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Vanessa Sinders talks with Neil about building a network not only on the Hill, but everywhere you go. Your relationships with people extend far beyond Congress: they extend well into the corporate world and into your personal life. 

Todd Fahey, director of AARP New Hampshire, discusses finding meaning in doing political work, and how to really value those you advocate for. 

You might have had a class with her--Karoline Leavitt, Saint Anselm '19, joins Neil and discusses how her career really took off!  Four years ago, Leavitt was a student runner during the primary debates on campus, and now occupies the office just beyond the bright blue door to the left of the press room podium. 

Liz Johnson, Communications Director for Senator Mitt Romney, details her climb up the political ladder from a constituent services intern for Susan Collins to assisting Kelly Ayotte in preparing Neil Gorsuch for his confirmation hearings. One major theme: always maintain your connections and use them to your advantage. 

Mike Vlacich is a New Hampshire Democratic Party staple. Getting involved with politics right out of college, he's worked with the likes of Hillary Clinton, Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, John Lynch, and Bill Clinton. For Vlacich, its all about being a professional: figuring out who you work with well, where you work well, and where you want to go with your career. He's got some great advice for students, too! Tune in to learn more about this  political veteran!

Brad Card has been around politics his entire life; his father Andrew H. Card would take him out on the campaign trail. He attended Saint Anselm for politics (sound familiar?) After joining and retiring from the New Hampshire State Police, Card ventured down to Washington and began his career in public policy and lobbying. Interested in politics but not sure if you want to join the party machines? Do you like focusing on one issue rather than all of them? This episode is for you!