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Today we discuss exploratory committees and the staff you need to get your campaign off the ground. 

Before we crown the top three best NBA players of all time (LeBron James? Kobe Bryant? Michael Jordan? Magic Johnson?), we spend this week discussing the honorable mentions who, for various reasons, just couldn't make the cut for our lists. 

Joe Biden has selected Kamala Harris as his vice presidential candidate, and we discuss why it was a surprising choice.  Join us for this longer episode that will also cover the Democrats hosting their National Convention virtually and the media discussing the Post Office without mentioning the difference between absentee and mail-in voting. 

Congressman Franks and Gary each have different #5 and #4 placements for the Best NBA Players of All Time. Is it Kobe Bryant v. LeBron James? What about Michael Jordan? Tune in to hear this week's installment.

Is President Trump polling at the same rate as 2016? How isn't former VP Biden polling better? We also take a look at how polls would work for you as you run for office.

Another surprise as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, or Magic Johnson won’t make the top 5. Tune in to hear the rest of our #10-6 of the best NBA players of all time.

As we await Joe Biden’s VP choice, today we discuss the potential of voter fraud in mail-in voting and the truth behind voter suppression issue/claims.

A controversial surprise when one of THE greats doesn't make the top 5. Michael Jordan? LeBron James? Kobe Bryant? Tune in to this week's installment of the Best NBA Players of All Time, from different perspectives.

Rather than a deep dive on polling, this episode features the key difference that the media skips over when discussing poll numbers. We also discuss how Donald Trump and Joe Biden are performing in the polls. Tune in and don't forget to subscribe! 

The ranking gets tougher as we continue through the list to find a place for Shaquille O’Neal, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, and more!

Our condolences to Congressman John Lewis and a list of 5 key things your audience is evaluating when deciding if they want to vote for you.

Where will Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Dwyane Wade fall on our lists? Tune in for them and more as we rank the best NBA players of all time from different perspectives.

Preparing the stump speech and sharing the story about the political child

Featuring Dr. J., Dirk Nowitzki, Kawhi Leonard, Bob Cousey, and more!

Fundraising and advice from former President George H.W. Bush

Our list of the greatest basketball players of all time featuring Dwyane Wade, Kevin Garnett, Jerry West, and more!

We discuss what whites can do now to end racism and the police killings of unarmed blacks (and it isn’t tearing down Confederate statues or renaming Aunt Jemima).

Returning to our lists of the best NBA players of all time featuring Russell Westbrook, Bob Pettit, Bob Cousy, and more!

The final steps before getting the nomination, a reflection on President Trump’s poor turnout in Tulsa, and a review of local government boards and departments.

Before we continue with the best NBA players of all time list, join us for some honorary mentions.

A return to our series about how to run for office by someone who has done it all before, former Congressman Gary Franks and his son Gary Jr.

Continuing to rank the best NBA players of all time and a general discussion on some of the best players from 1990-2020 including Chris Paul, Patrick Ewing, Carmelo Anthony, and more.

Getting America back to work after the corona virus crisis is going to require the federal government’s help. We brainstorm ways that they can help America now.

Join us in ranking the best NBA players from 1960-2020. This week’s episode features Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and more!

Protests are occurring across America in opposition to racial injustice and police brutality. The protests are dominating the news and receiving support from celebrities like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Ariana Grande, and J. Cole. We discuss what can be done right now to address the root of racial injustice. This episode is dedicated to George Floyd.