Best Nowmorethanever Podcasts (2024)

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Joe Hagan: Vanity Fair Writer & Author of 'Sticky Fingers' 1:14:17

2y ago1:14:17

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Joe Hagan is a writer for Vanity Fair. His reporting and writing have taken him from the jungles of Singapore to The 21 Club, and from “tanking” Beto O’Rourke’s announcement to sipping white wine poolside with Jann Wenner and Annie Lebowitz. In this episode he takes us through all of that and more! His byline has appeared in almost every notable ge…

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Greg Bluestein: AJC Reporter & Author 1:07:45

2y ago1:07:45

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Greg Bluestein is a reporter for the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC) an analyst for MSNBC and recently published the definitive book on the 2020 election in the state of Georgia - Flipped How Georgia Turned Purple And Broke The Monopoly On Republican Power. He is also a friend of the show, a mensch, and a fellow graduate of the 2021 CFP National…

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Governor Roy Barnes 1:13:31

2y ago1:13:31

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Roy Barnes (D-Mableton) served as the 80th Governor of The State of Georgia from 1999-2003 Barnes is a 1970 graduate of 2021 College Football National Champions The University of Georgia and a 1972 graduate of 2021 College Football National Champions The University of Georgia School of Law. He was the most recent Democrat to be elected to The Gover…

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Bonus: Cracker in Athens & Very Uninformed Takes on Ukraine 59:17

2y ago59:17

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This weekend the boys headed up to their ancestral home of Athens, GA to see Ike Reilly and Cracker, and were met with a whole galaxy of characters. plus Very Uninformed Takes on the Russia-Ukraine situation.By Send The Food Back Media

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Welcome To Season 2 54:34

2y ago54:34

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For our first Episode of Season 2, we spend some time talking about the mess at Auburn, our upcoming guests and YOUR College Football National Champion University of Georgia Football Bulldawgs. And by popular demand, we turn the questionaire on each other to find out the real answer to "REM or Outkast?" Connect with us on our socials: Podcast Insta…

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Bonus: RIP Mark Lanegan 22:34

2y ago22:34

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Way back when in 2020, we reviewed Mark's book, Sing Backwards & Weep, reposted here along with our condolences. Rest In Power to a True Seether King!By Send The Food Back Media

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Joyce Vance 49:01

2+ y ago49:01

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Joyce Vance has it going on. She is a former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. She is a professor at The University of Alabama School of Law. She is the co-host of Insider with former United States Attorney for The Southern District of Manhattan Preet Bharara, the co-host of #SisterInLaw along with several other women who…

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Sean Duggan: Producer & Director of "Keep It A Secret" 53:02

2+ y ago53:02

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Sean Duggan is an advertising executive and documentary film producer and director. His debut film “Keep It A Secret: The Story of the Dawn of Surfing in Ireland” about Irish Surfers, The Troubles and his journey through surfing is available now via NYC Doc. Sean is someone who has become a good friend, and it is our pleasure to have him come on th…

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Brian Lyman: Reporter For The Montgomery Advertiser 57:45

2+ y ago57:45

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Brian Lyman is one of the best reporters in America. He covers politics and the legislature for The Montgomery Advertiser. Like Vince Lombardi before him, Brian is a proud Fordham Ram though he was not one of The Seven Blocks of Granite, the famous 1936 Fordham football team who’s Rose Bowl hopes were dashed after they tied The University of Georgi…

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TJ Callaway: Founder & CEO of Onward Reserve 55:01

2+ y ago55:01

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TJ Callaway, IV is the founder and CEO of Onward Reserve, an online and retail destination for lifestyle gifts and apparel. Named for a story about President Teddy Roosevelt hunting in Onward, MS and embodying the company motto of Live Authentically, Onward Reserve has become a lifestyle brand and menswear phenomenon with 12 retail locations throug…

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Mark McKinnon From Showtime's 'The Circus' 1:07:24

