PoliticsAside
PoliticsAside is a virtual speaker series hosted by former Congressman Jon Porter that delivers insightful briefings from experts and insiders on topics that are in the forefront or just plain interesting.
Podcasting since 2022 • 29 episodes
PoliticsAside
Latest Episodes
PoliticsAside: Tired of the Spin? Try Your Local Broadcasters
In this Election Day edition of PoliticsAside, Congressman Porter is joined by Wendy Paulson of the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, Mitch Fox of the Nevada Broadcasters Association, and Bob Singer of the Oregon Association of Broadcas...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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34:22
PoliticsAside: The Future of Presidential Debates with Frank Fahrenkopf
On the morning of the first 2024 Presidential debate, Congressman Porter was joined on PoliticsAside by Frank Fahrenkopf, co-founder and current co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates. They discussed fascinating parallels to the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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19:35
PoliticsAside: An Appropriations Deep Dive
At the height of what many in DC affectionately term "Appropriations Season" Congressman Porter sat down with Porter Group's own Chris Porter and Ben Rosenbaum to discuss the complex federal funding process, including the rebirth of 'earmarks' ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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36:08
PoliticsAside: Navigating the Complexities and Effects of Defense Funding
To kick off 2024, Congressman Porter and Nathan Fiala spent some time with Tanya Skeen, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisitions and a Navy veteran. Skeen masterfully unpacks the very real consequences funding stopgaps and Continu...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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39:19
PoliticsAside: Military Readiness and Investment in National Defense
Congressman Porter and Nathan Fiala had the unique opportunity to spend time with National Security and Emerging Critical Technology Consultant Mike MacKay. Along with 20-plus years as a marine, his service includes time at t...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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39:55
