serve clients trying to find their way around Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nadeam Elshami, Policy Director - Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schrek, and one of Politico's "30 Most Powerful People in Trump's DC," talks about lessons learned during his lengthy career serving top Democrats in both the House and the Senate and how those lessons help him serve clients trying to find their way around Washington.

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]]> 2165 no Strategic public affairs with Ron Hutcheson at Shaw's Tavern Ron Hutcheson, Managing Director - H+K Strategies, talks about the importance of the policy value proposition, representing the International Olympic Committee and Princess Haya of Jordan, and why creating a surround sound for a lobbying campaign is key to global public affairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 16 Jun 2019 21:00:00 -0000 Strategic public affairs with Ron Hutcheson at Shaw's Tavern full 1 4 Evergreen Podcasts Ron Hutcheson, Managing Director - H+K Strategies, talks about the importance of the policy value proposition, representing the International Olympic Committee and Princess Haya of Jordan, and why creating a surround sound for a lobbying campaign is key to global public affairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ron Hutcheson, Managing Director - H+K Strategies, talks about the importance of the policy value proposition, representing the International Olympic Committee and Princess Haya of Jordan, and why creating a surround sound for a lobbying campaign is key to global public affairs.

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]]> 1606 no The world of higher education advocacy with Sarah Spreitzer at The Front Page Sarah Spreitzer, Director of Government and Public Affairs for the American Council on Education, talks about representing the presidents of 1,700+ colleges and universities with a staff of six, and why a graduate degree in Medieval Architecture is the perfect training for becoming a lobbyist.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Jun 2019 20:00:00 -0000 The world of higher education advocacy with Sarah Spreitzer at The Front Page full 1 3 Evergreen Podcasts Sarah Spreitzer, Director of Government and Public Affairs for the American Council on Education, talks about representing the presidents of 1,700+ colleges and universities with a staff of six, and why a graduate degree in Medieval Architecture is the perfect training for becoming a lobbyist.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sarah Spreitzer, Director of Government and Public Affairs for the American Council on Education, talks about representing the presidents of 1,700+ colleges and universities with a staff of six, and why a graduate degree in Medieval Architecture is the perfect training for becoming a lobbyist. 

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]]> 2021 no Glenn LeMunyon and client representation at the Tune Inn Our Guestpert on this week's 80-Proof Politics is Glenn Lemunyon, Founder and President of The LeMunyon Group, LLC. Glenn talks to us about representing clients, lobbying budget issues and appropriations, and how not to order beer at the Tune Inn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 01 Jun 2019 22:00:00 -0000 Glenn LeMunyon and client representation at the Tune Inn full 1 2 Evergreen Podcasts Our Guestpert on this week's 80-Proof Politics is Glenn Lemunyon, Founder and President of The LeMunyon Group, LLC. Glenn talks to us about representing clients, lobbying budget issues and appropriations, and how not to order beer at the Tune Inn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Guestpert on this week's 80-Proof Politics is Glenn Lemunyon, Founder and President of The LeMunyon Group, LLC. Glenn talks to us about representing clients, lobbying budget issues and appropriations, and how not to order beer at the Tune Inn.

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]]> 2022 no Running a Trade Association with Craig Purser at The Majestic Cafe The inaugural episode of 80-Proof Politics features Craig Purser, CEO and President of the National Beer Wholesalers Association who shares with us how one of the top trade associations in DC translates the operations of 1700+ beer wholesalers into federal policy and why the beer industry is interested in marijuana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 26 May 2019 22:00:00 -0000 Running a Trade Association with Craig Purser at The Majestic Cafe full 1 1 Evergreen Podcasts The inaugural episode of 80-Proof Politics features Craig Purser, CEO and President of the National Beer Wholesalers Association who shares with us how one of the top trade associations in DC translates the operations of 1700+ beer wholesalers into federal policy and why the beer industry is interested in marijuana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The inaugural episode of 80-Proof Politics features Craig Purser, CEO and President of the National Beer Wholesalers Association who shares with us how one of the top trade associations in DC translates the operations of 1700+ beer wholesalers into federal policy and why the beer industry is interested in marijuana.

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