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In this episode of Passing Judgment, guest Amber Phillips returns to analyze President Trump's recent address to Congress and the implications of his administration's actions. Jessica and Amber explore the partisan nature of the speech and the administration's reliance on executive orders, notably within the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE). They discuss the effects on the federal workforce, address questions surrounding the budget process, and examine entitlements. Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:Trump's Speech and Approach: The episode begins with a discussion about Trump's address to Congress. Both Amber and Jessica noted how the speech resembled more of a campaign rally than a traditional State of the Union address. They observed Trump's lack of engagement with Congress and his focus on executive orders to achieve his goals.Executive Orders vs. Congressional Legislation: Amber and Jessica explore why the Trump administration is relying heavily on executive orders despite having Republican control in Congress. They discuss the challenges of legislation and the perceived ease of presenting executive orders as actions to the public.Budget and Economic Implications: The speakers delved into the budgetary impacts of the Trump administration's policies, especially concerning cuts in government spending and workforce. They raised concerns about the broader economic consequences, such as potential unemployment and doubts about genuine savings versus necessary spending.Follow Our Host and Guest: @LevinsonJessica@byamberphillips
In this episode of the Open Mic Comedy Podcast, it's time for comedian Amber Phillips to unpack her journey into the world of stand-up. Amber opens up about overcoming initial hesitations, navigating tricky gigs, and finding her footing in the comedy scene. The conversation dives into Amber's approach to joke-writing, the desire to MC, and staying sharp through regular stage time. She reflects on lessons from both her best and worst gigs and the unexpected surprises of performing in unconventional venues. Together, Marc and Amber discuss the dynamics of open mic nights, the value of competitions for networking, and the importance of spontaneity and connection with audiences. Amber also shares her thoughts on supporting women in comedy, the psychological hurdles comedians face, and the delicate balance between passion and perseverance in honing their craft. Whether you're a comedy enthusiast or a performer yourself, this episode offers an insightful and entertaining look at what it takes to thrive in stand-up comedy. LINKS: Open Mic Comedy Pod: https://www.instagram.com/openmiccomedypod Amber Phillips: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frantictypist/ Website: https://www.amberphillipscomedy.com/ ———————— Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Voice Over Segment: Duncan Hart - www.opengatecomedy.tv
Joe Biden is set to return to the campaign trail next week following a Covid-19 diagnosis on Wednesday, Despite reports over the past 24 hours that high profile names are urging him to step aside. For the latest on this Amber Phillips, Political Reporter with The Washington Post John Nichols, National Affairs Correspondent with The Nation.
DONALD Trump has been holding a news conference in the last few minutes at Trump Tower on New York's 5th Avenue a day after he was convicted of falsifying business records Former acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney & Amber Phillips of The Washington Post give their reaction.
DONALD Trump has been holding a news conference in the last few minutes at Trump Tower on New York's 5th Avenue a day after he was convicted of falsifying business records Former acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney & Amber Phillips of The Washington Post give their reaction.
This is UIndy's Potluck Podcast, where we host conversations about the arts. Etchings Press, a student-run publisher at University of Indianapolis, awards The Whirling Prize to a book each year that demonstrates an excellent and compelling response to a theme selected by students. The 2023 theme was Mythology, and in this episode, the student judges in ENGL 479 (Abigail Bailey, Emma Bond, Olivia Cameron, Camille Dobbs, Sierra Durbin, Amber Phillips, and E. Alexander Phillips-Hedge) have a conversation with poet Elizabeth Kate Switaj, author of the winning collection, The Bringers of Fruit. A big thank you to UIndy Music major Nicholas Flowers for editing this episode. Elizabeth Kate Switaj has worked at the College of the Marshall Islands in the Central Pacific since 2013. She is the author of Supply Chain Problems and The Bringers of Fruit. Her third full-length poetry collection, At (Ghost) Depth, is forthcoming from Mouthfeel Press. We thank you for listening to UIndy's Potluck Podcast, which is hosted by students and faculty of the University of Indianapolis. We would like to thank our guests and the Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences. To learn more about UIndy's Potluck Podcast and hear other episodes, please visit etchings.uindy.edu/the-potluck-podcast. Thank you for your support.
