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Does Congress still matter in the Trump era? With presidential power expanding and checks and balances under pressure, this question is more urgent than ever. Tom O'Donnell—veteran congressional insider and longtime aide to Democratic leader Dick Gephardt—joins host Alan Stoga to explore the growing clash between Congress and the White House. Who will come out on top?

Former House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt is on a mission to kill Section 230, the legal shield that lets social media giants profit from chaos. If engagement-driven algorithms are fueling harmful content for the sake of profit, is it time for the U.S. to take bold action to rein in the Internet? (You know the answer, but this is a must listen!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt is on a mission to kill Section 230, the legal shield that lets social media giants profit from chaos. If engagement-driven algorithms are fueling harmful content for the sake of profit, is it time for the U.S. to take bold action to rein in the Internet? (You know the answer, but this is a must listen!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Anthony talks with former Congressman from Missouri, and leader of the United States House of Representatives. Mr. Gephardt's new book 535 Not 1 describes his life and career in public service. Across his tenure he dealt with a number of pressing issues including inflation, foreign policy, terrorism and budget deficits, many of which are still currently top of mind… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

First - we'll hear from representatives of both the college Republicans and Democrats about the campus protests and issues motivating young voters this election cycle. First up is Sohali Vaddula of the College Democrats of America and then Courtney Hope Britt of the College Republican National Committee Plus – a conversation with former House Democratic congressman Dick Gephardt – about his role with the non-profit group ISSUE ONE and his advocacy of the "Kids Online Safety Act." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Kelley reflects on his friendship with the late the wife of Dick Gephardt.

Gary Hart, the frontrunner in the Democratic side of the 1988 race, hits a major setback. Not only his he hurt, but so are all the people who wanted to have the chance to beat him. Now what? Jump Ball, says an aide of new candidate Joe Biden. Biden hopes to fill the gap, with his appeal to Baby Boomers will carry him forward. Al Gore enter the race, swinging at everyone. Dick Gephardt comes up with a zero-to-hero TV ad. Bush just can't get through to country people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Samuel Freedman's book, "Into the Bright Sunshine," tells the story of how a Minnesota senator and a Wisconsin congressman sparked a political earthquake at the 1948 Democratic convention, putting the party on a path to pass the Civil Rights Act. We also revisit interviews with Sam Wang of the Princeton Gerrymandering Project, Lee Rasch, and former US Rep. Dick Gephardt on efforts to restore trust and integrity to Wisconsin elections. Guests: Sam Wang, Lee Rasch, Samuel Freedman, Richard Gephardt

Former Congressman Dick Gephardt, Co-Chair of the Council for Responsible Social Media, talks about their work and the Kids Online Safety Act bill. Get more information here.

Former Congressman Dick Gephardt, Co-Chair of the Council for Responsible Social Media, talks about their work and the Kids Online Safety Act bill. Get more information here.

Former Democratic Congressman Dick Gephardt has a new book out, called “535 Not 1.” In it, he tells some of his story about his time in Congress, and talks about what he sees as the crucial role compromise necessarily must play in the legislative process. He stopped by the studio to talk about the book, and the times we're in politically in this country.

Bill Carrick was the longtime chief media strategist for Senator Dianne Feinstein, as well as helping elect President Bill Clinton, multiple LA mayors, Congressman Jim Clyburn, and many more. In this conversation, Bill discusses his early political roots in South Carolina, his time working for Senator Ted Kennedy, his pivot to political media, and a deep dive on his time as chief strategist for Dianne Feinstein. We talk her early activist days in the 60s, the assassination that led to her becoming mayor of San Francisco, their first lunch meeting in 1989, how she leveraged a loss in the '90 Governor's race into 6 terms in the Senate, and her impact and legacy on priorities as varied as water policy, gun safety, choice, anti-torture policies, and more. IN THIS EPISODEBill's roots in South Carolina Democratic politics...One of Bill's favorite Fritz Hollings story...Bill's time working for Senator Ted Kennedy...The 1974 race that convinced Bill he should become a media consultant...Bill talks the early career of Dianne Feinstein on the San Francisco Board...Bill relates the story Dianne Feinstein would tell about the tragic assassination that propelled her to the Mayor's office...The first meeting of Bill with then-Mayor Feinstein before her 1990 Governor's race against Pete Wilson...The focus groups that helped ignite her statewide political career...Her '94 re-election amidst the GOP wave and against one of the first deep-pocketed self-funders...Bill relates Feinstein's views toward being on the short list of the '84 Vice Presidential process...Bill on Senator Feinstein's top passions and priorities...Feinstein's evolving views of the death penalty...Memories of her final re-election in 2018...Bill weighs in on the political legacy of Diane Feinstein...AND Aiken, the assault weapons ban, Tony Bennett, Annette Bening, The Boston Herald, Barbara Boxer, Willie Brown, George H.W. Bush, cable cars, Bill Clinton, the Commerce Committee, DACA, Gray Davis, Kevin de León, The Desert Protection Act, George Deukmejian, Jim Eastland, Dwight Eisenhower, Geraldine Ferraro, Don Fowler, Dick Gephardt, Barry Goldwater, Aaron Henry, Michael Huffington, the Inland Empire, Olin Johnston, Joshua Tree, JFK, Bob Lagomarsino, lovefests, John McCain, Leo McCarthy, Harvey Milk, Walter Mondale, George Moscone, Earl Morris, Rupert Murdoch, the NRA, Richard Nixon, Ole Miss, Prop 187, Pug Ravenel, Ronald Reagan, Dick Riley, Ed Riley, Donald Russell, Arnold Schwarzenegger, John Seymour, Strom Thurmond, Mark Twain, VAWA, John Van de Kamp, Dan White, Curtis Wilkie...& more!

