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The Friday Reporter was created to better understand the news process from a journalist's point of view. After nearly three years, the guest list has expanded to include newsmakers, policymakers and image makers. It's a show about public affairs and the contours of how business is done.
Lisa Camooso Miller is the host and a D.C.-based public affairs professional who is asking the questions.
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John Booty's pathway to the NFL was by no means direct. He joins the Friday Reporter today to talk about his own unlikely path and his mother's unwavering belief in his abilities.
Fast forward to today, John is coach and player for the Congressional Football Game -- wrangling members of Congress in a game of skill against the U.S. Capitol Police. The game is scheduled this year for September 18th at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Get your tickets today to support this amazing cause!
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Dropping in the week of Labor Day to talk with Misty Chally, executive director of the Critical Labor Coalition. With years of Capitol Hill and Washington, D.C. experience, Misty has built an alliance of employers and organizations to advance the importance of labor issues.
She shares the importance of bipartisan efforts, the obstacles of political messaging and the power of harnessing the U.S. job market. As a small business owner herself, Misty has built this powerful organization with her own smart and intuitive nature -- one that will only grow this effort even more over time.
Drop in today to meet Misty and hear more about where the workers are!
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Eleanor Hawkins is communications strategist and writer for Axios after starting her career in politics and communications. It's her early career experience that has delivered her to a place in journalism that reports on the trends and moves inside the world of public relations.
As the weekly author of Axios Communicators newsletter, she spends a great deal of time connecting with leaders, brands and employers to demonstrate the impacts of their communications strategies.
Dig in today with Lisa to find out more about Eleanor and her must-read newsletter for communicators.
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If you've ever been to Capitol Hill, you've likely met today's guest. Mike Johnson got his start as a journalist in a small corner of Illinois, but quickly was recognized as an excellent communicator -- and his D.C. story began.
From the White House to Capitol Hill and ultimately K Street, Mike Johnson's experience and understanding of the halls of Congress is unmatched. It's in his newest book, Fixing Congress - Restoring Power to the People -- that he outlines some of what could be restored and what needs to be revamped.
Tune in today to hear more about the importance of teaching civics and giving power back to the people.
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Wendy Bounds is an award-winning journalist and author of multiple books, including her newest -- Not Too Late: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age. She shares the moment she realized she wanted to make a change in her life, the thrill of being an adventure racer and the impact that change had on her new career trajectory.
Wendy and Lisa have a fun conversation about aging, exercise and the balance that both together can mean for longevity. With the dialogue around the Olympics being centered on remarkable athletes, we discuss how some are advanced ages for their sport! Keep an eye on this guest, because Wendy is going to be on a podium near you soon -- for Spartan racing among other amazing achievements.
Buy a copy of her book and join me in a future Spartan race -- your purchase gets you a free entry!
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In a rare and exclusive interview -- today is the day that Christine Gunderson's first published novel -- Friends with Secrets -- is available for purchase!
This brand new -- AMAZON FIRST READS choice -- author shares her tales from the carpool line that have now hit the bookshelves with a resounding roar. Christine Gunderson is a former journalist turned flack tells Lisa about her journey to full-fledged published author in today's special episode.
Tune in and get your copy today!
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Allison Taylor Levine is the founder and CEO of the Local Journalism Initiative and Spotlight Delaware. She has dedicated herself to reinventing local journalism in Delaware, and other states are taking note.
Allison talks about local news and information -- as opposed to just news -- because what Spotlight Delaware is committed to getting both news and critical information to their residents. Her point of view is that local news and information is the backbone is democracy and community -- and I agree with her 100%.
Learn more about and support Allison's work here -- and tune in today to hear more about non-profit news that's making a huge impact.
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Holly Harris is Founder and President of the Network, and oversees all operations, activities, and personnel at the organization.
Through the Network, she connects lawmakers to America’s premiere policy experts, fosters bipartisan cooperation on evidence-based solutions, and works with top philanthropists and advocates to create platforms that lift up bold leaders working together on big ideas.
Tune in today to hear more about Holly's work and the remarkable leaders she and her organization have identified across the country!
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Jodi Schneider went off to college with a law degree in her sights -- but after just one journalism class, her mind was forever changed. Today she is the political news director for Bloomberg TV and Radio -- and she's loving it.
From her college years in Madison, WI to Washington, D.C. today - Jodi has been in news markets all across the globe and she's been in every medium that news is made. She says she's had to reinvent herself many times because the news business has changed so much since she got her start.
Catch up with Jodi and I as she heads back to the midwest to cover the political convention in Milwaukee.
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Kim Borchers is the President of Bird Dog Recruiting and Consulting. As she tells her story, it was from her own exit ramp in her career that led her down an unexpected path to public service.
She served in two prominent roles in Kansas Governor Sam Brownback's administration and credits that experience to owning her own brilliant placement firm. Her expertise is in identifying and placing high ranking c-level executives in cabinet and senior level posts in Governor's offices.
Kim also serves as associate director of civic engagement for the Policy Circle Team and shares the remarkable work of this organization in today's episode. Tune in today to enjoy a mutual appreciation session on state government, public service and home state pride.
