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Girl Scout and author Alice Paul Tapper talks about her book “Raise Your Hand,” a colorful and inspiring story to encourage young women to feel more confident in raising their hand at school. Volta Insider’s Rachel Greenberg also talks to proud father and CNN anchor, Jake Tapper. 

Volta Insider’s Rachel Greenberg caught up with legendary comedian and tv host Jay Leno at the 2019 White House Correspondents’ Garden Brunch. In partnership with Wells Fargo and the Military Warriors Support Foundation, Leno surprised Purple Heart recipient, U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Angela Morales-Biggs of Manassas, Virginia with the WHC Garden Brunch Champions of Freedom Award and the keys to a brand new, payment-free Nissan Pathfinder from Jones Junction Auto Group.

Author Jean Case of the new book “Be Fearless” inspires others to share the moment they felt the most fearless. Volta Insider’s Rachel Greenberg posed the question to attendees at the 2019 White House Correspondents' Garden Brunch. Interviews include: Jean Case, Lt. Gen. Gwen Bingham of the US Army, MSNBC's Ali Velshi and Stephanie Ruhle, Bailey Bolden, and actor Michael Kelly. #BeFearless

Kevin Cirilli is the Chief Washington Correspondent for Bloomberg News & TV, and one of journalism’s up and coming bright young stars. Kevin is passionate about his work and is a natural storyteller. He cut his teeth as a student reporter at Penn State University, and rose to the national level when covering the Jerry Sandusky case that rocked the Penn State community. Kevin caught the eye of POLITICO and has been covering all things Washington ever since.  Now, he has a new show on Bloomberg Radio called “Sound On with Kevin Cirilli.” Listen to the latest Volta Insider as he shares with us his thoughts on what is important in the changing landscape of digital media journalism, what it’s like to cover Donald Trump from the campaign to the White House, and how to love what you do for a living.

2018 marks the 25th Anniversary of the White House Correspondents' Garden Brunch. Rachel Greenberg, host of Volta Insider podcast, interviews Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, ABC News' Bob Woodruff, MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle, Co-founder and CEO of the Wing Audrey Gelman, Showrunner of Showtime's "Our Cartoon President" R.J. Fried, Executive Producer of Netflix's "One Day At A Time" Gloria Calderon Kellet, Counselor to President Donald Trump Kellyanne Conway, Deputy White House Press Secretary Hogan Gidley, and Lawyer for Stormy Daniels Michael Avenatti.

Rachel Greenberg interviews White House Social Secretaries Jeremy Bernard and Lea Berman

At the 2017 WHC Garden Brunch, Volta Insider interviewed Meghan Ogilvie, CEO of Dog Tag Inc. and U.S. Army Sergeant Major Sedrick A. Banks (Retired), a Dog Tag Bakery fellow awarded the Visionary Award for overcoming his combat injuries and creating a successful small business. Dog Tag Bakery is committed to helping disabled military veterans and their families develop new job skills so they can launch their own successful careers upon returning to civilian life.

Rachel Greenberg, host of the Volta Insider podcast, interviewed Mark Testoni, President of SAP National Security Services (NS2) and NS2 Serves, a nonprofit that trains and employs veterans in high-tech careers, about the challenges of lifting veterans through job training at the 2017 White House Correspondents' Garden Brunch.

Rachel Greenberg, host of Volta Insider podcast, interviews Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Debbie Dingel, Rep. Darrell Issa, Mark Ein, Mark Testoni, President & CEO of SAP NS2 | NS2 Serves, Joe Goldman, President of the Democracy Fund, Art Bilger, Founder of WorkingNation, Stephanie Ruhle and Brian Stelter.

It was an honor to walk alongside participants of the Women’s March on Washington last Saturday, January 21st. I feel so lucky to have been able to capture the experiences of the marchers on the Mall and to learn what drew them out by the thousands to make signs, demonstrate, and raise their voices and bring some of it to you in this the latest episode of Volta Insider.

I was so pleased to have a conversation with one of the most exciting young writers, Graham Moore, author of the new historical novel The Last Days of Night. You probably remember his speech at the Oscars when he won for writing the screenplay for The Imitation Game, based on the life of Alan Turing. Moore’s stirring speech about his teenage depression, trying to hurt himself and his call to action to relentlessly pursue your passion become a viral video hit.

Volta Insider podcast host, Rachel Greenberg, goes inside the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, and meets one man trying to find common ground between the parties. He is artist and psychotherapist Andrew Purchin, and he created The Curious End to the War Against Ourselves to give people an artistic outlet for their anger and frustration.

Volta Insider meets the 52 contestants vying to be Miss America 2017. The contestants came to Washington, DC to push for college affordability. I met them at L'Hommage Bistro Francais while they were introduced to an innovative education program aimed at US Veterans called "Armed Serves Arts Partnership."

Jon Ward, Senior Political Correspondent for Yahoo News, spoke with Volta Insider's Rachel Greenberg at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland. They previewed convention coverage at the RNC and discussed what it's like to cover Donald Trump as a candidate, as well as the importance of print journalism.