The idea behind No Labels, that Americans should have a third choice between Republicans and Democrats, might be a good idea if our democracy wasn't under attack by MAGA Republicans. But right now, democracy is on the ballot and a third party centrist candidacy will take more votes from Joe Biden than Donald Trump. And it might even get enough electoral votes to deny 270 to either Biden or Trump, resulting in the election being thrown to the House of Representatives. This is not the time to trifle with democracy. And that's what no labels is doing. Dick Gephardt the former Democratic Majority Leader of the House of Representatives come has formed a new group, Citizens to Save our Republic. His focus is to stop No Labels from fielding candidates and if they do, to advise voters in swing states that a vote for the No Labels candidate is a vote for Donald Trump. You can find more about this effort at ForOurRepublic.usToday's Bill Press Pod is supported by The Laborers' International Union of North America whose members are in the forefront of rebuilding America's infrastructure. More information at LIUNA.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is 2024 the year for a successful third party presidential candidate? Many groups. including No Labels, hope so - however - others fear their efforts may help put former President Donald Trump back in the White House. Former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt (D-MO), in his new role as Co-Founder of the SuperPAC Citizens to Save Our Republic, joins Michael to discuss their work. Original air date 9 October 2023.

Join us for a lively political discussion as we delve into the latest developments in the political landscape. Former Missouri Congressman Dick Gephardt's remarks on Democratic candidates and Joe Biden's potential re-election bid are on the agenda. We explore the polling data indicating concerns about Biden's age and its impact on the Democratic Party. Additionally, the conversation touches on the 14th Amendment's role in potentially removing Donald Trump from the ballot in some states. Tune in for insights from Michael Kelley and John Hancock on these pressing political topics.

[EPISODE ORIGINALLY RECORDED FEBRUARY 2021]Lisa Grove has been a leading Democratic strategist and pollster for 25+ years, helping elect a President, Senators, Governors, and more. She also developed a reputation for winning tough ballot measures and helped refine messaging to advance the cause of marriage equality. In this conversation (recorded February '21), she talks her roots in Oregon politics and activism, being drawn to polling, her early days in the business, starting her own firm in the mid 90s, and stories & insight from a successful career that has spanned several decades.IN THIS EPISODELisa grows up in Portland, OR inspired by the activism around her...Lisa's early jobs in politics in route to becoming a pollster...Lisa talks learning from famed pollster Nancy Belden...Lisa on her approach to focus groups and her favorite focus group stories...How and why Lisa started her own polling firm in the mid 90s...How Lisa made it work as a pollster living in Hawaii...How Lisa's chalked up a successful record on ballot measures...Lisa's work helping advance the cause of marriage equality...Some of the celebrities Lisa has worked with over the years and her current work with Billie Eilish...AND John Anderson, John Anzalone, Brian Baird, Maggie Baird, Warren Beatty, Nancy Belden, Sergio Bendixen, Anna Bennett, Ami Bera, Brian Bilbray, Graeme Blair, Shirley Chisolm, Tom Daschle, Susan Davis, Peter DeFazio, Barry Diller, Tom Donilon, Mike Dukakis, Matt Erickson, Pablo Escobar, Lily Eskelsen, feather boas, Diane Feldman, Sarah Flowers, Cesar Gaviria, Dick Gephardt, the Golden Rule, Martin Hamburger, Hanford Nuclear Site, Darlene Hooley, Jack Mormons, Ron Kind, Celinda Lake, Ed Lazarus, Norman Lear, Carl Levin, Sandy Levin, Rush Limbaugh, Jeff Liszt, Jon Macks, mai tais, Tom McCall, Mark Mellman, Howard Metzenbaum, Mr. Steak, Ralph Nader, Narcos, Finneas O'Connell, Bob Packwood, Jessica Paulson, paradise guilt, the princess ad, Christy Quirk, Rob Reiner, Barbara Roberts, Michael Robinson, Will Robinson, Rich Schlackman, Barbra Streisand, sustainable furniture, swagger, tattoos, Third Way, tissue paper flowers, Joe Trippi, Univision, Melissa Williams, Ron Wyden, Yucca Mountain & more!

