The Friday Reporter

Washington, D.C. is one of the best towns to network -- can you imagine working out next to an Emmy award winning journalist? Well, that's exactly how Lisa and Larry Miller got to talking about journalism. Today we learn about Larry's path in journalism that has resulted in numerous awards (including an Emmy and an Edward R. Murrow) and an enviable career. In just one example of his investigative work, Larry shares how he and his team uncovered systemic discrimination in the housing markets - and exposition that resulted in an historic bill signing at the White House. Larry shares his love of journalism, the outdoors and the performing arts -- and a mutual dislike for the dreaded burpee. Listen in today!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Lisa visits with Alan Locher the founder/CEO of The Locher Room. In 2020, Alan launched the YouTube series as a means to cheer people up -- and reintroduce them to their favorite daytime stars. The vision for this show was to cheer audiences, but has grown to over 300 episodes and has raised over $100k for important charities. Learn more about Alan and his uplifting show here -- www.thelocherroom.com.Alan's career started as a page for ABC-TV and brought him up through the Disney Company -- with a long and impressive resume of impressive and exciting opportunities. Today he's the V.P. of sales for Truescope - www.truescope.com - a media company that is making public affairs professionals more useful to their clients daily. Listen in to the podcast today -- and find it on YouTube (Lisa's first) here -- https://youtu.be/D4PHBNnUv94Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Joe Khalil may have started his career in Michigan's state capitol, but he has always had Washington, D.C. in his sights. Joe's career took him to Sacramento and then finally D.C. for Nexstar Media (the parent of NewsNation) -- but he arrived just before the pandemic hit and the whole world changed. Joe is NewsNation's Washington D.C. correspondent and credits the great network of journalists on Capitol Hill for helping him navigate the early days of his new job and the pandemic. Today he spends a great deal of his days broadcasting on Capitol Hill -- with a keen eye for straight news that is NOT biased toward one or another side of the debate. That's the goal of the newest broadcast outlet on the block and they're building and growing a great team everyday. Listen in today to hear more about how Joe approaches reporting, how he seeks out news that others have missed and how it is to be part of a journalism power couple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Emily Heil is the food reporter for the Washington Post -- and no one is having more fun than her. Honestly, this conversation is the lighthearted one we all need after the heavy news days we've all endured in 2022. Emily weaves together stories about a topic we can all appreciate while finding the connection to the news of the day. From TikTok to Chaco Tacos to food regulation and a bit of politics, this beat is absolutely a blast to cover and Emily is a blast to interview. Tune in to hear more about how her career led her to cover features, gossip and personnel news before arriving at the one she enjoys today. Happy August!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

As editor in chief at Ragan Communications, Justin Joffe spends a great deal of his day hours sharing insight into the world of public relations. From offering up insightful content for comms types, to promoting and producing quality training session and seminars, Justin is a busy guy in the world of communications. It's his background in freelance and the arts that really lends to the tremendous talent he brings to the job, With a long resume of interviewing and interacting with some of the music and movie greats, Justin does whatever he can to keep that vibe -- much like a grad who arrived on the scene during the great recession (of 2009). Today, you can find him on weekends making contributions to a community of artists and the like by spending time in upstate New York with the Root Community. Give it a listen to hear more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Larry Henry is Senior Reporter for Gambling.com and - to hear him tell the story - it's the best job he's ever had. With a start in the military, he suggests his over 6 foot frame is what got him onto the crime beat in Tulsa, OK. He loved the sound of the printing press and the competition of getting the story. He quickly transitioned to Nevada where he covered gambling and politics -- and his fascination with the mob grew from there. His admiration and appreciation for journalism is clear and present and his acknowledgement of others and their great scoops is palpable. Larry now covers sports betting and the great debate that is unfolding in state houses across the country. He also writes a fascinating column for themobmuseum.org about the mob in pop culture. This conversation was one in a series of terrific conversations this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

