The Political Life

Paige Fetzer-Borelli is the Director of Global Government Affairs and Public Policy at Dell. Paige shares her interesting background working in international affairs, public policy and government affairs. Paige describes her experience with U.S State Department internships and her time as a Presidential Management Fellow, and discusses how to succeed in the application process.

ige Fetzer-Borelli is the Director of Global Government Affairs and Public Policy at Dell. Paige shares her interesting background working in international affairs, public policy and government affairs. Paige describes her experience with U.S State Department internships and her time as a Presidential Management Fellow, and discusses how to succeed in the application process.

Russell Hanser is a Partner at Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP (WBK), a law firm based in D.C., where he works in telecommunications and state regulatory affairs. Russell describes his career path including his time as a law clerk, working at the FCC, and for large law firms with policy niches.

Russell Hanser is a Partner at Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP (WBK), a law firm based in D.C., where he works in telecommunications and state regulatory affairs. Russell describes his career path including his time as a law clerk, working at the FCC, and for large law firms with policy niches.

Abby Watson is the Head of Government Affairs for Siemens Gamesa, managing the company's state and federal policy agenda across North America. Siemens Gamesa is an international renewable energy company based in Spain. Abby chats about wind energy, lobbying, responding to RFPs, and the differences between east coast and west coast government relations work.

Abby Watson is the Head of Government Affairs for Siemens Gamesa, managing the company's state and federal policy across North America. Siemens Gamesa is an international renewable energy company based in Spain. Abby chats about wind energy, lobbying, responding to RFPs, and the differences between east coast and west coast government relations work.

Matthew Hussey is the Director of Government Affairs & Public Policy for Ericsson, a multinational network and telecommunications company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden with over 90,000 employees. Matthew has a background in engineering, the legislative process, and advocacy.

Matthew Hussey is the Director of Government Affairs & Public Policy for Ericsson, a multinational network and telecommunications company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden with over 90,000 employees. Matthew has a background in engineering, the legislative process, and advocacy.

Alex Johnson is the President of InState Partners, a firm that helps businesses expand their operations into new states as well as introduce and promote innovation within government. Since 1999, InState Partners has impacted legislation and government contracts for their clients throughout the country. 

Alex Johnson is the President of InState Partners, a firm that helps businesses expand their operations into new states as well as introduce and promote innovation within government. Since 1999, InState Partners has impacted legislation and government contracts for their clients throughout the country. 

Jim Coon is the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs & Advocacy for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association representing over 340,000 members. Jim has a unique resume with extensive experience working in Congress and in the aviation field.

Welcome to Five Minute Friday! A new segment on the Lobbying Show where we ask this week's guest for a quick tip (or cautionary tale) for all of the lobbyists and government affairs professionals working in D.C. and throughout the states.  This week, Al discusses the importance of being honest with clients and potential clients, and conducting outreach and due diligence before getting hired.

Al Gordon is the CEO and founder of National Strategies (NSL), a state and local government relations firm.   Since founding the firm in 1996, he has helped companies successfully navigate the complexities of procurement, legislative, and regulatory issues in the state and local government market. Under his leadership, NSI has helped generate over $23 billion in new revenue, as well as execute dozens of successful legislative and regulatory programs for its clients.

David Weinraub is a Co-Founder of Brown & Weinraub, a government relations firm based in Albany, NY serving almost 200 clients. They work with clients including, BAE Systems, Dow Chemicals, 23 and Me, and AirBnB.

John Goodwin is the Vice President of Communications for the Weather Channel. He discusses the importance of networking, and offers insights he's picked up from a career working in Congress and in various government affairs roles.