Podcast appearances and mentions of Roosevelt Room

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- Speaking from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Tuesday night, President Donald Trump held a press conference announcing OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, and several other companies will invest $500 billion to build the nation's artificial intelligence infrastructure. While some are vocally expressing fear that A.I. could lead to a societal downfall, Rich expresses optimism. He notes that its necessary for the U.S. to drive advancements in the critical technological field—as the alternative would be to allow geopolitical rival China to dominate the sphere which would have catastrophic implications for national security. 3:40pm- Brianna Lyman—Elections Correspondent for The Federalist—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her latest article, “Media's Regurgitation of Baseless Hegseth Allegations Prove They Learned Nothing Post-Election.” You can read the full article here: https://thefederalist.com/2025/01/22/medias-regurgitation-of-baseless-hegseth-allegations-prove-they-learned-nothing-post-election/

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- Appearing on Fox News with Lawrence Jones, Trump Administration Border Czar Tom Homan revealed that since Donald Trump took office on Monday I.C.E. has arrested over 100 dangerous criminals who entered the country illegally. Rich suspects Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner may not cooperate with federal officials seeking to arrest undocumented migrants deemed a threat to public safety. 6:15pm- Cabinet Confirmation Votes: Democrats in the Senate Judiciary Committee have stalled Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi's confirmation vote for 7-days. She now has to wait until January 29th. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said he expects the next procedural vote for Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth to be held tomorrow—with the final vote taking place Friday, possibly Saturday morning. John Ratcliffe's vote for CIA Director was supposed to be held Tuesday night but Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) stalled it—demanding a “full debate.” Ratcliffe's confirmation vote will now likely be held tomorrow. 6:30pm- REPLAY: Speaking from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Tuesday night, President Donald Trump held a press conference announcing OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, and several other companies will invest $500 billion to build the nation's artificial intelligence infrastructure. While some are vocally expressing fear that A.I. could lead to a societal downfall, Rich expresses optimism. He notes that its necessary for the U.S. to drive advancements in the critical technological field—as the alternative would be to allow geopolitical rival China to dominate the sphere which would have catastrophic implications for national security.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (01/22/2025): 3:05pm- Speaking from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Tuesday night, President Donald Trump held a press conference announcing OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, and several other companies will invest $500 billion to build the nation's artificial intelligence infrastructure. While some are vocally expressing fear that A.I. could lead to a societal downfall, Rich expresses optimism. He notes that its necessary for the U.S. to drive advancements in the critical technological field—as the alternative would be to allow geopolitical rival China to dominate the sphere which would have catastrophic implications for national security. 3:40pm- Brianna Lyman—Elections Correspondent for The Federalist—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her latest article, “Media's Regurgitation of Baseless Hegseth Allegations Prove They Learned Nothing Post-Election.” You can read the full article here: https://thefederalist.com/2025/01/22/medias-regurgitation-of-baseless-hegseth-allegations-prove-they-learned-nothing-post-election/ 4:05pm- Rich is still recovering from his foot surgery—and decides to take his medicine live on air…how exciting! 4:10pm- Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker led a crowd in an Eagles chant following the team's big win against the Los Angeles Rams—but she somehow misspelled “Eagles.” 4:20pm- In a press conference, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau—who is the son of former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and definitely not former Cuban dictator Fidel Castro—warned President Donald Trump against imposing tariffs on Canada. 4:30pm- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump picked New Jersey State Senator Douglas J. Steinhardt to serve as acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. 4:40pm- In a series of Executive Orders signed on Monday night from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump mandated employees of the federal government work in-person, withdrew the nation from the Paris Climate Agreement, withdrew the nation from the World Health Organization (WHO) citing their willingness to cover-up China's COVID-19 transgressions, delayed enforcement of a national ban of TikTok, recognized two genders—male and female, pardoned 1,500 Americans arrested for their actions on January 6th, 2021, expanded domestic energy production, shut down the U.S. Southern border, and guaranteed free speech on social media. Trump also fulfilled a long-term campaign pledge to focus on meritocracy and pivot away from the prioritization of far-left policies like diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) within the federal government. 4:45pm- Trump Delivers on His Promise to Dismantle DEI: Jason Riley, opinion columnist for The Wall Street Journal, writes: “It's no surprise that increasing the salience of race, and favoring some groups over others, can only harm the social cohesion necessary to sustain a multiethnic society. A Gallup poll released last week found that a plurality of Americans (39%) said that race relations had worsened under Mr. Biden, versus just 24% who said they had improved.” You can read t full article here: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/trump-delivers-on-his-promise-to-dismantle-dei-race-ethnicity-policy-f5847d0a 5:00pm- Gerald Posner—Award-Winning Investigative Journalist & Author of the book “Pharma: Greed, Lies, and the Poisoning of America”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article, “Hitler, Musk, and the Art of the Smear.” PLUS, Rich and Posner debate the Kennedy assassination. Will President Donald Trump release the JFK files, as he pledged to do on the campaign trail? You can read the full article here: https://www.justthefacts.media/p/hitler-musk-and-the-art-of-the-smear 5:20pm- Appearing on Fox News with Lawrence Jones, Trump Administration Border Czar Tom Homan revealed that since Donald Trump took office on Monday I.C.E. has arrested over 100 dangerous criminals who entered the country illegally. 5:25pm- While speaking to reporters outside o ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:00pm- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump's United Nations Ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. During one exchange, Sen. Chris Murphy accused Elon Musk of giving a “Nazi salute” during Trump's inauguration celebration at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. Stefanik denied that Musk had made the gesture—similarly, the Anti-Defamation League said the allegations made against Musk were not true. 5:30pm- Speaking from the Roosevelt Room of the White House, President Donald Trump held a press conference announcing OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, and several other companies will invest $500 billion to build the nation's artificial intelligence infrastructure. Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son echoed sentiments Trump made during his inaugural address—this is the “golden age” of America.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- Speaking from the Roosevelt Room of the White House, President Donald Trump held a press conference announcing OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, and several other companies will invest $500 billion to build the nation's artificial intelligence infrastructure. While taking questions from the press, Trump defended his decision to pardon people arrested for their actions on January 6, claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin “never would have gone into Ukraine” if he had been president at the time, and recapped his experience on Inauguration Day. Plus, what was in the letter Joe Biden wrote him and left in the Oval Office desk? 6:20pm- On Monday night, President Donald Trump pardoned 1,500+ Americans arrested for a series of crimes related to events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021 and commuted the sentences of 14 others. Rich notes that several things can be true at once: some of those arrested acted abhorrently, but the Department of Justice was overly aggressive with prosecutions. 6:40pm- REPLAY: Congressman Jeff Van Drew—United States Representative for New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap Inauguration Day in Washington D.C., the Laken Riley Act, and President Donald Trump's Day 1 executive orders which included a pause on the development of offshore wind farms in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans! Rep. Van Drew explains “it's a great day for the Jersey Shore.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (01/21/2025): 3:05pm- In a series of Executive Orders signed on Monday night from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump mandated employees of the federal government work in-person, withdrew the nation from the Paris Climate Agreement, withdrew the nation from the World Health Organization (WHO) citing their willingness to cover-up China's COVID-19 transgressions, delayed enforcement of a national ban of TikTok, recognized two genders—male and female, pardoned 1,500 Americans arrested for their actions on January 6th, 2021, expanded domestic energy production, shut down the U.S. Southern border, and guaranteed free speech on social media. 3:15pm- Prior to leaving office, President Joe Biden issued a series of preemptive pardons for five of his family members, Gen. Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and members of the House committee investigating January 6—including Rep. Jamie Raskin and former Congressmembers Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney. Even allies within the Democrat Party, like Sen. Cory Booker, had a hard time defending the outgoing president's decision. 3:30pm- Paul Thacker—Investigative Journalist & former Fellow at the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article, “Fauci's Lies Forced a Biden Pardon, Creating New Legal Jeopardy for ‘Mr. Science.'" You can read the article here: https://disinformationchronicle.substack.com/p/faucis-lies-forced-a-biden-pardon?r=1eu6ww&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true. 4:05pm- Congressman Jeff Van Drew—United States Representative for New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap Inauguration Day in Washington D.C., the Laken Riley Act, and President Donald Trump's Day 1 executive orders which included a pause on the development of offshore wind farms in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans! Rep. Van Drew explains “it's a great day for the Jersey Shore.” 4:30pm- Prior to leaving office, President Joe Biden issued a series of preemptive pardons for five of his family members, Gen. Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and members of the House committee investigating January 6—including Rep. Jamie Raskin and former Congressmembers Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney. Even allies within the Democrat Party, like Sen. Cory Booker, had a hard time defending the outgoing president's decision. 4:40pm- On Monday night, President Donald Trump pardoned 1,500+ Americans arrested for a series of crimes related to events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021 and commuted the sentences of 14 others. Rich notes that several things can be true at once: some of those arrested acted abhorrently, but the Department of Justice was overly aggressive with prosecutions. 4:50pm- Did Rich mention he was on Fox News earlier today? 5:00pm- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump's United Nations Ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. During one exchange, Sen. Chris Murphy accused Elon Musk of giving a “Nazi salute” during Trump's inauguration celebration at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. Stefanik denied that Musk had made the gesture—similarly, the Anti-Defamation League said the allegations made against Musk were not true. 5:30pm- Speaking from the Roosevelt Room of the White House, President Donald Trump held a press conference announcing OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, and several other companies will invest $500 billion to build the nation's artificial intelligence infrastructure. Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son echoed sentiments Trump made during his inaugural address—this is the “golden age” of America. 6:05pm- Speaking from the Roosevelt Room of the White House, President Donald Trump held a press conference announcing OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, and several other companies will invest $500 billion to build the nation's artificial intelligence infrastructure. While taking questions from the press, Trump defended his d ...

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The fate of our favorite plant hangs in the balance as America decides whether to elect a woman committed to legalizing cannabis federally and de-scheduling it out of the Controlled Substances Act, or a guy who openly admires a murderous dictator's approach to the Drug War,,, and by the way didn't lift a finger to stop the 1 million weed arrests that happened during his four years in office. Cry all you want MAGA weed bros, but thems the facts. As you will hear in this interview with Chris Goldstein, a longtime weed activist who's been arrested on federal charges for leading a massive monthly smoke out next to the Liberty Bell, once planted weed on the lawn of the statehouse in New Jersey, and oh yeah, earlier this year, sat down with Vice President Kamala Harris to talk cannabis reform in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.  Please light one up, have a listen, and then make sure you're registered to vote. PATREON Please support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon. Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible  EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 120+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History, and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday.

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Communications expert Tucker Eskew has been a participant in some of the most seminal moments in American political history over the course of the past 30+ years...a protege of the famed Republican strategist Lee Atwater, senior aide to the Bush 2000 win over John McCain in the fractious South Carolina primary, working in the White House the morning of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a stint representing the Bush Administration at 10 Downing Street in London, one of Sarah Palin's lead handlers during her whirlwhind 2008 VP experience...among many other momentous experiences during his decades in and around politics. In this conversation, Tucker talks his path to politics and his time as both observer and player in some of the most important moments in recent American history.IN THIS EPISODETucker's roots as the son of a journalist growing up in the Southeast...The DC internship that set him on a path toward working in politics...A couple of his favorite Strom Thurmond stories...Tucker, in his mid 20s, becomes Press Secretary for South Carolina Governor Caroll Campbell...Tucker remembers lessons learned from his mentor - the famed GOP operative, Lee Atwater...Tucker's role on the ground during the bruising, fractious 2000 South Carolina primary between Bush and McCain...Tucker talks the strategic acumen of Karl Rove...Tucker's role as a Bush spokesman in West Palm Beach during the 2000 post-election chaos...Tucker recounts his amazing story of working in the White House on the morning of the 9/11 terrorist attacks...Tucker works out of 10 Downing Street for months, partnering with British Prime Minister Tony Blair, in the aftermath of 9/11...Tucker's stint as one of the senior handlers for Sarah Palin during her tumultuous 2008 VP experience...Why John McCain had a sense of relief after losing the 2008 presidential race...Lessons learned from 19 years as a partner at the corporate comms firm Vianovo...AND Whit Ayres, the BBC, Doug Bailey, James Baker, Dan Bartlett, John Buckley, Blaine Bull, Alistair Campbell, Chad Man, Lon Chaney, Dick Cheney, Bill Clinton, the Coalition Information Center, Candy Crowley, Matthew Dowd, emergency bunkers, Ray Eskew, flashbulb moments, fog of war, Gerald Ford, Michael Gerson, the Greenville News-Piedmont, Albert Hawkins, Karen Hughes, Jesse Jackson, Greg Jenkins, Lafayette Square, Jim Lake, Joe Lieberman, Larry Lindsey, low bono, Mary Matalin, Bob McAllister, Anita McBride, Tim McBride, mimeographs, next man up, the News Literacy Project, Richard Nixon, Bob Novak, pocket doors, the Presidential Campaign Hotline, the Reagan/Bush 1984 war room, red light moments, Condaleeza Rice, the Roosevelt Room, Mark Sanford, South Lawn moments, sucker optimists, James Taylor, UPI, The University of the South, ugly babies, George Wallace, Jim Wilkinson & more!

