Political Occupation

Political Occupation
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A New Hampshire Institute of Politics Podcast Project that looks at how campaign staffers, journalists, pollsters, and top advisors shape our country's political landscape.

Episodes

  1. 09/01/2020

    Relationship Advice

    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.

  2. 08/13/2020

    Finding Meaning

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

    Finding Meaning

  3. 07/29/2020

    Full Circle

    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.

    Full Circle

  4. 07/22/2020

    Get Connected

    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.

    Get Connected

  5. 07/15/2020

    Going Pro

    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!

    Going Pro

  6. 07/08/2020

    House of Cards

    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!

  7. 07/01/2020

    On the Road

    Grady Keefe discusses what being in high school and on the town council at the same time is like, the grueling career that is campaign advance, and the ups and downs of working for Hillary Clinton and so much more. Tune in for career advice, and a behind-the-scenes look at Election night 2016 and the controlled chaos that ensued at the Javits Center that night.

  8. 06/24/2020

    Practice, Practice

    Join us as Neil talks with Pat Griffin, a political consultant with excellent advice for growing your career and who encourages listeners to be a pro in every situation.

    Practice, Practice

  9. 06/17/2020

    The World is Flat

    Like many Saint Anselm students, James Pindell made the savvy decision to avoid DC and study politics closer to home. A journalist that cares more about the "hows" and the "whys" than who's behind and who's ahead, Pindell talks about his journey to the Boston Globe, the state of the political journalism world, and offers listeners some advice on how to overcome writers' block.

    The World is Flat

  10. 06/10/2020

    New Kids on the Block

    From greeting Walter Mondale at the Airport the day after her graduation to having a heart-to-heart talk at 3 AM in a Tokyo hotel room with THE Guns n' Roses, Saint Anselm Alumna Cathy McLaughlin '84 has seen it all. Listen as @NeilLevesque discusses with her all the places you can go with a Saint Anselm Degree.

    New Kids on the Block
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Ratings & Reviews

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About

A New Hampshire Institute of Politics Podcast Project that looks at how campaign staffers, journalists, pollsters, and top advisors shape our country's political landscape.

Information

  • Creator
    Political Occupation
  • Years Active
    2020
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Political Occupation
  • Show Website
    Political Occupation