Welcome back to ayeee you doing THE MOST... Talked about our trip to NYC! Asked Cinnamon about her journey with getting her teeth done in Colombia, BIG BACKS… relationships and many MORE… New Self-Love Workbook Journal by.. Amber Phillips https://www.shinethroughbooks.com/ - You can Follow her @ShineThroughBooks IG… ask us if you're doing the most or not!!?? Email us @ Ayeyoudoingthemost@gmail.com … put in the subject “Am I doing the Most or Nah!?” Or send it in the DM!!! Please comment, like & subscribe.. Share with your friends!! Follow us on IG @Ayeyoudoingthemost - @CinnamonJaye && @Braneediane Produced by @Remythebrain
The city of Calgary is gorgeous with the Canadian Rocky Mountains as its backdrop. The bustling city is the financial center of Western Canada. If you like rodeo, Calgary is your place as the city hosts the largest stampede in the world, the Calgary Stampede. Calgary also hosts several haunted historic locations from schools to homes to libraries to churches and so much more. Join us as we explore the history and haunts of Calgary! The Moment in Oddity features the largest male family and This Month in History features the birth of Amerigo Vespucci. Our location was suggested by Amber Phillips. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2024/03/hgb-ep-529-haunted-calgary.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (This Month in History) "In Your Arms" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios Other music used in this episode: Wild Wild West - Movie Intro by Julius H. from Pixabay
Amber Phillips, Politics Reporter with The Washington Post; Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Cian O'Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
The Supreme Court seemed prepared to keep Donald Trump on the Colorado ballot Thursday, expressing concern about a single state disqualifying a candidate from seeking national office. Today on the show, we break down what we heard and what it means. Read more: On Thursday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in former president Donald Trump's appeal of a Colorado ruling to remove him from the state's 2024 primary ballot because of his role in the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021. We break down what we heard with Supreme Court reporter Ann Marimow and politics reporter Amber Phillips. Today's show was produced by Rennie Svirnovskiy, Emma Talkoff and Ted Muldoon, who also mixed the show. It was edited by Maggie Penman. Thank you to Debbi Wilgoren. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.
Amber Phillips, Washington Post political reporter and author of The 5-Minute Fix newsletter, breaks down the results of the Iowa caucuses, and what they signal about how GOP voters are feeling and the election year ahead.
As polls predicted, Trump has come out on top at the Iowa caucuses, and the candidates are now headed to New Hampshire. On Today's Show:Amber Phillips, Washington Post political reporter and author of The 5-Minute Fix newsletter, breaks down the results of the Iowa caucuses and what they signal about how GOP voters are feeling and the election year ahead.
The Fantasy's Phinest is back with a brand new episode! The podcast is now on the other side in the "Divisional Breakdown" series. The AFC conference is done and now it's time for the NFC conference! Amber Phillips aka Lady Shot Caller (@Lady_Shot_Caller on IG) joins Will to breakdown the NFC North, home to her Chicago Bears! The news out of the NFL is buzzing as we get closer to the regular season too so you won't want to miss the latest headlines like Ezekiel Elliott and Dalvin Cook new landing spots and the implications and the latest injury news from around the NFL. Be sure to stay connected with The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast: Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Twitter Follow on Tiktok Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow the hosts of the podcast on Twitter too: Will Jalen Marc
Today on Midday Tom talks about the first Republican presidential debate for the 2024 campaign season. Last night, eight candidates took the stage in Milwaukee for two-hours as they vied to stand out among a crowded primary field. Although there was no shortage of fiery remarks and zingers in the debate, it remains to be seen if the needle has been moved at all in a race that former-President Donald Trump leads by nearly 40 points. The guests for this program include:Amber Phillips, a national political reporter for the Washington Post. Jim Burton, a Republican strategist who has worked with Governors Larry Hogan and Bob Ehrlich, North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis and Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly. Governor Robert Ehrlich, a major force in Maryland politics who served in the House of Delegates and in Congress. In 2003 he was elected governor of Maryland, the first Republican to hold the state's top job since the 1960s.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.
