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In this episode of Facts About PACs, hosts Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar welcome Mark Renaud from Wiley Law to discuss recent developments at the Federal Election Commission. Mark breaks down the current FEC membership crisis, with only three commissioners remaining and no quorum to issue advisory opinions or move on enforcement cases. Despite this deadlock, he emphasizes that PAC professionals must maintain compliance with reporting requirements. The conversation covers President Trump's executive orders on election integrity, recent enforcement cases with significant penalties, and consideration of the future of the FEC. This episode provides essential insights for PAC professionals navigating the current regulatory landscape, complete with PAC trivia about the FEC's unique bipartisan structure. Episode Sponsor: Chain Bridge Bankhttps://www.chainbridgebank.com/
Facilitating Capitol Hill advocacy through successful legislative fly-ins involves managing expectations and preparing advocates to build lasting relationships with congressional staff. In this episode of Facts about PACs, hosts Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar sit down with Colleen Morton, owner and principal of Congressional Meetings LLC, to discuss the post-pandemic surge in in-person advocacy and why her "politely persistent" approach works. Whether you're organizing your first fly-in or seeking to enhance your advocacy strategy, this episode offers practical guidance on how to amplify your organization's voice in Washington.Episode sponsor: Capital Bankhttps://capitalbankmd.com/
Intellectually honest responses to mounting anxiety surrounding PACs and government relations in today's DOGE era. From donor hesitation, C-suite skepticism, and the challenge of demonstrating value amid political chaos, David Schild and Adam Belmar offer practical strategies for communicating PAC importance to stakeholders, maintaining critical relationships during uncertainty, and reminding contributors that the serious, steady lawmakers—not the headline-grabbing firebrands—are where PAC support truly matters. A thoughtful guide for government affairs professionals seeking to maintain strategic focus when emotions run high.
Join NABPAC's President and CEO Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar as the #1 PAC Podcast in America dives into the fascinating world of digital voter engagement with political technologist Eric Wilson. Hot off the press from the Center for Campaign Innovation's 2024 post-election survey, this episode reveals surprising shifts in how voters consume political information - including the rise of social media over local news and the emergence of podcasts as a major player in political communication. Plus, hear why personal connections and workplace relationships are becoming increasingly crucial in political messaging. Episode Sponsor: Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.https://www.chainbridgebank.com/
In this delightfully salty episode, language and PAC expert Amy Showalter joins the Facts About PACs crew to drop truth bombs about the words and phrases we should all retire in 2025. From the eye-roll-inducing "going forward" to the overused "historic," no corporate buzzword or political cliché is safe from Showalter's witty critique. Listen as hosts Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar navigate this verbal minefield with humor and insight.
A Friendsgiving fireside chat about the Top 5 Takeaways from the NABPAC Post-Election Conference. Join Amie Adams, Rocky Krivijanski, David Schild, Adam Belmar and Micaela Isler
In this season finale, host Dr. Katie Crawford Lackey and producer Adam Belmar reflect on key conversations from the first season of Consider the Constitution Podcast. They revisit notable discussions with constitutional scholars about Article III, judicial review, Madison's vision for managing political diversity, and the evolution of constitutional rights. Highlights include insights on voting rights, the legacy of Reconstruction, privacy in the digital age, and George Washington's approach to the presidency. The episode emphasizes how the Constitution continues to shape American democracy while underscoring the importance of civic engagement and education.Scholars in this episode:1. Dr. Lauren Bell - discussing Article III2. F. Michael Higginbotham - on judicial review3. Dr. Jay Cost - on Madison's vision for political diversity4. Dr. Beau Breslin - on constitutional endurance and Jefferson's views5. Dr. Lynn Uzzell - on the Bill of Rights6. Professor Kendra Johnson - on privacy rights and technology7. Jade Ryerson - on the right to assembly8. Dr. Pippa Holloway - on voting rights9. Professor Julie Suk - on women's suffrage10. Dr. DeAnza Cook - on the 13th Amendment and mass incarceration11. Dr. Hasan Jeffries - on Reconstruction and originalism12. Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky - on George Washington's presidency13. David O. Stewart - on Washington at the Constitutional Convention14. Dr. John Ragosta - on early political divisions15. Professor Michael Gerhardt - on impeachment
Want to avoid the pitfalls and steer clear of the Hurt Locker? Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar have actionable tips for PAC Directors seeking to recognize the small things that can morph into profoundly troubling issues.
