Pro Politics with Zac McCrary
By Zac McCrary
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Political pollster Zac McCrary interviews interesting people who work in and around the political industry. Guests come from a multitude of backgrounds and specialties within the political industry, and span the partisan spectrum. This is not a podcast for partisan squabbling or punditry about the latest issue in DC - it is hearing directly from successful people in the industry...their stories, experiences, and advice. This is a podcast for anyone who works in politics, hopes to work in politics, or wants to get up close to see how things really work in the world of professional politics.
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Congressman Mike Quigley, Why He Called on Biden to Step Aside, & Why It Remains A Necessary Conversation
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Eight Years in the Reagan White House with Veteran GOP Staffer Frank Lavin
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May 20, 2025 |
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Patrick McHugh, Co-Founder of Gambit Strategies & Former E.D. of Priorities USA
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May 06, 2025 |
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Checking Back in with Dr. Michael Cohen on the New Edition of His Book, Modern Political Campaigns
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Senator Pat Leahy, the Third Longest Serving Senator in US History
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Documentary Filmmaker Yoav Attias & The American Housing Crisis
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Karen Defilippi, Democratic Campaigns, & The Launch of Versus Media Group
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Taegan Goddard, Founder of Political Wire, on the Intersection of Politics, Tech, & Media
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Remembering Peter Rodino, "Watergate's Unexpected Hero", with Staffer & Author Larry Spinelli
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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The Ballad of Mary Bono
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Ryan Davis, Co-Founder of People First, on Why 2024 Was "The Influencer Election"
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Mark Harris, General Consultant for Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania, on 2024's Lone Senate Upset
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Inside the 2024 North Carolina Governor's Race with Josh Stein Senior Strategist Morgan Jackson & Campaign Manager Jeff Allen
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Rebecca Katz, General Consultant for Ruben Gallego & John Fetterman, on Running & Winning Tough Races
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Election 2024 Recap with Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Pro Politics Re-Release: Maggie Haberman on the Political Rise of Donald Trump
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Republican Pollster Patrick Ruffini on the Increasingly Multi-Racial GOP Coalition
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Election Day 2024 Preview with Amy Walter
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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2024 Election Panel: Andy Blunt, Jim Ellis, & Zac McCrary
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Forrest Claypool & A Master Class in Chicago Politics
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Senator Mark Udall & A Life in Politics
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Caleb Smith on Working for 3 GOP House Speakers
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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2024 Digital Trends & Best Practices with Mark Jablonowski, President & CTO of DSPolitical
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Bryan Bennett, of Navigator Research, on Findings from Recent Polling of 4,000 Young Voters
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Re-connecting with Election Analyst David Nir for the Launch of The Downballot
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Tucker Eskew, Political & Corporate Comms Expert
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Deep Inside the World of Political Donors with David Callahan
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Lisa MacLean, Founder of Moxie Media - the First Female-Founded Political Direct Mail Firm
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Pro Politics Re-Release: Kinky Friedman from June 04, 2021
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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Debbie Cox Bultan, CEO of NewDEAL, on 30+ Years Working in the Center-Left
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Congressman Mickey Edwards...From Conservative Insurgent to House Leadership to Nonpartisan Iconoclast
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Heather Williams, President of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC)
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May 28, 2024 |
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Remembering Political Innovator Hal Malchow, with Trish Hoppey & Rich Schlackman
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May 14, 2024 |
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Matt Robison & Confessions of a Hill Chief of Staff
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Talking Washington Books, with NYT Columnist Carlos Lozada...author of The Washington Book
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Whit Ayres & 30+ Years as a Top GOP Pollster
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Larry Huynh & His Unconventional Path as a Digital Trailblazer
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Chancellor & Congressman Kent Hance, the Best Storyteller in Texas
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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What Morgan Searcy Learned from 200+ Interviews with First-Time Political Staffers
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Jim Margolis, Founding Partner of Democratic Media Firm GMMB
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Pro Politics Podcast Update: New Episodes Coming Soon
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Mark Z. Barabak, L.A. Times Political Columnist, on the Changing Politics of the New West
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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How Beshear Kept the Bluegrass State Blue, with Beshear '19/'23 Manager Eric Hyers
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Author & Pollster Patrick Ruffini on His New Book, PARTY OF THE PEOPLE, & the Changing GOP Coalition
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Fred Grandy: From Hollywood to the Halls of Congress
