Podcasts about Chief of staff

Few have as clear a view to what's actually going on in our city than the leaders in City Hall tasked with improving conditions for the residents who live, work, and recreate in our region's urban core. Brad Davy served as Chief of Staff to Mayor Justin M. Bibb for the four years of his first term. Davy led a cabinet of young leaders who hoped to remake City Hall, renovating everything from policies, procedures, and practices to customer service and relationships with city council.rnrnThe work was never easy, and the progress never enough to match the aspirations of the cabinet and the mayor. Nevertheless, there were successes along with the inevitable challenges. As he steps out of his City Hall office, former chief of staff Davy steps onto the City Club stage to share some reflections and learnings from cabinet service, along with some challenges for the community to take up.rnrnBrad Whitehead, whose civic resume includes the Site Readiness Fund and the Fund for Our Economic Future, will moderate a wide ranging conversation.

In this episode of Wharton Tech Toks, Kirk Hachigian (Wharton MBA '27) sits down with Clara Ma, CEO and Founder of Ask a Chief of Staff to break down what the Chief of Staff role actually is – and isn't. Clara shares why it's become one of the most sought-after roles in tech, the core pillars of the role (culture, operations, and strategy), and how the job changes from Series A to later-stage. From her early days in recruiting to becoming Chief of Staff at AI unicorn Hugging Face, Clara shares how she navigated a non-linear career path to build a thriving community of Chief of Staffs. She offers candid advice on landing your first role, leveraging AI without losing your voice, and how to avoid burning out once you're in the seat.

The VA released it's annual veteran suicide rate, which has dropped, but only by a small margin. To help us figure out how we can reduce the numbers of veteran suicides is Dr. David Leicken, the former chief of staff for mental health at Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center.  If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at: (988). 

In this episode of the OVNIs Podcast, Matthieu Stefani welcomes Rebecca Miller, Chief of Staff at OVNI Capital, for an in-depth conversation about her unconventional path from engineering and entrepreneurship to venture capital. Rebecca shares candid lessons from building (and shutting down) startups, navigating chaos, admin debt, and failure, and how those experiences shaped her operational rigor and long-term vision.Together, they explore what it really means to be a Chief of Staff in an early-stage VC fund: operating at the intersection of strategy, finance, and execution, scaling an international team, and bringing clarity to fast-moving decisions without killing the creative chaos. A sharp, honest discussion on ambition, humility, and what it takes to build a European VC platform with global reach. [00:00:00] Introduction & welcome to the show[00:01:20] Rebecca Miller's background: culture, identity, and early career[00:02:55] From engineering to entrepreneurship: first startups and early lessons[00:04:55] Blockchain, NFTs, and the reality of building in emerging tech[00:06:05] “Chaos doesn't punish you immediately — it sends the invoice later”[00:08:30] Admin debt, bureaucracy, and why founders underestimate operations[00:10:30] From founder to VC: entering venture capital through operations[00:12:20] Learning to think differently: how investors read risk and conviction[00:14:50] Why OVNI is becoming an international fund (Europe ↔ US)[00:17:00] European precision vs US speed: working across cultures[00:18:40] Inside OVNI: growth, chaos, strategy shifts, and scaling the fund[00:21:20] How investment decisions are really made at early stage[00:23:50] Founder humility, probabilities over certainties[00:26:40] What a Chief of Staff actually does (and why it matters)[00:30:00] Loyalty, trust, and navigating tension at the top[00:33:10] Skills that matter most for operators today[00:35:20] The “puppy and beer” rule for founders and teams[00:37:50] Tools, CRM, and AI in daily VC operations[00:39:30] The hidden weight of bureaucracy in Europe[00:42:20] Long-term vision for OVNI and personal ambition[00:44:10] Aiming high: building a European Sequoia[00:46:20] Closing thoughts & goodbye

Simi Shah, the Founder of South Asian Trailblazers, shares how she turned a pandemic-era podcast into a thriving community with live podcast events. Simi shares how she also discovered her "reverse product-market fit” with her agency when people asked her for media strategy advice. You will also learn about personal branding fundamentals, why storytelling is ultimately about empathy and human connection, and about the Chief of Staff role, as Simi is a former Chief of Staff. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! 