Former Missouri Congressman Dick Gephardt joins Tom and Megan talking about a bi-partisan group that he is leading the effort on against a third-party bid for President from "No Labels"    Credit: © MCT

Ali Velshi is joined by Judge J. Michael Luttig, Fmr. Federal Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Hon. Dick Gephardt, Fmr. House Majority Leader, Jerry Goldfeder, Director at Fordham Law School Voting Rights and Democracy Project, Prof.KimberléCrenshaw, Author of ‘#SayHerName: Black Women's Stories of Police Violence and Public Silence', Matthew Seligman, Lawyer and Legal Scholar, Jennifer Rubin, Opinion Writer at the Washington Post, Sean O'Brien, President of International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Kristy Greenberg, Fmr. SDNY Criminal Division Deputy Chief, and Andrew Weissman, Fmr. FBI General Counsel.

A new bipartisan organization is opposing the effort by the group No Labels to run a third-party candidate in the 2024 presidential race. That's with concerns growing among Democrats and Republicans opposed to Donald Trump's candidacy that a third-party candidate could serve as a spoiler. Former House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt discussed more with Geoff Bennett. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A new bipartisan organization is opposing the effort by the group No Labels to run a third-party candidate in the 2024 presidential race. That's with concerns growing among Democrats and Republicans opposed to Donald Trump's candidacy that a third-party candidate could serve as a spoiler. Former House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt discussed more with Geoff Bennett. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Dick Gephardt served 30 years in the House, including 10 years as Democratic Leader - and ran for President in both 1988 and 2004, winning the '88 Iowa Caucus. In this conversation, he talks his working class roots in St. Louis, what drew him to public service, his early days in city government, coming to the House in his 30s, and how he quickly rose in the ranks of the Democratic leadership and was on the precipice of winning the Democratic nomination for President in 1988. This is a great conversation with one of the most important and impactful political figures of his generation. IN THIS EPISODEGrowing up in blue-collar St. Louis as the child of a milkman and secretary…The political inspiration provided by JFK…A young Dick Gephardt's first taste of precinct organizing…His inclusion in the group of insurgent “Young Turks” in St. Louis politics…Why he took the plunge to run an underdog race for Congress in 1976…Memories of early days in the House and a great Tip O'Neill story…How Congressman Gephardt advanced within the Democratic leadership…What led him to run for President in 1988, how he won Iowa, and why the campaign ran out of gas on Super Tuesday…Why he took a pass on running for president in 1992…How he looks back on the 1994 GOP Revolution led by Newt Gingrich…The reforms he put in place as House Democratic leader…Memories of dramatic House floor votes…The one-term member he describes as his “hero of democracy”…Memories of being in the VP mix across a number of elections…Congressman Gephardt talks the importance of longtime aide Joyce Aboussie within his political organization…The Dick Gephardt 101 on how to get the most out of a trip to St. Louis… AND Andrews Air Force Base, Joe Badaracco, big cigars, Dick Bolling, David Bonior, Bill Bradley, Lou Brock, bullshit excuses, George HW Bush, the Cannon Building, Jimmy Carter, Alfonso Cervantes, Bill Clinton, Tony Coehlo, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Jack Danforth, Dick Darman, Tom Daschle, Charlie Diggs, Tom Downey, Mike Dukakis, John Edwards, General Eisenhower, Stan Fike, Tom Foley, Bob Gibson, Dan Glickman, Al Gore, Don Gralike, Jesse Jackson, Ed Jenkins, Hamilton Jordan, John Kerry, Jim Leach, Joe Lieberman, Gillis Long, Douglas MacArthur, Manifest Destiny, Marjorie Mezvinsky, George Miller, Stan Musial, near violence, Richard Nixon, Phelim O'Toole, Bill Ramjue, the Reagan tax cuts, the Rio Grande Valley, rudimentary TV ads, Red Schoendienst, Dred Scott, Paul Simon, soft money, suffering fools, Leonor Sullivan, Stu Symington, Harry Truman, Tim Wirth, Jim Wright & more!

Join me for a one-on-one discussion with President & CEO of Gephardt Group, former House Democratic Leader, and author of "535 not 1", fmr. Rep. Dick Gephardt (D-MO 3rd).