BIPAC hosts EmployeesVote.com, a site dedicated to Employee Voter Registration. Hit play to hear about the nonpartisan resources available to you and your team for encouraging voter registration. Kim Durcho and Liz Byrd from BIPAC join Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar for the scoop on Employees Vote 2024.
Special guest Lisa Strikowsky Gillman joins Adam Belmar and David Schild to discuss her experiences in managing employee-funded PACs.
What is Dark Money? Are SUPER PACs Dark Money? What are Employee Funded and Business Trade Association PACs? David Schild and Adam Belmar join Micaela Isler for an unforgettable episode where darkness is illuminated and transparency wins the day.
How do PAC Managers keep track of fundraising events? There's a software for that! Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar are joined by Robert Arensberg, President and Founder of Coalescent.
Chaz Nuttycombe eclipsed Larry Sabato and his crystal ball with the accuracy of his predictions in 2022. In 2023, while finishing his senior year at Virginia Tech, his predictions in every Virginia State legislative race proved 100% accurate. Join David Schild and Adam Belmar for a fascinating conversation about CNanalysis and the campaign insights that matter to PAC Managers in 2024.
In this first episode of 2024, Facts About PACs podcast hosts Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar are joined by Professor Steven Billett. They discussed the importance of PAC directors conducting thorough research on candidates before making contributions, to avoid potential embarrassment for their organizations. Billett also emphasizes the need for PAC managers to improve their skills and contribute more effectively to government affairs organizations. Plus, the recent recommendation by the Federal Election Commission for PACs to be indexed for inflation, which Billett described as a "fabulous development" that could help PACs compete more effectively with large independent expenditure contributions.Episode Sponsor: Public Affairs Support Services (PASS)
The naughty and nice list is almost out. Where do you land? And what can you do to improve the situation? In business and relationships, your words can make all the difference. So, wouldn't you love to know the BAD WORDS you might want to avoid? And why and how they get you into trouble? Special Guest Amy Showalter joins Adam Belmar with the list of words and phrases she's always checking twice.
There are many different types of PACs. In this unplugged episode of the #1 PAC Podcast in America, Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar call on Forrest Gump for help making sense of them all. Links to the Suite Talk Series mentioned in this episode:Suite Talk: CEO EditionSuite Talk: Comms EditionSuite Talk: General Counsel Edition with Carol Laham (Wiley)
The November 17th deadline for the temporary spending bill keeping the government open is coming quickly. How should PAC practitioners prepare for the questions and concerns of their members? Hit play for the steps you can take to get ready now. Host Micaela Isler is joined by David Schild of Three Rivers Strategies and Adam Belmar of Advocacy Content Kitchen.
In this episode of Consider the Constitution, we're considering freedom of the press and the role of news media in our democracy. The Hon. Adam Belmar served as Deputy Assistant to the President of the United States and Deputy Director of White House Communications for Production. He also held the role of Senior Producer at ABC News, running the Washington DC bureau of ABC's "Good Morning America" and the Sunday morning public affairs show "This Week With George Stephanopoulos."
A conversation with NABPAC's 2023 Association President Courtney Schoenborn, Corporate VP, Government Affairs at New York Life. Courtney speaks with hosts Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar about the rewards of professional development, the professional benefits of being part of NABPAC, and why staying engaged is a key ingredient to her success.
The #1 PAC Podcast in America is back with an updated look at the current shape of generative AI in our professional lives. Dr. Casey Burgat from George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management joins David Schild, Adam Belmar, and Micaela Isler for a fascinating conversation pertinent to the professional PAC world we all live in.
Austin O'Boyle, Director of Advocacy, Aristotle, shares his insights on Advocacy and Activation in a conversation with Adam Belmar that hits the mark for everyone in the employee-funded and business trade association PAC space.
Putting the big picture of the campaigns for Congress and the White House in 2024 in focus. Jim Ellis joins Adam Belmar to discuss the campaigns, the candidates, and what it might mean for the balance of power in Washington DC.
Hit play for a deep dive into relationship fundraising in the PAC space. From the how. To the why. To the sustainable results that you can achieve. Nancy Bocskor joins Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar with everything you need to know about how to catch and keep PAC contributors.