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan from ToI's Jerusalem offices. Iran's mission to the United Nations said on Friday that if Israel embarks on a “full-scale military aggression” in Lebanon against Hezbollah, “an obliterating war will ensue.” This came a day before Iran's sole reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili qualified for a runoff presidential election, which will be held on Friday. Who are these two candidates and what does either candidate mean for Israel and the region? US President Joe Biden's halting debate performance has led some in his own party to question whether he should be replaced on the ballot before November. At the same time, many in Israel began to wonder, is Biden really up to being the man holding the wheel on the war in Gaza? Berman weighs in. Even while IDF drones struck dozens of Hamas sites in Gaza City's Shejaiya over the past day and troops located weapons, raided Hamas combat complexes — some of which were booby-trapped — and killed several gunmen, Berman proposes that the IDF is still far from reaching its two war goals. What does this mean for the ongoing Gaza War -- and a looming war in the north. For more updates, please check out The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Hardliner, moderate to face off in 2nd-ever Iranian runoff, after record low turnout Iran's UN mission threatens ‘obliterating war' if Israel launches Lebanon offensive PM warns visiting former US officers Iran seeks to conquer Jordan, Saudi Arabia As poor debate showing roils Democrats, Bidens implore donors to stay course Rafah operation and Gaza war are winding down; Israel is no closer to its goals THOSE WE HAVE LOST: Civilians and soldiers killed in Hamas's onslaught on Israel THOSE WE ARE MISSING: The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. ILLUSTRATIVE IMAGE: US President Joe Biden speaks about the protests over Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza that have roiled US college campuses, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 2, 2024. (Drew Angerer / AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: In the Roosevelt Room of the White House, President Joe Biden, reacting to the death of Alexei Navalny, told reporters “he bravely stood up to the corruption, the violence and all the bad things the Putin government was doing.” Biden added, “Even in prison, he (Navalny) was a powerful voice for the truth.” EWTN News Nightly White House correspondent Owen Jensen reports. Michael Kimmage, a professor and Department Chair of history at the Catholic University of America joins News Nightly to discuss why the death of Alexei Navalny is so consequential and if Vladimir Putin considered him a threat. After witnessing all the pictures of people laying flowers at monuments dedicated to victims of political repression after Navalny's death was announced, Kimmage shares how this is resonating with people in Russia. Nearly four dozen members of Congress are accompanying the Vice President and others to Munich. Foreign leaders will be turning their attention to those lawmakers, seeking to have the U-S pass more funding for the war in Ukraine. Capitol Hill Correspondent, Erik Rosales reports. Gordon Chang, author of 'The Coming Collapse of China' joins News Nightly to discuss article 23, if it will become law, and why it is being considered when the current National Security law is already resulting in numerous arrests and convictions. Bishop Earl Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio joins News Nightly to discuss Encounter, an event in New York City taking place this weekend. Bishop Fernandes is a featured speaker and will share why it is such a powerful and unique event, later he explains this year's theme, "Tearing Open the Sleeping Soul" which pays tribute to St. Gregory the Great. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

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This week Fareed sits down for an exclusive interview with President Joe Biden in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. They speak about the questions of NATO accession for Ukraine and Sweden ahead of the president's trip to Vilnius, Lithuania for the coming week's NATO summit. They also discuss US–China tensions, and President Biden tells Fareed that although China has big ambitions, he believes Washington and Beijing can establish a stable working relationship. Plus, President Biden assesses America's relationships with Israel and Saudi Arabia—and tells Fareed that he is running for reelection to "finish the job" of uniting democracies and making the world more secure. Fareed also talks with Janine di Giovanni, executive director of The Reckoning Project, about her group's work documenting alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Live from the pounding heart of the greatest nation ever conceived—I'm Steve Gruber—fighting for you from the Foxhole of Freedom—and pushing back on the blizzard of lies from the left, the right and the uniparty—it is time for the fearless pursuit of the truth and nothing but the truth—so help me God! This is the Steve Gruber Show—   And here are 3 Big Things you need to know—to start this hour—   Number One— It seems the radical leftists that churn ice cream in Vermont have been living in a cave—As Ben and Jerry's attacks America on the 4th of July—who do they think they are? Bud Light?   Number Two— FBI Director Christopher Wray will soon be deflecting lots of questions and avoiding direct answers—as he has been called to testify in front of the House Judiciary Committee next week—I wonder if he will lie this time—   Number Three— There are a pair of big stories today—that have everyone talking—and we should dig into both today too—   One is the discovery of cocaine in The West Wing—and the second is the scorching opinion handed down by a Federal Judge that declared the collusion between the Biden team before and after the election, along with the DNC censoring the content of social media sites—to further their agendas—while silencing conservatives every step of the way— the judge called it the biggest assault on free speech in the history of the country—and we are going to explore that—well, we will try—BUT of course the White House isn't saying anything—per usual—and directing anyone with questions to go elsewhere—   I will get back to that—   But first, think about the past couple of weeks at the White House—a transgender activist—pulls up his shirt to show off his breast augmentation to the world from the South Lawn—yeah it was a real boob move—   Then the White House violated all etiquette involving the American flag—and flew the Lgbt-qrstuv++ flag in the middle of two American flags—hanging from the White House itself—   We've also learned about the FBI and DOJ slow walking investigations into the First Junkie, Hunter Biden—allowing him to skate on a pile of felony charges that anyone else would have faced—if they'd failed to pay millions of dollars in taxes—while setting up elaborate schemes to hide the move—   And then comes the discovery of cocaine—cocaine in the West Wing—and as soon as it happened—the Hunter Biden jokes were flying—and the left wing politicians and media flew into battle mode—circling the wagons and attacking Republicans—who as far as I can tell—did not drop off blow in the White House—   Yes, it has been a blizzard of bad news and worse optics for old Joe—BUT like I said, I never thought it was Hunters and found it much more likely that the Coke belonged to Old Joe—You know there is nothing like a big fat line and a cup of coffee to blast off into your day!   But its far more likely—that we will never know who delivered a mid-summer snow storm to the West Wing—and God knows the Democrats and the Biden Administration will never confess to any wrongdoing—this is not a two tiered system of justice—this may qualify for 3 or 4 tiers of justice—I mean if you can afford to lose your fix near the Oval—you can probably afford to avoid detection—if you know what I mean   However, as we joke about Hunter and Daddy Warbucks lining out lines on a portrait of George Washington on the Resolute desk—there are some very real concerns about the substance clearing security to get dropped inside in the first place—   I mean, honestly—is there one piece of Joe Bidens Administration that is actually competent—   I have been to the Oval Office—I have cleared security and been through the Roosevelt Room—and stood in the waiting area as cabinet members stream by—I cannot imagine what kind of—well balls it would take to do something that bold—or that stupid—and yet in Joe Bidens America—cocaine is on the menu for someone in the West Wing—   And can you even believe—that days into this investigation—The Secret Service cannot figure out how it got there? Seems like a stretch to me—in the most secure building in the world—   That conclusion was confirmed by an independent lab on Wednesday—so it was not a false positive—just another reminder that some of the folks running this place are on drugs—   Beyond the Secret Service—what is the White House doing? Can Karine at least tell us the President is pissed off about this fiasco? Can she say that whoever they find that had the coke will face severe penalties?   Good grief—say something—and stop being such a complete weasel about what should be fairly easy questions—   So what about the other bad headlines for Casey Jones and the team at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue?

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: Andy Bloom—President of Andy Bloom Communications & Contributor to Broad + Liberty—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his most recent editorial, “Don't Let Pennsylvania Replicate the Minnesota Mess.” You can read the full editorial here: https://broadandliberty.com/2023/06/22/andy-bloom-dont-let-pennsylvania-replicate-the-minnesota-mess/ Following the release of the Supreme Court's decision in the student-loan forgiveness case Biden v. Nebraska, President Joe Biden held a press conference from the Roosevelt Room of the White House where he spoke critically of the court's verdict. At the conclusion of the press briefing, Biden was asked about a State Department report which found the Biden Administration had mishandled the U.S. military's withdrawal from Afghanistan during the summer of 2020. You can read more about the State Department's report here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/06/30/afghanistan-withdrawal-state-department-report/ At a press conference to address the Supreme Court's decision in Biden v. Nebraska, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said that, while he accepts the court's decision, his department will seek a new method to alleviate the debt burden placed on students. In Biden v. Nebraska the Supreme court rejected the Biden Administration's argument that the executive branch could unilaterally cancel student loan debts via the Heroes Act. CNN commentator Van Jones referred to the Supreme Court's recent rulings as a “tragedy.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (06/30/2023): 3:05pm- In a six to three decision released on Friday, the Supreme Court rejected the Biden Administration's claim that under the Heroes Act—adopted after the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2002—the executive branch possesses the unilateral authority to erase an estimated $430 billion in student loan debt. Writing the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts explained that, in erasing student loan debt, the White House had attempted to “rewrite” the Heroes Act “from the ground up.” Jess Bavin of The Wall Street Journal summarizes Roberts' argument: “Roberts highlighted the hardship that fell on those who hadn't taken on student debt. Imagine, he said, a high-school graduate who borrowed money to set up a lawn-care business, while a classmate instead went to college on a student loan.” You can read more about the court's decision in Biden v. Nebraska here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/supreme-court-strikes-down-bidens-student-loan-forgiveness-plan-54a1ca7 3:15pm- In 303 Creative v. Elenis, the Supreme Court ruled that Lori Smith—a Christian web-site designer—is not legally obligated to make wedding websites for same-sex couples. Writing the majority opinion, Justice Neil Gorsuch argues: “Colorado seeks to force an individual to speak in ways that align with its views but defy her conscience about a matter of major significance”…“But, as this Court has long held, the opportunity to think for ourselves and to express those thoughts freely is among our most cherished liberties and part of what keeps our Republic strong.” You can read more about the court's decision here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-designer-who-refuses-to-make-same-sex-wedding-websites/ 3:30pm- While appearing on MSNBC, GLAAD President Sarah Kate Ellis claimed that the Supreme Court's decision in 303 Creative v. Elenis provided a “license to discriminate” and accused them of “taking away rights” from LGBTQ+. 3:40pm- Attorney Ilya Shapiro— Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute & Author of “Supreme Disorder: Judicial Nominations and the Politics of America's Highest Court”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to breakdown the Supreme Court's landmark decisions regarding student-loan forgiveness (Biden v. Nebraska) and religious freedom (303 Creative v. Elenis). 3:50pm- The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board writes of wide-spread delays at the airport over July 4th weekend: “Americans are looking forward to summer vacation and included in the package: A scenic view of the tarmac at LaGuardia airport. The Federal Aviation Administration is blaming travel mayhem this week on thunderstorms, but the underlying reason you'll pay more to arrive late to the beach is decades of government mismanagement.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/airport-flight-delays-federal-aviation-administration-pete-buttigieg-chuck-schumer-government-7c83f7a2?mod=opinion_lead_pos1 4:05pm- Andy Bloom—President of Andy Bloom Communications & Contributor to Broad + Liberty—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his most recent editorial, “Don't Let Pennsylvania Replicate the Minnesota Mess.” You can read the full editorial here: https://broadandliberty.com/2023/06/22/andy-bloom-dont-let-pennsylvania-replicate-the-minnesota-mess/ 4:15pm- Following the release of the Supreme Court's decision in the student-loan forgiveness case Biden v. Nebraska, President Joe Biden held a press conference from the Roosevelt Room of the White House where he spoke critically of the court's verdict. At the conclusion of the press briefing, Biden was asked about a State Department report which found the Biden Administration had mishandled the U.S. military's withdrawal from Afghanistan during the summer of 2020. You can read more about the State Department's report here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/06/30/afghanistan-withdrawal-state-department-report/ 4:35pm- At a press conference to address the Supreme Court's decision in Biden v. Nebraska, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said that, while he accepts the court's decision, his department will seek a new method to alleviate the debt burden placed on students. In Biden v. Nebraska the Supreme court rejected the Biden Administration's argument that the executive branch could unilaterally cancel student loan debts via the Heroes Act. 4:50pm- CNN commentator Van Jones referred to the Supreme Court's recent rulings as a “tragedy.” 5:05pm- In 303 Creative v. Elenis, the Supreme Court ruled that Lori Smith—a Christian web-site designer—is not legally obligated to make wedding websites for same-sex couples. Writing the majority opinion, Justice Neil Gorsuch argues: “Colorado seeks to force an individual to speak in ways that align with its views but defy her conscience about a matter of major significance”…“But, as this Court has long held, the opportunity to think for ourselves and to express those thoughts freely is among our most cherished liberties and part of what keeps our Republic strong.” You can read more about the court's decision here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-designer-who-refuses-to-make-same-sex-wedding-websites/ 5:15pm- In his concurring opinion in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote: “While I am painfully aware of the social and economic ravages which have befallen my race and all who suffer discrimination, I hold out enduring hope that this country will live up to its principles so clearly enunciated in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States: that all men are created equal, are equal citizens, and must be treated equally before the law.” In response to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's dissent, Thomas argues: “race-infused world view falls flat at each step. Individuals are the sum of their unique experiences, challenges, and accomplishments. What matters is not the barriers they face, but how they choose to confront them. And their race is not to blame for everything—good or bad—that happens in their lives. A contrary, myopic world view based on individuals' skin color to the total exclusion of their personal choices is nothing short of racial determinism.” You can read an abbreviated version of Justice Thomas' concurring opinion here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/read-it-supreme-court-justice-clarence-thomas-delivers-must-read-opinion-in-affirmative-action-ruling and read the court's opinion here: https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2023/06/supreme-court-decision-in-unc-admissions-case-1.pdf 5:30pm- Appearing on Fox News with Lawrence Jones, St. Phillips College biology professor Johnson Varkey revealed that he was fired for teaching that X and Y chromosomes determine gender. 5:35pm- Attorney Jonathon Scruggs— Senior counsel and vice president of litigation strategy and the Center for Conscience Initiatives with Alliance Defending Freedom—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Supreme Court's decision in 303 Creative v. Elenis which determined that Lori Smith, a Christian web-site designer, is not legally obligated to make wedding websites for same-sex couples. Alliance Defending Freedom provided legal representation for Smith. You can learn more about the case here: https://adflegal.org/case/303-creative-v-elenis 5:50pm- Dr. Nicole Saphier—board-certified diagnostic and interventional radiologist, professor at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medical College, & Fox News contributor—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss health news and vaccine hesitancy arising following the COVID-19 vaccine mandates. 6pm Hour: Rich fills-in for Mark Levin!

