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Alyssa Farah Griffin: "The Existential Threats to Our Democracy" Feb 22, 2022

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In this episode, the Flies talk with GU Politics Fellow Alyssa Farah Griffin, former Communications Director for the Trump Administration. She shares expertise and experience working in the communication field, discusses her views on American Conservatism and the Republican Party.

Dafna Linzer: "Hold on to Your Integrity" Feb 14, 2022

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For the first episode of Season 11, flies sat down with Dafna Linzer, a GU Politics Fellow who was a Managing Editor at NBC News. We talked about her experience working in a combat zones, highlights of her career, her advice to aspiring journalists, and more. Don’t miss the debut episode of Season 11!

Rebecca Pearcey: "Don't Overthink It, Just Keep Moving" Dec 12, 2021

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For the Season 10 finale, the flies were joined by GU Politics Fellow Rebecca Pearcey to discuss her career, her extensive experience in the campaign world, her advice to young people interested in entering politics, and more! Don’t miss this great conversation with Rebecca.

Tony Fabrizio, Jocelyn Kiley, and John Anzalone Dec 06, 2021

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In this episode, the flies sat down with John Anzalone, Chief Pollster of the 2020 Biden Campaign, Tony Fabrizio, Chief Pollster of the 2016 and 2020 Trump Campaigns, and Jocelyn Kiley, Associate Director of the Pew Research Center, to pull back the curtain on all things polling in this day and age. This conversation is one that you don't want to miss, with perspectives from both partisan and nonpartisan pollsters explaining the integral roll polling plays in political campaigns and what that looks like within our polarized political atmosphere.

David Bergstein: "Senate Democrats Have Kept Our Promises" Nov 29, 2021

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Enjoy this Thanksgiving BONUS episode with the Fly! We are joined by DSCC Communications Director David Bergstein. We talk 2022 election prospects, candidates to watch, and the Democratic Party's message heading into the midterms. Bergstein also touches on how the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will impact senate races across the country.

Amna Nawaz: "I Never Want to Cover Just One Thing" Nov 14, 2021

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This week on the Pod, the Flies spoke with Amna Nawaz, chief correspondent for PBS NewsHour and GU Politics fellow. After serving as an ABC News anchor and NBC News foreign correspondent, Amna joined PBS, where she currently reports on a wide range of topics, including politics, foreign affairs, education, climate change, culture and sports. In this interview, she delves into her journalism journey following the events of 9/11, the importance of diversity in the newsroom, and advice for promoting balanced dialogue on partisan issues.

Virginia Election Night Special Nov 09, 2021

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GU Politics hosted an amazing watch party for the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial elections. The Fly spoke with students from across the political spectrum, delving into their thoughts on the competition between Republican Glenn Youngkin and Democrat Terry McAuliffe. Hear the buzz from election night in this special episode of Fly On the Wall!

Brian Stelter: "Find the Right Medium for the Message" Oct 31, 2021

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The Flies were joined by Brian Stelter — CNN’s chief media correspondent, the anchor of “Reliable Sources,” and a fall GU Politics fellow — in this week’s episode. A familiar face on cable news, he sheds light on the “post-truth” era, how TV news has evolved over time, and the challenges that journalists face when reporting on science and changing public health policies.

Charlotte Clymer: "Individual liberty for all people" Oct 25, 2021

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This week on the Pod, GU Politics fellow Charlotte Clymer (S’16) shared her extensive experience as a transgender activist and military veteran. In addition to serving as the Press Secretary for Rapid Response at the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest civil rights organization dedicated to LGBTQ equality, Charlotte was a communications and strategy director for Catholics for Choice. Tune in to hear about what it was like shaping messaging in response to the White House, being a transgender activist in both military and political spheres, and the issues she is watching in upcoming elections.

Rory Cooper: "'Pinch Yourself' Moments Every Day" Oct 17, 2021

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Rory Cooper sat down with the Flies in this episode to discuss his experience working for former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and his role shaping the Department of Homeland Security. Cooper and the Flies also touch on the changing character of the Republican Party, the War in Afghanistan, and the future of national security. Don’t miss this insightful conversation with Fall 2021 GU Politics Fellow Rory Cooper

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