Best Matt Robison Podcasts (2024)

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The Unbelievable Disaster of Trump's Economic Ideas 40:06

3h ago40:06

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Voters consistently say the economic is the most important issue to them. Which is why it's baffling that there's been so little attention on Donald Trump's economic ideas, which would be an unspeakable disaster for the American economy, and especially for the middle class. Brian Riedl, a conservative economist from the Manhattan Institute breaks d…

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Is the Biden Dropout Saga Coming to an End? 38:27

1d ago38:27

38:27

Is the turmoil surrounding Joe Biden's potential dropout from the presidential race wrapping up, or ramping up? Is it even possible that the media is simply fueling this narrative for drama and traffic, obscuring where their focus should be on Donald Trump's controversial plans for America? Check out Matt's newest Newsweek article on the exceedingl…

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What Will America's 71 Million Centrists Do? 51:51

4d ago51:51

51:51

It's one of the biggest questions looming over American politics: what will the centrists do? There are as many as 71 million self-identified centrists in America - people who don't feel entirely comfortable with either major political party, and largely agree on most issues - and these are the people who are probably going to decide which of two v…

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Lisa MacLean, Founder of Moxie Media - the First Female-Founded Political Direct Mail Firm 45:48

4d ago45:48

45:48

Lisa MacLean, founder of Moxie Media - the first female-founded political direct mail firm in the U.S - talks her path to politics...starting in St Louis and then Vassar, to impactful DC internships, managing campaigns in California and eventually starting her own mail firm in the late 1990s that recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary. In this co…

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Why "Will Biden Drop Out" Is The Wrong Question 46:43

9d ago46:43

46:43

President Biden's candidacy is in what's increasingly looking like a death spiral. But "should he stick it out or should he drop out" is the wrong question. There is a much better and a much more important question that Democrats really need to ask. Also, is the Supreme Court's presidential immunity decision as bad as it seemed; should Russian athl…

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A spotlight on CPQ and Salesforce Industries with Michal Komarzynski 34:59

11d ago34:59

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In today's episode, we’re joined by Michal Komarzynski. Michal is the Global Lead for CPQ and Salesforce Industries at IBM, currently based out of Miami. We discussed Michal's background and consulting career to date, specialising in CRM Systems for Telecommunications companies. He shares his experience working in different countries and the cultur…

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A Supreme Court Ruling That Shakes America to Its Foundations 26:46

14d ago26:46

26:46

"The president is now a king above the law. With fear for our democracy, I dissent." Those were the words of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor about yesterday's Supreme court decision conferring what the press described as "partial immunity" on Donald Trump and future presidents for crimes they may commit in office. But the reality goes much de…

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The High Stakes Fork in the Road Dilemma for Democrats 26:44

16d ago26:44

26:44

BONUS EPISODE: There are two paths in the road ahead for Biden and the Democrats after President Joe Biden's rough debate. There is a roadmap for how he can recover--but can Biden pull it off? And if he can't, what does the unprecedented pathway of him dropping out look like? CHECK OUT MATT'S NEWSWEEK ARTICLE COVERING THIS ISSUE IN DEPTH: https://w…

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Debate Disaster for Biden. What Happens Now? 39:13

17d ago39:13

39:13

The debate went very badly for Joe Biden. And whether it's fair or not, the reality is that Biden's path to stopping Trump has gotten much harder. Matt, Paul, and Alicia delve into the key question of what happens next. Can Biden recover? What would that take? And if his team concludes that he can't, what would that look like? 01:32 Analyzing Biden…

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Pro Politics Re-Release: Kinky Friedman from June 04, 2021 34:52

15d ago34:52

34:52

Kinky Friedman passed away yesterday, June 27 2024. This is a re-release of a Pro Politics Podcast episode with Kinky originally released June 4, 2021. Kinky Friedman wore many hats in his 79 years - country music artist, bestselling novelist, political candidate, animal welfare activist, friend of multiple US Presidents, and a Texas and American i…

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How To Win the Long Fight for America's Soul 43:40

20d ago43:40

43:40

We're in the middle of a fight, as president Biden put it, for the soul of America. We face diametrically opposing visions of the future, and a ton of difficult questions. Even if we win the election, do we just have the bigger threat of everything Donald Trump has unleashed looming ahead of us? What about the way we're waging this fight? I just wr…

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Debbie Cox Bultan, CEO of NewDEAL, on 30+ Years Working in the Center-Left 39:54

18d ago39:54

39:54

Debbie Cox Bultan has been working in Democratic politics for more than 30 years, including more than a decade at the Democratic Leadership Council and then helping start NewDEAL where she is now the CEO. At NewDEAL, she works to connect pro-growth progressive leaders and help raise their profiles and amplify their ideas. In this conversation, she …

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Biden's Blistering Attack Shifts the Campaign 36:46

23d ago36:46

36:46

Why did the Biden campaign decide to launch a blistering new line of attack right now? And what does it tell us about what his closest advisers are seeing from the inside? We connected a few dots to try to figure out the answer. Also, a flood of big news from the tech and political world, including. And, has the Trump campaign figured out how to ma…

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Potential red flags for Salesforce hiring managers with Ben Duncombe 20:12

25d ago20:12

20:12

In this week's episode, Ben discusses potential red flags which, over his years of experience working in the Salesforce recruitment space, can often be telltale signs that somebody's experience might need investigating further. He highlights the issue of candidates holding multiple jobs simultaneously and the challenges of detecting this. He also a…

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Sentencing Trump: What Should We WANT to Happen? 33:13

28d ago33:13

33:13

With Donald Trump's sentencing in New York rapidly approaching, we ask, what should we want out of the judges sentencing? It's really not that clear cut, since the answer invokes issues of justice, precedent and practical politics. What will this mean for the 2024 election? How would different sentences change voters' perceptions and each sides' me…

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An Insurrectionist [Trump] Returns to the Scene of the Crime 42:40

1M ago42:40

42:40

So what happened when Donald Trump went back to the scene of the crime? We're talking of course, about his visit to Congress, the independent branch of government that he urged his supporters to attack as he inspired them to attempted insurrection. We also got into the hunter Biden verdict, and the question of whether Members of Congress really mis…

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The Real Behind the Scenes Power in America 41:06

1M ago41:06

41:06

Today, we look at the source of power that has driven the Republican Party for the last five decades, and has shaped the policies, politics, and politicians who in turn shape our lives. Political scientist EJ Fagan's new book 'The Thinkers,' dives into the origins, methods, and extensive power that these institutions quietly wield. 01:07 The Power …

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Congressman Mickey Edwards...From Conservative Insurgent to House Leadership to Nonpartisan Iconoclast 57:18

1M ago57:18

57:18

Mickey Edwards served 16 years in Congress, as the first Republican to represent his Oklahoma City-based district in almost 50 years. Prior to his time in the House, he'd already made a mark as a leader in early days of "New Right" conservative organizations like the Young Republicans and Heritage Foundation. In this conversation, he talks his earl…

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It's Starting to Turn on Trump 38:40

1M ago38:40

38:40

Int he aftermath of Donald Trump's felony conviction, polls are suggesting that critical voters are turning on him. So why are all the big name Republicans so determined to stick with him, and suggest dangerous, scary reprisals? Also is Biden's big border executive order going to make a political difference. Plus, President Biden boxed in Bibi Neta…

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The ANZ Salesforce Manager's Survey 2024: Insights (PART 2) with Ben Duncombe 16:57

1M ago16:57

16:57

In this week's episode, we cover the results of Talent Hub's annual ANZ Salesforce Survey, of which Part 2 focuses on the results from Salesforce managers. You can download your copy of the ANZ Salesforce Market Survey here: https://talent-hub.com.au/2024-anz-salesforce-market-survey/ In this podcast, listen to Ben's response to the data, what he b…