Sam is an experienced transformational leader and adviser with 25 years experience in politics, government, policy-making, strategy, sustainability, financial services and running his own business.Sam has undertaken some big roles in politics and Government. He was Sir Keir Starmer's Chief of Staff for the turnaround of the Labour Party and long-serving adviser to Chancellor Rt Hon Alistair Darling's during the Global Financial Crisis. Sam helped Starmer drive the political and professional transformation of the Labour Party in opposition; climbing from -10% in the polls when Sam took on the role to +30% when he left.He has worked across Government: in Whitehall, in devolved administrations and with intergovernmental bodies, and covered briefs including the Treasury, transport, energy, business and trade during the last Labour Governments under Tony Blair & Gordon Brown.Sam spent a decade as a senior executive at the FTSE100 Aviva plc, running a range of teams and advising the CEOs and Board. One of the projects he was most proud of is authoring Aviva's Net Zero 2040 plan, which remains one of the most ambitious and comprehensive climate plans for a major financial services company.Today, Sam is Chair of Foundations: the What Works Centre for Children and Families, advising government on effective interventions in policies affecting children (for example children's social care, family support etc). He has a long history championing causes including Living Wage Foundation, Climate Change, Gender Equality and Social Mobility.He also acts as a Specialist Partner at the strategic consultancy Flint Global as well as MD of his own advisory business Next Chapter Strategy, working with senior leaders in business, charities and politics. He is on a number of advisory boards, including the Social Market Foundation think tank.He is married, living in Yorkshire with two daughters. And is proud to have been one of the most senior job-sharing dads in the UK.Sam regularly appears on the media to provide insight and commentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Parker, Financial Times political editor, on the resignation of Morgan McSweeney as chief of staff to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the Prime Minister's chief of staff quitting over Peter Madelson's appointment, as well as Nigeria's President preparing for the country's first state visit to the UK in almost four decades.

Lord Foulkes, Labour peer and former minister under Tony Blair, comes on The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show to discuss Keir Starmer's chances of survival after Morgan McSweeney, No 10's chief of staff, resigned. Morgan McSweeney and Sir Keir Starmer were previously inseparable. Morgan McSweeney followed Starmer's rise to PM, after deciding that Starmer was the man to win power back for Labour during the Jeremy Corbyn years. When Sir Keir became Labour leader, he advised the PM on electoral strategy, which contributed to a resounding Labour victory in the 2024 general election. But he has been criticised for a failure to adequately prepare for governing - as the government quickly descended into chaos. He resigned following heavy pressure on Downing Street for the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. Details continue to emerge revealing the depth of Lord Mandelson's relationship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Also: Lord Foulkes defends Keir Starmer's record in office, Darren Grimes on Reform's plans for a shadow cabinet, And the whether Reform are being hypocritical about the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson to his role as US ambassador, given the Russian bribery scandal that engulfed Nathan Gill, former leader of Reform in Wales. Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM. Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morgan McSweeney, Keir Starmer's chief of staff has quit his role as the British prime minister's closest aide amid anger over his role in the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. We get the latest on this with Adam Boulton, Political Commentator and former Sky News Political Editor.

Morgan McSweeney, Keir Starmer's chief of staff has quit his role as the British prime minister's closest aide amid anger over his role in the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. We get the latest on this with Adam Boulton, Political Commentator and former Sky News Political Editor.

Morgan McSweeney has resigned as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff and said he takes "full responsibilty" for having advised the Prime Minister to appoint Lord Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the US last year. In a statement, Mr McSweeney said the decision had been "wrong". Also: The BBC's seen evidence that suggests Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor knowingly shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein when he was working as UK trade envoy. And: Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts are in place across Britain, following days of non-stop rain in some areas

A brutal and heartbreaking crash out for American skiier Lindsey Vonn. Vonn came out of retirement for one last shot at Olympic glory at Milano-Cortina. But those dreams were dashed in just 13 seconds, as she crashed during the downhill final. Also: The latest release of the Epstein files has prompted another resignation in Britain. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accepted the departure of his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney - taking the blame for Starmer appointing an Epstein associate as the U.K.'s Ambassador to Washington. And: Hundreds of people joined protests in seven cities across Quebec this weekend. They're calling on the provincial government to reinstate a program that fast tracked a pathway to permanent residency for newcomers. Plus: Japan's election, Canada's mens hockey team arrives at the Olympics, Sales of zero-proof drinks on the rise, and more.

