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STAFFER

There are many titles for these over-caffeinated, overworked, underpaid, Washingtonians, but just one name: STAFFER. There"s no other workplace in the world where one might find themselves picking up coffee, shaping legislation that will impact global markets, ordering an Uber, and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with world leaders, all in the same day. Capitol Hill has long been the launching pad for very BIG careers, a cauldron that forges our country"s most influential leaders. Our mission is to

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00:48:36

Will Kinzel

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2021/09/23

Will Kinzel is the Vice President of Molson Coors Beverage Company (commonly known as Molson Coors), a Canadian multinational drink and brewing company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to that, he served as the Government Affairs Managing Director for Delta Airlines for over five years. Will also worked in the Office of the Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) from 2011-2013 as Assistant to the Speaker for Policy.

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00:51:45

Kelly Burton

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2021/09/16

Kelly Burton is the President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), an organization chaired by former Attorney General Eric Holder that is executing a comprehensive redistricting plan to achieve fair maps. She also serves as the President for NDRC's affiliates, the National Redistricting Action Fund and the National Redistricting Foundation.Follow STAFFER on Twitter • Facebook • Instagram

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00:51:48

Kelly Craighead

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2021/06/24

Kelly Craighead is the President and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association and the leading authority of the global cruise community. She is responsible for overseeing the management of the global operations and CLIA leadership teams across its seven regions around the world. Ms. Craighead comes to CLIA with extensive experience serving in executive leadership positions in the public and private sectors. As the first executive

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00:14:16

Father's Day Special

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2021/06/17

We share some of the stories our guests have shared about their father's and grandfather's on this Father's Day special. Parents can inspire their children to make a career in public service and our guests share how their father's made an impact on their lives.

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00:53:36

Sudip Parikh, Ph.D. - Executive Publisher, Science...

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2021/05/20

Sudip Parikh, Ph.D. is the 19th chief executive officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and executive publisher of the Science family of journal. Parikh has spent two decades at the nexus of science, policy, and business.Immediately prior to joining AAAS, Parikh was senior vice president and managing director at DIA Global, a neutral, multidisciplinary organization bringing together regulators, industry, academia, patients, and other stakeholders interested in

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00:49:42

Ray LaHood

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2021/05/13

Raymond H. LaHood served as the 16th United States Secretary of Transportation from 2009 to 2013 under President Barack Obama. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives (1982–1983) and United States House of Representatives (1995–2009). Apart from Secretary LaHood’s achievements at the helm of the Department of Transportation, he has set an example for bipartisanship and leadership in Washington. As a lifelong Republican, Secretary LaHood worked

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00:31:39

A Tribute to Mothers

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2021/05/06

This is a compilation episode of all the stories our guests have shared about their mothers and how they raised them into being successful staffers. Here is to all the mothers out there on this Mother's Day.

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00:15:03

Stories from the STAFFER Hotline 2

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2021/04/22

These stories were shared on the STAFFER Hotline. To share your story, call the number 1-888-416-2132.

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00:48:45

Casey Aden-Wansbury

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2021/04/15

Casey Aden-Wansbury was recently appointed VP of Policy and Government Affairs for Instacart, where she leads the company’s growing public policy team on deepening relationships and collaboration with policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels across North America. Casey has also worked as the Director of Federal Affairs for Airbnb after spending two decades in Washington working in federal government, campaigns, and advocacy, most recently as Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Al

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00:52:20

Nancy-Ann DeParle

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2021/04/08

Nancy-Ann DeParle served as the Director of White House Office of Health Reform from 2009-2011 and spearheaded the effort to enact the Affordable Care Act for President Obama. In this episode she shares her experiences working in government and politics, how she got her start, and gives advice to others working to create positive change.

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00:28:59

Stories from the STAFFER Hotline

STAFFER ·

2021/03/25

These stories were shared on the STAFFER Hotline. To share your story, call the number 1-888-416-2132.

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00:48:46

Jaime Harrison

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2021/03/18

Jaime Harrison is the new Chairman of the DNC and former staffer who got his start working for legendary South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn. In 2018, he co-authored a book about staffers called “Climbing the Hill: How to Build a Career in Politics and Make a Difference”. Jaime ran for a U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina in 2020 and is said to represent the future of the Democratic Party.Follow STAFFER on Twitter • Facebook • Instagram

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00:55:03

Chris Lu

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2021/03/11

Chris Lu has served in all three branches of the government, including as the Deputy Secretary of Labor in the Obama Administration. He shares stories about getting his start in government and what it was like being Chief Operating Officer of a 17,000 employee agency.Follow STAFFER on Twitter • Facebook • Instagram

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00:14:36

Felda Looper, First Female Page

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2021/03/08

Felda Looper became the first female page in 1973 working for Democratic Whip Carl Albert (OK). Hear how she blazed the trail for young women to work on the Hill and what it was like working in Washington.

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00:41:15

Scott Fairchild

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2021/02/18

Scott Fairchild, Executive Director of the DSCC, catches up with Jim about his career in politics. They discuss how he got into the industry, navigating the present day partisanship, and shares advice for success as a staffer. ___Scott Fairchild grew up in Long Island, NY and earned a Bachelor’s degree in government and history from Wesleyan University in 2000. After graduation, in 2002, he worked on Matt Dunne’s campaign for Vermont State Senate, and during John Kerry’s 2004 run for president,

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00:45:27

Tevi Troy and Special Guest Katie Papa

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2021/02/11

In this two part episode of STAFFER, we hear from historian and author Tevi Troy who got his start in politics as a staffer, working in Congress and the White House. Jim and Tevi discuss his latest book, Fight House: Rivalries in the White House from Truman to Trump. Additionally, in honor of Valentine’s Day, we get to meet Jim’s better half, Katie Papa, a 17-year veteran of the House of Representatives. Follow STAFFER on Twitter • Facebook • Instagram

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00:51:03

Anne Caprara

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2021/02/04

Anne Caprara was born and raised in the Philadelphia area and graduated from American University in 2001 with a B.A. in communications, law, economics, and government. She graduated from The George Washington University in 2003 with an M.A. in political management, while concurrently working as a Business Development Assistant at Cassidy & Associates – a government relations firm in Washington DC.After graduating from GWU, Anne started working as a Research Tracker at EMILY’s List – a year later,

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00:48:21

Rep. Rosa DeLauro

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2021/01/28

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro joins STAFFER to discuss her career in politics. She discusses how she got her start as a staffer in Mayor Frank Logue’s office in New Haven, CT and recounts tales from her 30-year career working in Congress. Congresswoman DeLauro is a champion for the underserved and has used her never-ending energy to fight every day to make change for her constituents. Follow STAFFER on Twitter • Facebook • Instagram

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00:51:02

Josh Holmes

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2021/01/21

Josh Holmes, the former Chief of Staff for Mitch McConnell and campaign manager for McConnell’s 2014 re-election campaign, joins Jim to discuss this current moment in politics. He has condemned the events of January 6th and offers his perspective on how staffers can help mend our fraying political system.Follow STAFFER on Twitter • Facebook • Instagram

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00:18:23

"In the Vault" - Tell me a time when you royally...

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2021/01/14

We compiled our favorite "In the Vault" answers from our first 15 episodes. It’s one of Jim's favorite questions and it goes like this: "Tell me a time when you royally screwed up, how did you recover, and what did you learn from it?"Follow STAFFER on Twitter • Facebook • Instagram

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