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The Political Life

By: Jim O'Brien
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  • From campaigns to capitols and everywhere in between - a podcast about the people whose lives are immersed in the political world, and how they got there. Politicians, lobbyists, pollsters, and business people. If they're on the show, they're living the political life.
    Jim O'Brien
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  • Bradley Tusk returns to discuss his new book Obvious in Hindsight, investing in tech start-ups and Election Predictions

    Bradley Tusk returns to discuss his new book Obvious in Hindsight, investing in tech start-ups and Election Predictions
    Dec 21 2023
    This week Jim welcomes Bradley Tusk back to the show to discuss his new book "Obvious in Hindsight".     Bradley Tusk is a venture capitalist, political strategist and writer. Bradley is the Founder and CEO of Tusk Ventures. Tusk Ventures is the world’s first venture capital fund to work with and invest solely in high growth startups facing political and regulatory challenges. Previously, Bradley served as campaign manager for Mike Bloomberg, as Deputy Governor of Illinois and as Communications Director for Senator Charles Schumer. Tusk Montgomery Philanthropies, Bradley’s family foundation, funds and runs campaigns in states across the U.S. to increase funding for anti-hunger programs like school breakfast and food stamp enrollment. They are also working to create mobile voting so people can vote in elections on their phones. Bradley writes a regular column for Fast Company. Bradley is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where he received his BA and has a JD from the University of Chicago Law School. 
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    43 mins
  • Looking for a Job in Government Relations? Matthew Guilbault has Some Very Good Advice to Share

    Looking for a Job in Government Relations? Matthew Guilbault has Some Very Good Advice to Share
    Sep 25 2023

    Matthew Guilbault is Director of Government Affairs at Corebridge Financial – a new position for Matthew since he was last on the podcast.  Matthew walks us through his job hunting experience – I think you will find it very helpful if you are looking for a job or thinking about looking for a new job.  Some interesting facts about Matthew:

    • Matt studied to be a pilot before deciding to focus on pre-law studies at the College of St. Rose.
    • He got his first job in politics for a State Senator after networking at the restaurant he worked at in Albany.
    • After almost seven years working at the New York General Assembly, Matt transitioned to an in-house lobbying position.
    • After 10 years working in-house, he worked as a contract lobbyist.
    • Matt owns many motorcycles, and used to race them professionally.
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    42 mins
  • Maggie Mick from MultiState kicks off the Fall Season with Jack Waldorf from the Western Governors' Association

    Maggie Mick from MultiState kicks off the Fall Season with Jack Waldorf from the Western Governors' Association
    Sep 18 2023
    In today’s episode Maggie Mick of MultiState sits down with Jack Waldorf - the sixth Executive Director of the Western Governors’ Association (WGA). Jack oversees WGA’s efforts to support and advance bipartisan priorities on behalf of the Governors from the 22 westernmost states and territories.   Prior to joining WGA, Waldorf led the federal advocacy activities for the University of Colorado (CU) System which is comprised of four campuses across Colorado’s Front Range. Before joining the CU System, Waldorf served in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives where he focused on policies related to education, health care, and transportation, among other issues. Waldorf holds a master’s degree in public administration from CU Denver and a bachelor’s degree in political science from CU Boulder. Waldorf currently resides in Erie, Colorado with his wife, Monica, and their three sons.
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    32 mins
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