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Georgetown's Institute of Politics and Public Service

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Your weekly window into how the most impactful moments in politics unfold. From the Oval Office to the Clinton campaign war room to the hallowed halls of Congress to Maryland's Governor's Mansion, we bring you inside the rooms where the biggest decisions are made. Hosted by a couple of college kids still trying to learn how things get done in this complicated yet beautiful world of American politics.

7 MAY

Dr. Anthony Fauci: "We could see the tsunami in the distance"

Welcome back to the Fly! There is no better way to end the season than with Dr. Fauci. As leader of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for 38 years, he has been on the frontline of nearly every major disease since the 1980s. His research and dedication have helped save tens of millions of lives. As Dr. Fauci has been widely covered, he gets candid in this episode about many of his life and professional experiences, from personal relationships with presidents—he has advised seven of them—to his actions during the AIDS/HIV epidemic and his close relationship with LGBTQ+ activists to the long nights leading up to and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Fauci becomes personable and opens up about his lovely relationship with his wife and gives us college students much-needed and very sentimental advice. This is truly an episode you don’t want to miss! If you want to hear what is on his personal gym playlist or the secret to a long, happy, and loving relationship, tune in now! Have a great summer!

48 min
18 ABR

Allegra Kirkland and Waleed Shahid: “Don’t count out the youth vote”

Welcome back, flies! We have a very special episode this week, because we have not one but two guests!! First, we sat down with Waleed Shahid, a Senior Democratic Strategist and former Spokesperson for Justice Democrats, about the future of the Democratic party, including "The Squad." Next, we sat down with Allegra Kirkland, the politics director for Teen Vogue. Kirkland shared her thoughts on the impact of the pandemic, the key to voter turnout, and the stakes for 2024. This is a special-edition, must-listen episode that you don't want to miss!

23 min
9 ABR

Laura Barrón-López: “Reporting the truth is not always going to make people happy”

This week flies sat down with the PBS NewsHour White House Correspondent and CNN Analyst Laura Barrón-López. Laura is a rising star in journalism who knew she wanted to be a journalist since she was 12. She began in local journalism in California early in her college career and, after graduation, moved to DC after receiving an opportunity to be a reporter for E&E News. Since then, she has worked for PBS, Politico, CNN, The Hill, The Huffington Post, and The Washington Examiner. Journalism is the key to protecting our democracy. Tune in as we talk about what it’s like covering the President of the United States. Hear Laura’s insights about the state of democracy and journalism following the 2020 Election and January 6th and how that will impact how journalists cover the 2024 race. This is an episode you do not want to miss!

40 min
25 MAR

Dan Lamothe, Pentagon Correspondent: “There is always a deeper story worth telling”

Buzz buzz… sit down with fellow flies Kenneth and Sarah to listen to an engaging conversation with Pentagon Correspondent and the Washington Post’s National Security writer Dan Lamothe. In this episode, Dan discusses how he made his foray into the world of journalism, starting with local reporting and moving toward covering the U.S. military, its people, and its operations. For over 15 years, Dan has covered the Armed Forces, consistently traveling to Afghanistan and shadowing senior U.S. defense officials at home and abroad. Tune in to hear more about Dan’s experience with reporting about war and how it has shaped his writing today.

28 min
17 MAR

Val Demings, Former US Representative: "Out of the ashes, I do believe good things can evolve"

We are zooming in with another incredible interview! Val Demings is a profile in public service. Demings was Orlando’s first woman Chief of Police and served as the Congresswoman for FL-10, where she was a house impeachment manager for Donald Trump’s first impeachment and was there that day on January 6th. She was also on President Biden’s shortlist for Vice President and ran for US Senate against Senator Marco Rubio in 2022. Tune in to hear candid talk about public safety and crime from a former police chief, the political future of Florida, what it was like becoming a House Impeachment Manager, and what it was like to be in Congress on January 6th. I promise, you do not want to miss this episode!

47 min
26 FEB

Machalagh Carr, Speaker McCarthy's Chief of Staff: "It was the ride of a lifetime"

Welcome back to another incredible episode. This week, Flys sat down with Machalagh Carr, former Chief of Staff to Kevin McCarthy. Carr is an experienced legal counselor who served as General Counsel for the Speaker and office of the Republican Leader. Additionally, she has held numerous roles across a number of congressional oversight committees. Tune in to hear inside details about the McCarthy speakership and how law and politics are changing in America’s current political climate. This is an episode you do not want to miss!

36 min
18 FEB

Deanne Millison, Former Chief Economic Advisor: “It’s a Patience Game”

Welcome back! Here to start off our season: Chase and Sarah joined our very first fellow, Deanne Millison! They had a lively conversation about Deanne’s experience starting off in law school and transitioning into the political sphere. Hear more about Millison’s roles as the Chief Economic Advisor for Vice President Harris, her work with the impeachment proceedings of Pres. Donald Trump, and her time with Mayor Rahm Emanuel for her hometown of Chicago. Buzz into the episode to hear more about Millison’s journey from local government to the hilltop!

31 min
12 FEB

Brad Raffensperger, GA Secretary of State: "There's Something True about Southern Hospitality"

Hello Flies, and welcome back! It's a new year and time for a new season of The Fly! We have an exciting roundup of Fellows and guests this season and can't wait to get started. For our very first episode, Chase and Julian sat down with Brad Raffensperger, the Georgia Secretary of State. They had a fascinating conversation about election security, including Secretary Raffensperger's interactions with Donald Trump in the 2020 Presidential election. They also discussed Georgia's economy, the state's future, and how they will continue to hold safe, fair, free elections. It's a must-listen-to season opener, and we hope you enjoy!

27 min

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The Fly

The Fly

Dr. Anthony Fauci: "We could see the tsunami in the distance"

Allegra Kirkland and Waleed Shahid: “Don’t count out the youth vote”

Laura Barrón-López: “Reporting the truth is not always going to make people happy”

Dan Lamothe, Pentagon Correspondent: “There is always a deeper story worth telling”

Val Demings, Former US Representative: "Out of the ashes, I do believe good things can evolve"

Machalagh Carr, Speaker McCarthy's Chief of Staff: "It was the ride of a lifetime"

Deanne Millison, Former Chief Economic Advisor: “It’s a Patience Game”

Brad Raffensperger, GA Secretary of State: "There's Something True about Southern Hospitality"

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The Fly

Episodios

Dr. Anthony Fauci: "We could see the tsunami in the distance"

Allegra Kirkland and Waleed Shahid: “Don’t count out the youth vote”

Laura Barrón-López: “Reporting the truth is not always going to make people happy”

Dan Lamothe, Pentagon Correspondent: “There is always a deeper story worth telling”

Val Demings, Former US Representative: "Out of the ashes, I do believe good things can evolve"

Machalagh Carr, Speaker McCarthy's Chief of Staff: "It was the ride of a lifetime"

Deanne Millison, Former Chief Economic Advisor: “It’s a Patience Game”

Brad Raffensperger, GA Secretary of State: "There's Something True about Southern Hospitality"

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