Our guest today is Adam Belmar, founder of Advocacy Content Kitchen, a media production studio catering to organizations with important stories to tell. Adam has a background in journalism – he was a Senior Producer on ABC's This Week with George Stephanopoulos. He went on to serve President George W Bush as Deputy Director of the Office of White House Communications. After the White House, Adam has been working with a lengthy roster of corporations, non profits, and trade associations advising them on their content and communications strategies. He's also the producer of the Business of Politics Show.In our conversation we dig into how podcasts are becoming an important medium for the public affairs industry, how to get into podcasting, and what makes a podcast effective.
Join us as we continue our stroll through the corner offices with another dramatic imagination of PAC Director interactions with the senior leadership in their organizations. Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar are back with a peek into the role of the Chief Communication Officer.
How are practitioners in the employee-funded and business trade association PAC space using AI tools like ChatGPT in June 2023? Are they? Join Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar for an unplugged episode of the number-one PAC podcast in America.
In this special episode of the Facts About PACs podcast, David Schild joins Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar for a dramatic imagination, and a detailed examination of, how best to proceed when a PAC Director encounters someone from the C-Suite who is overly enthusiastic and needs to be managed in a way that protects both your organization and the employee-funded political action committee.
Join the search party as we wade through the search results on corporate PACs. David Schild and Adam Belmar lead the mission on this week's brand-new Facts About PACs podcast episode.
The Fund for American Studies offers DC offices the chance to host top undergraduate students from across the country and worldwide for an academic internship experience in the nation's capital. Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar discuss mentorship and preparing the next generation of advocacy professionals with Lainey Carlton, Director of the Business and Government Relations Summer Programs at The Fund for American Studies.
For many practitioners in the employee-funded and business trade association PAC space, vendors and software platforms are critical components to a successful operation. Eric Wilson, a political technologist driving innovation and digital transformation as Senior Vice President for Strategy at Bullpen Technology Group, joins Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar with tips for PAC Managers on how to evaluate their vendors better and maximize the value of their software.
PAC Match can be a meaningful benefit for members of an employee-funded or business trade association PAC and the 501c(3) nonprofit organizations they support. And the demonstrated success and popularity of PAC Match programs have paved the way for many organizations to try it. Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar are joined by Brittany Starr, Senior Director, Political Affairs at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, for the details of her PAC Match startup that exceeded everyone's expectations.Episode Sponsor: Quorum
Micaela Isler, Adam Belmar, and David Schild are joined on this special episode of the Facts About PACs podcast by CPA Brian Bender from Withum, to discuss the banking crisis sparked by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank on March 10. Hit play to learn whether PACs are put at risk by having too much money in one bank or account.
One of the most significant pieces of legislation expected to come out of the 118th Congress will be reauthorizing the Farm Bill. The pandemic highlighted agriculture and the importance of protecting America's food supply. Randy Dwyer, Senior Director of Political Advocacy and Engagement with the American Farm Bureau Federation joins Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar to talk about farm policy, business trade association PACs, and how to build a world-class advocacy program.Episode Sponsor: Quorum
A wild week in America. Just ask the Northern Illinois Bottlecap Balloon Brigade. Hit play for sanity and wisdom on the latest trends in employee-funded and business trade association PACs. Amie Adams, President of Dunn Associates, joins Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar for a peek inside NABPAC's Let's Talk! program and what's trending in 2023. Episode sponsor: Access Marketing Services
On this episode of the #1 PAC Podcast in America, we're talking Fly-ins. Why they matter. How they work. And ways to improve yours, this year. Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar are joined by Bridget Sewell, Vice President at the American Property Casualty Insurance Association.
Is there a sea change in the regulation of internet communications about to happen at the FEC? Former FEC Chairman Lee Goodman tells Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar it looks that way. Hit play for all the details and what you should know about new disclaimer rules for small digital ads.
Live from the 2022 NABPAC Post Election Conference in Florida comes the 100th episode of the #1 PAC Podcast in America! Micaela Isler, Adam Belmar, Meaghan Joyce, and David Schild take you poolside for a recap of the events and speakers.
Shared experiences are what make NABPAC and the community of professionals who count themselves as members, such a valuable resource. In this episode, Adam Belmar takes us back to the wisdom shared by three of this year's podcast guests.
