Best Tonya McKenzie Podcasts (2024)

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179. Amanda Arrigotti-White on elevating Food & Bev PR 29:40

2d ago29:40

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How can you differentiate your brand in the vast world of Food & Beverage PR? Amanda Arrigotti-White is a force in the food and beverage space. She is Founder & CEO of Curate & Co., where her blend of strategic thinking guides her clients strategy while remaining hands-on with each client’s portfolio. With a proven track record of delivering result…

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178. Tiffany Joy Murchison, TJM & co., on non-profits, finding purpose and DIY PR 26:27

9d ago26:27

26:27

Episode 178: non-profits especially need to focus their PR message for optimal results! Tiffany Joy Murchison is CEO of TJM & Co based in Brooklyn, NY where she and her team help non-profits live their purpose by connecting them with their ideal audiences. Hear about how she does it and how she wrote her latest book on #DoItYourself PR in just two …

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177. Jenn Quader, The Smart Agency on how to get a TEDx talk! 26:23

17d ago26:23

26:23

Jenn Quader is President & CEO of The Smart Agency, an Irvine, CA-based firm specalizing in commercial real estate and financial services across the country. Her personal mission is to empower the next generation of confident communicators by sharing her voice in the global movement toward empathetic and human-first business leadership. Her recent …

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176. Linda Arroz: from Welder to Model to Producer to PR pro 38:39

23d ago38:39

38:39

Career journeys are never a straight line and Linda Arroz is proof! She started her career on a Flint, MI auto assembly line, and followed her passion to become a public speaker, contract model for Spiegel, TV news producer and PR pro! Linda is attracted to ideas, individuals, and information that excite and inform. Established in Los Angeles, the …

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The Rhythm and Flow of a Long Marriage With Leon & Carita Montgomery 42:36

1M ago42:36

42:36

Learn how a marriage can go from toxic and abusive to bliss. The authors, Leon & Carita Montgomery, are transparent about the good, bad, ugly, and unbelievable moments of their marriage. We talk about their book that tackles the controversial topics of submission, head of household, finances and the main reasons that couples divorce. The COVID-19 p…

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175. Tonya McKenzie on Creating a Compelling Personal Brand Thru Podcasting 41:12

1M ago41:12

41:12

How can you create your personal brand through podcasting and PR? Tonya McKenzie is a California-based public relations and media relations professional helping organizations craft their message, tell their story and gain earned media. Her new book, PR & Media Relations for Small Business Success, teaches the importance of a personal brand through …

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Brian BigCountry Conwell - Learning to Live Again 32:11

1M ago32:11

32:11

Hey neighbors, let's see who is in the community today... Brian "Big Country" Conwella is a disabled army veteran who lost his left leg on January 7th 2014. The doctor said that he would never walk again. After 5 years of deep depression, anxiety and PTSD, he learned how to walk on his own. Brian now has a paralympic license and shot put disc and p…

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174. Ed Sweeting, Video Journalist, News 12 Networks 29:17

1M ago29:17

29:17

What makes a great TV story? How do you get TV interested in your pitch? Ed Sweeting is a senior photojournalist with News12 Networks and has done it all: covering some of the biggest stories and creating the most iconic moving images of the last three decades. Whether it’s shooting video for a reporter package, runing and gunning as a VO-cam, prod…

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Not Another Church Movie - Meet the Cast 30:13

2M ago30:13

30:13

NOT ANOTHER CHURCH MOVIE is a wild ride through the fabulous world of Taylor Pherry (his P is silent), an ambitious young man given a holy mission from God Himself: to tell his family’s stories and inspire his community. His only concern? His family and community. What he doesn't know, is that the Devil has plans of his own. Join us. Meet the produ…

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173. Mona Kinal, G2A com, on marketing digital content 35:57

2M ago35:57

35:57

How do you market the world's largest digital marketplace? Mona Kinal, CMO of G2A, talks about how she launches and promotes everything from games, gift cards and subscriptions to software and e-learning. Her latest global brand challenge sees her working across more than 100 markets to launch innovative solutions. In her 20 years in global ecomm, …

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Laura Emdee Explains the LA County / Redondo Beach Fire Department Study 27:42

2M ago27:42

27:42

The issue surrounding the Redondo Beach Fire Department and LA County Fire Department is complex. Former City Councilwoman Laura Emdee joins us to break it down and help you understand the finances and repercussions of sending the city's first responders to the county. Join us. Ask questions live. Get a real understanding of what's at stake. The Re…

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How To Get On Podcasts w/ Michelle Glogovac, The Podcast Matchmaker 45:08

2M ago45:08

45:08

She discovered podcasts and launched her business in 2018 pitching clients to be interviewed on podcasts. How do you go from having an MS in Law to being known as The Podcast Matchmaker? Now, she has written a book and given away her gems in HOW TO GET ON PODCASTS. Join me as I chat with my friend and Bay Area podcast royalty, Michelle Glogovac. Fi…

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172. Jody Fisher on Social Media Dos and Don'ts 15:50

2M ago15:50

15:50

You don't have to be a social media expert to grow your channel organically. Jody talks about some dos and don'ts for making your social channels work best for you. The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters and communicators on how they weave narratives that are informative and fun. Ho…

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171. Stacey Wallenstein, The Mint Chip Mama, on Working with Social Media Influencers 36:30

2M ago36:30

36:30

What's it like to work with a social media influencer? Stacey Wallenstein is "The Mint Chip Mama" - an identity she created to talk about all the things she loves: parenting, lifestyle, travel and more. We talk about her journey as a content creator, working with clients to elevate their brands and why "influencer" may be the new four-letter word. …

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The State of the South Bay Galleria w/ Former City Councilman Christian A. Horvath 59:37

3M ago59:37

59:37

The South Bay Galleria has been dying a slow death for a while now. The community has been hoping and waiting for the South Bay Social District to take shape and bring liveliness and joy back to the once well-patronized mall. Even as excitement builds, there are a mounting number of obstacles that may keep the project from happening. Join us as we …

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170. Dr. Dhru Beeharilal, Business Coaching for Everyone 27:07

3M ago27:07

27:07

Dr. Dhru Beeharilal partners with his clients on their hero's journey to build their resilience and mindset in order to be more effective, empowered, authentic, and creative leaders, business owners, and human beings. His approach combines coaching, neuro-linguistic programming, spirituality, cognitive behavioral therapy, and the Japanese philosoph…

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YOU ARE ENOUGH | Cathy Caplener 37:53

3M ago37:53

37:53

The YOU ARE ENOUGH movement is all about helping people feel worthy, seen, and supported. When you think about it, we all just want to be seen and the movement is helping people come together to help individuals feel that yes, they are enough and that they are not alone when it comes time to feeling worthy. We are in this together and our mental he…

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169. Jim Poesl, Host of Safety Wars, on the Baltimore Bridge Collapse 32:47

3M ago32:47

32:47

The Baltimore Bridge Collapse can teach us a lot about safety planning and how to prepare to communicate when disaster strikes. Jim Poesl is an environmental health and safety expert with 31 years of experience in the environmental health and safety field. His experiences include the Anthrax Clean-ups in NYC and countless environmental emergency re…

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168. Jen Hartmann, NEAT: The Agency on Hiring GenZ and Going Viral 29:06

3M ago29:06

29:06

Jen Hartmann is the founder of NEAT, based in Louisville, KY, where she helps clients across industries such as CPG, fashion, tech, beverage, and hospitality. A podcast host, and marketing professor with almost a decade of industry experience, Jen’s expertise has also earned her prominent features in The Sun, Business Insider, Authority Magazine, a…

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South Bay Edition of Leaders & Learners with Robin Garfield, NRBBA Board Member 47:45

3M ago47:45

47:45

We are joined by Robin Garfield, NRBBA Board Member and Chair of the Springest Annual Event. We will be updated about the BIGGER and BETTER event for the community. You will want to make plans to be there this year. Paul Moses & Mariam Butler are our co-hosts and always bring great updates and commentary. Together, we bring perspective, history, an…