The British Prime Minister's chief of staff has resigned over the appointment of the new U.K. ambassador to the U.S., who's mentioned in the Epstein files. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff has quit - claiming he's responsible for advising Starmer to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Morgan McSweeney's position had been in doubt - after emails revealed Mandelson's relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson's facing a criminal investigation - into claims he'd passed sensitive information to Epstein. UK correspondent Mike Pearse told Ryan Bridge the scandal has Starmer's popularity waning. He says a new poll reveals Starmer has the support of fewer than one in five people in the UK - with some of his own MPs saying it's a matter of time before he pays the price. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House sits down with Kevin Hague to unpack what the Chief of Staff role really involves, what it's like for the former MP to be back in the parliamentary world. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The Gazette Iowa football beat writer Madison Hricik talks to Iowa football Chief of Staff Tyler Barnes.

In this latest episode of #29DaysOfMagic Kalieha'; an operational and change management specialist and vocalist shares her unique career journey. Starting from her early job at Tim Hortons to her current role as a chief of staff. She discusses the importance of accountability in the workplace, her transition from fashion to business, and the creative problem-solving skills she has developed. Kalieha' also opens up about her passion for music, her experiences in the industry, and the impact she hopes to have through her work. The conversation concludes with Kalieha' performing one of her songs, showcasing her talent and creativity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you design a company assuming AI should do everything it possibly can?  Jean-Marc Daecius, OSV's Chief of Staff, joins Infinite Loops to explain what it means to be "AI first" — and why he believes he may be the company's last human chief of staff. The conversation explores how AI can remove meaningless cognitive load, protect deep work, and unlock creative leverage — from reshuffling priorities and filtering email, to reinventing publishing, agriculture, education, and even how we discover books, movies, and ideas.   Important links: Substack: https://newsletter.osv.llc/ Jean Marc's "The Future of Food": https://newsletter.osv.llc/p/the-future-of-food    

For review:1. According to an Axios report, Turkey, Egypt and Qatar are working to organize a meeting this week between White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian officials in Ankara, Turkey's capital.2. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Sunday that if the US attacks Iran, the hostilities will broaden into a regional conflict.3. An Iranian official on Sunday denied that the country had any plans to carry out live-fire exercises in the Strait of Hormuz this week, amid sky-high tensions in the region.On Friday, the US military issued a statement warning Iran against carrying out such exercises and urging it to avoid “unnecessary risk.”4. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir was in Washington, DC, over the weekend for a series of discussions with American defense officials regarding Iran.5. The Rafah Border Crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt opened Sunday for a day of systems checks and tests ahead of its expected opening for pedestrians Monday.6.  The Israel Defense Forces launched wave of airstrikes in southern Lebanon Friday evening that it said destroyed Hezbollah infrastructure and heavy machinery.7. Ukraine President: Tr-Lateral Meeting in U.A.E. from 4-5 Feb. Neither the Kremlin nor the United States has confirmed the new dates.8.  Russia will unveil its newest multiple launch rocket system, the Sarma, at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh next month.The 300mm Sarma MLRS, mounted on a 8x8 armored chassis, represents Russia's attempt to field a lighter, more mobile alternative to its existing heavy rocket artillery systems.9. Beijing's newest class of surface combatant achieved operational capability, Chinese military media reported last week.The milestone was unveiled Jan. 22 during a state media report covering the first Type 054B guided-missile stealth frigate Luohe (545).10. Japan and South Korea agreed Friday to resume a joint naval search and rescue exercise that was discontinued in 2017.

In this episode, Fran Spielman interviews Cristina Pacione-Zayas, former Illinois lawmaker and the current Chief of Staff to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Pacione-Zayas discusses the challenges and pressures of her role, focusing on key city issues such as affordability, safety, and infrastructure. The conversation also touches on the political tensions surrounding Mayor Johnson's administration, including budget disputes with the City Council and efforts to hold ICE agents accountable for their actions. 