If you ask Susan Crabtree what she wanted to be when she grew up, she always had an interest in magazines. Her early career had her at some of the most well-known media brands, and while she spent quite a bit of time covering breaking news, she's back today doing what she loves. Susan Crabtree is perhaps one of the most well-rounded journalists - as she has spent her career reporting for some of the most impressive news outlets in the world. From National Geographic to Variety to The Hill Newspaper and now Real Clear Politics, Susan's career has really given her a tremendous journey. Her writing and her reporting is exceptional and it is because of this amazing experience. Listen in today to meet Susan Crabtree, the national political correspondent for Real Clear Politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Steve Kornacki is the national political correspondent for NBC and MSNBC and his brand is expanding more and more each day. From humble beginnings at an Internet news platform - long before there were Internet news platforms - to the big screen on NBC every election night - to the Royal Ascot, this data-loving journo is omnipresent. Steve shares stories of his start, his tremendous opportunities in media and how he's always wanted to host a game show. This is a fun conversation -- don't miss it!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Call it the much needed palate cleanser - today's episode takes us out of the Beltway and onto the gridiron - to meet the amazing Molly O'Mara Fillmore who is the associate director of communications for football at the University of Missouri. Molly attributes much of her success to being in the right place at the right time, but her tremendous talent and love of sport is what has delivered her to this incredible perch in public affairs. With an extremely lean team, Molly oversees (and executes) nearly every element of communications for one of the biggest college football teams in the country. And she is one of only a few women to hold this incredible position. Tune in to hear more about leadership, communications, flexibility and self-awareness -- all of which have Molly O'Mara Fillmore operating at her highest level of expertise and loving it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Bob Cusack is the Editor in Chief for The Hill Newspaper. His long and decorated career started at Inside Washington News where he cut his teeth covering the Department of Labor - and all the varied acronyms that go along with that. Fast forward to today, he's working daily with a top-flight team of journalists and business minded experts to keep this great news outlet a daily-must read inside and outside of Washington, D.C.Armed with a SAG card and a background in performing, Bob also has an impressive acting resume, including a small role in Wonder Woman 1984. Join in today to hear about Bob Cusack and his impressive career!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Bryant Adams is the co-host of Caught Looking podcast - with Jacob Adams and Hunter Doucet. While Bryant fully admits his own baseball career didn't rise to the D1 level, the creation of this hit podcast was born out a love of sport and family connection. With a long career in communications, Bryant comes to this project with a head for content creation and capturing an audience. These guys talk honestly about the many paths athletes can take to reach this elite level of performance -- and they're having a blast doing it. Join me today to hear more about Caught Looking podcast, Division One baseball and the competitive nature of a sport that delivers some of the best athletes of our time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Reporting on New Jersey politics is never dull - especially in this mega political state where every year is an election. That's probably why Dustin Racioppi transitioned easily from his early career time in a Navy submarine to the Garden State battleground.Lisa was lucky to catch Dustin on primary election day 2022 from both Dustin and Lisa's hometown to zero in on the wild ride his career has taken - from Bridgegate to scandal at the SDA. Just this week, he announced his experience is taking him onto a larger territory as the newly appointed Atlantic Region politics and government editor for the USA Today Network. Come for the journalism and politics chat and stay for the New Jersey Lightning Round of Pork Roll, Springsteen, Luigi's and What About A Bagel references. Nothing better than a Jersey Shore summer!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Ben Pershing is the Politics Editor for the Wall Street Journal, covering the White House, Congress and national politics (among many other things). With a strong team of writers and editors, he seeks to empower the journalists in his space to tell their stories best. With a background in both "trade" Hill publications and broad national platforms, Ben has always sought to tell stories to the broader audience. Ben shares his background, his recommendations for fun streaming and offers good advice for pitches that work. Tune in today!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Jerry Rogers is the editor of Real Clear Health and host of the Jerry Rogers Show on WBAL 1090 in Baltimore, Md. While his RCH responsibilities find him aggregating news of the day, he also writes for many of the other platforms in the Real Clear universe. And his radio show? It's an opportunity for Jerry to talk about lots of topics, while also offering ways for his listeners to be part of the solution, too. Jerry's background in politics and policy lead him to his journalism career of today. He is also a proud dad to five and known to those who love him as, "Coach."Drop in today to meet Jerry!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Rajesh Mirchandani spent over 20 years in journalism and finds himself today as a senior advisor at the UN Foundation -- and two very exciting new projects on the horizon. His time covering international affairs (along with entertainment and a whole host of other topics) for the BBC led him to a realization and a transition to his current role. He reached a point where he no longer wanted to be asking the tough questions without helping to find the answers. In his current role, Rajesh is faced with some of the most challenging matters of our time -- and rather than meeting that challenge with skepticism, he offers a hopeful point of view. In addition to his work on climate related matters, Rajesh is also launching a podcast called, "Finding our Flavor," and working simultaneously on a book on a related topic. Jump into today's conversation to hear more about this remarkable communicator who has a keen ability to see a path forward both in the issues of the day, but also in his own successful career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Today's episode is with freelance reporter, Buffalo native and Chicago resident Leigh Giangreco. Her love of journalism started in high school and has led her to a successful career in the news-making space. With a background in aviation news, Capitol Hill and a whole host of other topics, Leigh finds a way to tell compelling stories that captivate audiences for the nation's top publications. She also shares a love of the Godfather movies with Lisa and a sharp sense of pitches being a lot like dating. This is a fun and fresh conversation with a terrific journalist. Drop in today to meet the fantastic Leigh Giangreco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