2+ y ago1:07:24

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Mark McKinnon needs no introduction, but just in case you’ve forgotten who he is: He is the creator and co-host of Showtime’s The Circus, now filming their sixth season in Washington, DC and battleground states throughout the country. Mark is famously a former consultant for Democrats such as Former Texas Governors Mark White and Ann Richards, Form…

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Bonus: Bob Kerrey 1:08:24

2+ y ago1:08:24

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This week we revisit our conversation from earlier in the year with the great Bob Kerrey. Bob is a former Navy Seal, Vietnam Veteran and a recipient of The Medal of Honor. His wit and wisdom really shine through in every topic we discuss – he maintains a sort of detached insouciance, which can only come with facing mortality and understanding your …

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John Hammontree 1:03:09

2+ y ago1:03:09

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John Hammontree is the co-founder of Reckon South, Executive Producer of the National Murrow Award-winning series Reckon Radio and host of The Reckon Interview Podcast. He is also a proud new father of a healthy baby boy! You can find his work at: Reckon South Website: https://reckonsouth.com/ Reckon Twitter:https://twitter.com/reckonsouth Reckon I…

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Bertis Downs 1:06:22

2+ y ago1:06:22

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Bertis Downs is an American attorney, professor, and political activist. He is also the manager of REM. He is a board member at People For The American Way and The Georgia Alliance, among other political affiliations – especially those having to do with his deep passion and commitment to public education. He can be found online: bertisdowns.com Twi…

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Steve Welchert 1:07:33

2+ y ago1:07:33

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Steve Welchert is a former Big Ten Lineman, Sly Stallone Stunt Man and Governor’s Lobbyist based in Denver, CO. He is a winner of multiple Pollie Awards, and has been cited by Campaigns and Elections Magazine as a top regional influencer – and it is easy to see why. His client list reads like a “Who’s Who” of Colorado, and includes former Governors…

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Ike Reilly 55:41

2+ y ago55:41

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Ike Reilly is a musician, bard, traveling minstrel, and truth teller from Libertyville, IL. His mien is as much Carl Sandburg and Studs Terkel as it is Willie Nile and Chuck Prophet. His music both “solo” and with “The Ike Reilly Assassination” is a combination of wry wit, observation and a punk rock ethos bequeathed to him by his hero Joe Strummer…

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Governor Don Siegelman 1:31:00

2+ y ago1:31:00

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Don Siegelman is Alabama’s most successful statewide politician. He is the only person to be elected Secretary of State, Attorney General, Lieutenant Governor and Governor. He is also the only Governor from The Port City of Mobile, and the last Democrat to be elected as Governor. He takes us through his Zelig-like rise to the pinnacle of elected po…

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Bonus: Jack Goldsmith 1:00:25

2+ y ago1:00:25

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Jack Goldsmith is The Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, the co-founder of The Lawfare Blog and the “After Trump” podcast. He is the author of “In Hoffa’s Shadow. A Stepfather, A Disappearance in Detroit, and My Search for The Truth,” about his life growing up with a stepfather who was named as The Number One Suspect in the disapp…

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Eric Michael Garcia: Bestselling Author of “We’re Not Broken" 1:13:19

2+ y ago1:13:19

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Eric Michael Garcia is the author of “We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation” and the senior Washington correspondent for The Independent. He is a graduate of The University of North Carolina, a former reporter for The Hill, Roll Call, National Journal and MarketWatch, and a former editor at The Washington Post. His favorite band is AC/…

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Paul Bentz - Arizona Based Pollster 1:04:34

2+ y ago1:04:34

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Paul Bentz is not The Suns In 4 guy, but since he’s the only person I know in Arizona, he may as well be. I also think he could take on two mooks trying to get dealt with in the stands at a game. Paul is The Arizona Capitol Times‘ Back-to-Back Pollster of The Year, and a partner with Higher Ground Arizona. He managed Governor Jan Brewer’s Only Gube…

