Breaking Protocol with Bob Satawake

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"Power Women!" featuring U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Jun 15, 2020

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U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) discusses the inequality in health care, human rights, racial prejudice, and current legislation proposed to protect marginalized communities and minorities in America. What is a public option? The Congresswoman addresses this need and the benefit it will provide to those who can't afford insurance or doesn't have access to health care. The Democratic leaders have taken a knee and introduced "The Justice in Policing Act", legislation that will make illegal the use of choke holds and other reforms to protect the American people and establish a "police misconduct registry" and eliminate qualified immunity. Congresswoman Schakowsky has been on the forefront of equality for women, minorities, LGBT and has been providing progressive leadership for over four decades. Listen to this extraordinary woman, an extraordinary leader who fights every day for ALL Americans!

"Lindsey Must Go" with Jimmy Williams Jun 06, 2020

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Jimmy Williams began his career in politics as a Republican, working for the Bush-Quayle ’92 re-election effort, before coming to the realization that his politics didn’t align with the party he was working to support. He spent five years working for my good friend U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, ultimately serving as his senior economic policy advisor. Following his tenure on Capitol Hill he became a full time lobbyist until his moral compass became so conflicted with the process that he quit his half million dollar a year job and walked away. Today a journalist focused on the political arena, he founded the media organization Blue Nation Review that was ultimately responsible for exposing the lavish and illegal spending by closeted gay Congressman Aaron Schock of Illinois. For several years he hosted the podcast DecodeDC and today he serves as a freelance political analyst appearing on MSNBC and other media outlets. Currently he is the senior advisor to the Lindsey Must Go PAC, a grassroots movement to unseat Senator Lindsey Graham. Jimmy and I are both convinced that bourbon makes our politics more tolerable.

"Moving Forward" with Karine Jean-Pierre May 19, 2020

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Listen to my latest podcast "Breaking Protocol with Bob Satawake" featuring a conversation with Karine Jean-Pierre, author of "Moving Forward a Story of Hope, Hard Work and the Promise of America", MSNBC Political Analyst and MoveOn Cheif Public Affairs Officer. One of the foremost political strategist in America, Karine takes you on her journey as a young immigrant woman growing up in NYC, finding her passion, embracing mentors and overcoming everyday challenges to land a prominent position in the Obama White House! Enjoy the incredible insight Karine shares in our conversation on my podcast about all things politics while walking, running, driving or enjoying a glass of wine! Download to your laptop, tablet or smartphone and click subscribe for notification of future episodes.

Talking Shop (Politics) with Mayor Annise Parker May 08, 2020

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How does a candidate for public office effectively campaign, raise money and find their path to victory during the coronavirus pandemic? Mayor Annise Parker, the former Mayor of Houston enlightens us on the future of the political landscape during the 2020 election cycle and specifically addresses the challenges and opportunities for LGBTQ candidates. Victory Fund and Victory Institute President & CEO Annise Parker is the first former elected official to lead the organizations, having served six years as a Houston City Council member, six years as City Controller, and six years as Mayor of the city. She is one of only two women to have been elected mayor, and is the only person in Houston history to have held the offices of council member, controller and mayor. She was the first openly LGBTQ mayor of a major American city.

She currently serves on the Policy and Global Affairs Committee of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and the boards of Houston Botanic Garden, Houston BARC Foundation, Patient Care Intervention Council, and the Climate Disclosure Project (CDP).
Our conversation highlights the history of her successful political career, insight on how to successfully run a campaign and the path to victory! Mayor Parker is a true leader on the landscape of global equality and we can all look forward to the many successes ahead as she leads Victory Fund on a path to developing and electing LGBTQ leaders.

DON'T DRINK THE BLEACH! Apr 26, 2020

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My good friend Craig McCartney returns for some light hearted and occasional serious banter on the current state of affairs with Trump's latest missteps in developing a strategy for dealing with this global pandemic and protocol treatments for COVID-19. You would think it would go without saying that bleach is not an ingestible product, but then again maybe not?

Special Coronavirus Podcast with Dr. David Brehm Mar 16, 2020

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Today I am joined by Dr. David Brehm of Dallas, Texas to discuss the impacts of the Coronavirus on your day to day life. Dr. Brehm discusses the importance of staying informed through legitimate sources and implementing certain protocols into your daily life to provide you some comfort as we all endure this global pandemic, in addition to treatment protocols and policies Dr. Brehm is implementing in his medical practice.

Breaking Protocol Debut Podcast with Craig McCartney Mar 09, 2020

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Craig joins me for an afternoon of day drinking and a lively discussion about Super Tuesday and the ongoing presidential campaign. We talk about the resurgence of Joe Biden's #Joementum progress for the nomination, Jill Biden's spicy side, former DNC Chair Donna Brazile's faux pas on Fox News, Aaron Schock's "coming out", which wasn't shocking to anyone and how will the coronavirus impact you, or not impact you. Can the Democrats win the White House in November 2020!? https://bobsatawake.com