James Barrett is freelance travel and lifestyle journalist and founder of the Jimmy Rox newsletter. James' keen insight to building a quality audience and offering compelling content has really demonstrated results. In just six months, his newsletter boasts an impressive open rate of over 45% with over 2300 subscribers. In an otherwise noisy news space, this is an impressive endorsement of his work. James shares tips on smart email subjects, authentic content and using your own voice to draw in loyal followers. His perspective to generating content is fresh and new -- and clearly ahead of the trend in news making. Meet James and Lisa in person this Wednesday, May 11 in NYC for the PR News Media Relations and Measurement Conference!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Madeline Berg is the Media Editor for Business Insider. Next week on May 11 she will join Lisa for a panel discussion at PR Daily's Media Relations and Measurement Conference in NYC. Maddie is busy covering topics like the media, Hollywood and the intersection that both of those have with the business world. She shares her unique experience with Lisa and also some tips on how she successfully covers Hollywood without losing sight of the bigger picture. Listen in today to hear this dynamic journalist share how she approaches a news story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Leigh Scheps' passion for her work shines through in everything she does. Not only does this remarkable journalist cover human interest pieces for Inside Edition Digital, but she also spends her spare time covering Broadway and pitching her own "side hustle" coverage on her own behalf. Walk alongside Leigh in this episode where this non-stop journo tells us about her early start, her career and her love of telling stories. She's guest number two this week, and will also be part of the PR Daily Media Relations and Measurement Conference in NYC May 11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Lillian Rizzo is a reporter for the Wall Street Journal. She started her career covering bankruptcy and debt - despite having a limited knowledge in that issue space. She credits that experience with her most favorite part of journalism -- the non-stop learning that happens while she's working hard at her job. Today, Lillian covers the cable media industry, which is also a busy and every changing beat that requires a great deal of learning. She shares the ever changing and growing landscape of the beat as one that keeps her on her toes. Lillian is the third panelist that will join Lisa for the PR Daily Media Affairs and Measurement Conference in NYC on May 11. Don't miss this episode -- and join us in NYC in real life!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Alayna Treene is Employee #17 at Axios -- before the publication had even formally been named -- and is now five and a half years into her tenure there. She is the congressional reporter for Axios, the co-author of Axios Sneak Peek and covers both sides of Pennsylvania Avenue. Her experience has given her opportunities to visit with some of the most senior members of House and Senate leadership, as well as a very unique point of view on the happenings inside the Capitol Building on January 6. Her hustle and hard work has not gone unnoticed, having been named one of Forbes' 30 under 30, this amazing Jersey Girl is showing up everyday to share news and trends that you'll not find anywhere else. Listen in to today's last episode in the Axios April series!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Week Four of Axios April brings us to a rich conversation with Axios Justice and Race Reporter Russell Contreras. With a deep interest in history and a keen knack for writing, Russell realized early in his career that authenticity and connection to those he covers was of real value. While the narrative today is focused on the issue of race and justice, it's more than just a trend for Axios. They're diving deeper and investigating how these issues define the nation -- and Russell and his colleagues are on the front lines, doing the good work to help us understand. Russell shares the Axios approach to reporting on issues, the book he is writing about JFK and Latinos and what it's like to unplug in the beautiful state of New Mexico. Listen in today to meet Russell and hear more about his background. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Niala Boodhoo is the host of Axios Today -- the podcast delivering you important news of the day in just ten minutes. Much as is true of all things Axios, the podcast follows their Smart Brevity model. Niala launched the podcast in June 2020 during the height of the pandemic and came to the post after a long and esteemed career in print journalism, public radio and wire services. Journalism has been her lifelong dream and credits authenticity and a willingness to talk directly to listeners as a big part of her success. In just one episode with this exceptional podcast host, Lisa learned a few things about producing a show of her own. Drop in for a listen to this great conversation.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