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Greg Bluestein: AJC Reporter & All Around Mensch 56:42

2+ y ago56:42

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Greg Bluestein is a political reporter who covers the governors’ office and state politics, and contributes to The Political Insider blog for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s. Before working for the AJC, he was an AP Reporter based in Atlanta for 7 years. At The University of Georgia, he was the Editor in Chief of The Red and Black. Greg Bluestei…

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Ondine Fortune: Media Buyer & Force of Nature 1:09:28

2+ y ago1:09:28

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Ondine Fortune is the Founder and President of Fortune Media, a media buying company based in California. She is a longtime media buyer, who has repped almost everyone in the game over the years. She is hilarious, effervescent, the life of most parties, and serious as a heart attack when it comes to business acumen. She is a board member of The Ame…

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Gabriel Sterling 1:06:21

3y ago1:06:21

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Gabe Sterling is a Damn Good Dawg. Some folks in the UGA diaspora shy away from that appellation, but in this case it is the truth. He represents The University of Georgia and The Pillars of The Arch as well as nearly anybody in the public eye – and certainly better than some of the elected officials who claim to be part of Dawg Nation. Of course h…

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Bonus: Bryan Burrough 23:18

3y ago23:18

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Bryan Burrough has been writing books digging into big business, crime and American Scandal for over 30 years. After our chat about “Forget The Alamo” he was kind enough to stick around for 20 minutes or so and talk to us about his writing, movie adaptations, and some specifics about his books. He is the author of 7 books: “Barbarians at The Gate: …

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John Rowley: The Campaign Ad Guy Who Never Worked Campaigns 56:38

3y ago56:38

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Whether with his old firm and partners, Fletcher Rowley, or his “new” firm Counter Point Messaging, John Rowley has long been at the forefront of Democratic politics. As we discuss, he has always made his living making ads for underdogs, state legislative candidates, and under the radar races – while often enjoying the lagniappe provided by a big, …

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John Couvillon: Pollster from The Gret Stet of Looziana 1:14:40

3y ago1:14:40

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John is an inveterate pollster, autodidact and numbers guru nonpareil. You’d have to dig deep and wide to find someone who knows both the current and historic trends in states across this vast nation as good or better than he. There are indeed many rooms in the mansion, and John occupies his own wing when it comes to political origin stories. He li…

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Sasha Issenberg: Bestselling Author of "The Engagement" 1:15:03

3y ago1:15:03

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Sasha Issenberg is the author of “The Engagement: America’s Quarter Century Struggle Over Same-Sex Marriage” which has been called “Part Grisham-esque legal thriller, part Sorkin-esque political drama, and part Maddow-esque historical yarn” by O: The Oprah Magazine Sasha Issenberg is the author of three previous books, including “The Victory Lab” w…

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Eric Potholm 1:02:40

3y ago1:02:40

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Erik Potholm is a native of Maine, and a partner with SRCP Media, a Republican advertising firm based in Alexandria, VA. His work has helped elected Senators, Governors, Congressman, and those who hold lower office across the country. He’s also worked for countless referenda, initiatives and state constitutional amendments. He’s not the flashy medi…

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Jonathan Martin From The New York Times 1:14:12

3y ago1:14:12

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Jonathan Martin, National Political Correspondent for The New York Times joins us for a lively discussion about how just showing up is basically the key to success. We talk about his experiences as a cub reporter for the National Journal, jumping to Politico, and ultimately to heading up national political correspondence for The Gray Lady. Along th…

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"Forget The Alamo" Authors Bryan Burrough & Jason Stanford 1:01:11

3y ago1:01:11

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FORGET THE ALAMO? Not in this lifetime, Bubba! Ho, ho! Best selling authors Bryan Burrough and Jason Stanford join us this week to discuss their new lightning rod-cum-New York Times Notable book for the month of June “Forget The Alamo.” Stanford and Burrough (along with third author Chris Tomlinson, who had a scheduling conflict) discuss the factor…

