On this episode of Press Advance, we're talking about political relationships—not the kind you think—politician's personal relationships. A Washington Post article posed the question of Senator Tim Scott’s relationship status—now with the inside scoop that he has a girlfriend—to a lot of people, campaign staff, Republican operatives, and Iowa voters - to get ... Show More
Aug 2024
20 Years After Obama’s DNC Speech, Where Does America Stand?
On this episode, host Johanna Maska, and Press Advance's lead producer Christine Baratta look back on the impact of former President Barack Obama’s iconic 2004 convention speech 20 years ago, which inspired Johanna to join his 2008 presidential campaign in Iowa. They also discuss ... Show More
18m 20s
Aug 2024
For Kamala Harris, Tim Walz Passed the Vibe Check
On this episode, host Johanna Maska talks with Press Advance's lead producer Christine Baratta to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris's announcement of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. They dive into why Walz was an unexpected pick, what he means to rural voters, ... Show More
22m 36s
Jul 2024
Could Trump Dump JD Vance?
On this episode, host Johanna Maska breaks down this week's biggest political news with former acting Chief of Staff in the Trump White House, Mick Mulvaney, and Democratic strategist Michael Hardaway, who most recently worked with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. They disc ... Show More
34m 21s
Apr 2020
Andreessen tells Silicon Valley it’s “time to build”, Facebook/Google’s ad market hit, Friend of Pivot Rebecca Traister on women’s leadership
Kara and Scott talk about Marc Andreessen's manifesto to Silicon Valley. They also discuss the PPP and the big companies that applied for those loans. They dig into Facebook and Google's digital ad market hit in the past weeks, but Scott doubts it slows the companies' growth. Kar ... Show More
51m 49s
Mar 2021
Reeling From COVID Scandal, NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Accused Of Sexual Misconduct
Early in the pandemic, New York governor Andrew Cuomo rose to national prominence for his frank daily briefings. Now, Cuomo is accused of covering up the scale of nursing home fatalities and faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. And former president Donald Trump is try ... Show More
14m 50s
Aug 2022
Exclusive joint interview with Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, plus Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams
First up, Dana has an exclusive bipartisan interview with Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal. They discuss whether the Democrats' tax and climate bill will help Americans struggling with inflation costs and their bipartisan push to call Russia a state sponsor of terro ... Show More
46 m