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Alvin F. Meredith III, President, & Rob Garrett, Chief of Staff, Brigham Young University–IdahoIn this episode, President Series #441, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by StudiosityYOUR cohost is Troy Burnett, SVP & General Manager, StudiosityYOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe SallustioHow does a 25 year old university use a 3 track calendar system to maximize campus utilization year round while keeping teaching focused faculty 100% dedicated to student success at low cost?What happens when teachers speak only 40% of class time while students actively engage 60% through questions, presentations & application based learning that gives graduates workforce advantages?How does a university prepare students for AI driven workforce by fostering intellectual curiosity about emerging technology while focusing on collaboration, critical thinking & problem solving skills?Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want to get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content to help support the show? Become an #EdUp Premium Member today!

Friday, January 23, 2026 The Dominant Duo – Total Dominance Hour -Remembering Tony Romas, Dubai money, Chief of Staff (not Wiles), OSU AD - good hires and more. Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS Jim Traber on Instagram, Berry Tramel on X and Dean Blevins on X Follow Tony Z on Instagram and Facebook Listen to past episodes HERE! Follow Total Dominance Podcasts on Apple, Google and SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Sarah Myer, the Chief of Staff & Strategy for Indiana Sports Corp.Myer joined Indiana Sports Corp in April, 2019 and now serves as Chief of Staff & Strategy. In her role, Myer provides strategic guidance and operational leadership to support the organization in fulfilling its mission of impacting the community through sports. Myer also currently serves as the Event Co-Director of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming event in 2024 at Lucas Oil Stadium. In addition, Myer was a producer of “Made for this Moment: An Indiana Sports Corp Story,” a documentary of the history of the sports strategy in Indianapolis and how it set up the community to host the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship.Previously, Myer served as Chief of Marketing where she led a department responsible for the marketing, communications, and brand management for Indiana Sports Corp, its partner events (i.e. NCAA, Olympic, and Big Ten championships), and its fundraisers. In addition, Myer works to connect the ISC brand with the Indianapolis community through partnerships and ancillary events. Prior to her time at Indiana Sports Corp, Myer served as Vice President of Marketing for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. In this role, Myer managed the Marketing & Communications team while overseeing all marketing campaigns promoting 200+ concerts. Ticket sales increased 66% during Myer's tenure.A Cleveland, Ohio native, Myer graduated from Butler University in 2006 with a BA in Journalism, Public Relations and a minor in Media Arts.Myer currently serves on the boards of Leadership Indianapolis and Downtown Indy Marketing, in addition to teaching classes at numerous local YMCAs. She was awarded the 2020 United Way Community Ambassador Elevate Award and was part of the 2021 IBJ Forty Under 40 Class. She currently resides in the near eastside neighborhood of Indy and loves to explore local concerts, festivals, sporting events, restaurants, and breweries – and is always in search of the perfect soft pretzel.Sarah MyerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-myer-7065b53/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/smyerinthecity/?hl=enChapters00:00 Introduction to Indiana Sports Corp and Sarah Meyer01:13 The Evolution of Sports in Indianapolis03:42 Innovative Events: Swimming Pool in an NFL Stadium06:14 The Unique Advantage of Indianapolis as a Sports Hub09:17 Working with Professional Leagues: NBA vs NCAA10:04 The Iconic Indianapolis 50011:45 Innovating the Sports Landscape in Indiana14:31 The Impact of Caitlin Clark on Women's Sports17:32 Sarah Meyer's Journey and Career Path22:29 A Day in the Life of Sarah Meyer25:09 Memorable Events and Their Significance26:51 The Importance of Teamwork in Event Management30:24 Leadership Lessons and Role Models