Join host Erin Satzger, President and CEO of Northern Cincinnati Foundation, in an exhilarating episode of "What Gives" -the philanthropy podcast for a special episode. In this captivating conversation, Erin sits down with Bob Deck, one of the visionary owners of 4EG (Four Entrainment Group) in Cincinnati, who oversees a remarkable collection of over 18 bars. Discover the fascinating journey behind building a bar empire and delve into the secret ingredients that make 4EG's establishments the go-to destinations for hip, vibrant crowds. From sharing tales of triumphs and challenges to exploring the philanthropic endeavors driving positive change in the community, Bob Deck unveils the remarkable blend of cheers and charity that defines the essence of 4EG. Tune in for an inside look at the captivating world of Cincinnati's bar scene and the remarkable impact of Bob Deck's leadership on both business and community alike.Since 1999 the Northern Cincinnati Foundation has been the primary resource for philanthropy in the northern Cincinnati region, providing a variety of charitable funds and gift options for donors. As the savings account for the communities we serve, the Foundation is building a sustainable source of funding to meet current and future needs. The Northern Cincinnati Foundation brings together donors, professional advisors, and nonprofit agencies to transform generosity into impact. For more information, please visit https://www.northerncincinnati.foundation/4EG List of Venues: Mac Shack, Igbys, The Roosevelt Room, Rosedale, Stretch, Low Spark, Righteous Room, Keystone, St. Clair, Lackman, Pilar, Japp's, Killer Queen, Beeline, the Buzz, Remedy, the Owl, Aliveone, Easy Bar, Estelle's, Central Park Bar.4EG website: https://www.foureg.com/Producer Website: KingHightower,com

President Joe Biden said the U.S. banking system is safe in a speech in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Monday. Silicon Valley Bank and New York-based Signature Bank both folded last week, prompting concern among workers and depositors. These are the largest U.S. bank failures since the 2008 financial crisis. The Biden administration is limiting oil drilling in 16 million acres of land in Alaska. The government says this will help reach the country's climate goals and is in line with Biden's campaign promise of moving away from oil. The Internal Revenue Service has a reminder for retirees. If they turned 72 last year, they must take their first payment from their workplace retirement plans by April 1, or face penalties. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

The move, announced by President Biden in a speech from the Roosevelt Room of the White House, is the latest in a continued escalation of military equipment headed to the country from the U.S. and its allies. It comes as somewhat of a surprise: as recently as last week, top Pentagon officials were insisting that they would not send tanks.This episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow, White House correspondent Asma Khalid, and Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Research and fact-checking by Devin Speak.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.

YOU MUST CELEBRATE Brittney Griner being released and NOT THINK about Who we GAVE UPPresident Joe Biden had already personally informed Cherelle Griner that her wife was being released from Russian detention when aides arrived with more news: Brittney Griner was now securely out of Russia – and on the telephone.“It's Joe Biden,” the president said when the call was patched through. “Welcome, welcome home!”Nearly ten months after Brittney Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport, the jubilant moment in the Oval Office on Thursday amounted to the culmination of prolonged, frustrating negotiations and one painful decision that left another detained American disappointed and wondering what his fate may be.Ad FeedbackIn conversations across an array of government channels, Russian officials were clear with their American counterparts: they would release Griner – and only Griner – in exchange for a convicted Russian arms dealer nicknamed the “merchant of death.”Because of the matter's exceedingly high profile, it was certain those conditions had been set by Russian President Vladimir Putin himself, one US official said.Despite Biden's attempts to link Griner's case to that of Paul Whelan, a former US Marine arrested on espionage charges in 2018 and sentenced to 16 years in prison two years later, it became plain recently that Putin would not budge.“The choice was bringing Brittney Griner home right now, or bringing no one home right now,” one senior administration official said.Exclusive: Paul Whelan tells CNN he is 'disappointed' that more has not been done to secure his releaseWith winter approaching at the penal colony where Griner was being held, Biden faced a singularly presidential decision. Welcoming Griner home would fulfill a promise and end the nightmare endured by her and her family.But any victory would be tempered by the inability to secure Whelan's freedom and inevitable blowback over the release of one the most prolific arms dealers of the past decades.The situation was complicated further when senior law enforcement officials, angry at the prospect of releasing a notorious figure it had taken years to capture and alarmed by the precedent Bout's release would set, raised strong objections.Biden took the deal.“Brittney will soon be back in the arms of her loved ones and – and she should have been there all along,” the president said from the Roosevelt Room, where he was joined by Griner's wife. “This is a day we've worked toward for a long time.”Moments earlier in Abu Dhabi, Griner had stepped from h- CNNhttps://www.cnn.com/2022/12/08/politics/biden-griner-whelan-decision/index.htmlSupport the show

12.9.22 Bill Morgan talks with Gray Television's Washington Correspondent Jon decker. Jon was in the Roosevelt Room when the President announced the return of Britney Griner.

Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner early today in a dramatic prisoner exchange, as the US released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout but failed to win freedom for another American, Paul Whelan, who has been jailed for nearly four years. The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden but carried a heavy price. “She's safe, she's on a plane, she's on her way home,” Biden said from the White House, where he was accompanied by Griner's wife, Cherelle, and administration officials. The deal, the second such exchange in eight months with Russia, procured the release of the most prominent American detained abroad. Griner is a two-time Olympic gold medalist whose months-long imprisonment on drug charges brought unprecedented attention to the population of wrongful detainees. Biden's authorisation to release a Russian felon once nicknamed “the Merchant of Death” underscored the escalating pressure that his administration faced to get Griner home, particularly after the recent resolution of her criminal case and her subsequent transfer to a penal colony. The Russian Foreign Ministry also confirmed the swap, saying in a statement carried by Russian news agencies the exchange took place in Abu Dhabi and that Bout had been flown home. Russian and US officials had conveyed cautious optimism in recent weeks after months of strained negotiations, with Biden saying in November he was hopeful that Russia would engage in a deal now the midterm elections were completed. A top Russian official said last week a deal was possible before year's end. Even so, the fact the deal was a one-for-one swap was a surprise given US officials had for months expressed their determination to bring home both Griner and Paul Whelan, a Michigan corporate security executive jailed in Russia since December 2018 on espionage charges that his family and the US government has said are baseless. “We've not forgotten about Paul Whelan,” Biden said. “We will keep negotiating in good faith for Paul's release.” Whelan's brother David said in a statement he was “so glad” for Griner's release but also disappointed for his family. He credited the White House with giving the Whelan family advance notice and said he did not fault officials for making the deal. “The Biden Administration made the right decision to bring Ms Griner home, and to make the deal that was possible, rather than waiting for one that wasn't going to happen,” he said. In releasing Bout, the US freed a former Soviet Army lieutenant colonel whom the Justice Department once described as one of the world's most prolific arms dealers. Bout, whose exploits inspired a Hollywood movie, was serving a 25-year sentence on charges that he conspired to sell tens of millions of dollars in weapons that US officials said were to be used against Americans. The Biden administration was ultimately willing to exchange Bout if it meant Griner's freedom. The detention of one of the greatest players in WNBA history contributed to a swirl of unprecedented public attention for an individual detainee case — not to mention intense pressure on the White House. Griner's arrest in February made her the most high-profile American jailed abroad. Her status as an openly gay black woman, locked up in a country where authorities have been hostile to the LBGTQ community, infused racial, gender and social dynamics into her legal saga and made each development a matter of international importance. Her case not only brought unprecedented publicity to the dozens of Americans wrongfully detained by foreign governments, but it also emerged as a major inflection point in US-Russia diplomacy at a time of deteriorating relations prompted by Moscow's war against Ukraine. The exchange was carried out despite deteriorating relations between the powers. But the imprisonment of Americans produced a rare diplomatic opening, yielding the highest-level known contact between Washington and Moscow — a phone call between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov — in more than five months. In an extraordinary move during otherwise secret negotiations, Blinken revealed publicly in July that the US had made a “substantial proposal” to Russia for Griner and Whelan. Though he did not specify the terms, people familiar with it said the US had offered Bout. Such a public overture drew a chiding rebuke from the Russians, who said they preferred to resolve such cases in private, and carried the risk of weakening the US government's negotiating hand for this and future deals by making the administration appear too desperate. But the announcement was also meant to communicate to the public that Biden was doing what he could and to ensure pressure on the Russians. Cherelle Griner, Brittney Griner's wife, speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington on Thursday about the prisoner swap, with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Photo / AP Besides the efforts of US officials, the release also followed months of back-channel negotiations involving Bill Richardson, the former US ambassador to the United Nations and a frequent emissary in hostage talks, and his top deputy, Mickey Bergman. Griner was arrested at the Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport in February when customs officials said they found vape canisters with cannabis oil in her luggage. She pleaded guilty in July, though still faced trial because admitting guilt in Russia's judicial system does not automatically end a case. She acknowledged in court that she possessed the canisters, but said she had no criminal intent and said their presence in her luggage was due to hasty packing. Before being sentenced on August 4 and receiving a punishment her lawyers said was out of line for the offence, an emotional Griner apologised “for my mistake that I made and the embarrassment that I brought on them.” She added: “I hope in your ruling it does not end my life.” Her supporters had largely stayed quiet for weeks after her arrest, but that approach changed in May once the State Department designated her as unlawfully detained. A separate trade, Marine veteran Trevor Reed for Konstantin Yaroshenko, a Russian pilot convicted in the US in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy, spurred hope that additional such exchanges could be in the works. Whelan has been held in Russia since December 2018. The US government also classified him as wrongfully detained. He was sentenced in 2020 to 16 years in prison. Whelan was not included in the Reed prisoner swap, escalating pressure on the Biden administration to ensure that any deal that brought home Griner also included him. - Eric Tucker, Matthew Lee and Zeke Miller, APSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The four congressional leaders spent over an hour with President Joe Biden in the Roosevelt Room on Tuesday, and when they emerged from the White House and spoke to reporters, something unusual happened: They all agreed. What they agreed on was something that appeared awfully iffy earlier this week: that the lame-duck Congress should negotiate and pass an omnibus appropriations bill in the coming weeks. Plus, national politics reporter Natalie Allison stops by for an update on the Senate runoff election between Sen. Raphael Warnock and GOP challenger Herschel Walker.  Subscribe to the POLITICO Playbook newsletter Raghu Manavalan is the Host and Senior Editor of POLITICO's Playbook Daily Briefing. Jenny Ament is the Executive Producer of POLITICO Audio.