Former US President Donald Trump is facing his fourth indictment in less than five months. He's been charged in Georgia with attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat - he denies all 13 charges including racketeering and election meddling. A phone call has emerged of him pressuring a Georgia Secretary of State to find votes. Washington Post Political reporter Amber Philips told Kate Hawkesby prosecutors believe the call is an essential piece of evidence. She says they believe it was an overt act in the conspiracy of trying to overturn the election results. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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“The past is the past and I can't change it. I can't go back and erase everything that has happened but I also can't bury it. I have to deal with it, overcome it, and make sure it just doesn't happen again. I can't do that without forgiving myself first.” - Alissa If you are doing it on your own and not seeing fast results
In this episode of The Queerly Blax Show, I had a conversation with Amber Phillips. We talked about growing up Christian, politics cross-section with artwork, the complexities of queerness and so much more! Check it out!Remember to subscribe to stay up to date with all new videos on Queerly Blax channel here: https://bit.ly/3yqJvTYOther Topics we discussed:- Growing up in Columbus, Ohio- Starting her queer journey in Chocolate city (Washington, DC)- Being free in her queerness- Complexities in black queer people- The difference between black queer and white queer- Becoming an artist- Working while you wait- Meaning of WITNESS featureWITNESS, an exhibit curated by WACO founders Tina Lawson and Genel T Ambrose - a collection from Black femme-identifying artists who project their vision of the world, society, community, and themselves through their art. WITNESS features works from fourteen LA-based Black femme-identifying artists who project their vision of the world, society, community, and themselves through their art. The exhibit explores the intersectional vantage point of the Black woman artist—inviting the viewer to bear witness to what they may not otherwise see on their own.https://wacotheatercenter.com/witnessatwaco/ Social MediaAmber IG: @amberabundanceAmber Portfolio: https://www.amberabundance.com/Queerly Blax IG: @queerlyblaxQueerly Blax Podcast: https://pod.link/1602328143Queerly Blax Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTFH1KU4zjauIBMlxhxHVQ/videos ►I hope guys enjoy this video! ►If you enjoy this video, please like and share it ► don't forget to subscribe to the channel for more upcoming videos►Subscribe now - https://bit.ly/3yqJvTYWatch my other video ►Gay Allies Matter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVqzH7FGBzA&t=105s►Chronicles of a Queer Dancer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1o-Yz61rC8&t=35s ►3 P's (Poly, Pansexual, Parenthood) - https://bit.ly/3uAMGXU►Hot Moms: The Queerly Blax Show - https://bit.ly/3OVKORU
In this hour, stories of strength of will, crystallizing under pressure, and the power of intentionally directed anger. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Hosted by: Catherine Burns Storytellers: As he raises his strong-willed daughter, R.A. Villanueva remembers the other powerful women in his life. Mary Ann Ludwig reaches her potential during a funerary mishap. Self-described unathletic man, Steve Clark, signs up for the Philadelphia marathon. Amber Phillips learns the art of tension.
While the Democrats still control both houses of Congress, Washington Post politics reporter Amber Phillips tells the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro about the specific things they hope to accomplish before the midterm elections in November. Also, a San Francisco firefighter is captured wearing a "Let's Go Brandon" shirt on the job...is it free speech or a violation of uniform policies, or just bad taste?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
While the Democrats still control both houses of Congress, Washington Post politics reporter Amber Phillips tells the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro about the specific things they hope to accomplish before the midterm elections in November. Also, a San Francisco firefighter is captured wearing a "Let's Go Brandon" shirt on the job...is it free speech or a violation of uniform policies, or just bad taste?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's vulnerable episode we wanted to introduce Jordan's brother, Hunter Abney, and his girlfriend Amber Phillips. Hunter is an alcoholic and just finished a nine month stint at a rehabilitation facility. He wanted to join us to share his story with others on how he became to be an alcoholic, the process(es) he's gone through and where how he plans on using his new fresh start. Amber sheds light on the couple's journey throughout the years, and how she has also had to change many aspects of her own life in order to help Hunter's. Today's episode is very real and raw but extremely inspiring on how past choices do not define us and how one can always turn their life around no matter the circumstances. Thanks for listening!**The content we create for this site is meant to entertain and inspire other responsible adults of legal drinking age. We do not advocate overconsumption or the abuse of alcohol. Our content is not intended for promoting alcohol abuse, binge drinking, hazing, trolling, or any other forms of abuse.**Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved that with the Picmonic learning system students increase retention and test scores.Years ago, psychologists and education researchers found mnemonics to be an effective tool in increasing retention and memory recall. Today, lots of different strategies for learning and memorization using mnemonics exist including keyword, phrase, music and image mnemonics.Use code OFFWHITECOAT for 20% off your purchase. Dedicated technology for medical schools, residency and health programs looking to optimize performance on in-service and licensure exams. Students get access to the content, questions, explanations, and all benefits of the SmartBank to help enhance their performances on high-stakes exams. TrueLearn provides national average comparisons, including score, percentile, and category weaknesses according to the exam blueprint. Use code OFFWHITECOAT for $25 off your purchase.
