80-Proof Politics
Government
On any given day in Washington, DC, policy proposals are created, debated, and decimated by tens of thousands of people and organizations working behind the scenes. Each week one of these advocates and I will visit a DC watering hole and distill the art of advocacy by pulling back the curtain a bit and taking a look at how they play their part in this sausage factory we call our federal government. So, if you’re at all interested in how the sausage is made, pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join us for the next 30 minutes or so. After all, what goes better with sausage than a tall cold one?
Location:
United States
Description:
On any given day in Washington, DC, policy proposals are created, debated, and decimated by tens of thousands of people and organizations working behind the scenes. Each week one of these advocates and I will visit a DC watering hole and distill the art of advocacy by pulling back the curtain a bit and taking a look at how they play their part in this sausage factory we call our federal government. So, if you’re at all interested in how the sausage is made, pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join us for the next 30 minutes or so. After all, what goes better with sausage than a tall cold one?
Language:
English
Website:
http://80ProofPolitics.com
Episodes
A Conversation with Chairman Bill Archer on the Occasion of his 95th Birthday
3/22/2023
This week, we step back from distilling the art of advocacy and have a conversation with the first former Member of Congress to visit 80-Proof Politics. Join me as former Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, Bill Archer, shares his public service story on the occasion of his 95th Birthday.
Duration:00:37:32
A sneak peek at next week's episode
3/16/2023
Next week, 80-Proof Politics takes a step back from Distilling the Art of Advocacy for a conversation I recently had with a well-known person in this town who served 30 years in Congress.
Duration:00:02:57
Creating a Successful Team From Opposite Ends of The Political Spectrum with Cristina Antelo and Mark Williams
3/8/2023
Cristina Antelo and Mark Williams didn't know each other until three years ago - in spite of being from the same town, having children the same age, and each heavily involved in Hispanic politic organizations - but found out they are basically the same person from different ends of the political spectrum. Now they run one of the hottest lobby firms in town, Ferox Strategies.
Duration:00:56:38
Next Episode Sneak Peek
3/1/2023
Two politicos from Dallas walk into a bar... A sneak peek of an informative and highly entertaining conversation with two people who share very similar backgrounds - tho' from opposite ends of the political spectrum - never met until three years ago and are now running one of the most successful lobby firms in town.
Duration:00:03:01
Looking After America's Small Businesses with Tom Sullivan, VP Small Business Policy at the US Chamber
2/22/2023
Tom Sullivan, VP Small Business Policy at the US Chamber, tells us how the smallest businesses in America get their voices heard and their interests protected by the world's largest organization representing businesses. And what it's like to go through a Senate Confirmation process.
Duration:00:40:11
80-Proof Politics is officially a Big Whig! Plus, a sneak peek at our next episode.
2/15/2023
First, another exciting announcement about 80-Proof Politics. Then, a sneak peek at our next episode.
Duration:00:02:34
A visit to Fight Club with Bill Bates and Scott Sudduth
2/8/2023
Hear how two friends went from the security of salaried jobs to launching their own firm.
Duration:00:45:45
Washington Navigators Preview
2/2/2023
What does it take to branch out and start your own lobbying firm? These two did just that after decades of working for others.
Duration:00:02:59
Exploring the role of PACs with Micaela Isler, Executive Director of NABPAC
1/26/2023
The Executive Director of the National Association of Business Political Action Committees, Micaela Isler, breaks down what PACs are, how they represent the voices of hundreds - even thousands - of like-minded individuals in today's elections, and how the housing financial crisis saved her marriage.
Duration:00:44:00
Episode 8 Preview
1/19/2023
Next week, 80-Proof Politics returns to its regular schedule with a fascinating conversation with Micaela Isler, Executive Director of the National Association of Business PACs. Here's a sneak peek into that episode. Thanks for listening.
Duration:00:02:33
Bringing Congress into the 21st Century with Jen Daulby, Chief of Staff for Indigov
1/12/2023
Indigov Chief of Staff - and former House Admin Chief - Jen Daulby on making Congress work better and how you prepare the Capitol for an Inauguration 14 days after an insurrecrtion.
Duration:00:38:43
Behind the Curtain - Now What?
1/5/2023
How will official Washington respond to the collapsed house of cards that once was FTX and SBF? What happens to the millions he and his colleagues contributed to political campaigns? Will crypto ever be sexy again inside the Beltway? Let's see...
Duration:00:20:34
Behind the Curtain - The Playbook
12/29/2022
It's not that FTX and Bankman-Fried created an entirely new approach to federal advocacy. They literally used every page in the playbook while spending over $200M inside the Beltway. What they did was run a massively accelerated 2-minute offense.
Duration:00:30:09
Behind the Curtain - Players Need a Goal
12/22/2022
Imagine if you will that you decide to spend $200M in Washington to become a "player." You'd expect some sort of favorable outcome, wouldn't you? Bankman-Fried and FTX sure did. Episode 2 of 80-Proof Politics Behind the Curtain explores what exactly our crypto friend hoped to accomplish by becoming a political force.
Duration:00:17:49
Behind the Curtain - Becoming a DC Player
12/14/2022
We're kicking off a new partnership with Evergreen Podcasts with a special four-part mini series called: 80-Proof Politics Behind the Curtain. In episode 1 I ask the question, "What would you do if you had $3million to spend in Washington DC?" Turns out the answer is "a lot" if you compress the typical advocacy playbook into an 18-month accelerated charm offensive.
Duration:00:37:23
Season 3 Teaser
12/1/2022
There’s exciting news about the future of 80-Proof Politics (cue “The Jeffersons” theme song…). Stay tuned for the big announcement, but in the meantime here’s a taste of the upcoming season.
Duration:00:01:57
Navigating DC with a swamp pilot: Keeping the "why" in focus with Mike Bertman, Founder and President of Swamp Pilot Strategies, LLC.
1/10/2022
Welcome back! After nearly eighteen months on the social distancing lam, 80-Proof Politics is back with episode 1 of season 3. Longtime distilled spirits lobbyist, Mike Bertman tells us about why he is now betting on himself for once, and making sure he has at least one great idea each day in order to make himself better tomorrow than he is today.
Duration:00:56:34
Remotely conversing with former longtime higher ed advocate and congressional candidate, Shay Stautz
7/28/2020
Fresh from the campaign trail in his home state of Arizona - and having his beer delivered to his doorstep during this time of shelter-in-place - Shay Stautz talks about his years as a higher education lobbyist, how he translated that experience into running for Congress, and plowing through colleagues in the office to get his first real policy position on Capitol Hill.
Duration:00:45:44
Drinking Alone: Advocacy in the Time of Coronavirus
5/20/2020
In this special edition of 80-Proof Politics, we touch base virtually with a few of our previous Guestperts to see how they are adjusting a profession built on personal relationships and interpersonal communications to an era of self isolation and social distancing.
Duration:00:39:34
Matthew Cornelius, Executive Director of the Alliance for Digital Innovation, talks about encouraging acquisition at the speed of technology within the federal government. At Lost & Found.
4/26/2020
From telling federal agency personnel why they can't to now showing them why they should, Matthew Cornelius - three months into his role as Executive Director of the Alliance for Digital Innovation - joins 80-Proof at Lost & Found for a pre-coronavirus talk about how being a Duke fan while attending UNC prepared him for working at Treasury, GSA, OMB, and running an association of companies helping to shape innovation in government.
Duration:00:44:55