The business of chemistry has been represented in Washington DC since 1872. For one hundred and fifty years the American Chemistry Council has championed science-based public policy agendas that bring forth innovation, job creation, economic expansion and enhance public and environmental health and safety. Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar are joined by Mica Evans Hider, who leads ACC's Coalitions and PAC program as Senior Director.
Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar speak about NABPAC and what the association does for, and on behalf of, the membership. It's all about: Advocacy, Communications, Fundraising Best Practices, Legal and Compliance, and DE&I.
Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar for an unplugged edition of the number one PAC Podcast in America.
A master class on political fundraising with a professional who leads one of our industry's best programs: RPAC. Lauren Colicelli, Director of Political Fundraising at the National Association of Realtors® joins Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar for a deep dive on peer-to-peer fundraising.
Meghan Everngam from the National Association of Home Builders joins Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar to talk about her program and the way BUILD PAC is rallying its members in 2022.
This episode is the first in an ongoing series we're calling “Solutions in Action.” As ever, the experiences and expertise of our colleagues can go a long way toward helping us all get better outcomes. Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar are joined for a candid conversation about PAC Banking by Mike Richardson, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Banking Officer at Chain Bridge Bank This episode is brought to you by Quorum.
Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar are joined by Joceyln Hong, 2022 President of NILE - The National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics. Jocelyn is a strong voice for lobbyists and someone with terrific insights into both how DC works and the power of association.This episode is brought to you by QUORUM.
in this episode, Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar are joined by Bradley A Smith, Chairman, and Founder of the Institute for Free Speech for a look at the few bills still percolating in the 117th Congress that aim to do harm to employee-funded and business trade association PACs – directly and indirectly.
The work of DE&I didn't start during the summer of social justice in 2020 – that's just when it broke through the noise. And the work of DE&I isn't done in 2022, just because it's not on everyone's lips right now. In this episode, Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar talk to Tracy J Edmonds about Corporate Culture and how getting DE&I right is fundamental to success.
It is time to take a hard look at politics. The races, The candidates. The redistricting maps. The court battles. And all the data. Dave Wasserman, U.S. House editor of the nonpartisan Cook Political Report joins Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar.This episode of the Facts About PACs Podcast is brought to you by CHAIN BRIDGE BANK.
Meaghan Joyce, Director of Political & Advocacy Strategy at International Paper joins Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar for a discussion about where NABPAC stands as an organization, the important work being done behind the scenes, and where the association is headed in 2022. This episode is brought to you by GR Pro.
2022 is an election year and employee-funded and business trade association PAC campaigns are getting underway. Tim Riordan, President & CEO of BIPAC, joins Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar for a conversation about: employed voters' priorities; the willingness of employees to trust their employers when it comes to business issues; changes in voter purchasing behavior based on a company's public position on an issue.
And just like that, things are winding down in Washington DC for 2021. Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar are joined by a recognized expert in US campaign finance and PAC management, Steven Billet. Professor Billet headlined our first episode of 2021 and today we hear how his predictions held up and what the tale of the 2021 tape should tell us all about the year ahead.
Andy Jones from Federal Street Strategies joins Micaela Islaer and Adam Belmar to glimpse what's beyond the legislative fog of December and what obstacles to expect in 2022.
A special episode of the #1 PAC podcast in America - a pre-flight checklist for the NABPAC Reconnect Conference. 10 pro-tips to maximize your experience in less than 10 minutes. Host Micaela Isler is joined by Amie Adams, David Schild, and Adam Belmar.
Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar examine the electoral and political landscape with Jim Ellis – from Ellis Insight. The latest on New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial campaigns and the impact to the upcoming primaries and 2022 midterms, from redistricting.
Meeting people "where they are" is a term you hear frequently in 2021. But, before you meet people where they are – you have to do your homework. Because how you do it, is the real challenge, especially in the PAC space. In this episode, Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar are joined by one of the great experts on the "how,” Amy Showalter of the Showalter Group. Don't miss the three key questions Amy says PAC managers must be able to say “yes” to in order to succeed.