Congresswoman Liz Cheney's crushing defeat in Wyoming's Republican primary on Tuesday. Plus, Alaska experiments with a new way to vote. Read more:Rep. Liz Cheney's loss on Tuesday night wasn't really a surprise — not even to her. As vice chair of the congressional committee investigating Jan. 6, she's carved a new reputation as a voice of anti-Trumpism within the Republican party. But her constituents have rejected it. Politics reporter Amber Phillips explains what Cheney's future could look like from here. And two years ago, Alaska adopted a new way of voting that seems to be gaining steam in other places across the country: ranking candidates. Experts say ranked-choice voting boosts the chances for candidates with a wider appeal. Phillips breaks down what this experimentation with a new voting system could mean.
On Washington Post Live's “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post's Amber Phillips, George Will and Ruth Marcus on Tuesday's primary results and former president Donald Trump's influence on candidates he endorsed. Conversation recorded on Friday, August 5, 2022.
On Washington Post Live's “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post's Amber Phillips, George Will and Ruth Marcus on Tuesday's primary results and former president Donald Trump's influence on candidates he endorsed. Conversation recorded on Friday, August 5, 2022.
Possible witness tampering charges were brought up in yesterday's January 6th investigation hearings by ranking Republican Representative Liz Cheney, and Washington Post political reporter Amber Phillips outlines the other bombshell discoveries made with the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Washington Post Live's “First Look,” Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with The Post's Amber Phillips, Ruth Marcus and Jennifer Rubin about the Jan. 6 hearings, Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony and the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Conversation recorded on Friday, July 1, 2022
On Washington Post Live's “First Look,” Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with The Post's Amber Phillips, Ruth Marcus and Jennifer Rubin about the Jan. 6 hearings, Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony and the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Conversation recorded on Friday, July 1, 2022
Hearings into the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol are exploring the role of the Republican Party and former president Donald Trump. We talk to Washington Post reporter Amber Phillips; John Fund, a columnist for the National Review; and Molly Jong-Fast, a contributor to The Atlantic.
"Is Seattle safe?" was the question posed to the mayor at a Thursday press conference. After a long pause, Harrell had an unexpected response. Jeff and Matt break down what he said and what it means. PLUS: The mid-terms are still several months away, but some local candidates have already started raising some serious money. Meanwhile, others have decided to get out politics altogether instead of face a challenger in what could be a wave year for Republicans. AND: Evidence of voter fraud has finally been uncovered, but those implicated are close allies of Donald Trump. Guests include ABC's Andy Field, Paul Queary of the Washington Observer, and Amber Phillips of the Washington Post. The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most. Subscribe at nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.
Washington Post Live's “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day's politics. Jonathan Capehart will host a reporter debrief followed by a roundtable discussion with Washington Post columnists. Tune in for news and analysis you can't get anywhere else.
