The Fly

This week, we talked to Liz Sidoti, current Director of U.S. Communications for BP. Liz talks to us about her unique experience in the political world, both as a journalist for the Associated Press, and now working communications for BP. She has some great stories about her time on the campaign trail in '04 and '08, and what it was like coordinating emergency response communications after BP's location in Houston was hit hard by Hurricane Harvey.

Former Trump White House Communications Director Mike Dubke joins us on the pod this week to talk about how he got the job (spoiler: it’s not how you might expect) and share some of the biggest moments in his tenure at the White House. We'll take you inside the room of that Rose Garden press conference after the House passed their health care bill, and get the real story behind one of the "Spicey-est" stories of the summer! PS: If you want to understand that joke, make sure you listen all the way to the end — you won't regret it!

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL PODCAST DAY! The Fly on the Wall team wishes you a Happy International Podcast Day! We’ve put together a BONUS episode to give you a peek inside the room of creating Fly on the Wall. We'll walk you through a normal week of podcasting, key you in on some of our best interview tips and recap our favorite moments on the pod.

RNC Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel joins our team to take stock of the GOP post-2016 and talk shop about how she's shaping the party. We dive into her experience as Michigan GOP Chair during the election as well dissect her approach toward leading the national party. Plus, Chairwoman McDaniel responds to our student hot take on the status of political parties in our country today.

This week, the team sat down with GMMB's Anson Kaye, one of the primary ad agencies hired by both the Obama 2012 and Hillary 2016 campaigns. We discussed just how an ad firm works in the campaign ecosystem and got the behind the scenes stories on how some of the most iconic ads of 2016 were created.

Welcome back! In the launch episode of Season 2, Aaron, Christian, and Justin chat with former representative Patrick Murphy (D-FL) about his experience as a millennial member of Congress. Through conversations on campaigning and governing, we get a glimpse into the life of a Congressman--and all the challenges and rewards that come along with the job.

As summer winds to a close, Aaron, Christian & Justin reflect on the past month of political happenings. They recap the big stories, share their millennial perspective on the big issues, and have a few laughs along the way. They're then joined by Charlie Spies, a "Super Lawyer" in Washington with expertise in political law and experience on Republican presidential campaigns.

As summer winds to a close, Aaron, Christian & Justin reflect on the past month of political happenings. They recap the big stories, share their millennial perspective on the big issues, and have a few laughs along the way. They're then joined by Charlie Spies, a "Super Lawyer" in Washington with expertise in political law and experience on Republican presidential campaigns.

Some of our favorite GU Politics alum join us on the pod just in time for the holiday weekend. Helen Brosnan, Jack Welty, and Scott Syroka (via phone call) stop by to discuss the struggle of life after Georgetown, how they've remained engaged in politics, and their thoughts on the current political landscape.

Alex Skatell, founder of the Independent Journal Review, joins us on the pod to talk about the nexus of media and politics. As a pioneer in a new age of journalism, IJR strives to deliver news through the channels people actually use and in ways that people actually want to consume news.