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Today on Political Trade Secrets, Dustin is joined by Sean Bartley to discuss whether they can see the future in regards to their predictions on the VP Debate and they cover how the Commission on Presidential Debates has inserted itself into the election by changing the rules in the middle of the game. Sponsored by Grassfire.us &  10CentTexting.com.

Today on Political Trade Secrets, Dustin is joined by Sean Bartley to discuss tonight’s VP Debate and why the races top to bottom on your ballot matter.

Today on Political Trade Secrets, Dustin & Sean reach back in time to get spot on advice from The Duke, The Gipper, and even Honest Abe’s 10-point GOTV Plan.

Today on Political Trade Secrets, Dustin & Sean discuss the change in Democrat tactics from 2016 to now and their movement to change the rules in election laws NOW, which could radically change all three branches of government with the possibility of Permanent Power Loop, and the Presidential debates.

Today on Political Trade Secrets, Dustin Olson & Sean Bartley firmly GRAB ONTO the REAL Third Rail of Politics: Yard Signs… Will they live to tell about it?

On today’s Political Trade Secrets Dustin Olson & Sean Bartley break down last night’s Presidential debate, President Trump’s Winning Trojan Horse Debate Strategy, and take your questions.

On Part 2 of our conversation w/ Radio Host Jeff Crank, we discuss how his background influenced his political consulting, candidate recruitment, and what it takes to be a great candidate.

On Part 1 of our conversation w/ Radio Host Jeff Crank, we discuss Saving America, his career that runs the range of campaign consultant, regional director for advocacy group Americans for Prosperity, to working on Capitol Hill and even running for Congress himself, and how his background has influenced policy and opinion across the country.   Check Jeff's show out on Saturdays from 6 - 9 AM MT on...

Today on Political Trade Secrets, Sean and Dustin discuss what to expect from the 1st Presidential Debate of 2020, Debate Prep Basics, and this weekend’s Supreme Court Nomination.   For Canvassing, Petitioning, Phones, and Texting, visit our sponsors  www. Grassfire.us  &  www.10CentTexting.com.

Today on Political Trade Secrets, Sean and Dustin  have a  Grassfire  Polling Report from Lee Vasche on Hidden Trump Voters and an Analysis comparing 2016 RCP Averages Vs. Real Results and applying the findings to current 2020 Polling.   The guys then talk with Mary about what she's learned about politics, campaigns, and political leadership working with the team and candidates during her internsh...

In Part 2 of our interview with pollster and media consultant John Rogers, we discuss how media consulting and polling go hand-in-hand, changes in polling over the years, and John reveals the truth about Shy/Hidden Trump Voters. Sponsored by  www. Grassfire.us  &  www.10CentTexting.com.

In Part 1 of our interview with renowned pollster and political strategist John Rogers, we discuss how he got started in politics, the evolution of his career at the National Republican Congressional Committee, and the importance of data, polling, and culture in winning campaigns.

Today on Political Trade Secrets, Sean and Dustin talk fundraising w/ Paige Marriott and the role of money in winning campaigns. For Canvassing, Petitioning, Phones, and Texting, visit our sponsors  www. Grassfire.us  &  www.10CentTexting.com.

Join us for a conversation with Drew Ryun of Campaign Sidekick LLC about the keys to successful grassroots campaigning, the importance of canvassing technology, and how his background as a political operative has helped shape the landscape of Republican grassroots campaigns. Today’s episode of Political Trade Secrets is sponsored by  www. Grassfire.us  and  www.10CentTexting.com.

  In Part 1 of our conversation with Bill Greener , veteran political communicator and senior partner of media consulting firm, Greener and Hook , we discuss Bill’s extensive experience dates back to serving as a GOP volunteer in the 1964 presidential campaign. Bill then shares stories and advice from experience ranging from working in the Ford White House's communications office, then became the...

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Doug Lane, founder of Fastlane Productions . Doug has spent more than 30 years planning and administering presidential caliber events for political campaigns and the private sector.  In Part 2, Doug shares more of his fascinating perspectives gained by working on behalf of presidents, presidential campaigns and VIP sports and entertainment figures...

In this episode, we speak with Doug Lane, founder of Fastlane Productions . Doug shares his story of taking his business from DJing parties to staging official White House events and presidential campaign rallies.  In Part 1, Doug tells us how he developed an uncommon skill set to create what he calls "The Money Shot," along the way we learn what the SEA of Life is, lessons from military planning...

In this episode, we speak with Wayne Laugesen, Editor of the Editorial Pages at the Colorado Springs Gazette. In this series, Wayne pulls back the curtain and reveals the inner workings of Newspapers and Editorial pages. In Part 2, Wayne gives candidates and causes unprecedented insight into how Editorial Board Interview process. He lays out just how the Ed Board prepares for the interview and how...

In this episode, we speak with Josh Kraushaar, Political Editor at National Journal and co-author of the Almanac of American Politics . Josh provides us with a national political reporter's perspective on how campaigns and politicians could better handle the media and get their message out. We learn from Josh what it takes to be a successful journalist and the lessons he learned from his mentors....

In this episode, we speak with Wayne Laugesen, Editor of the Editorial Pages at the Colorado Springs Gazette. In this series, Wayne pulls back the curtain and reveals the inner workings of Newspapers and Editorial pages. In Part 1, Wayne explains how editorial pages work and their day to day operations. We discuss how newspapers have stayed relevant in the new media age. We also learn lessons from...

In this episode, we speak with Mort Kondracke, the co-author of Jack Kemp: The Bleeding-Heart Conservative Who Changed America. This is the only definitive biography of Jack Kemp, the legendary Buffalo Bills quarterback, dynamic Congressional leader, and champion of supply-side economics -- the idea that lowering taxes spurs economic growth. Mort Kondracke makes the argument that Jack Kemp is the...

This week Sean Bartley, Partner and Director of Advertising Services at Olson Strategies & Advertising  and Contributor at Political Trade Secrets , helps tackle listener-submitted campaign questions from fundraising to grassroots and everything in between. Sean Bartley has spent the last decade running campaigns of all stripes. From taking on and defeating the SEIU in the first campaign he ran, t...

This week, we take a look at the first 2016 GOP Presidential Primary Debate through the lens of effective Media Training with bestselling author and Democrat media trainer TJ Walker. We use the debate, which had the largest audience in history for a primary debate, as a real world tool to explain key lessons for successful media training and debate prep.  TJ Walker is the CEO of Media Training Wor...

This week we continue our conversation with Republican pollster, David Flaherty, in Part 2 of our Polling 101 series.   In Part 2, we go further in depth on polling and survey research and how it can help you win your election.  We discuss what a good polling plan looks like and the important work that is required of the campaign in order to get the best results from your benchmark poll. We then g...

This week, we present Part 1 of our Polling 101 series with Republican Pollster, David Flaherty, President of Magellan Strategies. In Part 1, David Flaherty lays out everything you could possibly want to know about how polls are conducted, how to effectively use them, and what can be done to meet the challenges facing pollsters over the next decade. We talk about why so many polls recently have be...