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167. Helen Neal on Sustainability and Kindness 26:11

3M ago26:11

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Can kindness and capitalism go together? And what is sustainability communications? Helen Neal, founder and CEO of HN Communications in the UK explains. As a multi-award winning sustainability communications agency specializing in sustainability-focused communications and events, she and her firm support some of the world’s leading brands on their …

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166. Nikita Kumar on Podcast Strategy 34:03

4M ago34:03

34:03

Guest on someone else's podcast of start your own? What's the best way to measure a successful podcast strategy? And how can I build a podcast audience? Nikita Kumar is the Podcast Success Manager at Pikkal & Co. where she transforms podcasting into an art form, captivating audiences and crafting narratives that turn challenges into success stories…

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165. Jody Fisher on PR Mythbusting! 20:31

4M ago20:31

20:31

There are so many misconceptions about public relations: what it is, what it does and what it's not! Host Jody Fisher addresses five common myths about PR and gives his take on how we can help educate people on what good public relations is all about. The PR Podcast is a show about how the news gets made. We talk with great PR people, reporters, an…

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Beyond Anxiety with Darius Fennell 34:42

4M ago34:42

34:42

Join us as we chat with Darius Fennell. We get into his new book Leaving Jupiter: Navigating Your Anxiety Recovery. Get the story behind the story.Follow the LEADERS & LEARNERS Podcast: ⁠⁠Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SMorvgHY7xnpXokrFR9uB?si=a5728f3848b744e0 ⁠Leaders and Learners, a Sand and Shores Production⁠ has been selected by Feedsp…

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Redondo Beach City Councilwoman Paige Kaluderovic on the South Bay Edition of Leaders & Learners 54:12

4M ago54:12

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We are joined by the only woman currently serving on the Redondo Beach City Council, Mrs. Paige Kaluderovic. She is a mom, a leader, and a businesswoman serving the city she lives in while creating space to empower young people and collaborate with our community partners. This South Bay Edition of Leaders & Learners is a good look at local governme…

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164. Jamie Stuart, NewsdayTV, on Sports Reporting 24:42

5M ago24:42

24:42

How do you work with sports reporters to go beyond coverage of the big game? Jamie Stuart is a 7x Emmy winning reporter currently working for Newsday Sports and just off a more than 20 year run at News 12 Long Island. He’s a Syracuse grad who enjoys quiet things like KISS, WWE, Godzilla movies & 70,000 NY Jets fans. Jamie has also recently dipped i…

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163. Bob Shields, Newsday, on the past, present and future of print journalism 31:54

5M ago31:54

31:54

What's the state of newspapers in America? And what does the future hold for print journalism? Bob Shields is Associate Managing Editor at Newsday, serving the Long Island communities of Nassau and Suffolk County. With more than 30 years of experience in the news business, with most of that time spent at tabloid newspapers, he's worked at The Trent…

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South Bay Edition: Leaders & Learners 47:53

5M ago47:53

47:53

Today, we are joined by residents ⁠Paul Moses, Mariam Butler,⁠ and Matt Kilroy. On this day, we will discuss the Redondo Beach GPAC, the 10 meetings that turned into a 7-year journey. What is the GPAC? What is the general plan? Why should you care? What does this have to do with Beach Cities Health District? As a resident and a voter, what should y…

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162. Jody Fisher on Reddit Q&A Number 9 25:45

5M ago25:45

25:45

How do I escape a toxic PR agency? What is a good agency reporting structure and roles? How do I get the AVE and PR value of a press release or news article? How many clients is too many? Media lists are frustrating me! We go back to the Reddit Public Relations thread and answer these questions! Listen to find out if you agree and let us know! The …

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Areva Martin - Celebrating a Ribbon Cutting & Reclaiming Black Land 44:13

