A conversation with authors and other creative people about their recent works and their insight on the world today. How do books and ideas help us grapple with current challenges? Frank Lavin has served as a diplomat, banker, White House aide, National Security Council staffer, and is the author of four books.
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Albert Dadon is an Australian businessman/musician. In 2009 he founded the "Leadership Dialogue" between Australia the UK and Israel. The Dialogue meets yearly, but during Covid times this may be difficult. So 2020 will see the Dialogue online and podcast is one platform of distribution. In the meanwhile, Albert has been hosting Frank Talk, under the hospices of the Leadership Dialogue Institute, where he he speaks with his guests about an array of topics with a focus on foreign affairs. Mid ...
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Blasting Trump and dreading Hillary, provocative and funny GOP strategist Mike Murphy goes outlaw, tearing into campaign 2016 with topical rants, informed and merciless analysis and key player interviews. Radio Free GOP is where real players from both parties go to talk frankly about what's really going on inside the campaigns. Get the real inside dope from the real players who know the political game best, every week.
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Alexander Downer, Former Foreign Minister of Australia
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Frank Lavin discusses the Indo-Pacific region with Alexander Downer, former Foreign Minister of Australia. We discuss China, AUKUS, India, Indonesia, Ukraine - and most consequentially, the role of the U.S. The book we discuss is The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.By Franklin L. Lavin
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Renee DiResta, Internet Disinformation Analyst
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Frank Lavin talks with Renee DiResta, Internet disinformation analyst. How does misinformation and disinformation travel so rapidly on the Internet and what steps can be taken to push back? How will this affect U.S. elections or U.S. support for Ukraine? Books discussed include Renee DiResta’s Invisible Rulers, Peter Pomerantsev’s Nothing Is True a…
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Alexander Radwan, Member of the German Bundestag (Parliament)
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Frank Lavin talks with Alexander Radwan, Member of the German Bundestag (Parliament). Alexander formerly served in the Bavarian state Parliament and in the European Parliament, all of which makes him well-grounded in national, regional, and international issues. The discussion includes Russia’s war in Ukraine, the success and future of the European…
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Mike Murphy, Political Analyst and Presidential Campaign Strategist
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Frank Lavin talks with Mike Murphy, political analyst, presidential campaign strategist, and host of the “Hacks on Tap” podcast discusses 2024, the debates, Trump’s running mate, Trump’s legal problems, the prospects for unrest at the Democratic convention, the down-ballot races, Ibogaine and the politics of electric vehicles. Books discussed inclu…
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Presidential Historian and Attorney Talmage Boston
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Frank Lavin talks with presidential historian and attorney Talmage Boston on presidential leadership and what constitutes a "great" president. The books discussed are How The Best Did It, by Talmage Boston and And There Was Light, by Jon Meacham.By Franklin L. Lavin
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Discussion With Cellist and Author Steven Isserlis
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Frank Lavin talks with world-renowned cellist Steven Isserlis, currently on a concert tour in the U.S. The conversation ranges from Beethoven and Lenin to Amor Towles and prospects for Labour beating the Tories. Books Discussed A Fine Balance, by Rohinton Mistry Why Beethover Threw the Stool by Steven Isserlis Table for Two by Amor Towles…
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Discussion with "China After Mao" author Frank Dikötter
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Frank Lavin meets with noted Chinese historian Frank Dikötter to discuss his latest book, "China After Mao" and to examine China's economic record in the post-Mao era. Books discussed Red Roulette, by Desmond Shrum China After Mao, by Frank Dikotter https://www.booksandinsight.comBy Frank Lavin
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Albert Dadon has asked 3 of his friends and members of the Dialogue Institute, Professor Boaz Ganor, Brigadier General Gal Hirsch, Jerusalem Foundation Chairman Lior Schillat and Executive Director of the Dialogue journalist Alan Howe to join him and discuss the fallout of the recent conflict. Whatever your view on this subject, you will gather new…
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This i season 3 of Frank Talk the Leadership Dialogue Podcast. In today's episode, Amb. Frank Lavin spent most of his career in successive US Administration starting with Ronald Reagan. He provides in this conversation his perspective and insights about the current geopolitics vis a vis China.By Albert Dadon - The Leadership Dialogue Institute
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This is an information announcement by Albert Dadon regarding the forthcoming Leadership Dialogue program. Link to see the program is https://leadershipdialogue.institute/dialogue2020By Albert Dadon - The Leadership Dialogue Institute
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Eamonn Mathieson is an Australian Doctor prepared to fight against Lockdown policies
