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On Background w/American Bridge President Pat Dennis
I got my start in campaigns pitching opposition research.
Oct 19
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Robyn Patterson
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On Background w/DCCC Comms Dir. Courtney Rice
We’re 21 days out from Election Day, when many of us will be laser-focused on the races that will determine whether Democrats win control of the House.
Oct 13
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Robyn Patterson
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On Background: Third Way’s Lanae Erickson on Responding to Anti-Trans Ads
Everyone has an opinion about how Democrats should respond to anti-trans attacks.
Oct 5
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Robyn Patterson
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September 2026
On Background w/Sen. Kelly Senior Advisor Jacob Peters
On what Democrats can learn from an astronaut about AI, campaigns and taking more risks with the media.
Sep 28
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Robyn Patterson
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On Background with Winning Jobs Narrative Action ED Steve Pierce
Is aspirational populism the key to winning back working-class voters?
Sep 21
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Robyn Patterson
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On Background w/Priorities USA President Danielle Butterfield
It’s one thing to put an ad in front of a voter watching a college football game.
Sep 14
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Robyn Patterson
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On Background w/Run For Something President Amanda Litman
5 short questions. 5 quick responses featuring the wisdom of Run for Something Co-Founder and President Amanda Litman.
Sep 8
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Robyn Patterson
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August 2026
On Background w/Fmr. VP Harris Comms Director Kirsten Allen
Programming note: Due to the holiday, next week’s edition will publish on Tuesday, September 8.
Aug 31
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Robyn Patterson
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On Background w/Dem Strategist Kurt Bardella
Why Dems should take time to understand the culture that drives millions to WWE and country music shows.
Aug 24
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Robyn Patterson
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On Background w/ Fmr. Harris-Walz Deputy Campaign Mgr. Rob Flaherty
There are a lot of smart people thinking about how Democrats can reach key audiences.Few of them have as much insight as Rob Flaherty.
Aug 17
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Robyn Patterson
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Navigator Research's Melissa Toufanian on Reaching People Who Tune Out the News
Why you should be pitching your news to a talking fish.
Aug 10
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Robyn Patterson
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Fmr. AOC Comms Director Lauren Hitt on Not Stamping Humanity Out of Candidates
I’ve never gotten to work for a mayor who tweets about eating an LSD-spiked turkey burger.
Aug 3
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Robyn Patterson
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