Guests: Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky of Illinois, Adam Belmar, Executive Producer of Advocacy Content Kitchen and Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Guests: Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky of Illinois, Adam Belmar, Executive Producer of Advocacy Content Kitchen and Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Many firms are suddenly asking if now is the time to start a PAC? Or reinvigorate the PAC they already have? Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar are joined by Lauren Newhouse of Dogwood Public Affairs - a leading expert when it comes to doing both of those things. Lauren shares the considerations that must be made before you get started.SHOW NOTES:Business of Politics Show Ep 3: Inside Business PACs: A Critical Source of Direct Campaign Funding with Micaela Isler, NABPAC Lauren Newhouse, Owner, Dogwood Public Affairs
Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar are joined by Amie Adams and David Schild as they break down the top 5 questions ever PAC Manager should be asking right now.
What does the latest political science research tell us about the future of employee-funded and trade association PACs? Amie Adams, President of Dunn Associates, and David Schild, Founder and Managing Partner of Three Rivers Strategies join host Adam Belmar for a bonus episode with Princeton University Political Science Professor Zhao Li.
Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. Guests: Annmarie Hordern, Bloomberg Washington Correspondent, Adam Belmar, former Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of White House Communications, Norm Roule, former Senior CIA official and non-resident Fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School, Rodger Baker, Stratfor VP of Strategic Analysis at RANE, Kevin Walling, Democratic strategist at HG Creative Media and Bill McGinley, Principal at The Vogel Group. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. Guests: Annmarie Hordern, Bloomberg Washington Correspondent, Adam Belmar, former Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of White House Communications, Norm Roule, former Senior CIA official and non-resident Fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School, Rodger Baker, Stratfor VP of Strategic Analysis at RANE, Kevin Walling, Democratic strategist at HG Creative Media and Bill McGinley, Principal at The Vogel Group. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. Guests: Virginia Congressman Don Beyer, Adam Belmar, former Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of White House Communications, and Bloomberg Government reporters Jack Fitzpatrick and Emily Wilkins. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. Guests: Virginia Congressman Don Beyer, Adam Belmar, former Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of White House Communications, and Bloomberg Government reporters Jack Fitzpatrick and Emily Wilkins. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
A special episode of the #1 PAC podcast in America as Amie Adams, President of Dunn Associates, and David Schild, Founder and Managing Director of Three Rivers Strategies join host Adam Belmar to define and explain the professional powers of PAC Managers.
In episode 51 of the Facts About PACs Podcast, Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar are joined by Adrienne Marks from VISA. Adrienne is responsible for managing Visa's Political Action Committee, civic engagement, regulatory compliance at the federal and state level, and corporate diversity & inclusion initiatives.
SINKING FEELING Author, reporter and climate change expert Mario Ariza joins us to talk about his new book "Disposable City: Miami's Future On The Shores of a Climate Catastrophe. Can Key Biscayne escape the rising tides, and what will that cost? STATE OF THE RACEPlus, we thought Republican strategist, Adam Belmar and Democratic strategist, Fernand Amandi would give us very different views on how the presidential election would turn out. We were wrong. Find out why both are predicting that one party will dominate both nationally and locally in Miami and Key Biscayne elections.Support the show (https://kbindependent.networkforgood.com/projects/118797-quality-journalism-for-key-biscayne)
This week Shannon Aimone, Senior Vice President, Head of Political Programs at Wells Fargo & Co, joins the podcast.
The midterm elections are over and you’re probably relieved you’ll no longer have to suffer through a barrage of nasty television and radio ads from candidates blasting their opponents. It’s true the political fights during prime-time TV have ended, but if you do PR, the fun is just beginning. That’s because we’re surrounded by politics and as hard as you might try, you, your organizations or your clients may soon find yourselves swept up into a bitter political shoot-out that starts in January when Democrats take over the U.S. House and begin investigating everything under the sun. It’ll be therapy for them, but could cause nightmares for you. We’re talking about that happy topic this week on the Flack Pack with Adam Belmar, a veteran political rail bird who has done it all – network TV news, White House politics, and now, agency PR. Links: Deniers over Definers? Facebook execs make a PR mess even worse CNN wins Round 1 in court Adam Belmar
The one year anniversary of the Feehery Theory Podcast. 42 episodes in 52 and the gang is still going strong. I mean, why wouldn't they be? The pace and tone of American politics is in uncharted territory these days. John Feehery, Adam Belmar and John Easton offer insider perspective on the midterm primaries, the so-called blue wave and the very serious diplomacy and politics surrounding President Trump's upcoming North Korea Nuclear summit.