Oil and gas companies in the US may be penalised with windfall taxes if they do not use their record profits to lower costs for consumers, according to President Joe Biden. Fears continue to grow about global food shortages as Russia is to pull out of a UN-brokered deal to allow grain shipments out of the Black Sea. We examine environmental policies under outgoing Brazilian President Bolsonaro – and whether his successor will bring about change in the Amazon. Elon Musk cements his control over Twitter as he dissolves the company's board of directors. But how will the platform look under his rule? Also, we take a deeper look at the rights of guest workers in Qatar ahead of the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. (Picture: WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 31: U.S. President Joe Biden arrives to deliver remarks on oil company profits in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Credit: Getty Images.)

On today's episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, we have an incredible show about mostly despicable people. Ron DeSantis took credit for flying undocumented migrants into Martha's Vineyard and other locations around the United States in a stunt that is more than just grotesque, but likely illegal. Yes, that's right. The Republican Party have decided to become human traffickers. And that's not hyperbole. But if that wasn't bad enough, Republican Lindsey Graham just announced his plan for a federal abortion ban. When Republicans tell you who they are, believe them. But that's not all from this fascist circus. Mike Lindell (yes, the MyPillow guy) reportedly had his phone seized by the FBI as the investigation into Donald Trump's interference into the 2020 election continues to gain steam. But over in the world of hardworking, pro-democracy Americans, The White House just reached a tentative deal to avoid a railroad strike by siding with workers in a deal and celebrated the historic passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. Jordy and Brett also briefly share their experience attending a briefing in the Roosevelt Room with President Biden himself. Also, don't miss our interview with South Dakota Candidate for United States Senate, Brian Bengs, who is facing off this November against Republican John Thune! If you enjoyed this episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast please rate, review and subscribe. New episodes of The MeidasTouch Podcast are released every Tuesday and Friday mornings. To hear the FULL STORY about our briefing with President Biden at The White House, listen to the exclusive podcast on our Patreon! Become a member today: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Get Meidas Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 The Weekend Show: https://pod.link/1612691018 The Tony Michaels Podcast: https://pod.link/1561049560 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The White House suddenly has a lot to brag about. And the president's aides, led by chief of staff Ron Klain, are reaching deep into the 20th century to make the case that Joe Biden is a transformational president with “historic achievements.” We ventured over to the White House and sat down with Klain in the Roosevelt Room to review the last 18 months of the Biden presidency and talk about what's next. At the start of the summer, this conversation would have been vastly different. Now, gas prices have dropped, the last CPI report hints that inflation may finally be trending down after hitting a peak. Election forecasters are writing pieces at least entertaining the idea that Democrats might not suffer the long-predicted midterm wipeout. And there's that burst of legislative victories that were squeezed out of Congress in July and August that had Biden, a lover of alliteration, calling this period “a season of substance.” Ryan Lizza is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO. Ron Klain is the White House Chief of Staff. Afra Abdullah is associate producer for POLITICO audio. Kara Tabor is producer for POLITICO audio. Brook Hayes is senior editor for POLITICO audio. Adam Allington is senior producer for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is executive producer for POLITICO audio.

Washington Post Political Reporter and Post Politics Now Anchor John Wagner President Biden delivered an emotional speech Friday announcing an array of steps aimed at bolstering abortion rights, responding to growing demands from activists that he take bolder and more forceful action two weeks after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Biden, joined by Vice President Harris, gave his fiery and at times angry remarks from the Roosevelt Room of the White House before signing an executive order to enhance access to reproductive health-care services. While abortion activists generally welcomed the move, many said it would likely do little for women in states where abortion is banned. Biden himself acknowledged the limits of his executive powers as he railed against the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling, calling it “the Supreme Court's terrible, extreme and, I think, so totally wrongheaded decision.” He said the court's majority is “playing fast and loose with the facts” by misrepresenting the history of abortion rights in America. “What we're witnessing wasn't a constitutional judgment,” Biden said. “It was an exercise in raw political power.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Post Political Reporter and Post Politics Now Anchor John Wagner President Biden delivered an emotional speech Friday announcing an array of steps aimed at bolstering abortion rights, responding to growing demands from activists that he take bolder and more forceful action two weeks after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Biden, joined by Vice President Harris, gave his fiery and at times angry remarks from the Roosevelt Room of the White House before signing an executive order to enhance access to reproductive health-care services. While abortion activists generally welcomed the move, many said it would likely do little for women in states where abortion is banned. Biden himself acknowledged the limits of his executive powers as he railed against the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling, calling it “the Supreme Court's terrible, extreme and, I think, so totally wrongheaded decision.” He said the court's majority is “playing fast and loose with the facts” by misrepresenting the history of abortion rights in America. “What we're witnessing wasn't a constitutional judgment,” Biden said. “It was an exercise in raw political power.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden's walk was notably slow and deliberate as he stepped off the presidential helicopter and made his way into the White House Tuesday evening. During the 17-hour flight back from Japan aboard Air Force One, news had reached him of the devastating shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. "I had hoped when I became President I would not have to do this—again. Another massacre,” Biden said in remarks to the nation from the Roosevelt Room in the West Wing.

“We're calling out Russia's plans loudly and repeatedly”, President Biden announced in the Roosevelt Room on Friday. The President says he is “convinced” that Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the decision to invade Ukraine. FOX News National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin joins Jared to discuss how the United States is navigating the potential conflict. The U.S. Senate was unable to reach a bipartisan agreement this week on Russian sanctions as Ukraine awaits a possible invasion. FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses what roadblocks are in the way of the sanctions even as Congress unanimously approved a non-binding resolution confirming support of Ukraine's independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden said he is now convinced Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the decision to invade Ukraine, but emphasized that room for diplomacy remains. "As of this moment, I am convinced he's made the decision," Biden said during remarks at the White House. The President also said the US believes Russian forces intend to attack Ukraine "in the coming week" or sooner, and that an attack will target the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Throughout recent days, the Biden administration has publicly disclosed several intelligence details on Russian movements -- a marked shift in how US national security officials typically operate. The administration's decision to discuss their movements "loudly and repeatedly," Biden said Friday inside the Roosevelt Room, was made "to remove any reason that Russia may give to justify invading Ukraine and prevent them from moving." "Make no mistake. If Russia pursues its plans, it will be responsible for a catastrophic and needless war of choice," he added. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We're calling out Russia's plans loudly and repeatedly”, President Biden announced in the Roosevelt Room on Friday. The President says he is “convinced” that Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the decision to invade Ukraine. FOX News National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin joins Jared to discuss how the United States is navigating the potential conflict. The U.S. Senate was unable to reach a bipartisan agreement this week on Russian sanctions as Ukraine awaits a possible invasion. FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses what roadblocks are in the way of the sanctions even as Congress unanimously approved a non-binding resolution confirming support of Ukraine's independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're calling out Russia's plans loudly and repeatedly”, President Biden announced in the Roosevelt Room on Friday. The President says he is “convinced” that Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the decision to invade Ukraine. FOX News National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin joins Jared to discuss how the United States is navigating the potential conflict. The U.S. Senate was unable to reach a bipartisan agreement this week on Russian sanctions as Ukraine awaits a possible invasion. FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses what roadblocks are in the way of the sanctions even as Congress unanimously approved a non-binding resolution confirming support of Ukraine's independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden said he is now convinced Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the decision to invade Ukraine, but emphasized that room for diplomacy remains. "As of this moment, I am convinced he's made the decision," Biden said during remarks at the White House. The President also said the US believes Russian forces intend to attack Ukraine "in the coming week" or sooner, and that an attack will target the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Throughout recent days, the Biden administration has publicly disclosed several intelligence details on Russian movements -- a marked shift in how US national security officials typically operate. The administration's decision to discuss their movements "loudly and repeatedly," Biden said Friday inside the Roosevelt Room, was made "to remove any reason that Russia may give to justify invading Ukraine and prevent them from moving." "Make no mistake. If Russia pursues its plans, it will be responsible for a catastrophic and needless war of choice," he added. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor Secretary Marty Walsh says he's ready to step up to the plate and help end Major League Baseball's lockout. My advice to Marty, as former labor secretary to the current one: Stay away from baseball. I wouldn't touch another baseball labor dispute if Babe Ruth asked me in person.  In 1995, the owners and players were at loggerheads, too. I tried to mediate. Bill Clinton (on phone): “Bobby, this is Bill. How you doing on the strike?” Translated: What the hell's going on? The World Series may be canceled for the first time in a century – and on my watch – unless you settle this thing soon.Me: “We're doing a lot of talking. Players want free agency, owners want a salary cap. The only way to give players free agency and not have the stars all end up in the wealthiest clubs is for the big clubs to share some of their revenues with the smaller ones, maybe through a tax on team payrolls. Each side would have to give a bit. That's what we're working on now.” Translated: I'm getting nowhere.Bill was eager to get involved. He smelled a deal. He wanted to be savior of the national pastime. He had heard that the two sides were in Washington. “Why don't we just call them over to the White House and see how far we can get?” he said. Hours later, Bill, Al Gore, and I were in the Roosevelt Room with Bud Selig, who represented the owners; Don Fehr, the players; and the other owners and players from the two bargaining committees. The owners were middle-aged, gray and corporate. The players were big, hulking young men who looked stiff and awkward in white shirts, ties, and jackets. All sat motionless around the giant mahogany table. Down the corridor and around the corner, the White House press room was crowded with reporters and cameras, anticipating a story about how the President settled the baseball strike.Al began ponderously. “As I understand it, the players don't want their salaries to be capped, and the owners say a salary cap is the only way to keep the smaller teams competitive. Now, if the owners would agree to tax themselves so that the larger teams would subsidize the smaller teams, we'd be halfway home. And if the players would agree to some sort of ceiling on their individual contracts, that would get us the other half. S-o-o-o …” Gore seemed to be talking to five-year-olds. “The real question here is how far both sides are willing to come in order to strike a fair balance. Am I correct?”No answer. One of the young pitchers cleared his throat. “Mr. President, Mr. Vice President, I love baseball. We all love baseball. This isn't really a dispute over money.” He looked intently around the table. “Hell, I'd be willing to play the game for $3 million a year if I get some respect.” I couldn't repress a cough. After two hours, we were still nowhere. “Let's take a break,” Bill said quietly. “Maybe if we just talk informally we can make some progress.”Bill was an eternal optimist, convinced that there was always a deal lying out there somewhere. It's what made him a super-salesman: He was absolutely certain that every single person he met – Newt Gingrich, Yasir Arafat, whoever – wanted to find common ground. It was simply a matter of discovering where it was.If the owners would agree to binding arbitration, it would be over. But they wouldn't budge. Bill and I went with Selig to another office. Bill sat down next to him on a couch, and commenced the move. Bill's face was six inches away from Selig's. Bill's arm rested on the back of the couch behind Selig's head so that his hand reached around to Selig's other shoulder. It was full-intensity Bill Clinton. I was amazed Selig didn't melt on the spot.“Look, Bud,” Bill purred in soft southern. “You guys can make millions. Millions. We'll have a b-i-g sendoff for the season. I'll help you. We'll all help. I'll get Dole to go to Kansas, Gingrich to Atlanta. I'll have every major figure in America out there for the start. Can't you just see it?” Bill sketched the vision in the air with his other hand. “This will be the biggest season opening ever in the history of the game. Now … all you need to do” – Bill's voice became even softer, and he moved his face even closer to Selig's –“is agree to have this thing arbitrated. It's in your interest, Bud.” Bill paused and looked deeply into Selig's eyes. “And it's also in the interest of … America.”I thought I heard the National Anthem in the distance. The performance was spellbinding. Selig's thin body seemed to be shaking. “Let … Let me just … just check with the other … other owners,” he said weakly. I helped him out of the couch. He could barely stand, poor man. He wandered out of the office, dazed.Bill shot me a grin. “I think we hit a homer.”The reporters down the hall were restive. I couldn't help think there were more important things for the President and Vice President of the United States to be doing with their time than waiting for Bud Selig to return with his verdict. Surely something must be happening in China.But Bill was feeling good. While Selig conferred with the other owners, Bill joked with the giant players who were then leaning against corridor walls chomping pretzels and slurping Cokes. The West Wing had been transformed into a locker room.David Cone, a pitcher for the Kansas City Royals told me I'd make a fortune in the majors. “I don't know a pitcher who'd ever be able to strike you out. Your strike zone is the size of a peanut,” he laughed. I tried to look amused.This wasn't a labor dispute. It was a big-finance fight between multi-millionaires and multi-millionaires over how to split billions. A half hour later, word came back that Selig and the owners had reached a decision. We regrouped in the Roosevelt Room.Selig looked at Bill like a guilty puppy who's just chewed a hole through the carpet. He cleared his throat. “I'm sorry, Mr. President … We can't do it.”Bill seemed stunned. I wanted to strangle Selig.Experts in the field of collective bargaining always warn that presidents should keep well away from labor disputes, unless the national interest requires action. The nation may love baseball but the national interest doesn't require owners and players to agree on a contract.A second precept is from experts on the presidency. Power is never to be frittered away on lost causes. Like much of the power in Washington, presidential power derives from the appearance of having it. Bill lost big that night.I remember him moving glumly into the press room, Al Gore and I at his side. The room was a pigpen of half-eaten sandwiches, soda cans, cigarette stubs, and bleary-eyed reporters. Boredom and impatience had evolved into hostility.“I'm disappointed to say that the players and owners still haven't reached an agreement,” Bill said earnestly, as the entire White House press corps began writing the next day's headline story about Bill Clinton's hubris and humiliation.I heard angry grumbles and questions coming from several places simultaneously.“Mr. President, why did you invite the players and owners to the White House in the first place?”“If you can't even get these parties to agree, what hope do you have in Bosnia?“Does this mark the nadir of this administration's influence?”“Why do you and your labor secretary think Washington should be involved in every employment issue in America?”The baseball strike effectively came to an end on April 2, 1995, after 232 days, making it the longest strike in Major League Baseball history. A total of 948 games were cancelled and MLB became the first major professional sports league to lose an entire postseason due to a labor dispute. So you see, Marty — stay away from baseball. Let them work it out for themselves. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit robertreich.substack.com/subscribe