There I go again with a headline with more than five words -- but now that I've had a chance to visit with Axios Pro's Senior Editor, you can bet I'll do my best to be smarter about the podcast episode headlines. With just a few weeks of remarkable content under its belt, Axios Pro is fast becoming the subscription you need to do your job well. Today's conversation is with George Moriarty and with a background rich in finance and subscription journalism, you can bet that he's up to the task of delivering the newest and best sourced news in the business. Listen in today for a glimpse into how George got his start, his world of news editing and the great work he does with his son for St. Baldricks and childrens' cancer research. Find out more here -- https://www.stbaldricks.org/teams/moriartysofnewtown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

During the earliest days of the pandemic many newsrooms had to shrink their reporting teams in order to stay viable in difficult economic times. If not for some of those difficult times, Hope King might not be the superstar business reporter for Axios today -- but judging from this conversation, Hope very much likes the way things have played out. Hope King is happily enjoying a thriving career in business journalism and her reporting for Axios is even more robust due to her early career in the world of finance. This tremendous business reporter and co-author of the Axios Closer sometimes even finds time to kayak with humpback whales. This is the first in a month-long series of conversations with the team at Axios. Tune in today to learn more about Hope King and her exceptional reporting for Axios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Tim Hermes is the president of Rev Rocket and a legend in the world of business to business media and events. Tim shares his perspective on niche media and how to grow it well, while also offering his insights into how the media space has grown and evolved over the course of his career. While he often will say he's retired, his vision and insight continues to be sought after in this important media space. Catch this episode to hear more about how he was cannabis before cannabis was cool -- and how ability to fund and flip news outlets has been among his most rewarding career highlights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Jason Wagenheim is the President and Chief Revenue Officer for Bustle Digital Group, a remarkable lifestyle brand hosting news outlets like Bustle.com; ScaryMommy.com, Gawker, W Magazine and a dozen others. The pandemic brought challenges and obstacles that Jason and his team met with innovation, compelling content and strong networking -- and delivered them into 2022 with a robust outlook. Jason illustrates the importance of a well-rounded background, good interpersonal skills and true grit in the business of media. He's also got a side hustle that Lisa shares after the conversation concludes -- East End Cowboy BBQ. Jump in to hear these two high school pals catch up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Matt Lewis is a columnist for The Daily Beast, author of "Too Dumb to Fail," and host of the podcast "Matt Lewis and The News."Matt jumps into the conversation with Lisa revealing he once aspired to be a political operative, but quickly turned to covering politics as the blog community was emerging as an important news source. Matt's point of view is always refreshing and insightful and he confesses that his primary goal in his reporting is to always be learning something new. Jump into today's episode and do the same. He's got lots of great advise for columnists, authors and bloggers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Breaking Defense's Valerie Insinna knew journalism would be a way to travel and see great things -- fast forward to today, she's covering the Pentagon and the Air Force for one of the best news outlets covering defense. Her reporting has brought her to travel to remote parts of the globe, interview at the highest level of the defense world and even train for "what ifs" when riding in military aircraft. When she's not reporting on the world of defense, she's enjoying entrepreneurial content creators on YouTube and reading for entertainment. Drop into today's episode to learn more about Valerie and the world of defense reporting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Tarini Parti is a White House reporter for the Wall Street Journal -- and while she shares the beat with a handful of colleagues, the work is intense and remarkable all at once. Tarini shares what it's like to cover a President and Vice President, the collaboration that goes with covering the biggest news of the day and how travel and reporting are keeping her going. Tune in to find out more about Tarini Parti and her work for the Wall Street Journal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

As a very young woman from Baltimore, Mary C. Curtis' journalism inspiration came from her lived experience. Her family's involvement in the civil rights movement coupled with strong work ethic catapulted her into a widely successful career. Today Mary is the host of CQ Roll Call's Equal Time podcast, an award-winning columnist, an NPR contributor and a senior facilitator for The OpEd Project -- among many, many other interests. She shares her inspiration for content creation through the use of historical perspective, a love of the arts and the need for self-care in today's episode. When asked who influences her, Mary highlights her strong network of colleagues, family and her book club during the conversation. She splits her time between Charlotte, N.C. and Washington, D.C. and offers some great perspective for FR listeners.Be sure to listen to this terrific episode!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