When the President uses Twitter to as a main line to the public what does the Director of Communications do all day? Adam Belmar, former Bush appointed Deputy Director of Communications, talks about President Trump's rouge tweets and how they are reshaping the way things are done in Washington.
The Feehery Theory Podcast: Winter is Staying, State of Disunion, and Super Smith. PLUS bonus discussion about emotional-support peacocks!
Louisiana Congressman Garrett Graves joins John Feehery, John Easton and Adam Belmar for discussion about the release of the GOP's Tax Reform package and it's potential impact on Louisiana residents and businesses. Other topics include disaster preparedness and why Congress is getting a bum rap!
John Feehery and EFB Advocacy partners John Easton and Adam Belmar discuss this week's push back on President Trump by former President's Bush and Obama, the Gold Star Mess and Trump's movement on the issue of healthcare reform.
John Patrick Feehery is joined by EFB Advocacy partners John Easton and Adam Belmar for a discussion about the prospects for #TaxReform in Congress and the search for a #SafeSpace from today's media barrage of violence and the politicization of all things.
John Feehery and EFB Advocacy partners John Easton and Adam Belmar are joined by Gayle Osterberg, Communications Director for the Library of Congress. The discussion focuses on the LOC, the roll-out of #TaxReform and the return of Rep. Steve Scalise to the House of Representatives after being shot earlier this year at a Congressional baseball practice.
John Feehery welcomes respected journalist Jon Ward to the broadcast as the group discusses the Republican primary race in Alabama between former state Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore and Sen. Luther Strange for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by now Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Adam Belmar and John Easton of EFB Advocacy round out the panel.
John Feehery, Adam Belmar and John Easton are back from EFB Advocacy World Headquarters on Capitol Hill to tackle the week in politics. Feehery drives the train and the conversation towards disaster relief, Trump's brilliant deal with the Ds and what might really have been at the heart of the DACA decision.
Special Counsel Robert Mueller is running the investigation into what Russia got up to during the 2016 presidential election. Were they in cahoots with President Trump? The gang discusses the politics of the Russia investigation and what it means for moving tax reform legislation in 2017. This is episode two of The Feehery Theory Podcast: A weekly download on the policy, politics and optics of Donald Trump's Washington D.C. The partners of lobbying firm EFB Advocacy - John Feehery, John Easton and Adam Belmar -- offer their insider's perspective on top stories of the day.
You're Fired! Donald Trump pulls the plug on FBI Director James Comey and all hell breaks lose in Washington D.C. How big a deal is this? The gang does not agree on this one. This is episode one of The Feehery Theory Podcast: A weekly download on the policy, politics and optics of Donald Trump's Washington D.C. The partners of lobbying firm EFB Advocacy - John Feehery, John Easton and Adam Belmar -- offer their insider's perspective on top stories of the day.
Phil Alongi and Adam Belmar are our guests this week. Show produced by Katherine Caperton. Original Air Date: September 1, 2012 on SiriusXM "POTUS" Channel 124. Polioptics airs regularly on POTUS on Saturdays at 6 am, 12 noon and 6 pm. Follow us on Twitter @Polioptics Listen to the show by clicking on the . . . → Read More: Episode 69, with guests Phil Alongi and Adam Belmar
Ashley Parker and Sebastian Junger are our guests this week. Show produced by Katherine Caperton Original Air Date: March 3, 2012 on SiriusXM Satellite Radio "POTUS" Channel 124 Listen to the show by clicking on the bar above. Show also available for download on Apple iTunes by clicking here. Adam Belmar and I . . . → Read More: Episode 47, with guests Sebastian Junger, author of WAR and director of RESTREPO, and Ashley Parker, correspondent for the New York Times
Sam Donaldson is our interview guest this week. Show produced by Katherine Caperton Original Air Date: April 9, 2011 on SiriusXM Satellite Radio "POTUS" Channel 124. Click above to listen. On this episode of PoliOptics radio on Sirius XM, Adam Belmar sits down with one of the legends of broadcasting, Sam Donaldson, a . . . → Read More: Episode 5, with guest TV Legend Sam Donaldson of ABC News