The Great Battlefield

Scott Warren joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about founding Generation Citizen, a civics education group, advising leadership at non-profits and what he's up to at SNF Agora.

Myles Bugbee, a political digital strategist and founder of Persuasion and Pixels, shares insights into modern political campaigning. He discusses the shift from traditional strategies to real-time audience engagement and the impact of technology on messaging. Myles emphasizes the significance of viewer attention in digital ads and explores the pros and cons of in-house versus outsourced media buying. His experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic highlight innovative voter engagement tactics and the importance of adaptability in the ever-evolving political landscape.

Hudson Munoz, the Executive Director of Guns Down America, shares his compelling journey from politics to advocating against gun violence. He discusses the myth of guns ensuring safety and emphasizes the need for community dialogue. Munoz reflects on his grassroots experiences and the importance of education in this fight. He explores the normalization of gun culture, revealing alarming insights from his time at a gun show. The conversation underscores the urgent need for accountability in the gun industry and promotes healthier choices around gun ownership.

Carol Joyner joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career in politics and how Family Values @ Work Action is advocating for workplace policies.

Chris Koob joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career in politics and his firm MBA Consulting Group, where they help campaigns and organizations follow state and federal laws around financial disclosure.

Progressive talk show host Thom Hartmann returns to The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his latest book "The Hidden History of the American Dream: The Demise of the Middle Class―and How to Rescue Our Future".

Shion Deysarkar returns to The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about founding Unified, where they're building a social network with tools for activists.

In this lively conversation, Bradley Tusk, a venture capitalist and political strategist, dives into the world of mobile voting, advocating for its potential to save democracy. He shares his journey from a bullied child to an influential political figure, emphasizing self-acceptance and civic engagement. Tusk discusses funding mobile voting initiatives and the importance of bipartisan support to enhance voter turnout. Additionally, he highlights his advocacy for hunger relief and the successes of expanding school meal programs for vulnerable children.

Mark Jablonowski, a key player at DSPolitical, shares insights into the evolution of digital political advertising. He discusses how data-driven strategies are transforming outreach, especially for down-ballot candidates. Mark highlights the shift in ad spending trends between parties, with Democrats increasingly embracing digital platforms. He also touches on navigating work-life changes post-pandemic and the importance of innovation in political tech as the 2024 elections approach. Plus, he shares his culinary passion for Indian cuisine!

Audra Archuleta joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career in politics, and her start up Luminarity AI, where they're working to leverage AI to help with political research.