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Remembering Dianne Feinstein, with her former Chief Media Strategist Bill Carrick
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Jenifer Fernandez Ancona, co-founder of Way to Win, on Effective Progressive Messaging
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Liam Donovan Returns to Talk the Toppling of Kevin McCarthy, Odds on the Next Speaker, & State of the GOP Presidential Primary
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Ed Blakely: GOP Media Trailblazer & Trendsetter
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Remembering Governor Bill Richardson, with his former Campaign Manager & Chief of Staff Dave Contarino
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Best of Pro Politics: Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, the first Hispanic woman to serve in Congress
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Rich Schlackman, Democratic Direct Mail Pioneer
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Barry Goldwater Jr. on Growing up Goldwater, 7 Terms in Congress, & A Life in Politics
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Bill Knapp, Partner at SKDK, on 40+ Years as an Admaker
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Diana Hwang: Founder & Executive Director of the Asian American Women's Political Initiative
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Navigating the Future: Unraveling A.I. in Politics with Media Consultant & AAPC Board Member Kelly Gibson
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Democratic Pollster Lisa Grove on the Power of a Question Mark
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Paul Johnson: Manager of 2 Presidentials, 8 Winning Senate Races, DSCC Exec Dir, Senate Chief & More
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Chris Mottola, GOP Media Consultant, on Four Decades Making Ads
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Congresswoman Elizabeth Holtzman: From Vanquishing a Political Institution to Becoming One
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Michael Rowan & A Political Journey from Bethel, Alaska to Caracas, Venenzuela
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Andi Johnson, Trailblazing Democratic Media Consultant & Partner at GPS Impact
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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Dick Gephardt, former Democratic House Leader & Two-Time Presidential Candidate
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Analilia Mejia, co-Exec Dir of The Center for Popular Democracy & Bernie Sanders' 2020 Political Director
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Legendary Democratic Strategist Bob Shrum
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Inside Election Analysis with Stu Rothenberg
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Fred Davis, One of the Most Creative & Controversial Ad Makers in Politics
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May 30, 2023 |
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Dr. Annie Andrews: Pediatrician, Congressional Candidate, & Founder of Their Future, Our Vote
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May 23, 2023 |
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Acclaimed Author Richard Norton Smith on His New Biography of Gerald Ford, An Ordinary Man
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May 16, 2023 |
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Antjuan Seawright on Lessons Learned from Jim Clyburn & Best Practices for Winning Black Voters
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May 09, 2023 |
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Kati Card, former DSCC Chief Digital Officer on All Things Digital Fundraising
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May 02, 2023 |
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The Uniquely American Story of Antonio Villaraigosa, the 41st Mayor of Los Angeles
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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From 2% to 52%: How Chicago Mayor-Elect Johnson Won...with Brandon Davis, Lead Media Strategist & Partner, Technicolor Political
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Campaign Tech Update: Jono Kupferberg, CEO of Hubdialer, on Predictive Dialing
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Senator Gary Hart
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Holly Harris, from McConnell Operative to Bipartisan Criminal Justice Crusader
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Guy Cecil, Outgoing Chair of Priorities USA
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Greg Speed, President of America Votes
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Previewing the 2024 California Senate Race with Rose Kapolczynski
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Becoming David Axelrod
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Rebecca Lambe, Architect of the Nevada "Reid Machine"
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Josh Wolf, Media Consultant & Founder of Warchest
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Jeff Greenfield, 70 Years a Political Junkie
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Ghida Dagher, President/CEO of New American Leaders
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Congressman David Price on a Lifetime in Politics
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Mark Mellman on Four Decades in Polling
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Liam Donovan On the Fall & Rise of Speaker McCarthy, What to Expect in the 118th Congress, & Trump vs DeSantis '24
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Massachussetts Political Legend Tom O'Neill III
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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How Senate Democrats Expanded the Majority, with DSCC E.D. Christie Roberts
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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2022's Most Accurate Election Forecaster, Logan Phillips & A Deep Dive on Political Modeling
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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Zee Cohen-Sanchez on the Intersection of Social Justice & Practical Politics
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Talking 2022 Gov Races with Marshall Cohen, Political Director of the DGA
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Fetterman Campaign Manager Brendan McPhillips & A Deep Dive into 2022's Premier Senate Race
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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A House Debrief with DCCC Executive Director Tim Persico
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Election Day Escapism Episode: Talking (Arguing) Travel with Rebecca Pearcey