Gary Hart has perhaps the most unique political career of his generation...staffer for Robert Kennedy's Justice Department...manager of George McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign...two-term US Senator...nearly becoming the Democratic nominee for President in 1984...starting 1988 as the Democratic frontrunner before leaving the race amid a media frenzy...and 5+ decades as a forward-looking thinker on the challenges facing the U.S. and the world.(To donate to support The Pro Politics Podcast, you may use this venmo link or inquire by email at mccrary.zachary@gmail.com)IN THIS EPISODE…Growing up in a farming town in Eastern Kansas and his roots in the Church of the Nazarene…How a connection to Robert Kennedy leads to managing the McGovern campaign in 1972…The Iowa strategy that helped McGovern win the '72 Democratic nomination…The one word that defined the success of the McGovern primary campaign…Inside the chaotic Tom Eagleton / Sargent Shriver '72 VP process…How he made the jump from campaign manager to a winning first-time US Senate candidate…Senator Hart remembers his Colorado Democratic colleague, the late Congresswoman Pat Schroeder…Early memories as a 36-year old U.S. Senator…How he forged a path as a new breed of Democrat…What led him to run for President in 1984 and how he nearly won the nomination….Who might have been Gary Hart's 1984 VP choice?Why he didn't run for re-election in 1986?What he will and won't say about the short-lived '88 campaign and why the “true story” may never come out…How he tackled his career after leaving the national stage as a candidate…The current issue Senator Hart believes is most under-discussed…Reflecting on his 50+ year friendship with Joe Biden…His confusion over the current state of US politics…His lifelong affinity for used-book stores… AND Atari Democrats, Matt Bai, Michael Bennet, Brumus, Carnegie libraries, clever journalistic shorthands, Bill Clinton, cool and aloof, Walter Cronkite, Detroit, Eisenhower Republicans, The Fairness Doctrine, Geraldine Ferraro, generational friction, Dick Gephardt, Newt Gingrich, John Glenn, Al Gore, Happy Days, hinges of history, Hubert Humphrey, Hugh Jackman, Jacob Javits, JFK, Pat Leahy, Mike Mansfield, Mac Mathias, the McGovern Army, Ed Muskie, the Military Reform Caucus, the National Security Division, The New York Times, Richard Nixon, peanut butter sandwiches, Warren Rudman, the Sermon on the Mount, Silicon Valley, super-delegates, Rick Stearns, Stu Symington, tremendous ferment, Stewart Udall, Watergate, Theodore White, Tim Wirth & more!

Former Congressman Richard Gephardt spent a decade as House Democratic Leader and also ran for president—now he's trying to make democracy bipartisan again. He's on a speaking tour around Wisconsin this week with groups sponsoring community discussions on the future of democracy and what's at stake if election results continue to be challenged without basis. […]Guests: Mark Jacob, Dan Schumacher, Dick Gephardt

Former U.S. Representative Dick Gephardt discusses his distinguished career in politics, including his time as House majority and minority leader, his two U.S. presidential bids, and his work following his retirement from Congress. The Distinguished Voices Series focuses particular attention on the contributions made by a prominent individual at a critical juncture in the history of the country or the world.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 664, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Mild-Mannered Reporters 1: (Hi, I'm Wolf Blitzer.) From 1990 to 1992 my beat for CNN was this building where I had to see all sides of an issue, not just 5. Pentagon. 2: Sportswriter Grantland Rice wrote that the "Great Scorer" marks "Not that you won or lost" but this. How you played the game. 3: His book "Another City, Not My Own" is based on his time covering the Simpson trial for Vanity Fair. Dominick Dunne. 4: Roscoe was the middle name of this man known for his calm radio reportage during WWII. Edward R. Murrow. 5: This king of gonzo journalism wrote of "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" and in the 1972 campaign. Hunter S. Thompson. Round 2. Category: I Represent 1: Rep. Dick Gephardt. Missouri. 2: Sen. Joseph Biden. Delaware. 3: Rep. Dick Armey. Texas. 4: Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell. Colorado. 5: Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.. Illinois. Round 3. Category: State Fish 1: Though this "regal" salmon is Alaska's state fish, it doesn't wear a crown. king salmon. 2: A Massachusetts cape is named for this state fish, a valuable food source. cod. 3: Called a muskie for short, it's Wisconsin's state fish. a muskellunge. 4: This largest species of salmon, Oregon's state fish, shares its name with an Indian tribe and may grow to 3 feet. the Chinook salmon. 5: South Dakota chose the walleye, while North Dakota chose the northern type of this fish. a pike. Round 4. Category: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 1: In 1968 the Kansas City A's moved to this city. Oakland. 2: This pitcher hurled the first of his record 7 no-hitters in 1973 and his last 18 years later. Nolan Ryan. 3: In 1941 this outfielder had a 56-game hitting streak, a Major League record. Joe DiMaggio. 4: Inn 1993 this player "Mr. October", was elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Reggie Jackson. 5: This Boston Red Sox player won back-to-back titles 3 times:1941 and '42, 1947 and '48, and 1957 and '58. Ted Williams. Round 5. Category: Direct To Video 1: You can order a copy of this fitness guru's "Sweatin' To The Oldies" from his web site. Richard Simmons. 2: This singing group is featured on a video subtitled "One Hour Of Girl Power!". The Spice Girls. 3: This company offers a motivational tape for experienced users of its exercise ski machines. NordicTrack. 4: This talk show host's video of clips edited from his show is subtitled "Too Hot For TV". Jerry Springer. 5: This animated dinosaur film by Don Bluth spawned 4 video sequels. The Land Before Time. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/

When it comes to social media risk, there is reason to hope for consensus. Center for Humane Technology co-founder Tristan Harris recently helped launch a new initiative called the Council for Responsible Social Media (CRSM) in Washington, D.C. It's a coalition between religious leaders, public health experts, national security leaders, and former political representatives from both sides - people who just care about making our democracy work.During this event, Tristan sat down with Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, a friend of Center for Humane Technology, to discuss the harm caused to our mental health and global democracy when platforms lack accountability and transparency. The CRSM is bipartisan, and its kickoff serves to boost the solutions Frances and Tristan identify going into 2023.RECOMMENDED MEDIA Council for Responsible Social Media (CRSM)A project of Issue One, CRSM is a cross-partisan group of leaders addressing the negative mental, civic, and public health impacts of social media in America.Twitter Whistleblower Testifies on Security IssuesPeiter “Mudge” Zatko, a former Twitter security executive, testified on privacy and security issues relating to the social media company before the Senate Judiciary Committee.Beyond the ScreenBeyond the Screen is a coalition of technologists, designers, and thinkers fighting against online harms, led by the Facebook whistle-blower Frances Haugen.#OneClickSafer CampaignOur campaign to pressure Facebook to make one immediate change — join us!RECOMMENDED YUA EPISODES A Conversation with Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugenhttps://www.humanetech.com/podcast/42-a-conversation-with-facebook-whistleblower-frances-haugenA Facebook Whistleblower: Sophie Zhanghttps://www.humanetech.com/podcast/episode-37-a-facebook-whistleblowerMr. Harris Zooms to Washington https://www.humanetech.com/podcast/episode-35-mr-harris-zooms-to-washingtonWith Great Power Comes… No Responsibility? https://www.humanetech.com/podcast/3-with-great-power-comes-no-responsibilityYour Undivided Attention is produced by the Center for Humane Technology. Follow us on Twitter: @HumaneTech_

Newt Gingrich begins to climb the political ladder. He takes charge of GOPAC, a group that makes cassette tapes to train Republican candidates. He wants to nationalize elections, to teach Republicans nationwide to campaign with the same conservative message. And the GOP has a new ally to amplify their message, radio host Rush Limbaugh. When, in 1987, Gingrich starts to go after the Democrats' leader in the House, Jim Wright, it's with the blessing of the old guard of his party. They even reward him with the Number Two spot in GOP leadership. Gingrich doesn't stop there. In 1990, his next target is the Republican president, George H.W. Bush.

We enter the era of President Bill Clinton. In the 1992 election, Democrats win the White House for the first time since the 1970s and enjoy solid majorities in the House and Senate. They seem poised to deliver on an ambitious agenda. But scandals start erupting on a regular basis. By June, Time magazine publishes a cover naming Bill Clinton “The Incredible Shrinking President.” And by August, Republicans are crowing about a bruising battle over Clinton's budget. Republicans will now tell voters that Democrats are the party that supports the largest tax increase in history. This is the contrast Gingrich has spent his whole career trying to create — and it will catapult him towards the role of House Speaker.

We've made it to 1994. In September, House Republicans gather on the steps of the Capitol and sign the Contract with America. It's a carefully-worded list of bills they promise to bring to a vote as soon as they win the majority. Election night arrives, and the Republican sweep is decisive. Democrats are completely thrown by the size of the loss — and start searching for answers. And in January 1995, Newt Gingrich's biggest moment finally arrives: The Democrats hand over the gavel, and he becomes Speaker of the House.

Over the next few weeks, the bipartisan House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol is holding a series of historic hearings to shed light on the events leading up to and on January 6, 2021.During the hearings,  “Swamp Stories” is having a special series to bring listeners in-depth analysis by some of the country's leading political experts on what we are learning and how the country is reacting.In the first episode of the series, host Weston Wamp speaks with Dick Gephardt, former House Majority Leader from Missouri, and member of Issue One's ReFormers Caucus and the National Council on Election Integrity.Additional InformationSwamp Stories PodcastMore shows from The Democracy Group

Over the next few weeks, the bipartisan House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol is holding a series of historic hearings to shed light on the events leading up to and on January 6, 2021.During the hearings, we are hosting a special series of “Swamp Stories” to bring listeners in-depth analysis by some of the country's leading political experts on what we are learning and how the country is reacting.In the first episode of the series, host Weston Wamp speaks with Dick Gephardt, former House Majority Leader from Missouri, and member of Issue One's ReFormers Caucus and the National Council on Election Integrity.

They should have made a movie about Jeff Smith...wait they did...A documentary titled "Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore?" He has always been a man on the move. Playing basketball at 5'6" and 100 something bumping up against bigger stronger players, but none of them more tenacious or passionate...has been a metaphor for Jeff's life. He is not afraid to tackle the deemed impossible. He got his PHD. in Political Science from Washington University St. Louis. At 25 years old he co-founded Confluence Charter Schools in St. Louis City that now has over 4,000 students. He ran for Dick Gephardt's open congressional seat against Russ Carnahan in 2004...losing by less than 1%. He was elected Missouri State Senator. Jeff shares the incredible story how everything fell off the cliff with a crazy man car bombing that unbelievably led to the crazy man's connection to Jeff's 2004 campaign...which eventually leads to his best friend wearing a wire to frame him for Federal Election Fraud and Obstruction of Justice....movie stuff. I love how open Jeff is about his life experiences and the prison world. His perspective on life today really hits home. It is good stuff! Jeff wrote the critically acclaimed book "Mr. Smith Goes to Prison." He has even done a TED Talk titled, "Lessons in Business...From Prison." This episode is full of lessons and tips for life. Proud of what this man has accomplished! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Loretta Sanchez served 20 years in the US House, one of the first Democrats to breakthrough in historically GOP Orange County, CA. She also made history, with her sister Linda Sanchez, as the only two women related by family to serve in Congress. In this conversation, she talks growing up as the daughter of Mexican immigrants in LA, her 1996 upset over GOP fixture Bob Dornan and the election contest that ensued, her 2016 election for Senate ultimately won by Kamala Harris, and memories & insights from two decades in the House.IN THIS EPISODECongresswoman Sanchez talks growing up in the LA-area as the daughter of Mexican immigrants…The candidate who her father walked door-to-door for, even before he could vote himself…Her path to running for office in the mid 1990s…Congresswoman Sanchez talks through the history and politics of Orange County, CA…The great story behind her 1996 upset of GOP icon Bob Dornan, a race dubbed “the upset of the decade” by Time Magazine…The year-long election contest that followed her 1996 victory…Congresswoman Sanchez's memories of lunch with Joe Biden in 1997…She explains what makes Nancy Pelosi an effective party leader…Who Congresswoman Sanchez is keeping an eye on as the next generation of Democratic leaders in the House…The story behind the history-making election of sisters Loretta and Linda Sanchez as part of the same Congress…She recounts her decision to run for US Senate in 2016…Congresswoman Sanchez's advice to Democrats who want to better communicate with Latino voters…The advice that Congresswoman Sanchez would offer AOC…Congresswoman Sanchez talks her current priorities and interests…AND…Pete Aguilar, Karen Bass, Barbara Boxer, Willie Brown, cause celebres, Chapman University, Gil Cisneros, Katherine Clark, Bill Clinton, Barbara Cubin, Blue Dogs, John Conyers, Lou Correa, Tom Daly, Willian Dannemeyer, David & Goliath, Val Demings, John Dingell, Veronica Escobar, Anna Eshoo, Sam Farr, Barney Frank, Georgetown, Dick Gephardt, Newt Gingrich, Al Gore, Lindsay Graham, green cards, Kamala Harris, Head Start, David Hobson, Hubert Humphrey, Italian Grandmas, Hakeem Jeffries, the Joint Economic Committee, Patrick Kennedy, Barbara Kennelly, Jerry McNerney, John McCain, George Miller, John Murtha, Richard Nixon, Barack Obama, Old Bulls, Colin Peterson, Katie Porter, Ed Rendell, Kathleen Rice, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Harley Rouda, Lucille Roybal-Allard, Rotary Clubs, Ronald Reagan, Tony Rodham, George Stephanopoulos, Univision, the Western White House, Pete Wilson, & more!

Introducing our Keynote Speaker...Damon West, world-wide best selling author and motivational speaker, talks with Buck and Brad about...growing up in Port Arthur;attending school at Woodrow Wilson and Edison Middle Schools;attending Thomas Jefferson High School, where he was a three-year starting quarterback;his journey from college quarterback to convicted felon to redemption;the people along his life's path that believed in him;his mission to give back and effect positive change--a mission that has made him one of the top motivational speakers in the nation; and other topics!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Bob West, Genie Montie West, Brandon West, Grayson West, Chief Jimmy Singletary, Joe Washington Jr, Coach Joe Washington, Bill Maddox, John Bass, Jacob Bass, Jason Bass, Todd Dodge, Brent Duhon, Charles Getwood, DeCedric Shawn Giron, Chad Johnson, Mike Owens, Charlie Jehlen, Pearce Pegross, Joey Mouton, Lyndon Henry, Joey Foster, James Brown, Jay Musser, Thad Stein, Toby Guidry, Heath Hebert, Jake Burnett, Claire Barras, Thomas Jefferson HS teacher Mrs. Cummings, Dow Wynn, Coach James Knowles, Leland MccElroy, Frank Middleton, Patrick Palmer, Jimmy Johnson, Janis Joplin, Kenny Harrison, Walter Umphrey, Ed Roddy, Teresa Lee Burnett, Chief Paul LeMoine, Michael Orta, Kendell Romero West and Clara, and more! Other well-known names that are included in the podcast are  Norv Turner, Rep. Dick Gephardt, Dabo Swinney, Nick Saban, Lincoln Riley, Chip Kelly, Lane Kiffin, John Gordon, and more!Damon West has a message of both hope and victory!Your front-row seat to a keynote motivational podcast is just a download away!Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!!!!

BOB SHRUM! He of “The Dream Will Never Die” and “The Shrum Primary” fame!   Bob is a legend in the business of political consulting, and a member of the American Association of Political Consultants Hall of Fame.   We had such a good time, and talked about so many people and events that we split this one into two for the audience to better digest the vast array of subjects we cover. Over the course of both episodes, we talk about everyone from former Alabama State Senator Pierre Pelham and former Alabama Governor George Wallace, to old bulls of the US Senate such as Richard Russell, John Stennis and James Eastland, The Kennedy Brothers and Carol O'Connor, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and TS Elliot, “The Gary Hart Corollary,” Al Gore, Dick Gephardt, Michael Dukakis, Zell Miller, Doug Jones, Frank Stitt and Wolfgang Puck, and Bear Bryant and John McKay and another 100 or so in between. You can learn more about Bob's work and the mission and programming of The Center for the Political Future via their website Bob' twitter: @BobShrum CPF's twitter: @USCPolFuture Our interest level and growth have been phenomenal. Please help us by following us: Podcast Instagram: @now_more_than_ever_pod Podcast Twitter:  @nowmorethaneve2 Dave Instagram: @thechairmanmow   Dave Twitter: @thechairmanmow Chris Twitter: @vescoisland Chris Instagram: @chris_krauth

I'm so fortunate to be joined by Paul Begala as my first guest – we had a great conversation. Paul is a great storyteller, with tremendous insights he's learned over the years that remain incredibly relevant today.Podcast WebsiteTwitter: @ProPoliticsPodTwitter: @ZacMcCraryFacebook: The Pro Politics PodcastIN THIS EPISODE…Paul breaks out his spot-on impressions of Bill Clinton, James Carville, and a deep cut of Phil Graham…Why was Paul's nickname “Huntley-Brinkley”?Which Senator did a 12-year old Paul see, from the Senate Gallery, skillfully working the room during the 1973 Alaska pipeline vote?How does high-school Paul cross paths with both Tom Delay and Ron Paul in the 1970s? Why the concept of “taxation and representation” was incredibly influential in Paul's time at the University of Texas?The lasting impact Diane Begala, Paul's wife, has had on the UT campus…The story of Paul's (temporary) defeat for Student Body President by a fictional character…The two-word slogan that has defined Paul's outlook on politics, government, and life…What wager do Paul and his wife make before they see their friend Mark McKinnon on TV?How Paul learned more from losing a race in Texas than he did on any of the races he won?How Paul helped revive the political career of the man known as “The Three Time Loss from Holy Cross”…How one candidate's embrace of Transcendental Meditation changed a race…Which candidate Paul worked for had “the greatest collection of talent on one staff” that Paul's ever seen (and it's not the 1992 Clinton Team)…The story of how a pollster and an eye doctor found the right health care messaging to overcome a 47-point deficit in the 1991 upset win of PA Senator Harris Wofford…How the lesson of “be like Bobby Kennedy” made Paul a better campaign manager…Who is the potential Democratic candidate that Paul thought posed the greatest threat to Clinton's prospects…The “one thing that hasn't changed in the Democratic Party” since 1992…What was the “gold watch” strategy in the 1992 presidential race…Why Ross Perot actually hurt Bill Clinton in 1992 more than George HW Bush…What did Hillary Clinton say when Ross Perot (temporarily) pulled out of the '92 race…Why Bill Clinton wanted Paul Begala to work in the White House even though Paul felt “unqualified”…Paul in the middle of the Clinton impeachment fight during a strained personal relationship with the President…Paul's tips on how to be good on television…The advice Paul gives to anyone considering a career in politics…Which recent political movie does Paul “highly, highly recommend”?What spot on the map does Paul call “the greatest place in the world”?What Paul has learned from each of his four sons… Also mentioned...John Anzalone, Howard Baker, Billy Begala, Charlie Begala, Diane Begala, John Begala Patrick Begala, Anna Bennett, Lloyd Bentsen, Joe Biden, David Bowie, Bill Bradley, George W Bush, James Carville, Bob Casey, Bill Clements, Hillary Clinton, Mario Cuomo, Mike Donilon, Lloyd Doggett, Sarah Eckhardt, Bob Gammage, Bryan Garner, Dick Gephardt, Al Gore,  Florence Scroggins Graham, Larry Grisolano, Kent Hance, John Heinz, David Humphreville, Vernon Jordan, Ted Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Bob Kreuger, Frank Lautenberg, Lyle Lovett, Neil MacBride, Mary Matalin, Linda Moore, Karen Olick, Jay Rockefeller, Ronald Reagan, Ann Richards, John Schwartz, Bill Scranton, Bob Shrum, Russ Tidwell, Dick Thornburgh, John Tower, Doug Wilder, David Wilhelm, Harris Wofford, and more!