This week's episode guest is National Geographic Senior Animals Editor Christine Dell'Amore. Celebrating 15 years with the organization, Christine has covered a wide range of issues and traveled to every continent on the globe, including a rare visit to the Antarctica and South Pole -- that resulted a book - South Pole -- that Lisa is adding the the Friday Reporter book shelf and looking forward to reading. Listen in today to learn more about Christine's impressive journalism career, the work of National Geographic and the various areas of nature and wildlife that they cover in a variety of ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

John McArdle is the host and producer for Washington Journal on CSPAN -- a 3 hour show that airs 365 days a year and takes up to 60 calls every day. What sets their show apart is how they take calls from all sides of the discussion happening on the show and inside of Washington, D.C. While sometimes those calls that can be dicey, McArdle and his colleagues handle them with tremendous grace. John's interest in journalism started in high school where he worked for his school paper, he went onto college and was fortunate enough to intern at Roll Call, where he landed his first official journalism job. From that Capitol Hill experience to E&E News and then finally his post today at CSPAN, John is widely regarded by his colleagues as a tremendous arbiter of conversation and appreciated member of the journalism class in D.C.Give it a listen!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Noah Bierman with the L.A. Times finds himself covering an historic vice president after covering an historic and busy previous White House. His journalism career has brought him to many corners of the country while covering many interesting news beats. His perspective on journalism, news of the day and Vice President Kamala Harris is super interesting. We're so lucky to have caught him for this episode. Listen in to hear more about Noah and his impressive journalism career!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Daniel Lippman is a reporter covering the White House and Washington, D.C. for Politico. His unconventional way of arriving on the scene -- through the use of copy editing final stories and then contacting the journalists -- endeared him to hundreds of journalists in his early years. It also introduced him to the highest level of media and secured him a great beat at one of the nation's best news outlets. Daniel shares how he transformed that early model into a successful means to maintain and grow his tremendous network of reporters and sources in D.C. and across the country. Drop into today's episode for some terrific tips on how to build your own network like a pro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Lisa visits today with Howard Mortman the communications director for C-SPAN. Howard has a daily bird's eye view of the political process -- from the U.S. House to U.S. Senate to the Administration and all the ways industries aim to influence these bodies of government. Howard highlights how C-SPAN's model really changed the way we view elected leaders in their day to day processes -- and influenced the 24 hour news cycle as it exists day -- while strictly maintaining neutrality. He also previews some of the new technologies the network is bringing online in 2022, the excitement that the midterm elections promise to bring and how C-SPAN is funded as a non-profit news outlet. Give it a listen!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

The Hill Newspaper launched a great new brand called "Changing America'' just before March 2020 -- and before the world shut down. Their reporting is focused in on positive news stories in a variety of policy areas and is truly offering inspiring insight when it is so desperately needed. Brian shares perspective on how their "news adjacent" operating style is bringing inspiring pieces to their audience - while assuring that their content is tied to the narratives in the larger media space. Brian's perspective on pitches and the importance of "telling him something new," is really great advice for those trying to pitch him and his team. Listen in!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

This week's episode is with David Wildstein, editor and founder of the New Jersey Globe. David talks with Lisa about his early days when he created an insider's must read publication 20 years ago -- PoliticsNJ -- that was truly a ground breaking and news making publication in New Jersey and across the country. David's experience as a political operative and his knowledge of political history makes his coverage both new and deeply rooted in historical context. David covers New Jersey politics, but has great perspective on polling and how what happened in N.J. on Election Day 2021 will translate into what could happen on Election Day 2022. Give this one a listen to hear about how reporting in N.J. has changed since Lisa was a campaign manager in 1999 -- along with many other great political perspectives from the great David Wildstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Joanne Levine is the Executive Producer at CQ Roll Call and was nominated from previous guest Shawn Zeller for whom Joanne is the producer of his podcast. Joanne has a full experience in the space of audio and is a content creator for the well known Hill publication CQ Roll Call. She offers advice and thoughts on podcasting, content creation and the intimacy of audio media. She is also an advocate and outspoken member of the D.C. community and found herself editorializing on education during the pandemic in a published piece in the Washington Post. Give today's episode a link to get a sense of what it's like to be a storyteller and turning those stories into great sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

On the eve of Giving Tuesday and the holiday season, join The Friday Reporter in making a contribution to a robust media operation -- created by the great Josh Kurtz. Josh has nearly 35 years journalism experience, and with his experience he built Maryland Matters which is an online news outlet that covers state government and state politics. As a non-profit news organization they rely on the support of their readers - and advocates like us - to keep their effort advancing. Join me in making a contribution to Josh and his team to show your support. Up until December 31, up to $1000 in donations will be doubled!Listen in to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Today's guest is Oriana Pawlyk from Politico and was nominated by Marcus Weisgerber from Defense One (and also her spouse!). Oriana covers commercial aviation for Politico at an interesting time for the industry. The conversation examines all aspects of the economy that the industry touches -- and how Members of Congress have a clear perspective on the industry she covers. Her background was in the military space and she shares some insight on being a woman in that part of the journalism. You'll be surprised to hear that many in that beat are women!Give this one a listen and learn more about this important part of the U.S. economy and a top flight journalist that is keeping them on their toes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

This week's episode is with Founder and CEO of Punchbowl News -- Anna Palmer. Formerly of Politico (Playbook & Influence), Roll Call and a half dozen other remarkable Washington D.C. news sources, Anna has launched a new news-breaking outlet in Punchbowl News with John Bresnahan, Jake Sherman and Rachel Schindler. And in less than a year, they've make an indelible mark in the Capitol and Inside the Beltway. Tune in to learn how Anna got her start and how she's juggling reporting and building a news empire!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

This is an extra fun episode with twin brothers -- Matthew Daly from the Associated Press and Brendan Daly a former reporter who is now in the public affairs space. They come from a long line of reporters from their grandfather who started in 1916. The brothers offer a unique point of view about reporting, communications, covering Capitol Hill and - most importantly, perhaps - being the editors in chief of their family's 100 year old "newspaper."Join me for a great conversation with Brendan and Matt!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Marianne Levine covers the U.S. Senate for Politico and is undoubtedly one of the best networked reporters Lisa has ever met. She is great at connecting with sources - even when there is not a pending story - and knows the value of staying connected. Marianne hails from California and tells some terrific stories about how her early experience has led her to show up in order to build trust and understand the dynamics of various government institutes. Tune in to hear about how difficult it is to track down old episodes of the Oprah Show -- and how her exceptional reporting uncovered a Washington D.C. scandal that led to the withdrawal of a cabinet secretary nomination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

This week's episode is with the super-talented Marcus Weisgerber from Defense One. His coverage allows him to explore the business side of defending the nation, along with many other diverse topics in this issues area. He especially enjoys when his coverage turns to Air Force One - because it's a topic that generates an extra level of audience interest.Marcus and his journalism team at Defense One deliver a publication must-read for inside the Beltway, the Pentagon and the board rooms of all levels of defense contracting. He's also the proud papa to Brooklyn the Golden - who makes her voice heard toward the end of this fun conversation. You won't want to miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Lisa visits with Sarah Karlin-Smith from the Pink Sheet -- an over 100 year old publication focused in on the world of pharmaceuticals and health care policy. Sarah offers great insight to aspiring journalists -- look to the specialty media outlets for exceptional journalism experience. It's how she got her start and became a force in D.C. as a top health care reporter. Tune In!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

What a lucky opportunity to catch Jonathan Martin - national political correspondent for New York Times - on Capitol Hill during the debate on the landmark infrastructure bill in 2021. Jonathan's covering national politics and how it plays out in the arena on Capitol Hill -- while also writing a great book about the historic times in which we're living today in 2021. All tips and insights for this book (due in early 2022) should be directed to [email protected]. Audio is a little spotty in times -- stick with it!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Today's guest is Jonathan Tamari from the Philadelphia Inquirer. He rounds out the short series of great reporters covering Lisa's home state of New Jersey -- from Washington, D.C. Jonathan's experience as a journalist started early with the lucky opportunity to cover the Olympic Torch's visit to his hometown; launched his career on September 11, and continues today with the prioritization of smart political reporting for the battleground of Pennsylvania. The conversation touches on cheese steaks, the priority of answering reader inquiries and holding integrity up at all costs. Give it a listen today!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

This week's episode is with Jean Card from Jean Card Ink - a communicator who has gone before Lisa to create Bipodisan Podcast. The concept of the podcast is for the hosts (former speechwriters) to elevate issues of the day and share their perspective from a speechwriter's view. Listen into this conversation to learn more about Bipodisan and the extraordinary Jean Card!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

Jonathan Salant from New Jersey Advance Media is a long-time newsman with terrific stories about journalism and wise words for public relations execs. Lisa was lucky enough to visit with Jonathan and hear how he translates D.C. for readers in N.J. Don't miss this fun conversation with a dynamite journalist.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe