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Just as a gaggle is an informal political press briefing, The Gaggle is a 20-minute casual weekly conversation, released every Monday, that focuses on politics, media and political culture. The Gaggle presents behind-the-scenes perspectives from leaders living their everyday lives in the political, journalistic or governmental spheres, providing special insights into what makes them tick.
Host David Helfenbein’s background is in public relations, strategic communication, public affairs and politics. He is currently Vice President at DKC Public Relations and previously worked for Secretary Hillary Clinton at the State Department and in the Senate, at The Brookings Institution and at MSNBC’s Morning Joe. He holds a law degree from Washington University School of Law and an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Communication and Public Service and Political Science. He also writes for The Huffington Post.
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Ann Lewis, former White House Communications Director, President William J. Clinton
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Nov 07, 2016 |
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Charles Burson, former Chief of Staff, Vice President Al Gore
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Nov 07, 2016 |
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Mark Daley, Founding Parter of Propper Daley
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Oct 31, 2016 |
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Joe Conason, veteran political journalist and author, Man of the World: The Further Endeavors of Bill Clinton
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Oct 23, 2016 |
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Eric Woodard, Director of Fellowships and Internships, the Smithsonian
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Oct 17, 2016 |
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Andrew Beatty, White House Correspondent, AFP
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Oct 09, 2016 |
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W. Taylor Reveley, IV, President, Longwood University
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Oct 02, 2016 |
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Chuck McCutcheon, co-author, Dog Whistles, Walk-Backs and Washington Handshakes: Decoding the Jargon, Slang and Bluster of American Political Speech and Doubletalk: The Language, Code and Jargon of a Presidential Election
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Sep 25, 2016 |
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Emily Cadei, Political Correspondent, Newsweek
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Sep 18, 2016 |
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Tara Setmayer, CNN Political Commentator and former Communications Director for Congressman Dana Rohrabacher
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Sep 11, 2016 |
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Lissa Muscatine, Speechwriter, Secretary Hillary Clinton & Co-Owner, Politics & Prose Bookstore (Washington, D.C.)
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Jul 24, 2016 |
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Thomas Mann, Senior Fellow, Governance Studies, The Brookings Institution & Resident Scholar, Institute of Governmental Studies, University of California, Berkeley
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Jul 17, 2016 |
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Jake Sherman, Co-Author of POLITICO Playbook & Senior Writer, POLITICO
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Jul 10, 2016 |
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Paul Singer, Washington Correspondent, USA Today
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Jun 26, 2016 |
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Sara Murray, Politics Reporter, CNN
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Jun 18, 2016 |
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Dan Merica, Political Producer, CNN
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Jun 05, 2016 |
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Herbie Ziskend, Director of Public Policy & Rise of the Rest Investments, Revolution LLC
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May 22, 2016 |
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Abby Huntsman, Anchor and Correspondent, Fox News
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May 12, 2016 |
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James L. "Skip" Rutherford, Dean, University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service
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May 07, 2016 |
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Mark Preston, executive editor, CNN Politics
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May 01, 2016 |
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Nick Merrill, Traveling Press Secretary, Secretary Hillary Clinton
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Apr 20, 2016 |
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Daniel Lippman, associate editor for states and reporter, POLITICO
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Apr 15, 2016 |