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Veteran Pollster & Georgia Dawg Dan Judy 1:12:04

3y ago1:12:04

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Dan Judy is a partner with Northstar Public Opinion Research, one of the top Republican polling firms in the country. His client list reads like a who’s who of Republican politics and electeds from the past 20 years. Dan is a shining example of what we Georgia Men call a “DGD” or “Damn Good Dawg.” He’s one of the few people in politics whom The Cha…

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Senator Bob Kerrey 1:08:24

3y ago1:08:24

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Former Nebraska Governor and United States Senator Bob Kerrey is our first interview with an elected official, and he does not disappoint! Bob is a former Navy Seal, Vietnam Veteran and a recipient of The Medal of Honor. His wit and wisdom really shine through in every topic we discuss – he maintains a sort of detached insouciance, which can only c…

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Carter King From Futurebirds 55:40

3y ago55:40

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Carter King from America’s Favorite Cosmic Space Country Band Futurebirds joins us today to talk about inspiration, band dynamics, pandemic plans, and whether Dave can manifest a tour with Futurebirds and King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard using only his mind? Futurebirds have been building up their fanbase, touring the country, and putting out rec…

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Jack Goldsmith on 'Living With Hoffa' And Other American Conundrums 1:00:25

3y ago1:00:25

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Jack Goldsmith is The Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, the co-founder of The Lawfare Blog and the “After Trump” podcast. He is the author of “In Hoffa’s Shadow. A Stepfather, A Disappearance in Detroit, and My Search for The Truth,” about his life growing up with a stepfather who was named as The Number One Suspect in the disapp…

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Bob Shrum Part 2 43:48

3y ago43:48

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Legendary political consultant and Director, The USC Center for The Political Future Bob Shrum keeps walking us through the history he continues to witness. Last episode, Bob took us from meeting then-Senator John F. Kennedy as a high school student volunteer for the 1960 Democratic National Convention, on up to hiding below the stage to make sure …

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Bob Shrum Part 1 48:31

3y ago48:31

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BOB SHRUM! He of “The Dream Will Never Die” and “The Shrum Primary” fame! Bob is a legend in the business of political consulting, and a member of the American Association of Political Consultants Hall of Fame. We had such a good time, and talked about so many people and events that we split this one into two for the audience to better digest the v…

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Bonus: Remembering Joe Slade White 1:21:03

3y ago1:21:03

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Earlier this week we were saddened by the news that legendary political consultant Joe Slade White had passed away at the age of 71. Apart from being good at his job, Joe was also gracious with his time, mentoring a whole generation of consultants, and inspiring the concept for this podcast. We spoke to Joe back in March of this year and are replay…

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Michelle Coyle Is The Titan We Were Promised 59:24

3y ago59:24

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Lively and informative episode featuring “TITAN” aka Michelle Coyle. Michelle is a veteran campaign operative and business consultant who has taken her Ivy League MBA Skillz and applied them to the world of campaign consultancy businesses, podcasting and really anything that fits her fancy – but not in any fanciful way. She is a no nonsense busines…

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Doc Sweitzer Has A Posse 1:15:14

3y ago1:15:14

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“Y’all know The Doctor? Doctor John? Mack Rebbinack?” Like another Show Friend from Show Business, Thomas “Doc” Sweitzer has had a front row seat on the stage with “bigger” consultants while carving out a very successful niche for himself. Go to any big to do in the world of political consultants, and you’ll find Doc holding down his niche – doling…

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Kevin Walling Is The Democrat Your Dad Knows 1:03:08

3y ago1:03:08

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Is bipartisanship dead? Can a Democratic operative consider John McCain and George HW Bush a hero? Does Barack Obama HAZ Jokes? How does a self-described “nerdy gay kid” become a Fox News and OAN contributor? Kevin P. Walling co-founder of Celtic Strategies and VP at Hamburger Gibson Creative joins The Chairman and Chrid to talk about the fight for…

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Bonus: That Time Our Friend Got Detained By The Syrian Military 29:11

3y ago29:11

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Our friend Jason Hammacher recounts the story of how a completely innocent and peaceful photography expedition turned in to harrowing, "holy shit, I might not make it out of this alive" detainment by the authorities in Syria. This Bonus Episode is taken from our January 18, 2021 Episode, "Jason Hamacher's One Weird Trick." To check out all of our o…

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Seventy Six Words (Plus A Few More) With Colin Rogero 1:06:44

3y ago1:06:44

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Colin Rogero is a dynamic, creative and hilarious admaker; and also our first guest to appear *on location* from another country. We chart his rise in the business including how his personal experience shaped his at-the-time controversial "American Nightmare" ad and his ongoing quest make the consummate Latino Superhero movie.…

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Zac McCrary: Democratic Pollster 1:40:16

3y ago1:40:16

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Zac McCrary is a self proclaimed politics nerd and unapologetic "geeker-outer" on things like campaign merch and pro wrestling. He's also one of the top Democratic pollsters in the country and host of the very fine Pro Politics podcast. We talk about his journey through the business and the current state of play both in the South and the country at…

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Rick Ridder: From Recording Studios To Presidential Campaigns With Politics' Most Interesting Man 1:36:49

3y ago1:36:49

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Rick Ridder has truly done in all in the consulting game and then some: numerous Presidential and Congressional campaigns, local referendums on marijuana legalization and baseball teams, a bevy of international consulting gigs in more countries than he can remember and even a brief sojourn as a record producer. It's a hell of a story and we were lu…

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Rick Perlstein & The Search For Life After Death Of The American Consensus 1:04:59

3y ago1:04:59

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Rick Perlstein has written four books that, full disclosure, we are big fans of here at NMTE so having him on to talk was both an honor and a thrill. We zoom around several topics from Carter to Reagan to Trump to racism, trying to trace the line that got us from the mid 60's to today. Not many of America's ills were solved, but we all logged off f…

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Joe Slade White Has Seen It All...And Lived To Tell The Tales 1:19:58

3y ago1:19:58

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In a career spanning nearly 50 years, Joe Slade White has seen it all: From the Zoo Plane of the McGovern campaign to the underfunded Democratic House and Senate races of the 80's to seeing his longtime friend and client Joe Biden being elected President in 2020. Along the way he's picked up a trick or two, countless awards and an endless trove of …

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David Hill's Winning Bet 1:03:08

3y ago1:03:08

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David Hill has written about gambling and his life for Grantland, The New Yorker, The New York Times and well, everywhere. He tells us how his upbringing in Hot Springs, Arkansas and his early career as a union organizer led to him being a professional writer and set the scene for his first novel, The Vapors. David is also the host of the Gamblers …

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Shane Greer Is A Free Man, And He's Going Out The Front Door 1:06:20

3y ago1:06:20

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Campaigns and Elections Magazine publisher Shane Greer lends us his unique perspective on campaigns from someone who runs a business for campaign professionals but doesn't work directly in them; media from a publisher who doesn't consider publishing to be his primary focus, and America from a newly minted citizen who was born in and grew up during …

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Fight For Your Right To Be Humble 37:52

3y ago37:52

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Chris and Dave are back to talk about their soon to be released interview with Shane Greer, the death of Rush Limbaugh and some upcoming guests and potential guests on the show. We're making a big push to grow the show and this means we need YOUR help. Please, subscribe, like and review the show, like and share when you see us on social media and t…

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Ryan Horn Wants To Tell You A Story 1:06:53

3y ago1:06:53

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The power of storytelling in advertising is something that this weeks guest, GOP ad maker Ryan Horn believes deeply in. We talk about this, his career and his hopes for a post-Trump GOP, AND get his pick for the best crappy quarantine TV show. Like, subscribe and tell your friends about the show and help us GROW so we can continue to bring you the …

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