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Maggie Haberman & Her New Best Seller, Confidence Man
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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J.C. Watts on Breaking Ground & Breaking Bread
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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Wesley Donehue on Digital Politics & Crisis Management
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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From Communism to Cable News, the One-of-a-Kind Story of Julie Roginsky
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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What the Hell is Going on in UK Politics? (with British Pollster Keiran Pedley)
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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Lance Tarrance, GOP Polling Icon
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Gale Kaufman & A Life in California Politics
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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Tim Miller on Traveling the "Republican Road to Hell"
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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Congressman Tom Davis & the Political Life of a Political Junkie
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Ann Lewis, Legendary Democratic Communicator
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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Lauren Baer on Training the Next Generation of Political Operatives
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Politics According to Sean McElwee
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Charlie Black, Titan of GOP Politics
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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Katie Moore, Manager of Eric Adams' 2021 NYC Mayoral Win
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Jerry Austin & A Lesson in Old School Politics
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Lis Smith & The Love of Politics
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Senator Tom Daschle on 50 Years in Politics
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Robby Mook on the Art & Science of Campaigns
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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Best of Pro Politics: Ellen Malcolm, Founder & Longtime President of EMILYs List
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Ambassador & Senator Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black Woman Elected to the US Senate
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Ari Rabin-Havt: Bernie Sanders' 2020 Deputy Campaign Manger & Author of The Fighting Soul
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Media Consultant Neil Oxman on the History of Political Admaking & His Own Career
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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The Unconventional Ascent of Liz Mair
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May 31, 2022 |
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Ken Spain of Narrative Strategies...on Capitol Hill, the NRCC, Koch Industries, & Strategic Comms
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May 24, 2022 |
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Roger Lau, Warren 2020 Campaign Manager & Deputy ED of the DNC
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May 17, 2022 |
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The NYT's Alex Burns & Jonathan Martin, Authors of THIS WILL NOT PASS
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May 10, 2022 |
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Hazel Wong, Global Campaigns Director at The Nature Conservancy
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May 03, 2022 |
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Dem Strategist Jesse Ferguson on Hillary '16, Messaging 101, & Healing the World
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Democratic Pollster Celinda Lake on A Trailblazing Career in Politics
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Congressman Chris Shays on Five Decades in Politics & The Vanishing House Moderate
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Liuba Grechen Shirley, Founder/CEO of VoteMama
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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Dave Wasserman on All Things Elections Analysis & Redistricting
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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The Triumph of Joe Califano, Top Domestic Advisor to LBJ & Carter Cabinet Secretary
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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Senator Mary Landrieu on a Lifetime in Louisiana Politics
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Rory Cooper, of Purple Strategies, on Campaigns, Comms, & Cantor
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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One Year Anniversary Episode with John Anzalone, Chief Pollster for Biden 2020
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Joe Crowley, former Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, on Two Decades in Congress
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Adnaan Muslim on Delivering Effective Mail, Building Firms, & Winning Races
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Kelly Hall, ED of the Fairness Project on Working on The Hill, Passing the ACA, and Winning Ballot Measures
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Jeremy Ben-Ami, Founder and President of J Street
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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The Giant-Slaying, Trail-Blazing, History-Making Loretta Sanchez on 20 Years in the House
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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Scott Simpson, of Resonance Campaigns, on Building His Own Firm & Helping Elect Joe Biden
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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GOP Pollster Patrick Ruffini on the Intersection of Data & Tech, and Changing Coalitions in the Age of Trump
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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Ace Smith on Opp Research, Running Races, & A Masterclass in California Politics
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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Rising Tide's Annie Levene on All Things Digital Politics
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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Wildfire Contact's Emily Parcell on Gephardt, Obama, Warren & All Things Iowa