Having had the pleasure of attending the White House Summit on the United State of Women this past June, I am thrilled to share with you what I consider to be a lesson in inspiration. The summit hosted an array of impressive speakers, featuring President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Representative Nancy Pelosi, Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Actress Kerry Washington, and Oprah Winfrey. Valerie Jarrett and Tina Tchen organized and hosted the day-long event.

Bryan Cranston, star of “Breaking Bad” and most recently “All the Way” as President Lyndon B. Johnson, spoke with Volta Insider’s Rachel Greenberg at the 2016 White House Correspondents Garden Brunch. On the importance of getting involved this election season, Cranston said, “voting is a voice…if you don’t vote, you don’t have that voice.”

At the annual White House Correspondents' Weekend Garden Brunch, Volta Insider's Rachel Greenberg talks to entertainers and DC politicos about the best advice they've ever given or received and their thoughts on this election season. Listen to what Helen Mirren, Bryan Cranston, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief Joanna Coles, Tony Goldwyn, Uber's Travis Kalanick and many more had to say.

I had the honor of sitting down with Ambassador Capricia Marshall, the former U.S. Chief of Protocol, for this episode of Volta Insider. After serving as Special Assistant to First Lady Hillary Clinton (a role Capricia created, and has been in existence with each subsequent First Lady), Capricia was asked to be the White House Social Secretary. However, her ultimate dream was to one day be the Chief of Protocol. Therefore, when President Obama asked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for recommendations to take over the post, Sec. Clinton asked Capricia if she would like her name put forward. Of course she said yes! Please enjoy this episode of Volta Insider.

Over the past few weeks, I have had the opportunity to hit the campaign trail to find out the catalyst behind voters so motivated in supporting their favorite Presidential candidate. I attended rallies for Clinton, Sanders, Cruz and Trump to gain an unrefined perspective on the interactions between the candidates and the people. At the Ted Cruz rally in Ames, Iowa, I was able to talk with some of his supporters and piece together all the aspects of his campaign that enticed their vote. When the day of the caucus rolled around, I observed the caucus voting method at Precinct 55. I came away from the experience with more of an understanding about this unique process of selecting a presidential nominee than I could have ever imagined. I’ve never seen anything like it. My time in Iowa was, for lack of better phrasing, a life changing experience. Also included in this episode of Volta Insider is my interview with U.S. Chief Technology Officer, Megan Smith. She shares her insights about serving as an advisor to President Obama and why students should pursue careers in technology.

Donald Trump did not win the Iowa Caucus, but as he makes the pitch to New Hampshire voters, Rachel Greenberg of Volta Insider reports from inside his final rally at a hotel in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Ohio is really the last place I thought I would be in the sweltering heat of early August. However, Presidential Debate Season said otherwise. I should have known the highlight would be about music, since the first person I ran into was Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. Cleveland is to Rock and Roll as Iowa is to presidential elections; an important place where legendary things happen. After touring the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum, and running into an old sailing coach, I was escorted into the office of Dr. Jason Hanley, Director of Education at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Dr. Jason is, in fact, a doctor of music. I enjoyed meeting with him, and admire his work, and I hope you enjoy this episode of Volta Insider as much as I enjoyed creating it.

Dominic Doyle is a St. Andrews basketball star and the co-founder of clothing brand D-K-S Apparel. Dominic and his cousin Luke have always loved skating and surfing, and in turn their interest in skate and surf style have become a fundamental part of who they are. In 2010, they decided to combine their passions and turn it into a label, D-K-S Apparel. In this episode of Volta Insider, Dominic tells us what it’s like to be a young entrepreneur, his creative vision for D-K-S, and what his teammates think of his side occupation. Follow the conversation on Twitter at @VoltaInsider.

In the time since Taya Kyle's husband was killed in 2013, she has made it her mission to let military families know it’s OK to share their suffering. Her book, "American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith, and Renewal" is just one of the many ways that she hopes to reach others with this message, along with the work she does through the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation. Follow the conversation at @VoltaInsider.

Millinsky is the Co-Creator and Designer of NASASEASONS, a collective of artists, rappers, producers and designers...five friends who are starting a new movement in the world of art and music. Follow the conversation on Twitter at @voltainsider.

Volta Insider's Rachel Greenberg spoke with Miss America 2015 Kira Kazantsev in Atlantic City, NJ the night before she crowned a new Miss America. Kira shared some of her favorite memories from her year of service and her plans for the future. Follow the conversation on Twitter at @voltainsider.

Anita McBride served under Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush, as well as First Lady Laura Bush. McBride shares her very personal experience with Volta Insider of being at the White House on 9/11 as special assistant for White House Management, and her quick thinking solution to find a safe workspace for almost 75 staffers evacuated from the White House compound. McBride is currently the Executive-in-Residence at the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies in the School of Public Affairs at American University in Washington, DC. She directs programming and national conferences on the legacies of America’s first ladies and their historical influence on politics, policy and global diplomacy. Follow on Twitter: @AUFirstLadies @VoltaInsider