Rick Wilson's The Enemies List

"Briefcases Full of Cash, Libyans, Guns, and Drugs"

Jun 24, 2024

34:02

What happens when your PR job is to represent clients including Gaddafi, Assad, and the government of Qatar? Well for one thing, a great many wild stories. In this episode, Rick welcomes Phil Elwood, the author of "All the Worst Humans: How I Made News for Dictators, Tycoons, and Politicians." Phil shares astonishing tales from his career in public affairs, detailing his work with notorious figures such as the Gaddafi family and Assad, and so many more. From orchestrating media strategies in high-stakes environments to confronting his own moral dilemmas, Phil's journey is both fascinating and eye-opening.

Phil's book, "All the Worst Humans: How I Made News for Dictators, Tycoons, and Politicians," available now.

Timestamps:

(00:01:42) All The Worst Humans

(00:06:12) Libyans, guns, and drugs

(00:11:27) The rules of PR

(00:16:20) When the FBI comes to your house

(00:23:35) The inside game of PR

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