Hey GL Family,I am doing some super exciting this week, I am having a leadership in Amusement Parks week! I am so excited to share my platform with some of the most incredible leaders I have had the privilege of knowing and working with! This week is sure to be a treat! First up is Amber Phillips. Here we broke down the art and essence of staying calm in intense situations! Such a great convo! Tune in and let me know what you think!She can be found: FB - Amber C. PhillipsIG - @olschoolchic and @assortedchocolates2020If you would like to Purchase my book - The Gifted Leader Book or The Gifted Leader Workbook, information is below:tjfproductionscompany.comOr on Amazon!Also available on Audible and Kindle E-BookFollow Me on Instagram @thegiftedleaderbook as well as My FaceBook Group: The Gifted Leader Community!If you have questions or topics that you would like to hear you can email them to: thegiftedleaderfj@gmail.com#NowGoAndBeGifted
Welcome to a bumper series end special, crammed with 23 different listener contributions based on past season prompts; plus a catch up between https://twitter.com/lettybutler (Letty Butler) and http://www.stephenmellor.net/ (Stephen Mellor) and a cheeky new prompt challenge between our two hosts …because revenge is best served minty fresh! If this all sounds like fun; that's because it is! Remember you too can be part of the show, so always feel free to send us in your own ‘prompt responses'. The two unseen special prompts were ‘the last of the toothpaste' and ‘I write because…' This episode features new work by: Rhys Howell, Tabitha Potts, Paul Kenny, Lucy Bell, Signe Maene, Rob Smyth, Dean Sills, Stephen Bentley, Bruce Belanger, Melanie Crawley, Ian Oliver, Amber Phillips, Katherine McDermott, Shullie Horsfield-Porter, Edward Higgins, Robert Kingham, Stu Newnham and Alan M Walker. Also why not have a go at the prompts yourself? Send us your own responses at prompetyprompt@gmail.com or via twitter.com/prompetyprompt & instagram.com/prompetyprompt A Cornucopia Radio production Co-created & Produced by Letty Butler and Stephen Mellor Based on an original idea by Stephen Mellor.
On Washington Post Live's “First Look,” opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post's Amber Phillips, Ruth Marcus and George F. Will about the January jobs report, the latest on Ukraine and the recent U.S. strike that killed the leader of ISIS.
Reporter for the Washington Post reflects on the capital riots on January 6th, 2021 one year after they took place and what we have learned from the events.
What can we look forward to in the political realm in 2022, and what do trends in the parties' directions say about the future of governing the U.S.? On Today's Show:Amber Phillips, Washington Post political reporter and author for The 5-Minute Fix, takes listeners through her burning political questions in the new year like whether the Jan. 6 committee focuses too much on Trump, how voters will likely approach the 2022 midterm elections and how redrawn congressional maps could define political power for the next 10 years.
Amber Phillips, Washington Post political reporter and author for The 5-Minute Fix, takes listeners through her burning political questions in the new year like whether the Jan. 6 committee focuses too much on Trump, how voters will likely approach the 2022 midterm elections and how redrawn congressional maps could define political power for the next 10 years.
John Heilemann, in for Nicolle Wallace, discusses the January 6th committee requesting information from Congressman Jim Jordan. Plus, a famous screenwriter on his latest project and the latest headlines, the FDA authorizes the first oral antiviral treatment for covid, Sen. Manchin speaks with Senate Democrats on Build Back Better, Trump is under increasing pressure by New York's attorney general, Biden confirms more judges than Trump did in his first year, and heightened fears of Omicron ahead of holiday gatherings. Joined by: Jonathan Lemire, Eugene Daniels, Amber Phillips, Aaron Sorkin, Rep. Jason Crow, Dr. Kavita Patel, Luke Broadwater, David Plouffe, Tara Setmayer, Tim O'Brien, Neal Katyal, and Dr. Amesh Adalja
Many Democrats have been angry with Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) because of her insistence on cuts to President Biden's social spending bill. But The Washington Post's Amber Phillips joined Boyd to talk about her new piece showing that the Senator and her critics have very similar priorities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Amber Phillips of the Washington Post stops by Passing Judgment for a short talk about what it is like to analyze political news during the Trump administration. Jessica and Amber talk about Trump's post-election litigation strategy and whether anything could stop President-Elect Joe Biden from being inaugurated on January 20th, 2021.
Amber Phillips, Washington Post political reporter and author of “The 5-Minute Fix” newsletter, talks about the latest national political news, as the president still refuses to concede, the Biden transition hums along and the coronavirus continues to rage out of control.
Last week, President Trump announced plans to roll out a 5 percent tariff on “all goods coming into our country from Mexico” in retribution for what he described in a Twitter post as that nation's role in the “illegal immigration problem.” When the President threatened to tack on an additional 5 percent for every month Mexico refuses to engage in border enforcement up to his administration's standards, many Republican lawmakers, long seen as being from the party of free trade, clearly were not happy. Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma told POLITICO that the Trump administration is “trying to use tariffs to solve every problem but HIV and climate change.” But will their displeasure translate into action in Congress? In this episode of TrumpWatch, Amber Phillips, a reporter for the Washington Post political blog The Fix discusses the storm brewing on the hill over tariffs and considers whether it could affect the nearly unanimous support the President has enjoyed from his party throughout his time in office.