5M ago44:13

44:13

As the Founder and CEO of the Special Needs Network, Areva Martin was recently joined by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and St. John’s Community Health for a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting of the Jacqueline Avant Children & Family Center. What was the inspiration and the journey like to make it all happen? Hundreds of Black and Mexican …

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161. Sherry Goldman, CEO, Goldman Communications Group on Good Ol' Fashioned Earned Media 30:05

5M ago30:05

30:05

When people think of "PR" they typically think of media relations. Sherry Goldman is founder of Goldman Communications Group, an award-winning public relations/marketing communications agency. We talk about how to cultivate relationships with reporters, cut through the noise of the newsroom and build lasting relationships with reporters. The PR Pod…

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South Bay Edition: Leaders & Learners 42:08

5M ago42:08

42:08

Today, we are joined by residents ⁠Paul Moses & Mariam Butler. We get into several LA County and Redondo Beach topics, including: ~The state of our youth~GPAC's ongoing cost and meetings ~Update on Keep the Esplanade Beautiful ~Public Art ~Events and AnnouncementsIf you have something to share or have a question that you need answered by an officia…

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160. Stacey Vaselaney on How She Sold Pink Duck Tape to HS Seniors! 31:02

5M ago31:02

31:02

How do you bring new life to an old brand? Stacey Vaselaney, owner of SLVPR, was the creative force behind Duck Tape's launch of its multicolored products that took the nation by storm, even inspiring high school students to adopt the product in a brilliant prom promotion. The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk wi…

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Trust Is A Double-Edged Sword: Trust Me with Jeff Meshel 41:26

5M ago41:26

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There are two reasons we don’t trust people: We don’t know them. We know them. Just ask Jeffrey Meshel. At the age of four, he was kidnapped. The next year, his parents divorced and he was raised by his alcoholic mom. As an adult, his marriage fell apart and his kids were turned against him by his ex-wife. Later, he was badly burned by a business p…

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159. THREE THINGS you need for a successful 2024! 10:27

6M ago10:27

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2024 is here! Are you ready for it? We run down THREE THINGS you should do to be successful in public relations this year! The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how the news gets made and strategies for publicity that drive business goals. Host ⁠⁠Jody Fishe…

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South Bay Edition: Leaders & Learners 31:35

6M ago31:35

31:35

Today, we are joined by resident Paul Moses. We get into several Redondo Beach topics, including: ~The Closing of the Power Plant ~GPAC's ongoing cost and meetings ~Redondo Beach's finances and money troubles~LA County Commission of Alcohol and other Drugs updates for District 2If you have something to share or have a question that you need answere…

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Vera Jimenez - The TV Personality, Speaker & Philanthropist Opens Up 45:14

6M ago45:14

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You might see her on KTLA 5 as a meteorologist. You may see her on the mic at an event, hosting and entertaining the crowd. You might see her in her workout gear as an example of a healthy lifestyle. You might see her at a meeting or in the process of trying to raise funds for a nonprofit. Vera Jimenez is a TV personality and philanthropist at hear…

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Officer Kyle Lofstrom of RBPD & Redondo Rewind: What's going on? 46:00

6M ago46:00

46:00

Officer Lofstrom from Redondo Beach Police Department joins the show to talk about the recent guns found on campus at Redondo Union High School. What information can the police department share with the public? What is their relationship with the school district and how does it benefit the community? Kyle breaks it down for us. We also chatted abou…

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158. Josh Greene, Wikipedia and SEO master 28:35

6M ago28:35

28:35

Josh Greene is CEO of The Mather Group, a digital marketing agency that specializes in improving and protecting online reputations through SEO, Paid Media and Wikipedia. He guides his clients using actionable insights and tools to conquer the online marketing world, empowering brands and individuals to shape their online presence to support their b…

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Allegedly: A Story of Resilience with Lyreshia Bonds 30:08

6M ago30:08

30:08

After nine years as a probation officer, working in a toxic, racist, hostile environment, Lyreshia Bonds filed a lawsuit in federal court. In retaliation, the NJ Judiciary illegally incarcerated her mentally ill nephew and she was illegally fired from her job. Now, Ms. Bonds is a speaker and a social justice advocate, fighting for justice for her n…

