Episodes

  • Honoring our Heroes with the Congressional Football Game

    Honoring our Heroes with the Congressional Football Game
    Sep 11 2024
    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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Labor Shortages and Solutions with Misty Chally

    Labor Shortages and Solutions with Misty Chally
    Sep 6 2024
    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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • The Unlikely Path from Flack to Hack

    The Unlikely Path from Flack to Hack
    Aug 16 2024
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • August Recess Edition with Hill Legend & Author

    August Recess Edition with Hill Legend & Author
    Aug 9 2024
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • It's Never too Late -- with Wendy Bounds

    It's Never too Late -- with Wendy Bounds
    Aug 2 2024
    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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • EXCLUSIVE EPISODE: Friends with Secrets Author

    EXCLUSIVE EPISODE: Friends with Secrets Author
    Aug 1 2024
    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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Reinventing Local Journalism with Allison Taylor Levine

    Reinventing Local Journalism with Allison Taylor Levine
    Jul 26 2024
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Fostering Bipartisan Cooperation and Finding the Leaders

    Fostering Bipartisan Cooperation and Finding the Leaders
    Jul 19 2024
    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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins