The Friday Reporter

Yolanda Brignoni started her career as a journalist in Macon, Georgia, but quickly found that her willingness to help and advocate became her passion. Fast forward a few years to today, she's VP External Affairs & Communications for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. (www.pedaids.org).
Her passion for advocacy has taken her into and onto some of the most rewarding communications posts and even in corporate communications for a D.C. based news outlet.
Yolanda shares her remarkable story, the amazing work she's doing for pediatric AIDS all across the globe and reminds us not to take ourselves too seriously -- and letting curiosity lead us on our journey. Listen in to meet Yolanda and hear more about the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
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Patrick Wohl is a Washington, D.C. political professional and author of an insightful new book -- Down Ballot, How a Local Campaign Became a National Referendum on Abortion.
Today, Lisa and Patrick unpack how an Illinois state primary ignited a national conversation about abortion, while also setting a precedent for counting electoral ballots -- without giving up too much about this smart new book. Patrick also offers a window into the process of writing and having a book published. Tune in today and download your copy of Down Ballot!
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Mark Penn is the Chairman and CEO of Stagwell, Inc., but also a best selling author and former advisor to U.S. Presidents, prime ministers and so much more. He joins Lisa today from CES, one of the biggest tech trade shows in the world.
Penn shares his early love for polling, the needle corporations must thread in these dicey political times, and even a story about how he almost got tossed out of school early on his political path.
At the start of a very busy election season, this conversation was so appreciated and insightful. Tune in together his take on the tech industry, 2024 and so many other topics.
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Sterling Marchand is partner at Baker Botts law firm and host of "The Lawful Influence Podcast."
2024 promises to deliver many stories about campaign finance, so today's guest helps us understand the contours. Sterling Marchand is known in D.C. as a man who can break down the complexities of this issue in a way that all of us can understand. That's why he's chosen to take to the airwaves and host his brand new show -- don't miss this one!!
Additionally, Sterling shares his fantastic philanthropic empire -- Be The Good Project -- that he started with his brilliant wife Amber during the pandemic in 2020. Not only should you immediately subscribe to his show, you need to follow and figure out how to help their efforts to help the food insecure in our community.
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Tim Murtaugh has served at the highest levels of political communications, as his career encompasses serving as communications director for the Trump 2020 campaign – plus work on statewide campaigns, congressional races, and in senior leadership positions at national political committees.
But Tim's path wasn't always easy, as he details in a raw and personal account in his upcoming book, "Swing Hard In Case You Hit It." In today's episode, Tim shares a preview of his own struggles to quit alcohol and his professional rise in the world of political communications for the President of the United States.
Listen in today to this remarkable redemption story and the final Friday Reporter episode of 2023.
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Evan at a very young age in Mumbai, Sarakshi Rai knew her path was journalism. From watching her father produce a magazine to interning for numerous publications, her passion was pure and has secured her upon a super impressive path.
The Hill's Director of Audience and Social Media visits with Lisa today to talk through her own literal journey to the busy news town of Washington, D.C. She shares some insight into successful audience capture and how important it is for her team to take a trail and error approach to success. Listen in today to learn more about the Hill's exciting plans for 2024 election coverage and more.
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Today's guest is David Pollack, the host and creator of the David Pollack Radio Show on 94.9 FM /950 AM. https://www.thedavidpollackshow.com/
As a Seminole County native, this passionate conservative talk show host uses his voice and his expertise to engage his audience in ways -- and lots of others are following his lead. As an attorney and former candidate for office, David found himself wanting to increase the volume of his own voice and built a show that is turning fast into an empire.
David shares tactics such as Twitter Spaces, along with some other tricks he has used to become one of the most sought after voices on the conservative side of the discussion. Join me today to meet David and hear more about his show and his smart approach to engaging conversation with his listeners.
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Jade Davis is the co-founder and chief strategy officer for Thornton Buckeye Group in Cleveland, OH. He started the firm with his wife Crystal nearly a decade ago - and has turned his attention to growing this business that is connecting people in state and across the country.
As senior vice president at the Port of Cleveland, Jade oversaw public affairs and energy policy while witnessing record economic growth at this important trade port in the U.S. Though a lifetime of hard work and tremendous experience, Jade was proud to bring prosperity back to his hometown community.
Jade shares how he got his start in politics from a very young age -- thanks to his parent's commitment to civics and community - worked on super high-level campaigns, the Ohio state house, and landed in D.C. on a critical issue campaign. That's where he saw 39 states and his career path crossed with Lisa's to forge a lifelong friendship.
Listen in today to meet Jade Davis and hear more about the exiting things happening in Cleveland, OH and at Thornton Buckeye Group. (www.thorntonbuckeyegroup.com)
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Frank Larkin is a national advocate for veterans suicide prevention and traumatic brain injury research. As a former Navy Seal himself with a long and decorated career in the U.S. Secret Service and as U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms, Frank joins Lisa today to raise awareness for an organization near and dear to his heart.
Frank shares his own personal story about the loss of his own son, Ryan, and how the efforts of families affected like his are truly making a difference in how we continue to honor and serve our veterans after their service has concluded.
Warrior Call Day is every year on November 12, reminding us all that reaching out and making connections with our friends and family that have served could truly make a difference.
Join me for this special episode today -- and learn more about Frank's efforts at www.warriorcall.org.
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After several years overseas covering OPEC, landing impossible-to-get guests and breaking news, Annmarie Hordern returned to D.C. for Bloomberg to cover the White House. Her easy and brilliant approach to news coverage is the envy of many of her colleagues and sources.
Annmarie's point of view on the difference between international and U.S. news, along with the importance of having a worldview, is an important conversation in today's environment.
Tune into today's conversation with the hardest working woman in media.
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