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Today's guest is a known powerhouse in the public affairs industry and the founder of the Women's Leader Series. Emily Lampkin has been at this for a minute and she's been taking notes.
Emily is keenly in tune with the power of the female leader and is proud to have helped elect dozens of females to elected office. It's from this experience that the WLS was born. Emily walks us through the contours of the WLS -- From selling You, to the power of your network. to "going now," Emily shares wisdom and guidance that is otherwise intuitive, but absolutely brilliant.
Tune in today to meet Emily and hear more about how her series is building leaders in the United States and across the globe.
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Byron Tau joins me today to talk about his new book, Means of Control, and how he evolved from political and influence writer to privacy and data expert. He shares that it's this part of journalism - the ability to be a quick study of a new topic --that is his favorite.
With a generous break from journalism and an awareness of distractions, Byron found himself a cabin in upstate New York and dove deep into this writing process. While he was still reporting while authoring this deep dive into data privacy, Bryon says getting away was the best way for him to create.
Tune in today to learn more about Byron Tau, his new book, his reporting for NOTUS and his pride in the work being conducted by the Allbritton Journalism Institute.
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Boathouse President Peter Prodromou previously spent over 15 years helping to build and lead Racepoint Global. His early career started in the newsroom and delivered him into the technology sector where he finds himself cautiously optimistic about the use of artificial intelligence.
Peter's vision comes from his vast experience in the world of the Internet and has him advising clients about how people come to consume information and the value of self publishing platforms. He suggests that as AI continues to get rolled out, regulatory guidance must be thoughtful in order to make use of the newest platforms and means for communication sharing.
Tune in today to meet Peter and hear more about the work does in the tech space from a public affairs point of view.
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Richard Just is managing editor for long form for News of the United States and head of the Albritton Journalism Institute's Admissions process. He joins Lisa today in advance of announcing the second (ever) class for the AJI.
With a magazine background, Richard takes us into the process of developing and delivering journalism that is not on the usual breaking news track -- rather at the intersection of news and opinion, as he explains.
Tune in today to hear more about his role at this amazing new opportunity for journalism students, their exciting news platform and how they're bringing together seasoned journalists and aspiring ones for a great new venture.
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When Kailey Leinz realized her dream to be a ballerina was fleeting, she turned her attention to broadcast journalism, and she hasn't turned back.
From her early days at NBC in Charlottesville, VA to a meteoric rise at Bloomberg News, Kailey Leinz is one to watch. Hosting Balance of Power radio (and broadcast online) and BOP in the evenings on Bloomberg TV, this host is fearless in her interviewing of high-power guests.
Tune in to hear more about her remarkable journalism journey and her keen sense of the intersection of politics and policy.
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Amie Parnes is Senior Correspondent for The Hill newspaper, covering the White House, among many other D.C. and political things. She tells us in this episode that she has always wanted to be a journalist and shares some fun anecdotes about her courage in advocating for herself.
Fast forward to 2024 and an abrupt change in her employment situation, it is that same tenacity that has her restored to a top spot at one of the busiest D.C. newsrooms.
With three best selling books (co-authored with her colleague) and another on the way, Amie Parnes still finds time to balance work and life in a way that we can all admire.
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Don't miss this week's episode with Brody and Luke Mullins -- two D.C.-native, investigative journalist brothers who teamed up to report on the dynamics of lobbying and it's origins in the nation's capital.
These two superstars (one at Wall Street Journal and the other at Politico Magazine) have produced one of the most anticipated books of the year -- illustrating the contours of lobbying through the investigation of the most-known characters in the business.
Tune in today to hear how the project came to be, the process of producing this killer book and the difference between reporting and now selling a sure to be best-seller.
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With an extraordinary career of anticipating trends in marketing, Beth Sidhu is now chief brand and communications officer for Stagwell. She joins Lisa today for a conversation about important trends in business and the culture of sports -- as she plans to deliver a second successful year of Sport Beach at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
Beth's career has been truly at the intersection of business, news and politics and is well-known inside the beltway as a true visionary. She shares her pathway through media driven events, elevated brand engagement at an authentic level and the power of the digital age at even the youngest generation level.
Tune in today to hear more about Beth Sidhu, Sport Beach and her remarkable work at Stagwell.
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Will Kinzel is the Founder of Parafossam, a new and booming business inside of Washington, D.C. With a keen insight into running policy campaigns, Will is deciphering Washington, D.C. for private equity clients in a way like no other.
Will's experience from inside political committees, top offices inside the U.S. Capitol and high perches inside corporate America have given him a killer instinct and his clients are thriving because of his intuitive nature.
Tune in to better understand how government affairs could unlock doors and see around corners for investors long before difficulty arises.
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Today's guest is a strategist, an author, a publisher and a podcaster with a passion for making people famous for what they do. Torund Bryhn is the author of "Fame Revolution," and she's captured the essence of today's public life in a way no other author has yet done.
Listen in today to hear Torund share wisdom about how to live your own personal brand. Her positive approach to this kind of marketing is inspirational. She insists we're in the golden age of public relations and to hear her tell the story, it's clear we absolutely are. Tune in today!
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