Press Advance with Johanna Maska

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  • Ahead of the 2024 election, Johanna Maska takes a fresh look at how we make political progress. As Director of Press Advance for President Obama’s White House and one of his early campaign staffers, Maska knows what it takes to move the needle on the national stage and in the presidential primaries. She takes us past the talking points to look at what it will take to make progress in today’s polarized political environment.
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Episodes
  • 20 Years After Obama’s DNC Speech, Where Does America Stand?

    20 Years After Obama’s DNC Speech, Where Does America Stand?
    Aug 14 2024
    On this episode, host Johanna Maska, and Press Advance's lead producer Christine Baratta look back on the impact of former President Barack Obama’s iconic 2004 convention speech 20 years ago, which inspired Johanna to join his 2008 presidential campaign in Iowa. They also discuss the significance of political discourse in shaping our democracy and provide a preview into the podcast’s transition to Substack featuring exclusive content and live interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • For Kamala Harris, Tim Walz Passed the Vibe Check

    For Kamala Harris, Tim Walz Passed the Vibe Check
    Aug 7 2024
    On this episode, host Johanna Maska talks with Press Advance's lead producer Christine Baratta to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris's announcement of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. They dive into why Walz was an unexpected pick, what he means to rural voters, and why he and JD Vance are more alike than expected. Walz passed the vibe check—but does this mean he can win over the American public? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Could Trump Dump JD Vance?

    Could Trump Dump JD Vance?
    Jul 31 2024
    On this episode, host Johanna Maska breaks down this week's biggest political news with former acting Chief of Staff in the Trump White House, Mick Mulvaney, and Democratic strategist Michael Hardaway, who most recently worked with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. They discuss President Biden's push for Supreme Court reforms, backlash over JD Vance's resurfaced comments that "childless cat ladies" have ruined American values, and whether Donald Trump could or would drop Vance from the Republican ticket. Plus, extreme political divisions are driving up divorce rates in the nation’s capital—will the next 90 days make things worse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins

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