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Eamonn Mathieson is is not happy with the policies adopted by the State Government of Victoria during the pandemic. In a political climate that encourages silence if you don’t agree with the prevailing policy, Doctor Mathieson is a rare voice providing arguments against lockdowns. A growing number of Doctors are raising concerns and joining Doctor …
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Ep. 25 - David Suissa on the US Elections 2020
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David Suissa is the Editor in Chief of the Jewish Journal, an LA based newspaper. He joins Albert Dadon and Michael Danby to talk about the US Presidential elections.By Albert Dadon - The Leadership Dialogue Institute
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Tom Tugendhat is the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the UK Parliament
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Tom Tugendhat is the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the British Parliament. In this Frank Talk he is interviewed by Christopher Pyne, former Australian Minister for Defence and Michael Danby former Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee of the Australian Federal Parliament. This episode is focusing on Foreign Affairs.…
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Sanjeev Sabhlok denouncing "Public Health Terrorism" in Victoria Australia
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Rajeev Sabhlok is an Economist who was until recently employed by the State Government of Victoria (Australia). He resigned recently when he was asked by his Dpt to delete comments he wrote on his blog, critising the way the Vic Gov is handling the Pandemic. Rajeev prefered to resign rather than compromising his values. Rajeev is no ordinary citize…
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Rabbi Dr Shimon Cowen: Universal Ethics
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Rabbi Dr Shimon Cowen is the eldest son of the late Sir Zelman Cowen, former Governor of Australia. In this episode Rabbi Cowen will talk about his latest book Universal Ethics, how the natural laws of Ethics apply to every aspect of life. Rabbi Cowen has a powerful message and should inspire you during these testing times. hthttp…
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Ep21 Gal Hirsch is an Israeli General (res.) who was in chrge of the 2006 war against Hezbollah. He has the practical experience of fighting the terrorist group on the ground. We invited him to tell us why it’s time for the Australian Government to place a total ban on Hezbollah. For a complete understanding of the issue, we invite you also to list…
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Boaz Ganor: the case to ban Hezbollah, the narco-terror organization, all together
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Boaz Ganor is an Israeli Anti-Terrorist. He is a Professor at the IDC in Herzliya, This episode of Frank Talk is 1 of 2 episode focusing on Hezbollah the Narco-Terror organisation operating in Lebanon. Following the 4th August explosion in Beirut, the world is realising the precarious state in which in country of Lebanon finds itself. This slide fr…
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Ep. 19. Eyal Leshem - Israel response to Covid-19
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Eyal Leshem is an Israeli Professor specialist in infectious diseases and is based in Tel Avivl. He advises the Israeli Government on COVID-19 and other diseases. His great experience in the subject of pandemics and his pragmatism enables us to hear a refreshing point of view about confinement policies. Eyal and Albert Dadon debate various COVID to…
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18. Economics Prof. Dan Galai on trade with China
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Dan Galai is a Professor in Economics at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and is the inventor of the VIX index traded on the CBOE. Galai has a worldwide reputation and is well known both in business and academic circles at the highest level internationally. The discussion in this episode includes subjects such as Israeli and Australian business d…
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17. Peter Khalil MP has a conversation about Australian politics, secret services and ... romance
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Meet Peter Khalil, member of the federal parliament of Australia, Khalil is the son of immigrants from Egypt. His story is an Australian story he went from living in a commission house to be a member of the Australian parliament in 1 generation. But wait, he also has the most inspiring story as to how he met his wife... He will take us through the …
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Tim Smith MP is an Australian politician in the State of Victoria. He is growing in prominence as a member of the opposition front bench. You will discover why in this new episode of Frank Talk. SHOW MOREBy The Dialogue Podcast
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Tim Smith MP is the guest of Frank Talk
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Tim Smith is the member for Kew in the Victorian Parliament and a rising star of the Liberal party. Tim has been in the news recently giving his alternative view on managing the COVID crisis in Victoria. In this discussion, he expands on his views of the dire situation in a way that isn’t possible in traditional media. Watch now. SHOW MORE…
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Frank Talk Ep.2 with Professor Mordechai Kedar
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Prof. Kedar lectures at Bar-Ilan University in Israel. He is a scholar in Arabic Culture. He was recently involved in a controversy regarding the assassination of PM Izhak Rabin whereby Kedar made controversial comments regarding the facts surrounding the death of Rabin. This is a taboo subject n Israel. Kedar has broken this about. He will tell us…