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After Trump? Reporter's Inside Look at the Crazy MAGA Future. 44:54

1M ago44:54

44:54

ProPublica reporter Andy Kroll just went deep inside the epicenter of MAGA insanity, and found some unsettling things. What drives the MAGA movement is not policy or even support for Trump anymore, but something worse, something that's been on full display since Trump's conviction in New York. And it paints a troubling picture of the post-Trump fut…

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Bonus: How Much will the Conviction Hurt Trump 11:50

2M ago11:50

11:50

A quick interview with Howard Monroe about the impact of the Trump conviction

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Emergency Pod: Trump Convicted, But Is He Finally Done? 41:24

2M ago41:24

41:24

We start with an emergency segment recorded late this evening on the news that Donald Trump has been convicted on all 34 counts int he New York fraud trial, and is now a felon. We sort through the legal next steps and the political implications. We then shift to our earlier recording and hit the big story from Congressman Jamie Raskin and his propo…

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How Mega Companies Get Filthy Rich Off America's Poor with YOUR Tax Dollars 45:53

2M ago45:53

45:53

It's a shocking story we hear almost nothing about: huge corporations exploiting some of the $900 billion a year in government programs aimed at helping America's poor, and pocketing hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars along the way. Anne Kim, a Contributing Editor at Washington Monthly, shares some of the most riveting stories from her book '…

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Heather Williams, President of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) 45:12

2M ago45:12

45:12

Heather Williams is the President of the DLCC, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee - the party committee focused on state legislative races and chambers. In this conversation, Heather talks her initial path to politics, working in state legislative races in Iowa, early days working in finance, the many hats she's worn at the DLCC, and now…

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Trump Claims That He's Dead 35:08

2M ago35:08

35:08

Yes, Donald Trump did kind of tell supporters that he's dead. Our round table discussion started with deep, interesting question: after all the talk about polarization and division, is there actually a powerful emerging centrist movement in America? But then, Alicia dropped something kind of fascinating and disturbing into the conversation, an emai…

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The ANZ Salesforce Talent Survey 2024: Insights (PART 1) with Ben Duncombe 25:50

2M ago25:50

25:50

In this week's episode, we cover the results of Talent Hub's annual ANZ Salesforce Survey, of which Part 1 focuses on the results from Salesforce professionals, followed by next fortnight, where we bring you insights from Salesforce managers. You can download your copy of the ANZ Salesforce Market Survey here: https://talent-hub.com.au/2024-anz-sal…

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Is Biden REALLY in Trouble with Black Voters? 35:16

2M ago35:16

35:16

Are Democrats really shedding massive amounts of support from African American voters? There are certainly warning signs of trouble -- including a New York times poll showing Trump getting the support of more than 20% of Black Americans. But Mario Broussard and Ana Robinson of Global Strategy Group say that the actual picture is a lot more nuanced …

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Who ACTUALLY Won the Presidential debate Standoff? 38:56

2M ago38:56

38:56

After a major standoff, Trump and Biden have agreed to two presidential debates. Did Biden win this exchange? And how much does it really matter? Also, a quick breakdown of Michael Cohen's testimony, and the question of whether Trump's political defenses in the hush money trial are actually kind of working. Plus, a very weird New York Times poll fr…

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What Everyone Is Missing About Voters' Sour Mood on the Economy 41:49

2M ago41:49

41:49

Lauren Goldstein of Change Research dives into a fascinating study aims to get inside the minds of voters and could help explain why they feel so negative about the most important issue of the 2024 election - the economy. Also, why they do things differently than most opinion researchers, and how that can help change the way we talk to voters. 01:3…

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Remembering Political Innovator Hal Malchow, with Trish Hoppey & Rich Schlackman 41:48

