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- Conversation with Muriel MoriseyDuring the 1970s, Muriel Morisey played an integral role in two congressional offices. In 1971, she began her career in Washington, DC, as a constituent caseworker and press secretary for Walter Fauntroy, the first African-American Delegate from the District of Columbia. By 1975, she was the senior legislative assistant for Representative Shirley Chisholm of New York, the first African-American Congresswoman.51 min
- Conversation with Margery Kraus founder and executive chairman of APCO WorldwideMargery Kraus is the founder and executive chairman of APCO Worldwide, a global advisory and advocacy communications consultancy headquartered in Washington, D.C. She specializes in public affairs, communication, and business consulting for major multinationals. Ms. Kraus founded APCO in 1984 and transformed it from a company with one small Washington office to a multinational consulting…36 min
- Conversation with Kathleen SebeliusKathleen Sebelius is an American businesswoman and politician who served as the 21st United States Secretary of Health and Human Services from 2009 until 2014. Previously, she was the 44th Governor of Kansas from 2003 to 2009, the second woman to hold that office. She is a member of the Democratic Party.34 min
- Conversation with U.S. Representative Ben Ray LujánBen Ray Luján is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Mexico’s 3rd congressional district since 2009 and as the Assistant House Speaker since 2019.29 min
- Conversation with U.S. Representative Xochitl Torres SmallXochitl Liana Torres Small is an American lawyer and politician from the state of New Mexico, serving as the U.S. Representative for New Mexico’s 2nd congressional district.23 min
- Talking about today’s political climate with Jeh JohnsonJeh Charles Johnson is an American lawyer and former government official who served as the fourth United States Secretary of Homeland Security from 2013 to 2017. He previously was the General Counsel of the Department of Defense from 2009 to 2012 during the first years of the Obama Administration.55 min
- Speaking about possible Constitutional Crisis with Don GrahamDonald Edward Graham is the majority owner and chairman of Graham Holdings Company. He was formerly the publisher of The Washington Post, and later was the lead independent director of Facebook’s board of directors.1 hr
- Conversation with Debra LeeDebra L. Lee, Esq. (born August 8, 1954) is an American businesswoman. She is currently the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BET, the parent company for Black Entertainment Television. Lee has sat on the board of directors for a number of companies/organizations, including the National Cable & Telecommunications Association the Ad Council, and the National Cable Television Association. Debra Lee is named one of the "100 Most Powerful Women in Entertainment" by The Hollywood Reporter due to her many achievements in her 30-plus year career at BET.40 min
- Conversation with Don GrahamIn 1971, Donald Graham joined The Washington Post as a reporter and went on to hold various news and business positions at the Post and Newsweek (until 2010, owned by The Washington Post Company), until it was sold to Jeff Bezos in 2013.40 min
- Conversation with Colin PowellPowell was a professional soldier for 35 years, during which time he held myriad command and staff positions and rose to the rank of 4-star General. His last assignment, from October 1, 1989, to September 30, 1993, was as the 12th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest military position in the Department of Defense.…32 min
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Mr. Lewis served ten years in the Federal Government from 1963 until 1973. He served as an attorney with the Dept. of Justice; as an attorney in the Office of Compliance in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Associate Director of the US Peace Corps in Nigeria and Country Director of US Peace Corps in Uganda; Legislative Assistant to US Senator Edward W. Brooke of Massachusetts and Chief of Staff for Delegate Walter Fauntroy of the District of Columbia.
From 1973 until 1984, Delano Lewis was an executive with the C& P Telephone Company in Washington DC, a subsidiary of AT&T. From 1984 until 1994, he was an Officer of Bell Atlantic (now Verizon) retiring in 1994 as President and CEO of the District of Columbia operations. In 1994, Mr. Lewis was named President and CEO of National Public Radio in Washington, DC.
In June 1999, President Clinton nominated Delano Lewis as US Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa. The United States Senate confirmed him on November 10th, 1999. He assumed his Ambassadorship in Pretoria, South Africa on December 22, 1999, and served until his retirement from Diplomatic Service on July 13, 2001.
Mr. Lewis has been a recipient of many awards and honorary degrees, most notably, Washingtonian of the Year in 1978. He received a Distinguished Alumni Citation from his alma mater, The University of Kansas, in 1994. There are numerous honorary degrees from such institutions as Barry University, Bowie State University, Washburn University, George Washington University, Kent State University, NOVA Southeastern University, Southern Illinois University, and Lafayette College. Presently, he serves on the boards of Colgate Palmolive, and American Institutes for Research.
Delano Lewis and his wife Gayle reside in Las Cruces, NM and he is President and CEO of his consulting practice, Lewis Associates, Inc. The Lewis’ have 4 adult sons and 11 grandchildren.