Portia Brown is the Vice President of Page Memorial Hospital of Valley Health and a passionate rural health leader. We’re having a conversation with Portia today, who participated in a meeting in the West Wind of the White House a few weeks ago with members of the current administration. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Portia to meet in the Roosevelt Room of the White House to have a conversation with administration leaders talking about rural health. “I accepted the White House invite at around 12:30 pm on Monday and found myself in the West Wing of the White House on Tuesday at 1:00 pm.” ~Portia Brown Portia Brown is the Vice President at Valley Health Page Memorial Hospital located in Luray, Virginia. She has 37 years of healthcare experience to include 32 years in leadership positions working in large and small hospitals, a 1000 bed Veterans Administration hospital, academic facility, and Martin Marietta contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy. She provides administrative oversight to hospital and clinic operations at Page Memorial Hospital as well as oversight for the Southern Region Valley Health hospitals including Shenandoah Memorial and Warren Memorial Hospitals’ quality, performance improvement, safety, risk management, patient experience, regulatory compliance, and infection prevention programs. Portia has a passion for patient safety, risk reduction, performance improvement, patient experience and providing an environment where staff and physicians have a great place to work and patients to receive high quality compassionate care. Portia received undergraduate degrees in laboratory technology and medical technology from Auburn University and a Master of Science in Health Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia. Portia is a certified professional in healthcare quality (CPHQ), patient safety (CPPS), and healthcare risk management (CPHRM) as well as Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). Currently, Portia serves as acting president of the Board of Directors for the Virginia Rural Healthcare Association and is a National Rural Health Association Fellow.

Colonel Jason K. Fettig is the 28th Director of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. In this episode we discuss his career, the Marine Band, and even talk performance practice for Sousa marches. Topics: Jason’s background growing up as a clarinet player and what are some of the important early lessons he learned. The audition process for the Marine Band and the story of how he almost didn’t go to the audition and how he was able to finish up his student teaching after winning that gig. Jason’s rise through the ranks of the Marine Band and some thoughts about leadership. An interesting bit of history about the instrumentation of the band and some not to be missed stories and anecdotes from Jason’s time as Director the Marine Band. Performance practice and Sousa marches and yes, it is okay to slow down right before the final strain! Links: Colonel Jason Fettig “The President’s Own” Marine Band The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa Mozart: Serenade for 13 Winds in B-flat major, K. 361 "Gran Partita" Stephenson: Symphony no. 2 "Voices" Biography: Colonel Jason K. Fettig is the 28th Director of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. He joined in 1997 as a clarinetist and soon became a frequently featured soloist with both the band and the Marine Chamber Orchestra. After serving four years in the organization, he was select­ed as an Assistant Director, and he conducted his first concert with the Marine Band Aug. 1, 2001. He was commissioned a first lieutenant in July 2002, promot­ed to captain in August 2003, and became the band’s Executive Officer the following year. He was promot­ed to major in August 2007 and to lieutenant colonel in July 2014, one week before assuming leadership of “The President’s Own.” He was promoted to his present rank in August 2017 in the Roosevelt Room by President Donald J. Trump. He is the third Director of “The President’s Own” to be promoted to colonel in a White House ceremony. As Director, Col. Fettig is the music adviser to the White House and regularly conducts the Marine Band and Marine Chamber Orchestra at the Execu­tive Mansion and at all Presidential Inaugurations. He also serves as music director of Washington, D.C.’s historic Gridiron Club, a position held by ev­ery Marine Band Director since John Philip Sousa. In his first years as Director, Col. Fettig has led the band for numerous major national events both at the White House and throughout the country. He conducted national broadcast performances for the 200th Anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner at Ft. McHenry in Baltimore, a special Veterans Day performance with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in Salt Lake City, and an appearance on the David Letterman Show at the invitation of Michelle Obama in New York. He leads frequent concerts throughout the Washington, D.C., area and across the country during the band’s annual national tour. Live performances by the Marine Band under his direction are often heard on National Public Radio. Col. Fettig is a fervent advocate for both traditional and contemporary American music and remains dedicated to the ongoing development of music for wind band. In recent years, he has conducted world premières of substantial new works by James Stephenson, Jacob Bancks, David Rakowski, Adam Schoenberg, David Conte, and Narong Prangcharoen. Throughout his career with the Marine Band, Col. Fettig has been deeply committed to music education and has taken an active role in the evolution and expansion of the many educational initiatives of “The Presi­dent’s Own.” In addition to helping refine the Music in the Schools and Music in the High Schools programs, he has made it a priority to maintain a significant presence in schools throughout the nation during the band’s national concert tours. He also began an interactive and theatrical Young People’s Concert series in 2006 and authored, hosted, and conducted this popular annual event until 2015. In 2014, shortly after assuming com­mand of the Marine Band, Col. Fettig launched an ambitious project to re-record all of the marches of John Philip Sousa and provide free performance and educational materials online to schools throughout the world. Col. Fettig is a 1993 graduate of Manchester Central High School in New Hampshire and holds two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (UMass) in both clarinet performance (1997) and music education with an emphasis in conducting (1998). In 2005, he earned a master’s degree in orchestral conducting at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) where he served as assistant conductor for two productions of the Maryland Opera Studio. He studied clarinet with Michael Sussman and David Martins, and his principal conducting teachers were Malcolm W. Rowell and James Ross. Additionally, Col. Fettig has par­ticipated in workshops with several renowned conductors including Osmo Vänskä and Otto Werner Mueller. Col. Fettig has represented the Marine Band on numerous occasions as a soloist, adjudicator, and clini­cian, and regularly conducts both concert bands and orchestras for all-state and honor festivals. In 2014, he was elected as a member of the prestigious American Bandmasters Association.

Landon Porter AKA the Sales Gorilla joins Marketing from the Roosevelt Room to discuss the topic of sales.  Landon is a sales therapist who helps business owners get the results they want by building real relationships. His main philosophy is that people can make sales without being salesy, which is why he created Sales Gorilla; an online course teaching exactly how to do that. In this episode, Landon shares insight on his non-traditional approach to sales and how it’s effective.

Marketing from the Roosevelt Room podcast is back with a new series! In this episode, Kyle Willis discussed what’s to expect in the new series called The Complete Entrepreneur. He shares the idea behind running and operating a business and together with his friends, mentors, and colleagues who are respected and experts in their fields will share their tactics, skills, and experience that will help you grow and scale your business. Not an entrepreneur? No worries you will benefit from this series as you work for somebody else right?

We’ve heard from some of the cigar industry’s leaders in both retail and manufacturing, but now let’s hear from someone who just brought their cigar to market. Lee Marsh, co-owner of Stolen Throne cigars, joins us in the Roosevelt Room to share his story of how Stolen Throne was born, how their first release, Crooked Crown, sold out within the first month and with no reps or promotional efforts, and how they leverage relationship and service to make waves in the cigar industry. As one of the hottest cigars on the market, amidst a very crowded market of new cigars being released, Lee gives us his take on how he made room for his brand years before the cigar was ever blended or produced...even when industry vets told him not to create a cigar.

Here at the Roosevelt Room, we’re big fans of cigars and have a passion to help cigar retailers grow their business and better serve their customers.In this new series, we’re bringing you some of the industry’s top shops and manufacturers on what’s worked well for them to build rapport across the country and how to create an experience in their brick and mortar that is unmatched.   Our first episode features Danny Vazquez, National Key Accounts Manager at Roma Craft.   Roma Craft is regarded as one of the strongest small-to-medium premium cigar companies in the world.    Danny shares his insights in working with retailers across the country on what he’s seen work in being able to sell cigars, promote the boutique lines, and build strong relationships with sales reps so that your brick and mortar gets the attention and priority you greatly desire.

Kyle Willis is the Owner and Founder at N2Q Consulting and host of the Marketing From the Roosevelt Room podcast.   Link to the show notes here: https://underdogempowerment.com/123

Today we’re doing a deep dive into marketing with agency owner Kyle Willis. Real strategies, real tactics, and real lessons from a man who’s been doing it over 10 years, so you don't want to miss this one. http://www.shatterthemoldpodcast.com

“ Our actions aren’t random. What we believe to be true determines how we experience life, which determines the thoughts and emotions we have, which determines our actions.” - Erin Phiel (9:17-9:53) Kyle Willis: Marketing from the Roosevelt Room Every entrepreneur eventually has to face the mindset barriers that keep them from achieving what they want to achieve. Your thoughts, beliefs, and emotions influence your behaviors. If you’re struggling to grow your business, then you need to explore the root cause of your beliefs and ideas. “So many challenges that people think are permanent or are character traits are just patterns that we can shift and change in a short period of time.” - Erin Phiel (26:24-27:05) Erin Phiel is the CEO of Mindfix Group, a collection of experts specializing in helping entrepreneurs and other high achievers overcome the mental roadblocks that hold them back. Erin began her journey running a nationally ranked website consulting agency for almost 17 years. In her work with clients, she saw many challenges they all shared. These include challenges that exist outside of ourselves, such as growing and streamlining teams and generating more revenue. But there are also patterns related to the roadblocks that cause entrepreneurs to get stuck in their professional and personal lives. What are Mindset Barriers? Some of the patterns that result from mindset challenges include perfectionism, chronic fear and self-doubt, and imposter syndrome. But entrepreneurs can change and overcome the obstacles that keep them from achieving real and lasting growth.  Sharing your challenges and limiting beliefs with others can help. It’s hard to see your own behavior when you look out from within. It’s like being inside a bottle and not being able to read the label on the outside. “A byproduct of transformation is that you deal with what you need to on your own to open doors of opportunity that were previously closed.” - Kyle Willis (28:08-28:34) How to Overcome Mindset Barriers. Look closely at whatever it is you believe to be true. One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is spending all their time trying to change their behaviors first. But what you believe to be absolutely true is the engine that drives all your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.  Until you’re able to root out the beliefs that aren’t serving you, it’s going to be difficult to make lasting change in your business and in life. Many entrepreneurs discover they’ve attached their self-worth to their achievements. But this can create internal conflict when they aren’t able to achieve a goal, making it hard to overcome the mental roadblocks they’ve created for themselves. There are other ways to measure your self-worth such as the value you bring to the lives of others. The fear of failure and the need for perfection can prevent you from creating the life and business you want. When it comes to overcoming the mindset barriers that limit entrepreneurs, it’s important to realize that real change can happen fast, and it doesn't have to be hard. Reevaluating what you believe to be true helps you uncover the hidden drivers of behavior. You can create permanent change in a short period of time and open new doors of opportunity for you and everyone around you. How to Get Involved Visit N2Q online to learn how they can help you renovate your marketing strategies. Join the marketing conversation with Kyle on Facebook in the Marketing from the Roosevelt Room group. If you want to learn more about Erin Phiel and Mindfix Group, visit their website at www.mindfixgroup.com.