2M ago41:48

41:48

Hal Malchow was the incredibly innovative Democratic direct mail and fundraising consultant, who passed away several weeks ago. His final chapter was chronicled by Sasha Issenberg in Politico recently. Hal's was truly a creative mind, including breaking new ground on sophisticated political microtargeting and "social pressure" tactics to generate i…

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Trump's Legal Danger Just Went Way Up...But Not Because of Stormy. 36:31

2M ago36:31

36:31

Was the big, headline grabbing testimony from Stormy Daniel actually the most significant thing that happened in the Trump trial this week? We make the case that the answer is actually...no. Trump should be a lot more worried about three other developments. Plus, what's driving the Biden administration's pause on arms transfers to Israel? And why d…

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Transitioning from Developer to Salesforce CTA: A mindset shift and the power of a study group with Vipul Jain 39:31

2M ago39:31

39:31

In today's episode, we’re joined by Vipul Jain, Australia's latest Salesforce Certified Technical Architect, to discuss his early career, what first attracted him to a role in IT and how he came to find the Salesforce ecosystem. He explains how he made the transition from Developer to Architect, and what he learned from moving to Australia. Vipul s…

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The Secrets You Need to Know to Succeed in Politics 59:32

2M ago59:32

59:32

What are the things you have to get right to succeed in the world of politics? What's the secret sauce to winning a campaign? (hint: it's actually not what most people think) And what are the unwritten rules that you have to know to be a member of Congress or to work in Congress? We tacked these questions and much more this week, when Matt was hono…

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A Week of Bizarre, Hilarious Political Stories 36:38

2M ago36:38

36:38

This week, politics has been kind of amazing because there's been such a strange mix of ultra serious issues filled with moments that are just hilarious. We unpack the latest developments in the Trump trial and how Donald Trump's own lawyer ended up introducing some really humiliating evidence about him. Also, the crackdown on student protesters an…

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There's a Way Out of MAGA Domination 38:47

3M ago38:47

38:47

Is there actually a light at the end of the tunnel, a way out of MAGA domination for the Republican Party? Jonathan Rauch of the Brookings Institution and Peter Wehner of the Trinity Forum, walk us through their much-discussed plan outlined in a recent New York Times opinion piece for a new movement to return to a rational, conservative Republican …

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Matt Robison & Confessions of a Hill Chief of Staff 58:33

3M ago58:33

58:33

Matt Robison has worn many political hats, among them working in numerous positions across Capitol Hill - including serving as Chief of Staff for three members. He also managed the successful 2012 upset re-election of Rep. John Tierney, after Tierney was named the GOP's top takeover opportunity that cycle. With roots in Manhattan, Matt had formativ…

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What Should Universities Do About Increasingly Violent Protests? 39:27

3M ago39:27

39:27

As protests over the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, reignite and turn violent, the panel ask whether a line has been crossed and what universities that have been paralyzed for so long should do now. We also mark the historic passage of the foreign aid bill, which included long overdue money for Ukraine. And at the end, we ask whether a quote…

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Why Are Right-Wing Media "Utterly Collapsing?" 45:55

3M ago45:55

45:55

The biggest right-wing news sites are seeing cratering traffic and influence. But why? And is that all good news for the rest of the anti-Trump world? Veteran reporter Paul Farhi joins to discuss his recent blockbuster article in The Atlantic on what's happening, and why it's significant. 00:59 How Big is the Collapse of Right-Wing Media Traffic 03…

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Building and launching a product, overcoming challenges during development, and wearing multiple hats as a business owner, with Matt Robison 41:02

3M ago41:02

41:02

In today's episode, we’re joined by Matt Robison. Matt is the founder of Lightbox Logic and the creator of Marketing Cloud Connect Toolbox, which has recently been listed on the Salesforce AppExchange. Matt came back on the show to tell us all about his journey of building the Marketing Cloud Connect Toolbox, where the idea came from, how he approa…

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Who's Fighting one of America's Biggest Threats? Meet the Lie Detectives. 48:07

3M ago48:07

48:07

What would you say is the biggest threat to America today? It might not be what you think. Many of America's senior leaders, especially the ones in the Democratic Party, believe that it's the insidious, intentional assault on our brains, from people using technology to pump them full of misinformation and disinformation. The torrent of lies may be …

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The Shifting, Secret Trump Jury That Could Shape History 36:49

3M ago36:49

36:49

Former prosecutor Paul Hodes walks us through one of the most important jury selection processes ever, as jurors are added - and removed - from trump's fraud trial in New York. We also probe the impact of having two lawyers on the jury, and is the Biden White House taking the right approach politically by staying totally silent about the trial. Als…

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Trump's Stock is Crashing Now. How Bad Will This Get for Him? 28:08

3M ago28:08

28:08

The dramatic decrease in value of Donald Trump's Truth Social stock has already erased billions in ill-gotten gains from the former President. Why the major fall, and more important, how bad could this ultimate get for Trump? We asked stock market expert Chris Hill, former host of Motley Fool Money. 00:00 The Crash of Trump's Truth Social Stock 02:…

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Talking Washington Books, with NYT Columnist Carlos Lozada...author of The Washington Book 49:20

3M ago49:20

49:20

Carlos Lozada is currently an Opinion columnist at The New York Times, after spending nearly 20 years at The Washington Post - where he earned the Pulitzer Prize in 2019 for criticism as The Post's nonfiction book critic. He's also an author, with his second book - The Washington Book - recently published: a collection of essays exploring what book…

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Did the OJ Simpson Trial Foreshadow the Rise of Trump? 31:20

3M ago31:20

31:20

Did the basic elements of the OJ Simpson trial give us a preview of Trump's America? The comparison isn't as far-fetched as it might seem. Also, the impliations of the recent Arizona ruling implementing a total abortion ban, and how did that lead to Lindsay Graham being called a Republican in name only (RINO). Also... Lenny Kravitz's fashion choice…

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Obama's AI Advisor: What's Good, What's Bad, And What's Scary 41:49

3M ago41:49

41:49

The implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be profound, wonderful, and maybe terrifying. Eric Daimler -- a former AI advisor to President Obama -- helps us sort through the good, the bad, and whether the AI apocalypse is actually a risk (hint: yes, sort of). 01:36 The Real Concerns and Misunderstandings of AI 08:04 The Surprising Origin…

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Analysis of the ANZ Salesforce Market in Q1 2024 8:00

3M ago8:00

8:00

In today’s episode, we summarise the first quarter of 2024, the pace of market activity and the speed of hiring processes. We discuss Salesforce salaries, the split between contract and permanent opportunities, job application numbers and the number of relevant candidates for Salesforce roles. We look at which specific types of Salesforce partners …

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The Best Movie About Politics EVER Isn't What You Think 42:22

3M ago42:22

42:22

We're talking about the best movie about politics ever today, and we'll bet it's not what you think. Maybe you brought to mind Mr. Smith goes to Washington, or the American President. Maybe even the Reese Witherspoon classic Election? NOPE. We want to make a case today that the most accurate, the most insightful, the most hilarious movie about poli…

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How Trump Is Knifing Johnson Using Marjorie Taylor Greene 33:15

3M ago33:15

33:15

Marjorie Taylor Greene's is trying to remove Mike Johnson as House Speaker, supposedly over his government funding deal, but really over his proposal for Ukraine aid. But it's really a sign of how Trump's small MAGA sect -- and their patron Vladimir Putin -- continue to exercise leverage over the rest of America. Then, was there a critical shift in…

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One Thing: the Right's Frankenstein Monster Is Back to Get Us 8:49

3M ago8:49

8:49

One thing to notice today is a news story in Politico about how the anti-abortion movement is scheming to turn the Republican party and ultimately all of America against in-vitro fertilization. What's amazing is that this is actually just the latest result of an intentional cynical, carefully calculated project begun in secret 50 years ago, it's so…

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