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Radio Free GOP is back with a special issue on the GOP effort to take down Donald Trump. Mike Murphy holds a special roundtable with his colleagues, the leaders of Republican Voters Against Trump: Bill Kristol, Sarah Longwell, and Tim Miller. They discuss their strategy, play some ads and ask you to enlist!…
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In this episode, David Suissa, the editor in chief of the Jewish Journal based in Los Angeles, takes us through a journey that highlights the division between the Dems and the Republicans and how it translates in everyday society. David does this in the most eloquent way and with a style that is unique to David.…
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This session was recorded on 13 December in Jerusalem. It was the first briefing to the members and delegates from Australia the UK and Israel. In this session Chaim Levinson gives his point of view of the political situation in Israel and the drivers behind what appears to be a messy political situation. This talk is an excellent description of th…
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Free Sample -- The Post-Debate Special From Hacks On Tap
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A free sample of Mike Murphy's new podcast with David Axelrod! Campaign veterans David Axelrod and Mike Murphy take you deep inside the very top level of American politics with a degree of insight and knowledge you’re not going to get from Twitter. Or from any quick hit, headline grabbing daily dispatch. These seasoned pros have seen it all: the pe…
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Radio Free GOP Mini: Coming Soon! Hacks On Tap!
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For you podcast political junkies, my old pal David Axelrod and I are launching "Hacks on Tap", a weekly "what's really going on in the campaign" podcast. Imagine this... you walk, or stumble, into an insiders' bar on the campaign trail and join Axe and me as we talk campaign 2020! New episodes will be released every Tuesday afternoon. I hope you e…
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Radio Free GOP Mini: So You Need 100 Million?
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Big time fundraisers explain how the Presidential money game really works. A USC Center for the Political Future panel with Mike Murphy, Bob Shrum, Amb Lou Sussman and Jack Oliver. http://RadioFreeGOP.netBy RadioFreeGOP.net
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Amazon Crime, Art of the Surrender and Globe Trotting with Amb. Frank Lavin
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Amazon flees, Trump folds, the Dems start their engines and Howard Schultz feels the boil. We’ll talk about all that and even pine a bit for the olden days of the Reagan White House with my pal, Asia expert and GOP political veteran Amb Frank Lavin. It’s all right here on Radio Free GOP! http://RadioFreeGOP.net…
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We’re Baaaack: The 2018 Holiday Spectacular Slash Bottle Show!
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To end 2018 on a bang, we broke out the resistance shovel and dug up our trusty Radio Free GOP transmitter for a special Happy Holiday Post Election Spectacular. Mike sorts through the rubble of the 2018 election, insults the President's son and has a long conversation with Bill Kristol about both 2018 and what the Democrat and Republican parties m…
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Iran current nuclear power play, the aftermath of a deal
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In the second episode of The Dialogue podcast the panel is analysing the nuclear power play and the aftermath of a deal in Iran. The discussion is lead by Professor Boaz Ganor, Dean and the Ronald Lauder Chair for Counter-Terrorism at the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy & Strategy, as well as the Founder and Executive Director of the Interna…
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This is the kick-off episode where it all started in July 6, 2018. In this episode, the roundtable is led by Israeli political commentator Yaron Dekel. On the panel: Tal Shalev, political correspondent of Walla News; Neri Zilber, a journalist, and researcher on Middle East politics and culture; Brett McCarthy, The West Australian editor; Pier Zucke…
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Aftermath: When The Smart Guys Aren't So Smart
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Amongst the smoldering rubble of a prediction gone wrong, Mike and his guests talk about the Trump upset, how it happened , how it was missed by nearly everyone and what the future of the GOP will be under President Donald J Trump. With special guests David Hill and Bill Kristol. http://RadioFreeGOP.com…
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You’ve Got (Bad) Mail with Pollster Neil Newhouse
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Hillary's email headaches give her poll numbers a hit. Trump manages to keep himself out of the news cycle. Mike Murphy does some electoral college projections. And finally, an informative interview GOP pollster Neil Newhouse about how polling works. http://RadioFreeGOP.com
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Halloween Horrors & Comedian Dana Gould
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A prediction of things to come in the last two weeks of the 2016 Presidential election, and a hilarious discussion of horrors (political and otherwise) with comedian Dana Gould. http://RadioFreeGOP.com
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Trump's Spiral and Inside The Circus!