Donald Trump may have secured a diplomatic win, claiming he's laid the groundwork for a deal involving Greenland. The US President's spoken at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland and held talks with NATO leaders. He's ruled out using military force to take the Arctic island and is dropping threats of slapping tariffs on NATO countries. Marco Rubio's Former Chief of Staff, Matt Terrill, says more negotiations are expected - but Trump seems to be getting much of what he wants. "Based on reporting, it appears that there's going to be the ability, it sounds like, for the United States to gain control of key pockets of land." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week, we're joined by Liz Anthony, Chief of Staff at Halfdays, the fast-growing women's outdoor apparel brand redefining performance skiwear. Liz breaks down how Halfdays balances brand and performance marketing to scale a highly seasonal DTC business, including the role of founder-led content, creative diversity, and standout collaborations like HOKA in driving Q4 momentum.From there, the group digs into how the Chief of Staff role acts as a force multiplier across marketing, product, and strategy - pulling from Liz's consulting background to explore how strong operators create leverage in fast-moving brands.We wrap with a collaborative discussion on KPI ownership, dashboards, and forecasting, covering how teams use simple tools like Google Sheets to track leading indicators, align cross-functional teams, and connect marketing execution to real business outcomes.If you're scaling a seasonal brand, building cross-functional clarity, or trying to connect brand moments to measurable growth, this episode is packed with practical insight.If you have a question for the MOperators Hotline, click the link to be in with a chance of it being discussed on the show: https://forms.gle/1W7nKoNK5Zakm1Xv6Find out more about the Halfdays brand in another MOperators Episode: How Halfdays Turned Community into a Growth Engine - with CEO Ariana FerwerdaChapters:00:00:00 – Introducing Liz and Halfdays' Brand Story00:03:10 – Finding Product-Market Fit in Women's Ski Wear00:08:00 – Expanding Beyond Ski: Year-Round and Omnichannel Growth00:13:30 – Defining “Her”: Core Customer, Persona, and Positioning00:19:00 – Chief of Staff Role: KPIs, Strategy, and Cross-Functional Glue00:24:10 – Liz's Operator Background and Translating Consulting Skills to DTC00:30:20 – Building the Team, Ownership Culture, and Management Style00:36:20 – Q4 and Black Friday: Hoka Collab, List Growth, and Demand00:44:30 – Content Engine, Community, and Always-On Brand Marketing00:52:30 – Channel Mix, Out-of-Home Bets, and Retargeting Strategy01:01:00 – 2026 Roadmap: New Franchises, Launch “Moments,” and Playbooks01:11:30 – Data Stack, KPIs, and Using Analytics to Drive DecisionsPowered by:Motion.⁠⁠⁠https://motionapp.com/pricing?utm_source=marketing-operators-podcast&utm_medium=paidsponsor&utm_campaign=march-2024-ad-reads⁠⁠⁠https://motionapp.com/creative-trendsPrescient AI.⁠⁠⁠https://www.prescientai.com/operatorsRichpanel.⁠⁠⁠https://www.richpanel.com/?utm_source=MO&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ytdescAftersell.https://www.aftersell.com/operatorsHaus.http://Haus.io/operatorsSubscribe to the 9 Operators Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@Operators9Subscribe to the Finance Operators Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@FinanceOperatorsFOPSSign up to the 9 Operators newsletter here: https://9operators.com/

 COLD WAR RISE AND POLITICAL FALL Colleague James M. Scott. After the war, LeMay rose to lead the Strategic Air Command (SAC) and became Air Force Chief of Staff. However, his blunt, non-political nature caused friction with figures like Robert McNamara and JFK during the Cold War. He infamously suggested bombing Vietnam"back to the stone age," echoing his approach to Japan. In his 1965 autobiography, he expressed no regret for the firebombing, viewing it as necessary to end the war. His reputation suffered permanently after he ran as vice president on George Wallace's segregationist ticket in 1968. NUMBER 8 1945 OKINAWA 

Hugh discusses The Vanity Fair "profile" by journalist Chris Whipple of White House Chief Susie Wiles, New York Congressman Mike Lawler signing a discharge petition to force a vote on the ACA subsidies, and talks with Sen. Tom Cotton, Ambassador Mike Waltz, Bethany Mandel, Vic Matus, and Doug Lesmerises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Lemire, co-host of Morning Joe on MSNOW; writer for MSNOW and contributing writer to The Atlantic talks about the national political news of the week, including Vanity Fair's extensive piece about President Trump's closest aides, the administration's blockade on Venezuela and more.

