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Get to know the person outside the politics in Capitol Spotlight, the interview podcast from CNCT. Each episode, join CNCT Founder David Tennent as he interviews Staffers, former Staffers, and Members of Congress with the intention of humanizing the people behind U.S. politics.
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Today's topics: All about Center Forward, humanizing Hill comms, how bipartisanship benefits your work, viewing compromise as a strength, creative phases, and cake decorating. Cori Kramer, CEO at Center Forward, sits down to share her story.Read more about Cori.CNCT with CoriCNCT with Center ForwardConnect with CNCT
Today's topics: Being born and raised in Cuba, the culture of Miami, what it takes to do bilingual/Spanish comms, and the beauty of silence. Laura Hernandez Smith, Senior Account Director at ROKK Solutions, joins the show to share her story!Read more about Laura.CNCT with LauraConnect with CNCT
Today's topics: Owning a farm, being a grandson to a lifelong politician, starting a landscaping company, owning a deli during COVID, and remaining competitive in AI development. Caleb Max, President and CEO of the NAIA, sits down to share his story.Read more about Caleb.CNCT with CalebConnect with CNCT
In this panel, discover how analytics are rewiring political media. Join Sara Fagen of Tunnl and Andrew Markoff of Three Point Media to hear which skills matter most in an analytics-driven world, how political media has evolved in just five years, where audiences are actually showing up, and more.Presented by Columbia University, Political Analytics.See more about the panel.CNCT with SaraCNCT with AndrewConnect with CNCT
Today's topics: Inside the Supreme Court, writing a book, transparency in Congress, returning to the structural Constitution, campaign culture, and chicken wings. Sarah Isgur, host of the Advisory Opinions podcast at The Dispatch and Editor for SCOTUSblog, joins the show!Read more about Sarah here.CNCT with SarahConnect with CNCT
Today's topics: Is Guinness better in Ireland? Bringing curiosity across the aisle, 2028 predictions, surviving the White House, campaign work, and being the piano player at JWoww's wedding. John McCarthy, Principal at Causeway Strategy Group, shares his story.CNCT with JohnConnect with CNCT
Today's topics: The Hill in the early 2000s, culture at Capital One, volunteering at the Center for Great Apes, and traveling via cruises. Emily Weems, Head of Global Policy Affairs Group at Capital One, sits down to join the show!CNCT with EmilyConnect with CNCT
Today's topics: How to be a beekeeper, life as a twin mom, bringing AI to the Hill, and modernizing Congress. Aubrey Wilson, Director of Global Initiatives at POPVOX Foundation, shares her story.CNCT with AubreyConnect with CNCT
On this episode: The original idea for CNCT, executing the vision, struggles, successes, and misconceptions. Podcast producer Nick Delaney turns the camera (and mic) around to interview CNCT Founder and CEO David Tennent in this special episode.CNCT with DavidConnect with CNCT
Today's topics: Becoming Gerry Connolly's Chief of Staff at 26 years old, running for Representative of VA's 11th district, knocking on 15,000 doors, and getting coffee from 7-Eleven. James Walkinshaw, candidate for VA's 11th District, joins the show!CNCT with JamesConnect with CNCT
Today's topics: What does it take to compete in pageants? How do you publish your own children's book? What can a staffer learn from dancing? How do you balance it all with work?? Annemarie Cake, Deputy Clerk & Professional Staff for the Committee on House Administration, answers it all in this episode!CNCT with AnnemarieConnect with CNCT
Today's topics: Serving as Parliamentarian for the House of Representatives, learning 435 names, what's changed on the Hill since 1989, finding a work-life balance, and the best hiking spots. Tom Wickham, Vice President of Government Affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, sits down for a chat!CNCT with TomConnect with CNCT
Today's Topics: Speechwriting for Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, the Harris Campaign, and Fenway, and finding the best burger in America. Aaron Bennett, Senior Speechwriter at Fenway, joins the show!CNCT with AaronConnect with CNCT
Today's Topics: Advance work – the best kept secret in town, international travels for the first Trump Admin, spending time outdoors, and being a "car guy" inside and outside of work. Mike Watson, Director of Federal Relations for the American Petroleum Institute, joins the show!CNCT with MikeConnect with CNCT
Today's topics: Behind-the-scenes at Punchbowl News, covering the Hill, the ins and outs of newsletter writing, and some political speculation. Heather Caygle, Managing Editor at Punchbowl News, takes the spotlight.CNCT with HeatherConnect with CNCT
Today's topics: Congressional Management Foundation, resources and opportunities, the Democracy Awards, innovation on the Hill, and efficiency in your office. Jen Daulby, Chief Executive Officer of the Congressional Management Foundation, joins Capitol Spotlight!CNCT with JenCNCT with CMFConnect with CNCT
Today's topics: The purpose behind STATION DC, building a business, having a growth mindset, and risk tolerance in D.C. James Barlia, Executive Director of STATION DC, joins the show!CNCT with JamesConnect with CNCT
Today's topics: Writing a book, growing up outside of Gary, IN, finding your vocation, and facing adversity. Robert Ordway, Senior Policy Advisor for Indiana Governor Mike Braun, shares his story.CNCT with RobertConnect with CNCT
Today's topics: Memories as the Press Secretary for former First Lady Jill Biden, presidential campaign life during the pandemic, and White House comms. Michael LaRosa, Partner at Ballard Partners, joins Capitol Spotlight to share some stories!CNCT with MichaelConnect with CNCT
Today's topics: National park adventures, trips to Scotland, small victories, and being a part-owner of the Greenbay Packers. Scott Rausch, Hill veteran and proud Wisconsinite, joins the show!Get to know more about Scott in his previous Staffer Spotlight article (May 2024).CNCT with ScottConnect with CNCT
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