“Gratitude helps you focus on what you have versus what you don’t have. Gratitude turns what you have into enough.” - David Brooke (3:00-3:10)Kyle WillisMarketing from the Roosevelt Room Entrepreneurs are no strangers to the importance of mindset. Your ideas, beliefs, and opinions impact the decisions you make and the results you achieve in business. But there’s one foundational mindset element that isn’t always mentioned when talking about entrepreneurship. “Gratitude means raising employees up instead of dragging them down. That’s what good managers do.” - David Brooke (11:56-12:03) David Brooke is an expert on developing mindset and daily activities to produce significant and lasting results for your business. Known as “the Gratitude Guy,” David has made gratitude his life message even after losing his wife and experiencing other significant losses. Many of the coping mechanisms that people use in difficult times can be destructive. Cultivating gratitude transforms your own thought processes in ways that contribute to your goals in life. Learn to be content. What you have now is enough. Gratitude gets you to focus on what you have instead of what you don’t have. But more importantly, gratitude lets you see that what you have now is enough. Something as simple as writing down what you’re grateful for each day shifts your way of being and the success you achieve in business. Too many people compare themselves to others. Over time, they see themselves as “less than” others. Their attention turns to the things that are missing in life at the expense of recognizing what they already have. “You are the only one who can control your joy and what you’re grateful for. When life happens...choose joy.” - Kyle Willis (21:37-21:52) Gratitude is inspiring, magnifies your impact, and it’s contagious. Life has its ups and downs, and no one is immune to the challenges that arise in business and in personal relationships. Gratitude is essential for today’s leaders. Those who cultivate an attitude of gratitude are more likely to get others on board with their vision.  Setting a good example for others is one of the most important skills you can have as a business leader. Showing gratitude for others and the work they do raises them up instead of dragging them down. They’re more likely to want to work with you, leading to more effective collaboration and better business results. Gratitude can come naturally to some people, but it takes work for others to learn and develop the gratitude habit. There are steps you can take to incorporate gratitude into your mindset and actions. The process begins with looking at yourself and asking, “How is my life working for me?” Then ask yourself, “Do I want to improve?” Become accountable to yourself while recognizing the things in life that bring you value. Keep a gratitude journal and write down everything you’re grateful for. This is a simple yet powerful way to make gratitude a foundational part of your routine. It sets you on the path to set a positive example for others. When you understand and foster gratitude, it carries over to your employees, family, and other relationships. You choose the emotions you experience instead of letting your emotions dictate your actions. You restore the good in every situation. A few minutes of gratitude each day may be all that you need to transform your business and the people whose lives it impacts each and every day. How to Get Involved Visit N2Q online to learn how they can help you renovate your marketing strategies. Join the marketing conversation with Kyle on Facebook in the Marketing from the Roosevelt Room group. Learn more about David Brooke and how to develop an attitude of gratitude at www.thatgratitudeguy.com.

“Every top film is going to have an underlying hero’s journey. For many companies, the hero is their customer.” - Jason Pamer (11:30-11:44) Kyle WillisMarketing from the Roosevelt Room Storytelling is a powerful and essential marketing tool. As consumers become better at tuning out marketing messages, businesses that craft compelling stories are more likely to stand out and gain a leading edge over their competitors. Jason Pamer, founder of Thespis Films, has made a living telling stories that elicit emotional responses and compel audiences to take action. The right story engages your target audience. It lets them know they’re being seen, heard, and valued. They become empowered by your products and services and are more likely to tell others about the value you provide. “There is a different story for each potential customer that you have to tell to get people to act.” - Kyle Willis (17:36-17:40) Storytelling is a skill that grows with practice. Maybe you have the ability to command the room, drawing a customer in through a powerful anecdote, and feel like storytelling is one of your strengths. Or perhaps, it isn’t your forte. Either way, there is room for growth, and the best way to hone this vital skill is to practice. The more stories you tell, the better you become at engaging others. Over time, you will find more compelling stories to tell and develop a unique voice for you and your brand. Storytelling is powerful, but it must be in an authentic way. Your audience can sense when something is genuine. And they’re also good at sniffing out marketing messages that don’t put their needs first. Consumers are tuning out the endless number of marketing ploys thrown their way every single day. With each gimmicky ad they grow more skeptical, making it even more important for you to share real stories that match the needs of your target audience. When clients feel that they’re being treated as a human - valued, seen, and heard - they’re going to tell others because that’s unique. It’s not the norm.” - Jason Pamer (24:54-25:06) Crafting a compelling story for your marketing campaigns is both a science and an art. Stories can be integrated into your blogs, social media posts, online and offline advertisements, email marketing, and other channels. The hero’s journey is at the heart of any great story. In your business, the client is the hero looking to achieve some goal or transformation. The journey starts when they leave their world and enter unfamiliar territory filled with insurmountable obstacles. In many films, the hero comes into contact with a wise mentor who provides the guidance needed to reach their goal. Your business plays the role of that guide. Compelling stories come from understanding your clients, what they want, and where they are along the journey. What obstacles will they encounter? How can your business help them overcome those challenges? You engage your audience with your story when you provide ongoing value along each step of the journey. But your actions need to be consistent and match the needs of each person. If you’re struggling to create your own brand story, revisit the “why” behind your business. Prioritize the client as the hero in your story, and give them the tools and resources they need to achieve their vision of success. The better you are at telling your story, the more your clients will want to be a part of your business journey. How to Get Involved Visit N2Q online to learn how they can help you renovate your marketing strategies. Join the marketing conversation with Kyle on Facebook in the Marketing from the Roosevelt Room group.

“Not everyone is meant to be an entrepreneur. It’s something you’re either born with or you can develop a skill into, but it’s not meant for everyone.” - Kyle Willis (3:16-3:25)Kyle WillisMarketing from the Roosevelt Room Knowing when to embrace the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship is often the first hurdle on the path to success. More than half of all small businesses fail within their first four years, making the prospect of stepping out on your own even more daunting. Asking yourself the right questions helps eliminate much of the fear that holds entrepreneurs back from making their dreams into a reality. Dorothy Liu is an expert on what it means to be an entrepreneur. Having spent time in top roles at companies like Apple and Microsoft, Dorothy eventually started her own consulting agency. She now mentors others who want to blaze their own business trails by helping them get clear on who they are as entrepreneurs and on the path to success. The DNA of the Entrepreneur “The thing that’s hard for entrepreneurs to believe is that you are worth every penny. That belief is the ‘X factor’ for entrepreneurs.” - Dorothy Liu (25:25-25:48) Entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone. The traits that make a successful entrepreneur are either natural, innate giftings or developed into a skill set that makes it possible to turn an idea into a thriving business. While some people are willing to take risks and try anything, others are more measured in the actions they take. Many entrepreneurs follow the traditional life script. They take the academic path, earning business degrees and other qualifications that drive them to work for established companies. But like Dorothy, many feel unfulfilled with the work they’re doing. So they look to entrepreneurship as a way to pursue their passions and create something valuable for the world. Successful entrepreneurs understand the foundational principles and have the discipline to implement them in their business. When the fundamentals are in place, it is possible to make the decisions that move you forward towards building a business despite the risks that entrepreneurship brings. “When people are dissatisfied with what they’re doing every day, it’s because they’ve moved away from what’s truly important to them.” - Dorothy Liu (11:22-11:30) Find Guidance Along the Way Every entrepreneur's journey is unique. While building a business, it is really important to make sure that the choices made honor your core values. Working with a coach or mentor who can guide you through this process can help to overcome whatever obstacles may stand in the way. When we take the time and space to discover core values, the result is clarity and a clear path for the next logical steps. When looking at the path forward, it’s important to remember that comfort level for risk is unique for each entrepreneur. When you move closer to honoring your values in the actions you take, achieving success in your business becomes just a matter of time. Consider the purpose of your entrepreneurial journey. How can you break it down to the next 10 minutes, 10 days, 10 weeks? What do you need to feel safe and secure as you move forward? What needs must be met to take the next big leap in your business? Answering these and other questions puts success within your reach. Choosing the path to entrepreneurship is a courageous choice. Knowing what risks are reasonable to you and applying the fundamental principles give the confidence needed to pursue the dream of building and growing your business. How to Get Involved Visit N2Q online to learn how they can help you renovate your marketing strategies. Join the marketing conversation with Kyle on Facebook in the Marketing from the Roosevelt Room group.

“It’s important, that aspect of recognizing the availability of expertise and resources, but we have to have the confidence and willingness to ask for help.” - Kyle Willis (31:50) Kyle WillisMarketing from the Roosevelt Room Growing a company, and the staff to go with it, is not unlike growing a family. The phrase “company culture” gets thrown around a lot in marketing circles. But what does it take to build a company that really thrives as its own functional family unit? This is a concept Andrew Considine knows a lot about from his experience building Small Batch Cigars and its tight-knit staff dynamic. Building a solid brand, and team, begins with innovation. Small Batch has owned this concept in its effort to shine a spotlight on boutique cigar companies and help them tell their stories. The cigar community is a close community. In fact, Andrew's online business was birthed when he transitioned out of a tech job asked his favorite local cigar shop about making a website. From there, the mission became giving small cigar companies a platform and customers unique and excellent service. Word spread easily through online cigar communities without any big marketing push. Building a strong business requires patience and strategetic planning. “These guys went to my wedding. These are guys that I go out to dinner with. And I think the team that I built, I don't really view them as employees.” - Andrew Considine. (14:35) If there were ever a story to echo the adage, “don't quit your day job,” this is it. Andrew gave Small Batch the time it needed to grow, supported by capital from his other job until the time came naturally for him to fully transition to his new venture. He moved into the new phase confident that Small Batch had grown enough to serve as a solid income source. The staff of Small Batch is unique. The feeling throughout the company is more like an afternoon with family than a stressful day at work. Cigar shops are most often hubs for conversation, relaxation, and general good vibes, an atmosphere Andrew encourages. In fact, most of his employees began as customers and moved smoothly into their careers. The barrier between boss and employee is there, but it's intuitive. Because the company culture is familial and comfortable blending professional with personal, egos are kept at a minimum and knowledge is shared freely. This is also, as it turns out, an excellent way to keep your employees. In the years since Small Batch Cigars was established, they have maintained a 100% retention rate. Celebrating individual skill sets is the key to a happy staff. “Part of the secret sauce of what we do is we care about our customers and we care about each other.  There's a balance there.” - Andrew Considine. (28:08) Within the work environment, each staffer is praised for his individual strengths, in the knowledge that he'll lean into what he does best and continually improve as a team member. No one is expected to start out perfect, and everyone is empowered in a way that makes initiative easy. Decisions are a group effort, with employees kept in the loop and consulted about the company's trajectory, large decisions that need to be made, or simple task delegation. And when someone inevitably drops the ball, Andrew approaches the subject in a caring and supportive way, rather than coming down hard on the person who came up short. When your employees feel supported and cared for, they're much less likely to bring up issues in the future. The barrier between employer and employee can remain intact, without being overly rigid. All these components come together to form a team that radiates care, both for the customer and for each other. This team mentality is definitely unique and may seem like a foreign way to operate a business. However, when you invest time and energy into building a cohesive team, the results will filter down to your customers, creating a brand and business that continually gains success and momentum. Take a look at your team structure this week. Perhaps there are small changes you could make to begin fostering a greater level of healthy connection, and building a team that wants to stand by your business for years to come. How to Get Involved Visit N2Q online to learn how they can help you renovate your marketing strategies. Join the marketing conversation with Kyle on Facebook in the Marketing from the Roosevelt Room group.