'Vanity Fair' writer Chris Whipple interviewed Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles 11 times, getting her view on cabinet members, Trump's revenge tour, Venezuela policy, and why she says Trump has an "alcoholic's personality." Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Seth takes a closer look at the White House doing damage control after Trump's current chief of staff said nasty things about the Trump administration in an explosive Vanity Fair article.Then, Kate Hudson talks about working with Hugh Jackman in the film Song Sung Blue and inviting herself over to Neil Diamond's house before pitching going day drinking with Seth and the cast of Running Point.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In another blow to Trump's grip on the GOP, Republicans are fighting back on a key healthcare vote. Plus, new details about the hours leading up to the murders of Rob and Michele Reiner.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country.  Takeaways from White House chief of staff Susie Wiles' Vanity Fair interview. Talking Points Memo: Bill emphasizes the need for a White House response team to promptly address press misinformation, highlighting misleading unemployment rate figures. Why Donald Trump is suing the BBC. Tim Graham, Executive Editor of NewsBusters, joins the No Spin News to discuss an investigation showing that Wikipedia cites left-leaning outlets nearly 20 times more often than right-leaning ones. Bill reports on a U.S. military strike in the Eastern Pacific, targeting three boats accused of drug smuggling. Final Thought: Be a part of Bill's last show of 2025 by submitting your question here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles gives an uncharacteristically forthcoming series of interviews, offering blunt assessments of President Trump's team. Police circulate new photos of a person of interest, but have few clear leads in identifying the Brown University shooter. And economists express concern after a new governmental jobs report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susie Wiles, one of the most powerful people in Donald Trump's team, gave a rare insight into the administration in a candid interview with Vanity Fair. The White House chief of staff described the president as having an "alcoholic's personality" and Vice President JD Vance as having been a "conspiracy theorist" for a decade. Wiles has now claimed the magazine disregarded "significant context" to create a "disingenuously framed hit piece". Mr Trump said he had full faith in Ms Wiles.Also: Donald Trump says he's ordered a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going to and from Venezuela, escalating his pressure campaign against President Nicolas Maduro. Funerals have begun in Australia for the victims of Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi Beach. Nick Reiner, son of the Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle, has been charged with their murder. Why having difficulty concentrating or losing personal confidence in midlife may put a person at an increased risk of dementia, according to a study. How a picture of Miss Finland sparked a row over racism and a PR crisis for the Nordic nation. The singer Lizzo is celebrating a legal victory after a judge dismissed allegations of fat-shaming made by three of her former dancers. And after six centuries of male voices, King's College Cambridge finally gets an all female choir.

Tonight on The Last Word: Vanity Fair interviews with Trump Chief of Staff Susie Wiles reveal new pain points in the administration.  Plus, Wiles claims Trump was unaware of Ghislaine Maxwell's prison transfer, and that Pam Bondi "completely whiffed" handling the Epstein files. Also, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth refuses to release full unedited boat strike video. Nicholas Kristof, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Jonathan Capehart join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David come together today to celebrate Jolabokaflod! The show opens with David opening his gifts from Bryan before they dive into their thoughts on Vanity Fair's big new feature on Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles (13:03). Next, the guys listen to some of this past weekend's football audio, with a touch of some wrestling audio at the end (23:33). After that, Bryan and David examine the way the media reported on the homicide of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, followed by Trump's response to Reiner's death (32:44). The show ends with today's Notebook Dump, where they comb through mullets in journalism (47:51). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Producer: Bruce Baldwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles told Vanity Fair about the president having a quote, "alcoholic's personality," the vice president embracing conspiracy theories, Elon Musk being a "odd duck," and more. Anderson has an exclusive conversation with the reporter Wiles spilled it all to.vPlus, the manhunt continues for the Brown University killer, as authorities release more video of a person of interest they're seeking in connection with Saturday's mass shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The news to know for Wednesday, December 17, 2025! We'll tell you about the latest escalation from the U.S. that could be a step toward war with Venezuela. Also, the most powerful aide in the White House is sharing her blunt views on President Trump's first year. Plus, what Americans are being told to watch out for this flu season, why workers in their 40s are going back to school, and how more social media is moving from smartphones to TVs. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Shop my favorite pajamas at SKIMS.com! After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com    