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Democratic Admaker Mark Putnam on Storytelling & Viral Videos
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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Michael Barone, Patron Saint of Political Junkies
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Taifa Butler, President of Demos - The "Think Tank of The Movement"
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Great Campaign Stories Compilation: March-May 2021
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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CNN's Ariel Edwards-Levy on All Things Polling
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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Jeff Romig: Political Operative, Author, Mental Health Advocate
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Doug Jones on The Bend Toward Justice, Political Hurricanes, & 3 Years in the Senate
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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Chuck Robb of Virginia...Governor, Senator, Marine
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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A Tour de Force with Stefan Smith on Disruptive Digital & the Buttigieg Boom
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, the First Hispanic Woman Elected to Congress
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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Ed Peavy & the Mission of Mail
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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Dr. Michael D. Cohen...Pollster, App Builder, Author
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Mindy Myers on Winning Senate Races, Running the DSCC, & Starting MZL Media
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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The Rise of Raghu Devaguptapu
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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Jim Duffy, a Godfather of Democratic Media
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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Ellen Malcolm, founder of EMILY's List, on Women Winning
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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Nebraska's Ben Nelson on the Death of the Senate
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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Analyst Jessica Taylor on 2022 Senate Races & Making History at The Almanac of American Politics
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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Author & Journalist Edward-Isaac Dovere on the Battle for the 2020 Democratic Nomination
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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Chuck Rocha On Organizing, Bernie, & Solidarity
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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Steve Schale: Obama Man, Biden Man, Florida Man
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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Maren Hesla's Been Everywhere & Done It All in Democratic Politics
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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The Political Life of Haley Barbour
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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Jim Messina, from Montana to Obama
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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Nse Ufot, CEO of The New Georgia Project, on Organizing & Winning
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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An Engaging Conversation with Author Sasha Issenberg on the 25-year Path to Marriage Equality
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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Miles Coleman, Political Analyst & President of Election Twitter
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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Bonus Book Episode: 30 Minutes with Jason Stanford, author of Forget the Alamo
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Jun 11, 2021 |
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James Aldrete on Communicating to a Winning Democratic Coalition
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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Bonus Episode: 30 Minutes with Singer/Songwriter/Novelist Kinky Friedman
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Jun 04, 2021 |
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Becki Donatelli, Famed GOP Digital Trailblazer
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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Ali Lapp on Founding House Majority PAC & Winning House Races
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May 25, 2021 |
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Faiz Shakir on Bernie Sanders' 2020 & Working from the Inside & Outside
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May 18, 2021 |
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Nevada Matters & So Does Jon Ralston
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May 11, 2021 |
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Mike Murphy & A Master Class in Political Communication
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May 04, 2021 |
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Martha McKenna & Her Midas Touch
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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The Iconic Charlie Cook Reflects on a Life in Politics
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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The Legendary Saul Shorr
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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Kasim Reed, Atlanta's 59th Mayor, on Winning Races & Running a City
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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Rose Kapolczynski, icon of West Coast politics
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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Glen Bolger, GOP Superpollster
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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David Nir & The Rise of the Netroots
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Rebecca Pearcey!
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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Paul Begala Joins The Pro Politics Podcast
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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