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A Chat with a Film Critic and Journalist: Jana N Nagase 35:21

6M ago35:21

35:21

What does it take to be a film critic? How do you get plugged in, choose your genre, and become known in the industry? Let's get into with the amazing Jana N. Nagase.Find out more about Jana at https://janaoncamera.com.She is on all social media platforms. Get the story behind the story.Follow the LEADERS & LEARNERS Podcast: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3mEXD…

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157. Jared Meade on Licensing, Ethics and Reputation 26:33

7M ago26:33

26:33

Should PR people be licensed? Would it help the world understand our industry better? Would it keep people from using that dreaded four-letter word: "spin?" Jared Meade is Associate VP of Meehan Business Advisers and founder and principal of Rayne Strategy Group. We talk about the opportunities and challenges to licensing PR professionals, plus eth…

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156. Parry Headrick, Crackle PR on Big Idea PR 25:21

7M ago25:21

25:21

Parry Headrick founded Crackle PR to help grow companies in an efficient and cost-effective way, using creative strategies that.. well, CRACKLE. He’s a big idea guy. A spit-baller. A dot-connecter. He’s worked alongside a “who’s who” of Silicon Valley companies and tech startups on media relations strategy, media training, and crisis communications…

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Leaders & Learners South Bay: The Obagi Judgement & Guns on Campus 45:45

7M ago45:45

45:45

Join us live every Wednesday at noon to catch up on all-things South Bay. ~Hot Topics ~Redondo Rewind ~LA County Commission updates for District 2~South Bay Events ~Any other news impacting The South BayIf you have something to share or have a question that you need answered by an official in the South Bay, email it to us at info@sandandshores.com.…

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Empower, Amplify and Engage Brands with Abby "HONDO" Alem of AMBESA 45:19

7M ago45:19

45:19

AMBESA means lion in the Eritrean and Ethiopian native tongues. The LION's Vision is to move the culture forward through the creative arts for brands and creators in the pursuit of the next generation of growth.Join us as we chat with Abby Alem, the founder of the innovative full-service creative agency specializing in business development, strateg…

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155. Brittanie Clement Price on Finding your TikTok voice 25:05

7M ago25:05

25:05

Brittanie Clement Price is the founder & principal of BCENE Public Relations, an award-winning bi-coastal communications agency with an extensive national portfolio touching every major media market. BCENE represents several billion-dollar companies including some of the largest and most well-respected real estate firms and coveted lifestyle & cele…

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154. Jody Fisher on Thanksgiving Thank Yous 9:53

7M ago9:53

9:53

Taking a break from guest conversations to say THANK YOU to you, our loyal listeners. Travel safely, hug those you love, and check in on someone who may need it! The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how the news gets made and strategies for publicity that …

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153. Anat Gerstein, Founder & President, Anat 43:15

8M ago43:15

43:15

What is Asset Framing? We talk with Anat Gerstein, Founder and President, on a new push to help properly and respectfully report on at-risk and marginalized populations. Anat started her namesake named firm in 2010 after years of seeing first-hand the support nonprofits need to effectively tell their story. Prior to starting her business, Anat was …

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Redondo Beach Rewind - Elected or Appointed City Attorney? Weigh In. 33:24

8M ago33:24

33:24

On Tuesday, November 7th, the Redondo Beach City Council is once again trying to ram through having an appointed vs. elected attorney. Given both Mayor Bill Brand and City Councilman Nils Nehrenheim are soliciting residents for funds to pay their personal legal bills (weird and unsettling), they could theoretically appoint their personal attorney w…

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152. Matthew Krayton, Founder of Publitics on Political PR and Election Day 34:50

8M ago34:50

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This week Americans go to the polls to vote in a variety of races and make their voices heard on issues. But how did the American experiment become so polarized? Matthew Krayton founded Publitics, a public affairs, political, PR, and strategy consultancy, and talks about breaking through to voters on issues that dispell apathy and motivate action. …

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