New reporting that the White House is reeling after the chief of staff gave 11 stunning interviews to Vanity Fair magazine in which she repeatedly undermined the president and attacked his inner circle. Plus, officials are releasing new footage of the person of interest in the Brown University shooting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jen Psaki shares highlights and insights from a new Vanity Fair article based on interviews with Donald Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles. The article not only shows that there are no "adults in the room" at Trump's White House, but shows Wiles to be so incompetent that agreeing to interviews with a reporter looks like a really bad idea.Rep. Adam Smith, top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee talks with Jen Psaki about the lack of information and evasiveness by the Trump administration in explaining to Congress the reasoning behind Donald Trump's increasing belligerence toward Venezuela and the clear risk of plunging the United States into another forever war.With a new release of Epstein documents set for this Friday, Donald Trump and his supporting Republicans are getting anxious, but Rep. Robert Garcia isn't sure how much Friday's release will contain.Another looming deadline as the year comes to an end is the expiration of health care subsidies. Rep. Brendan Boyle explains that the best hope that Republicans will act to prevent millions of Americans from losing their healthcare is that enough angry voters make Republicans more afraid of them than they are of Donald Trump. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In her reported remarks to Vanity Fair, Suzie Wiles painted a picture of an administration that badly mishandled the Epstein fallout, with Attorney General Pam Bondi and senior DOJ leadership squarely in the blast radius. Wiles is described as expressing deep frustration with Bondi's stewardship, suggesting that the department had no coherent strategy for transparency and repeatedly misjudged the political and legal consequences of delay, deflection, and over-lawyering. According to the account, Wiles viewed Bondi's approach as reactive and defensive rather than proactive, allowing the Epstein issue to metastasize into a credibility crisis that the White House could not contain. The failure wasn't just about documents or disclosures, but about optics, discipline, and the inability to grasp how toxic Epstein remains with the public. In Wiles' telling, this wasn't an unavoidable mess—it was a self-inflicted wound caused by poor judgment and institutional paralysis.Wiles was equally blunt about Todd Blanche, portraying him as emblematic of the administration's legal tunnel vision during the Epstein fiasco. The criticism, as relayed, was that Blanche approached the situation like a narrow defense lawyer problem instead of a political and moral crisis demanding urgency and clarity. That mindset, Wiles reportedly believed, helped fuel stonewalling, half-answers, and procedural games that only reinforced public suspicion of a cover-up. Rather than closing ranks and resolving the issue cleanly, the team allowed internal rivalries, risk aversion, and ego to dictate the response. The net result, in Wiles' view, was a catastrophic own-goal: an administration already under pressure managed to look evasive and incompetent on one of the most radioactive scandals imaginable, handing critics exactly what they wanted and proving that the Epstein problem was never just about the files—it was about leadership failure at the top.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Newly obtained video footage reveals more information on the Brown University shooter. The new jobs report casts a worrying economic outlook. Parts of Washington state are facing evacuation orders after more heavy rain. President Donald Trump's chief of staff has given an explosive interview with Vanity Fair. Plus, several Republicans are criticizing Trump's comments in the wake of Rob Reiner's death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeMay's Post-War Legacy — James M. Scott — Following World War II, LeMay ascends to command the Strategic Air Command (SAC) and eventually assumes the position of Air Force Chief of Staff, though he struggles to navigate the complex political environment and institutional constraints characterizing Washingtonbureaucracy and civilian oversight. Scott documents that LeMay never publicly expressed remorse or moral regret regarding the firebombing campaign, consistently maintaining that the campaign was militarily necessary to prevent a catastrophically expensive ground invasion of the Japanese mainland requiring massive American casualty expenditures. Scott notes that LeMay's historical reputation suffers significantly in subsequent decades due to his controversial "bomb them back to the Stone Age" rhetoric regarding Vietnam policy and his catastrophically ill-conceived decision to accept the Vice Presidential nomination on George Wallace's segregationist ticket in 1968, thereby associating him with explicit racial segregation advocacy and political extremism. 1930