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Why Trump continues to spiral and double down on grievance rhetoric, plus an interview with Mark McKinnon, political consultant and producer of the Showtime series "The Circus." http://RadioFreeGOP.com
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Show Trials! And the Axe, David Axelrod
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A debate recap with Democratic super strategist David Axelrod. Plus, host Mike Murphy calls for show trials after the election to account for pols who won't break from Trump! http://RadioFreeGOP.com
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Trump's tax tangle and an interview with legendary Democratic consultant and speech writer Bob Shrum. http://RadioFreeGOP.com
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Trump takes the bait! The one trick pony runs out of tricks! Get a fresh recap of the debate with Mike Murphy and Mark Leibovich of The New York Times Magazine, on location at a coffee shop in the heart of NYC. Hot off the presses! http://RadioFreeGOP.com
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Poll Panic! Can Trump Win? Plus A Paul Begala Interview
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There's a panic attack growing in the Democratic party over tightening poll numbers! We preview the first mega debate next week at Hofstra University and interview old pro Democratic hand Paul Begala on Hillary Clinton, debate prepping and how he got started in politics. RadioFreeGOP.com
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Hillary’s health hiccup, a pox on polling panics and our interview with GOP ad whiz and former Roger Ailes deputy Larry McCarthy. http://RadioFreeGOP.com
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A Trumpa-novella and the 2,000 Year Old Spot
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A Labor Day update on the Orange Menace and his fiesta-less trip to Mexico. Plus an interview with Republican media consultant Chris Mottola where we unearth the most secret political radio ad ever made! http://RadioFreeGOP.com
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Trump-angulation on Immigration & Trade Policy With Robert Zoellick
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Trump Trump-angulates on immigration! Hear all about the latest short, orange con. And we have some grown-up time, discussing the politics of trade policy with Robert Zoellick. http://RadioFreeGOP.com
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Trump Hearts Soccer Moms? & Robert Costa of The Washington Post
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We talk Trump campaign shake up 3.0, Hillary's cash 'n' carry crown Prince and an interview with Washington Post Trumplinologist Robert Costa. http://RadioFreeGOP.com
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Trump's Pivot To Nowhere & Super Pollster Mark Mellman
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Trump makes an amazing pivot -- to nowhere! And host Mike Murphy predicts "something big" is coming from the Trump camp. We also discuss sandbagging the senate and Mike gives away the ingredients for his just-add-water walk away from Trump recipe. Plus, a fun and interesting conversation with super pollster Mark Mellman. Mark and Mike talk about wh…
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Poll-a-palooza & The Orange Menace Brings People Together
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Trump does the impossible, bringing long time feuding consultants Mike Murphy & Stuart Stevens together! Plus, poll-a-palooza! What all the new polls really mean! And the state of the presidential race post-convention. Stevens also discusses his new novel is "The Innocent Have Nothing To Fear," available at http://amzn.to/2aNiw8T http://RadioFreeGO…
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Mike Murphy recaps the Democratic Convention. Then he discusses Trump's latest meltdown and discusses whether or not Trump might still pull the plug on his campaign. Plus an in-depth interview with The High Command of the Ted Cruz campaign, Chris Wilson and Jeff Roe. http://RadioFreeGOP.com
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Hope and Fear in Gotham… and Cleveland & Roger Stone
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We wrap up coverage of the GOP Convention, Donald Trump’s speech and interview the Dark Prince of politics; Roger Stone. We had a revealing conversation. Stone talked about how the Trump campaign works internally, how Trump processes information and about Corey Lewandowski (not his favorite guy). Then we had a big finish where Roger offered to send…
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From The GOP Convention: Cleveland Crashing & Cops In A Conga Line
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Mike Murphy reports from the GOP convention, or at least from the Harbor Inn bar down the street. Mike analyzes the logistics of the event, missed opportunities, the frenzy in "press alley" and cops in conga lines. And Mike talks with Jonathan Martin of The New York Times about the speechwriting team of Xerox & Konica, the Trump team digging in and…
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