Last week, President Trump announced plans to roll out a 5 percent tariff on “all goods coming into our country from Mexico” in retribution for what he described in a Twitter post as that nation's role in the “illegal immigration problem.” When the President threatened to tack on an additional 5 percent for every month Mexico refuses to engage in border enforcement up to his administration's standards, many Republican lawmakers, long seen as being from the party of free trade, clearly were not happy. Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma told POLITICO that the Trump administration is “trying to use tariffs to solve every problem but HIV and climate change.” But will their displeasure translate into action in Congress? In this episode of TrumpWatch, Amber Phillips, a reporter for the Washington Post political blog The Fix discusses the storm brewing on the hill over tariffs and considers whether it could affect the nearly unanimous support the President has enjoyed from his party throughout his time in office.
This episode of Armstrong & Getty features naked bike riders (and the ailments they earn from Burning Man), and a special A&G feature--CHATTY CHECKOUT THEATER! Plus, WaPo's Amber Phillips talks about the Florida Gubernatorial race.
This week, the Washington Post posted an interview with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, who is an anomaly these days: a woman governor leading a state with a Democratic majority in the statehouse. Only Rhode Island can make the same claim.Host Geoff Norcross and OPB senior political reporter Jeff Mapes talk with Washington Post reporter Amber Phillips about her piece on Gov. Brown, and why East Coast journalists view Oregon as the center of resistance to President Trump and his policies. We also talk with Oregonian/OregonLive political reporter Hillary Borrud about accusations of sexism in state politics.
9 AM - 1 - TeeVee stuff; Lady GaGa is being body-shamed. 2 - Washington Post's Amber Phillips on her piece: "The rule Mitch McConnell used to silence Elizabeth Warren is almost never invoked". 3 - The News with Marshall Phillips. 4 - POTUS retweeted Trump; Final Thoughts.
9 AM - 1 - Amber Phillips from the Washington Post on her piece: "The latest Snowden skirmish: A powerful House committee vs. Hollywood". 2 - It's Vincent's 39th birfday!. 3 - The News with Marshall Phillips. 4 - ; Final Thoughts.
WASHINGTON - Knowing an audience is one of the most important aspects to keep in mind for any journalism organization. For Ryan Teague Beckwith and Amber Phillips, it makes their job very different from that of their counterparts. Teague Beckwith is the politics channel manager for Digital First Media, known as Project Thunderdome. Phillips reports on Capitol Hill for Digital First Media. The service provides national news content to local newspapers nationwide. The format changes how the two would otherwise traditionally report political issues. They can't drill down too far on a bill or topic. They can't report something that has implications in only one region. They keep their political reporting broad and digestible. "We're not looking at a Politico audience that is really there for the latest who-called-who-what-in-the-cloakroom kind of stuff. What we spend a lot of time doing is saying, 'All right, what's going on in D.C? We spend a lot of time thinking about what's going on in D.C. and we read all that coverage and then we say, 'What does that mean for you,'" Teague Beckwith said. It can be a challenge from a reporting perspective not only to decide what to cover, but what angle to take. Especially given such wide parameters. "When I talk to congressman and explain who we are and why they should talk to me, we have to get over the idea that it's regional; that even though we're writing for these local sites, we're not necessarily writing about regional issues. We really have to keep it very national," Phillips said. Thunderdome is experimenting with new technology in reporting including using Google Glass and operating it's own drone from the New York office. While Teague Beckwith says they are simply playing with the drone to see how it takes video and what the limitations are, he says it's important to both understand and stay in the forefront of technology. That's especially true for stories that can be told visually. The team tries to approach each story with an open mind and report it in the medium that would serve it best. "For us I think the rule tends to be, 'Can we make that as visual as possible while still relaying information that the average reader cares about and putting that info in bite-sized chunks?' That's like the bottom line for us," Phillips said.
Here's a little tease to our upcoming podcast interview with Ryan Teague Beckwith and Amber Phillips of Digital First Media. Our recording was interrupted by an unexpected guest.