Beyond Politics
Matt Robison
Politics may be dismal, but the ideas that swirl around it and shape it are fascinating. This is a show that looks not just at politics, but the deeper ideas from history, science, psychology, economics, and technology that are shaping our world. We feature smart, lively, upbeat discussions with people who know what they're talking about and can help us understand the world better. Hosted by Matt Robison: writer, former senior congressional staffer, and campaign manager.
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Sep 25, 2020 • 47min
Off The Record 9/25/20
Jon Jennings has had an incredible career in every level of a government — A former assistant attorney general, White House staffers, congressional candidate, senate staffer, and now the city manager of Portland Maine. He was also an assistant coach for the Boston Celtics during the 1980s glory years. John joins the show to talk about how to have an impact at every level of government and to share some behind the scenes stories from the Celtics.
Sep 18, 2020 • 48min
Biden's Lead Pollster John Anzalone
John Anzalone, the lead pollster for the Biden campaign, joins the show to talk about where the race stands with seven weeks to go, what Biden needs to do to win, and what numbers people should really pay attention to down the stretch.
Sep 11, 2020 • 48min
Off The Record 9/11/20
Guest Valerie Martin of Silversmith Strategies, skilled veteran campaign operative and media advisor, talks about how to create ads that win races, the advantages of female leadership in campaigns, and how to handle winning (and losing) in the ultra competitive campaign landscape. More on Silversmith Strategies at https://www.silversmithstrategies.com/
Sep 4, 2020 • 48min
Jim Papa: What Staffers Really Do Behind the Scenes
Paul and Matt interview Jim Papa, one of the most experienced staffers in Democratic politics. Jim gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to help new members of congress to do their jobs and win their re-election campaigns, explains what it was like working for President Obama and Rahm Emanuel, and shares some of the best insider stories from his own new podcast "Staffer."
https://www.globalstrategygroup.com/news/the-staffer-show-podcast/
Aug 28, 2020 • 48min
Off The Record 8/28/20
Paul Hodes and Matt Robison speak with James Pindell of the Boston Globe then talk the latest in news and politics.
Aug 21, 2020 • 48min
Off The Record 8/21/20
Paul Hodes and Matt Robison talk with Lanae Erickson of Third Way. Learn more about her at https://www.thirdway.org/about/staff/lanae-erickson
Aug 14, 2020 • 47min
Off The Record 8/14/20
Paul and Matt talk with Democratic policy strategist Ryan Mcconaghy
Aug 7, 2020 • 49min
Off The Record 8/7/20
Paul and Matt talk with Lawrence Douglas, James J. Grosfeld Professor of Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought at Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts
Jul 31, 2020 • 48min
Off The Record 7/31/20
Paul and Matt talk with Cliff Schecter, author of "The Real McCain: Why Conservatives Don't Trust Him and Why Independents Shouldn't," previously worked with Everytown for Gun Safety, and host of the podcast Unprecedented
Jul 24, 2020 • 52min
Off The Record 7/24/20
The latest in news and politics with Paul Hodes and Matt Robison
