The Friday Reporter

In today's episode, Lisa visits with Abby Livingston - the Washington Bureau chief for the Texas Tribune.  Abby tells a great tale of how her dream to write soap operas turned into a career in political journalism.  Springsteen and New Jersey love is strong in this episode.  Give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking a...

Lisa visits in today's episode with Julie Mason from Sirius XM where they talk about how music lured Julie to DC and made her a radio star.  This might be the most fun interview yet. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at newsletter.fridayreporter.com/subscribe

This week, Lisa visits with Mike Catalini from the Trenton, NJ bureau of the Associated Press.  Lisa gets to reminisce about storming press row with old school paper releases, and Mike catches her up on all things Garden State.  Note: in the convo we mention the Capitol Police officer that was lost in the January 6 event at the Capitol was from Saddle River -- CORRECTION: it was South River.  This...

In today's episode, Lisa visits with Kate Ackley from CQ Roll Call.  They discuss the impact politics has on business, how managing a busy life has been during the quarantine, and how much media has changed over the course of the time they've known one another.  Tune In!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at newsletter.fridayre...

On this week's episode, Lisa visits with Elahe Izadi from the Washington Post.  Elahe covers media for the Post, does stand-up comedy (when there isn't a global pandemic) and has recently found a second hobby in vaccine hunting. Tune In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at newsletter.fridayreporter.com/subscribe

In today's episode, Shawn Zeller from CQ/Roll Call talks with Lisa about the importance of flaks having a rapport with writers.  His column and other writing relies on resources on Capitol Hill and the best coverage comes with good timing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at newsletter.fridayreporter.com/subscribe

On this week's episode, Lisa chats with Kate Sheppard from The Huffington Post about avoiding news fatigue and developing stories that are directly relevant to actual readers.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at newsletter.fridayreporter.com/subscribe

In today's episode, Lisa takes Chris Frates' recommendation and goes outside the beltway to visit with Joey Bunch from ColoradoPolitics.com -- and what a great storyteller he is!  His most important lesson?  Don't lie to a reporter.  You'll never get that credibility back.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at newsletter.frida...

In today's episode, Lisa chats with Chris Frates of the Storyline Company.  Former reporter turned flak, Frates give a rundown on the differences on both sides of the business.  And offers some insight on how to be successful.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at newsletter.fridayreporter.com/subscribe

On today's episode, Lisa visits with Jackie Kucinich from the Daily Beast.  From best practices for virtual media hits to leveraging your network for media success, this interview is a must-listen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at newsletter.fridayreporter.com/subscribe

In a shorter interview with fellow Jersey girl Emily Singer from the American Independent, Lisa asks how she juggles a busy work schedule, an 18 month old and a busy life -- all while maintaining her sense of humor.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at newsletter.fridayreporter.com/subscribe

On today's episode of the Friday Reporter, Lisa talks with Chris Stirewalt (formerly of FOX News) now with the Dispatch about how he got into journalism and how the pandemic has changed the pace of life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at newsletter.fridayreporter.com/subscribe

In today's episode, Lisa visits with Reid Wilson from The Hill newspaper.  Wilson offers great insight into how public affairs execs can land stories, what works today, and how it is to write a book about a pandemic before a pandemic hits.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Authentically Speaking at newsletter.fridayreporter.com/subscribe