“I hate the status quo. What is no one else doing? Where is nobody else looking? That’s what we’re constantly asking ourselves.” - Kyle Hoover (48:53-49:03) Kyle WillisMarketing from the Roosevelt Room   Building a compelling and memorable brand isn’t easy. Consumers face an endless array of options anytime they make a purchase. To stand out, and create a culture of raving fans, requires an ability and willingness to go above and beyond.   Co-founders Kyle Hoover and Chris Kelly of Ezra Zion Cigar Co. have done what many would consider impossible. They turned a weekend idea into a thriving business while establishing a brand name in one of the most difficult markets to break into. Ezra Zion Cigar Co. is a boutique cigar company that offers coffee, whiskey, and related products to dedicated fans. Boutique cigars appeal to enthusiasts who want something other than the typical big-name brands. They look for products that reflect their lifestyle, interests, and tastes.   “Humility, along with tenacity and drive, propels a business forward.” - Kyle Willis (15:27-15:34)   Successful businesses understand the value of true craftsmanship. They infuse brand ownership into every detail of the products they create. Companies like Ezra Zion Cigar Co. take a hands-on small-batch approach to make the kind of products they always wanted for themselves.   The right mindset is key to creating a business with a culture of raving fans. You need to have the confidence to take risks even when you’re facing huge competition. Every business starts with nothing more than an idea. But desire, passion, and a willingness to learn can turn a single idea into a thriving business.   Entrepreneurs need to become students of the product they want to share with others. The path to business success may be longer than you think. If you’re willing to listen, put in the work, and do what others aren’t willing to do, then you can create something of real and lasting value.   There is no fast track to success. Finding a mentor who can educate and guide you along the journey is an invaluable strategy for building your business. Without the right guidance, business owners rush to market and end up offering an inferior product. Instead, foster a willingness to learn, grow, and become better. Learning from industry competitors takes humility, but it helps you learn from the mistakes of others.   “There are two ways you can learn: Your mistakes or somebody else’s mistakes. I’d rather learn from somebody else’s.” - Kyle Hoover (13:58-14:04)   You turn customers into brand champions by delivering top-level service. When things go wrong, it’s an opportunity for you to exceed the expectations of your customers and give them another “wow” moment. When you listen and respond to their needs, you create a culture of raving fans, and those needs can inform the products you offer in the future. Ezra Zion Cigar Co. began offering coffee and whiskey based on what they knew about their cigar customers. This approach made their business more accessible and communal for their fans.   You grow a culture of raving fans by improving the quality of your product and the customer experience. Successful businesses are always challenging themselves to make something better than before. Figure out what’s unique to you and your business. What is it that makes you different? Use your unique gifts to your advantage so you come out of the gate with an amazing product that blows people’s minds. Look at what others in your industry aren’t doing. What can you do better than the rest?   When you love what you do, it’s easy to build a culture of raving fans because you’re one of them. But you have to take the time to learn and put in the work. Focus on making a great product, meeting the needs of your customers, and making sure they love your brand.   How to Get Involved   Visit NQ2 online to learn how they can help you renovate your marketing strategies. Join the marketing conversation with Kyle on Facebook in the Marketing from the Roosevelt Room group. Interested in becoming one of Ezra Zion Cigar Co.’s raving fans? You can find their incredible brand and fantastic products at ezrazionstore.com.

“You’re better served if you have a specific area that you focus on, and you’re better in that area than anyone else.” - Randy Wootton (22:43-22:50) Kyle WillisMarketing from the Roosevelt Room   The marketing landscape is rapidly changing, and keeping up is harder than ever. In order to succeed in your industry, you have to be the best at what you do. Knowing how to identify what you’re great at, leveraging “moments of influence,” and connecting with your audience at the right time with the right message leads to long-term success.   Randy Wootton has been a marketing leader for over 20 years, and he’s seen the drastic changes that have occurred in that time. Marketing has become more personalized as it intersects with technology and data. The result is a marketing future that relies on your ability to manage data in order to identify your customers, know where they are at any moment, and deliver the content that speaks directly to their needs.   “While some advertising may spark interest, it’s the content that helps customers know who you are and why they should buy from you.” - Kyle Willis (15:55-16:15)   Having the capacity to create personalized content is one of the biggest challenges marketers face. Content creation takes time, money, and other limited resources. Customers have a wide range of channels to connect with your company. You have to know who they are, what device they’re using, what they’ve done in the past, and what they’re doing now.   Traditional approaches to marketing just don’t work anymore. Today’s consumers are less likely to share an advertisement than they are to share a piece of content. The online social landscape has changed what customers are looking for at every point in the buying process. You must identify the moments of influence when you can send the right message at exactly the right time.   “The real challenge is differentiating your message. How do you get in front of customers? When you’re in front of them, how do you help them understand what you do is different and why it’s something they need to have?” - Randy Wootton (16:48-17:07)   Social media and other tools let you see where customers are in the buying cycle and build content that is directly tied to their point in the process. Customers rely on business websites before, during, and after they’ve made a purchase. Create a website that gives them access to the information they need to get the most out of your product or service. Interact with customers so you can continue to market to them over time.   Let your audience know who you are and why they should purchase from you. Are you differentiating your message? How are you delivering that message? You create and own your own category when you get clear on what you do well. It’s the difference between trying to do everything versus specializing in one service you deliver to the right customers. Some marketing agencies offer a full one-stop-shop experience. Others focus on one thing and do it better than everyone else.   Modern-day marketing is harder because it involves so many components. In order to move vertically up, figure out what horizontal skills you need to learn. For most marketers, that means becoming better at understanding data, technology, processing, and building systems and teams. You gain a leading edge by learning how to collect and evaluate data so you don’t have to rely on analysts to make decisions about your marketing campaigns.   Marketers have to react in real time to the changing environment and market needs. You need systems that give you a clear idea of what’s going on while orchestrating your actions for maximum results and efficiency. Marketing is radically different, and your business better keep up.   How to Get Involved   Visit NQ2 online to learn how they can help you renovate your marketing strategies. Join the marketing conversation with Kyle on Facebook in the Marketing from the Roosevelt Room group.

“It’s easy to get so caught up in the big audacious goals of life that we neglect the important things right in front of us.” - Kyle Willis (3:30-3:38) Kyle WillisMarketing from the Roosevelt Room     Theodore Roosevelt knew how to manage his time and activities to accomplish greatness. When you look closely at his life, you discover gold nuggets of wisdom that can help you perform better in your business and personal relationships.   Roosevelt said, “We cannot do great deeds unless we’re willing to do the small things that make up the sum of greatness.” This core belief made him productive in all areas of life. For entrepreneurs, it’s easy to get lost in the big picture view of what we want to accomplish with our work. But in the process, we overlook the more important things that need our attention each day.   “If you have so many unplanned things happening in your day that you can’t structure your time, then you have other issues to worry about.” - Kyle Willis (8:50-8:58)   Anyone running a business knows how overwhelming it can be to reply to hundreds of phone calls and emails each day. Entrepreneurs fear they’ll lose clients if they don’t respond right away. So they spend time and energy addressing the needs of their clients while their own needs fall by the wayside. Their personal relationships suffer and they miss out on the chance to be present with those they love and do the other things that are truly great. The “small things that make up the sum of greatness” never quite get done.   “What are the small things in your business or personal life that you’ve been neglecting that must be completed in order for great deeds to come your way?” - Kyle Willis (5:12-5:25)   While a student at Harvard, Theodore Roosevelt carried a full course load while pursuing extracurricular activities like boxing, wrestling, dance, poetry readings, and time spent in nature. His primary activities would fall between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Any gaps during that time were protected from distractions. Roosevelt would seclude himself from others and only take the books required for a class while devoting no more than a quarter of his day to studying.   Roosevelt knew that if he didn’t leverage the time gaps in his schedule, he’d have no way of making them up. After meeting all of his obligations within his scheduled time frame, he would allow himself to do all the other activities he enjoyed. Although it might seem like an extreme approach, it proved to be effective. He developed a system to get more done in the same 24 hours that all individuals have.   How can you take Roosevelt’s example and apply it to your own life? The first step is to sit down and map out your activities for the day. Create high-leverage windows of time where you eliminate distractions. Turn off your phone, email, and all the other things that pull your attention away from what really needs to get done. This lets you focus on one or two big projects instead of trying to manage too many things at once. Planning your activities allows you to look back each day and see what you’ve accomplished. You can also effectively plan your tasks for the next day. Your daily schedule is yours to control, and it’s up to you to protect your time.   Learning from Theodore Roosevelt and other high-performing leaders helps you achieve more in less time so you can be present with others when it matters most. You can never achieve perfection with your time management. But creating an environment that lets you focus on the small things paves a path to greater deeds.   Time is the only asset you have that you can’t make more of. Spend it wisely.   How to Get Involved   Visit NQ2 online to learn how they can help you renovate your marketing strategies. Join the marketing conversation with Kyle on Facebook in the Marketing from the Roosevelt Room group.

“The reality is that we’ll all embrace failure at some point in our lives. The goal is not the avoidance of failure, but the proper response to it.” - Kyle Willis (3:17 - 3:24) Kyle WillisMarketing from the Roosevelt Room Why failure can be a positive experience.   For many aspiring entrepreneurs, the fear of failure can become a significant stumbling block. They might think that not enough people would want what they have to offer, or that they might lose all of their resources, among other things. The fear can become overwhelming to the point that they never even try.   However, potential failure is not a good reason to never give it a shot. In fact, mistakes and failures can be great teachers if you’re willing to embrace them and learn from them.   “The only time you truly fail is when you refuse to try again. Failure does not imply you’ve lost, it only means that you did not succeed in that attempt.” - Kyle Willis (6:08 - 6:18)   Regardless of what you’re trying to accomplish, the reality is that you’ll probably fail at some point in your life. While you don’t always have control over failure, you do have full control over how you view it, and how you respond to it. It might be tempting to look at your losses and decide you’ll never try again, but that would be failing a second time.   When you fail, it is important to remain confident in yourself, learn from your mistakes, and try again. Giving up not only hurts you, but all those you could have potentially helped had you not given up. Use your failure as an asset, and help others to avoid the same mistakes.   There are three important lessons to be learned from failure.   If you don’t succeed at first, it doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It only means that your method did not work that specific time. Walt Disney was refused loans over three hundred times when he was trying to build Disneyland and Sir Richard Branson was a high-school dropout. Yet, they believed in themselves, kept persevering, and ultimately found success.   Failure opens your eyes to new methods you would not have learned otherwise. Carefully examine all the reasons why you failed and the areas where you can improve. You might even gain some insights that end up being of higher value than if you had succeeded, and prepare you for greater success on your next attempt.   Failure shows you who is really in your corner. You’ll find out who sticks with you during the tough times and who you can count on. Also, it is highly likely that someone has gone through similar failures before, and you should try to seek them out and ask for guidance.   How to Get Involved   Visit NQ2 online to learn how they can help you renovate your marketing strategies. Join the marketing conversation with Kyle on Facebook in the Marketing from the Roosevelt Room group.

“People don’t know how to communicate what they need. Our job is to take what is in their hearts and minds and put it into words.” - Kyle (3:10 - 3:29) Kyle WillisMarketing from the Roosevelt Room People first buy out of emotion and then justify their purchases with logic.   In 1906, MacArthur, blown away by Roosevelt’s popularity, asked him how he won the hearts of everyone around him. Roosevelt’s answer was simple. His ability to understand people gave him the power to give words to the thoughts and feelings they could not express. He had the power to, “put into words what is in their hearts and minds, but not their mouths.”   Our job as an entrepreneur and service provider is the same. Research shows that 95% of our purchasing decisions are made at the subconscious level. We purchase with our emotions and then justify the purchase using our logic. Our clients feel, therefore, they think. In order to meet their needs, we have to speak to their emotions.   “We feel, therefore, we think.” - Kyle (4:34 - 4:40) A good marketer knows how to tell you what you want to hear, but give you what you need.   The best way to put this concept into practice in our business is to begin discovering the emotional needs of our audience. Entrepreneurs can get stuck wasting valuable time and resources trying to tell individuals what they need. However, our “needs” are logical and our “wants” are emotional. It may seem like common sense to meet the needs of our clients. However, research shows that emotions win every time, even with the most logical individuals.   A good marketer knows how to tell you what you want to hear, but give you what you need. Tapping into the emotions of your target audience is the fundamental element of being able to increase sales and have clients knocking on your door. All your marketing efforts need to do is validate their desire to work with or buy from you.   “People buy out of emotion and justify out of logic.” - Kyle (3:51 - 4:00)   When you first address the emotional needs, you then have the opportunity with empirical evidence to assist the client in justifying their decision. When you understand how to discover the wants, and then communicate the needs that the individual has on top of their needs, you will be unstoppable. How to Get Involved   Visit NQ2 online to learn how they can help you renovate your marketing strategies. Join the marketing conversation with Kyle on Facebook in the Marketing from the Roosevelt Room group.

Businesses don’t have a foundation that recognizes who they are, where they are, and what they have to work with today. So, they try to reinvent the wheel when the wheel they had was just fine, it just wasn’t being used effectively.   Welcome to Marketing from the Roosevelt Room. We know there are countless marketing resources out there, and the last thing we want to do is add to the noise. However, in our fifteen years of experience, we have gathered a lot of knowledge about what will work in the industry, and what won’t. Our mission is to help you learn from our victories, avoid our mistakes, and gain some practical tools to apply immediately to your business to see it start growing and thriving at new levels.   Marketing is more the management of perception than it it is the execution of tactics.   One of the downfalls of so many businesses is the energy wasted trying in the pursuit of new, innovative tactics, campaigns, or strategies. More often than not, forward movement in your business isn’t about starting something new, but leveraging what you already have. Some of the best resources for your business are things that you already possess. Current clients are an example of this often untapped potential. Take some time to check in with current clients. What do you have to offer that they don’t yet know about?   Before you can pursue growth, it’s crucial that you make sure you have clarity around the offerings of your business. If marketing is the management of perception, branding is the refining of that perception. When is the last time you assessed the different components of your business? What is your company’s greatest asset? How would you describe the best customer you’ve ever worked with? Effective marketing begins with having a clear understanding of who you are and what you offer. What do you have that you do better than anyone else? When you can answer that question in a clear, succinct way, it will change the way you market.   Marketing campaigns don’t succeed when they fail to alleviate their customers’ pain.   Roosevelt once said, “Nine-tenths of wisdom is being wise in time.” The job of a good marketer is to be able to guide you and help you know when the time is right to do the new campaign or new website, the right tactics in the right timing. If you are serious about taking your business to next level, Kyle Willis and his team at N2Q (No to the Quo) can give you the support and wisdom you need, help you leverage the resources you already have, and clearly articulate your message and mission.   Visit NQ2 online to learn how they can help you renovate your marketing strategies. Join the marketing conversation with Kyle on Facebook in the Marketing from the Roosevelt Room group.  

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” - Theodore Roosevelt   Welcome to Marketing from the Roosevelt Room. My name is Kyle Willis, Chief Strategist at No to the Quo (N2Q). I have an affinity for Roosevelt and a wealth of knowledge about marketing. It’s my mission to help you learn from my victories, avoid my mistakes, and implement strategies I have found effective to see your business grow and thrive. Your time is valuable, and the last thing I want to do is add to the cacophony of marketing advice that can be overwhelming at times. This podcast will be a mix of practical and tactical, and our overarching goal is that each week you will finish an episode with actionable intel that you can immediately apply to your business. We’ll look at industry trends, sales, staffing, and other aspects of your marketing that can make or break your business. If you are serious about taking your business to next level, Kyle Willis and his team at N2Q (No to the Quo) can give you the support and wisdom you need, help you leverage the resources you already have, and clearly articulate your message and mission.   Visit NQ2 online to learn how they can help you renovate your marketing strategies. Join the marketing conversation with Kyle on Facebook in the Marketing from the Roosevelt Room group.    

Download   New York native Matthew Korzelius has lived many lives prior to arriving behind the bar at The Roosevelt Room. The singing, sherry-loving, creative type has seen tragedy and rebuilding in ways that many have never experienced. Leaving the past behind and setting his sights on new creative outlets, Texas has punctuated a new chapter for Matthew as he finally enters the cocktail competition world and pursues new musical projects. We chat Springbank, Mutoid Man, love, and more.  

From early days in San Francisco, the push from her family to follow traditional Chinese paths of family and college drove The Roosevelt Room's Sharon Yeung to different aspirations. A natural born host and culinary mind, Sharon is a hospitality veteran who values all of the tasks, no matter how small, that drive her career forward. As many moves involve love, Sharon ended up in Austin just 3 years ago and has had a self proclaimed "awakening" in the most influential role yet at Austin's Roosevelt Room. We chat press, expectations, Bar 5 day, and hosting.

Don’t mind us as we pretend that this episode’s really about them keeping Toby in the Roosevelt Room because they’re planning a surprise party for him. Join us and special co-podcaster Lizzy from The Hamilton West Wing (@TheHamWing) as we discuss our mutual affinity for Lin-Manuel Miranda and the most heartbreaking (but beautifully told), terrible, no-good storylines from the show in “Here Today.” Our tears will not be gone tomorrow.

This season on Working, we’re going to the White House. For our second episode, we spoke to Paulette Aniskoff, director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. Aniskoff has been working with the president since 2007, and she brings many of the strategies developed on the campaign trail to the administration’s outreach to the American citizenry. She explored question large and small, including a bit about how the White House coordinates its approach to issues via sequences of morning meetings. Even in our digital age, much of the administration’s internal communication still happens through face-to- face conversations, Aniskoff suggests. That extends to the way she and her office work with constituents: She told us about the effort they put into bringing real people into the White House to talk with the president, going into the ways that they diagram seating charts for meetings in the Roosevelt Room. In a Slate Plus extra, Aniskoff goes into detail about how her job has changed since the early days of the campaign and tells us how she maintains balance in her current life as a new mother. If you’re a member, enjoy bonus segments and interview transcripts from Working, plus other great podcast exclusives. Start your two-week free trial at slate.com/workingplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season on Working, we’re going to the White House. For our second episode, we spoke to Paulette Aniskoff, director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. Aniskoff has been working with the president since 2007, and she brings many of the strategies developed on the campaign trail to the administration’s outreach to the American citizenry. She explored question large and small, including a bit about how the White House coordinates its approach to issues via sequences of morning meetings. Even in our digital age, much of the administration’s internal communication still happens through face-to- face conversations, Aniskoff suggests. That extends to the way she and her office work with constituents: She told us about the effort they put into bringing real people into the White House to talk with the president, going into the ways that they diagram seating charts for meetings in the Roosevelt Room. In a Slate Plus extra, Aniskoff goes into detail about how her job has changed since the early days of the campaign and tells us how she maintains balance in her current life as a new mother. If you’re a member, enjoy bonus segments and interview transcripts from Working, plus other great podcast exclusives. Start your two-week free trial at slate.com/workingplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05-25-16 - 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue - Prophetic Times... Built in 1792, this magnificent 132-room mansion is the rarest of homes in the U.S. since it is not only the residence of the U.S. president and his family, but it also has two wings with offices for the president, the First Lady, top staff and aides. Designed by Irish architect James Hoban, it was built during the Federalist period (late 1780-1830), but is considered Georgian in the Palladian style with neoclassical influences. After the cornerstone was laid on October 13, 1792, it was built by slaves, free African-American laborers, immigrants, and salaried Europeans. Second President John Adams and his wife, Abigail, took occupancy on November 1, 1800. Made from sandstone, brick and wood, the White House was composed only of the "Residence" and was completed for a cost of $232,371.83. There are three parts to the White House: The Residence (where the First Family resides), the West Wing (Oval Office and top executive offices) and the East Wing (First Lady and offices for her staff). The Residence contains 6 levels: the sub-basement (storage, laundry); basement (Diplomatic Reception room, Map Room, kitchen, curator's office, dentist's office, one-lane bowling alley); first floor (the "State Floor" contains the Red Room, Blue Room, Green Room, East Room, State Dining Room, and Family Dining Room); second floor (the "Family Residence" contains the master bedroom, Lincoln Bedroom, Queens' Bedroom, Yellow Oval Room, Truman Balcony), and the third floor (rec, music, and sun rooms). The West Wing contains the president's office, the Oval Office and the Situation Room. There are three levels: the basement (Situation Room, Secret Service Offices, Press Corps Offices); the first floor (Oval Office, Vice President's Office, Chief of Staff Office, Roosevelt Room, Press Briefing Room), and the second floor (offices of the president's staff). The East Wing houses the First Lady's office and those of her staff. It is also where the underground bunker is located. Host - Larry Barnett beyondbostonprophecy.com beyondbostonradio@gmail.com #bbostonprophecy

The world is a crazy place and sometimes you can't shake the path on which you were raised. Ashley Haussermann started as a Hotel owner's daughter in Canada and touched with various types of performance arts in the process. Understanding the turmoil that surrounds divorce and substance abuse, Ashley has finely crafted her ambition to ensure success in any road she takes. As she just now leaves Austin, TX after a great impact at The Roosevelt Room and Vox table, what will her life have in store as she lands in NYC? Soon to be consulting and writing under the moniker the Drink Duchess, Ashley will pave a great path in the globally influential NYC cocktail scene. We talk gourds, greetings, love, and start ups.

From Germany to Ohio to Texas, The Roosevelt Room's Dennis Gobis is a devotee to family and hard work. A father of 4 pit bulls and an amazing cocktail destination in Austin, TX. He continues to learn and innovate in the cocktail world. A strange trip from Germany ejected Dennis into the United States without a grasp of the English language or a sense of what was next. After years of pummeling drums, working in real estate and construction, he ultimately found solace in the hospitality industry. Austin has embraced his personality with awards and now he is finally making his mark with the Roosevelt Room. With an unparalleled dedication to detail and cerebral ingredients, Dennis continues to defy the parameters of stagnant cocktail ingredients while romancing his patrons from behind the bar. We sip Mezcal and talk about America's predilection to solve problems with pills.

Justin Lavenue is the perfect candidate for the cover of GQ. He embodies fashion- forward thinking, wit, intelligence, and the pure essence of a gentleman. A child of divorce and ironically great role-models, Justin Lavenue balances classic chivalry and metropolitan ambition. From an unlikely start at an Indian restaurant in Boulder, CO, to being one of the owners of Austin's The Roosevelt Room, JL has only begun to take the industry by storm. We talk father influence, wrestling our younger brothers, and how working hard will always make you appreciate hard work. Despite the accolades, peer recognition, and natural talent though, will Justin be able to ever take a moment to enjoy it? We chat long term workloads, and how maybe sometimes we have to seize those moments of reflection.

Alex, a North Carolina expat, shares his serendipitous journey in Austin one year in. An economics student turned expert mixologist discusses the opening of The Roosevelt Room and how the greatest opportunities are near on the horizon....

I can’t think of the New Hampshire primary without thinking of my winter up there working as a volunteer. I was a senior at Colby College in 1992 and went with my friend and fellow political junkie David Leavy to volunteer. I worked for the Tsongas campaign and David went to work for the Clinton campaign. My campaign, Tsongas’, may have won the primary, but I think the real winner was David! Within a few weeks, David had worked hard and made a great impression and he was invited to go to Little Rock to work on the campaign straight away after graduation in the spring. From there, he met DeeDee Myers, becoming her aide and eventually a White House staffer. David spent an incredible seven and half years in the White House pressure cooker, rising to be spokesperson for the National Security Council. That amazing ride started as a volunteer working the phones and knocking on doors during the New Hampshire primary. Hard not to wonder about the young volunteers working up there right now who may end up working in the White House. The New Hampshire primary is more than an election, it is political theater and a great opportunity for voters to get up close to the candidates. It is also a great opportunity for people to get involved in the process, you never know what can happen! One last point that made this interview so fun for me was getting another chance to thank David for giving me one of the greatest non-kid related experiences of my life, two consecutive afternoons in the West Wing, meeting with President Clinton in the Oval Office, watching the national radio address from the Roosevelt Room, walking the Rose Garden, briefing room, etc. It was just an incredible experience I will never forget and it was very gracious of David to make it happen. It has been awesome to follow David’s career. Couldn’t have happened to a nicer person! He is currently Executive Vice President, Global Communications and Corporate Affairs for Discovery Communications. His current job looks almost as fun as his White House job! The Pundit Review Radio Podcast RSS feed can be found here and you can find us on iTunes at Pundit Review Radio. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 6-9pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

I can’t think of the New Hampshire primary without thinking of my winter up there working as a volunteer. I was a senior at Colby College in 1992 and went with my friend and fellow political junkie David Leavy to volunteer. I worked for the Tsongas campaign and David went to work for the Clinton campaign. My campaign, Tsongas’, may have won the primary, but I think the real winner was David! Within a few weeks, David had worked hard and made a great impression and he was invited to go to Little Rock to work on the campaign straight away after graduation in the spring. From there, he met DeeDee Myers, becoming her aide and eventually a White House staffer. David spent an incredible seven and half years in the White House pressure cooker, rising to be spokesperson for the National Security Council. That amazing ride started as a volunteer working the phones and knocking on doors during the New Hampshire primary. Hard not to wonder about the young volunteers working up there right now who may end up working in the White House. The New Hampshire primary is more than an election, it is political theater and a great opportunity for voters to get up close to the candidates. It is also a great opportunity for people to get involved in the process, you never know what can happen! One last point that made this interview so fun for me was getting another chance to thank David for giving me one of the greatest non-kid related experiences of my life, two consecutive afternoons in the West Wing, meeting with President Clinton in the Oval Office, watching the national radio address from the Roosevelt Room, walking the Rose Garden, briefing room, etc. It was just an incredible experience I will never forget and it was very gracious of David to make it happen. It has been awesome to follow David’s career. Couldn’t have happened to a nicer person! He is currently Executive Vice President, Global Communications and Corporate Affairs for Discovery Communications. His current job looks almost as fun as his White House job! The Pundit Review Radio Podcast RSS feed can be found here and you can find us on iTunes at Pundit Review Radio. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 6-9pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.