Show Summary: Host Ethan Astaneh speaks with Jason McLennan, a prominent figure in the green building movement. Jason is a highly sought designer, consultant, and thought leader around the world — even referred to as the ‘Steve Jobs' of the green building industry. His company, McLennan Design, was formed with a clear overarching purpose: to make a significant positive change in the world, with a particular focus on deep green, regenerative design solutions. In their discussion today, Jason explains what a living building is and why it is so important in the global effort to tackle climate change. He elaborates on how individuals and organizations can achieve the status of a living building, what it is like working on a living building (as well as living in one), how technology intersects and whether or not it is possible to upgrade a pre-existing structure into a living building. Key Takeaways: [:33] About today's episode. [1:22] Jason explains what a green building is and distinguishes the differences between it and a living building. [2:19] Jason explains the analogy that "a building is like a flower," that he mentioned in his TEDx Talk. [4:14] Jason explains the Living Building Challenge and the Living Community Challenge. [5:47] How do you achieve the status of a living product or a living building? Is it a call-to-action or a certification? [7:20] Jason gives an example of a well-known living building. [8:28] Who is leading this global effort and who is supporting it? [10:03] How did Jason end up getting involved with living buildings? And what sorts of resistance and obstacles has he encountered along his journey? [12:16] As the CEO of McLennan Design, is Jason actively designing and building these living buildings? [13:29] What is it like living or working in a living building? Do you have to change your standard of living at all or compromise design? [15:33] Jason highlights some common misconceptions about living buildings. [16:29] The cost of creating a living building. [17:49] Is it possible to improve pre-existing buildings to make them more green and ‘living?' [19:10] Does there have to be a specific geographic setting in order to make living buildings work? [21:56] How does technology intersect with living buildings? [23:05] How are the teams assembled for these living building projects? [24:23] Are schools beginning to teach and embrace the ideas that stem from living buildings? [25:37] Are governments doing anything right now to incentivize the building of these green and living buildings? [27:17] Jason recaps today's discussion and reiterates why living buildings are incredibly important — especially in today's environment.   Mentioned in this Episode: McLennan Design Nicola Sustainable Innovation Fund “Living Buildings for a Living Future | Jason McLennan | TEDxBend” (Video) LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Living Building Challenge Living Community Challenge Living-Future.org Bullitt Center Bullitt Foundation   Guest Bio Jason McLennan Jason is a highly sought out designer, consultant, and thought leader around the world — even being referred to as the ‘Steve Jobs' of the green building industry. He is the Founder and Chair of the board of the International Living Future Institute and Cascadia Green Building Council, a chapter of both the United States Green Building Council and the Canada Green Building Council. His company, McLennan Design, was formed with a clear overarching purpose: to make a significant positive change in the world, with a particular focus on deep green, regenerative design solutions as their means. They exist to be change agents — using design and consulting as a powerful tool for transformation. Jason is the recipient of numerous industry awards and in 2012  was also appointed to join Deepak Chopra, Dick Gephardt, Mel Matinez and Terry McAuliffe on the advisory board of Delos, a wellness real estate development firm founded by Paul Scialla. He is also member of the Clinton Global Initiative. For his full bio, visit: McLennan-Design.com/About/Jason-F-McLennan   About The Host — Ethan Astaneh Ethan is a Financial Advisor in the firm's Vancouver office. He provides strategic advice to high net worth business owners, professionals, and retirees, and offers his clients a wide range of financial services, including; retirement income planning, business succession and continuation planning, investment management, tax and estate planning, charitable giving, and intergenerational wealth transfer. For his full bio, visit: NicolaWealth.com/Our-Team/Ethan-Astaneh