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🎙️ Political Trade Secrets: Winning Local Elections | Campaign Playbook for Municipal Races, Ballot Questions, & Local GovernmentJoin host Dustin Olson and guest Bill Ray—political and public relations consultant and owner of WR Communications—as they pull back the curtain on how local elections are really won.From ballot questions and city council races to the collapse of local journalism and the rise of social media as the new town square, this episode breaks down what candidates, campaigns, and community leaders need to understand about winning and communicating at the local level.The episode explores:• Why local elections are won by focusing on the basics: public safety, roads, quality of life, and the day-to-day issues voters actually feel• How ballot questions are really fought—and why translating legal language into clear, persuasive messaging can make or break a campaign• What candidates need to understand about the actual job of local government before running for office• How the decline of local journalism has changed the way voters learn about local issues, candidates, and campaigns• Why social media, direct mail, short videos, and rapid response matter more than ever in local races• What Spencer Pratt and the Los Angeles mayor’s race reveal about the power of core local issues• Why housing affordability, density, water, wildfire, and infrastructure are becoming some of the biggest local political fights in Colorado and beyond🔹 Join Polling Club for exclusive insights on public opinion: PollingClub.com👉 LIKE, FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE for your front-row seat to how politics really works.

Political Trade Secrets: Legal Battles Shaping American Politics — Join host Dustin Olson as he sits down with top Republican Constitutional and election law attorney Chris Murray, founder of First & Fourteenth, for a wide-ranging and candid conversation on how the law, politics, and power collide in today’s America.From immigration enforcement in Minneapolis to redistricting, election-day operations, and more, this episode pulls back the curtain on the legal strategies and incentives shaping modern campaigns, and why lawyers now sit at the center of nearly every major political fight.The episode digs into:💡 How census rules and redistricting drive political power in blue states💡 The hidden legal constraints that shaped GOP election security operations for decades, putting them at a disadvantage💡 How a shadowy dark money group on the left is targeting Republican lawyers for disbarment, and the differing legal operations and strategies of the political parties🔹Join our new Polling Club community to get more polling and insights on public opinion: PollingClub.com👉 LIKE, FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE to Political Trade Secrets for your front-row seat to pull back the curtain on how politics actually works.

Political Trade Secrets: Join us as we explore the surprising history and politics of Thanksgiving—from the Pilgrims and the first feast in 1621, to Lincoln’s proclamation, and FDR's “Franksgiving” folly.We discuss:— What the first Thanksgiving was actually like, and how the menu has changed over time— How presidents, wars, and politics shaped Thanksgiving into the national holiday we know today— The backstory of Mark's new book, Witness to War: The Story of the Civil War Told By Those Who Lived ItWhether you’re a history buff, or just love a good story behind tradition, this is one you won’t want to miss.📚 Pre-order Witness to War: The Story of the Civil War Told By Those Who Lived It by J. Mark Powell on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/Witness-War-Story-Civil-Those/dp/0811777693👉 LIKE, FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE to Political Trade Secrets for your front-row seat to how politics really works.

Political Trade Secrets: Strategy, Polling & the Shutdown Showdown — Join host Dustin Olson for a revealing look at the forces driving Washington’s budget battle, PLUS who's winning the MEME War? PLUS a shake-up in the New York City Mayor's Race (we predicted here) and a look at Mamdani and Cuomo's new ads 😱. And we remember the victims of October 7th, look at how Public Opinion has evolved over two years.We break down:— Who’s really winning (and losing) the government shutdown: Trump, Vance, Schumer, AOC or the American people— Hints from public opinion polling about how the Shutdown will go, and polling on Medicaid, and why Democrats are losing both the messaging and meme war— The real-world impacts Americans need to know: what stops, what continues, and who feels it first— In NYC, Eric Adams is out, Cuomo and Mamdani roll out new (and head-scratching) ads — and our polling hints at where the race goes nextWhether you’re a campaign pro, strategist, or political junkie, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.🔹 Join us LIVE and post your Questions/Comments!🔹 Catch the replay and get more insights at PollingClub.com👉 LIKE, FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE to Political Trade Secrets for your front-row seat to pull back the curtain on how politics really works.

Political Trade Secrets: Crime & The City—Join host Dustin Olson as he analyzes the latest poll from American Pulse Research & Polling, this time focused on the NYC Mayoral Race and insights into voters’ concerns on Crime. Tune in to find out how Mamdani, Cuomo, and other candidates are shaping up against each other, and how voters’ views on Crime, Cashless Bail, and Defund the Police impact their vote, among other things.🔹 Get the full poll at PollingClub.com🔹 Bring your questions and join the conversation LIVE!LIKE, FOLLOW, & SUBSCRIBE to Political Trade Secrets and stay updated on the latest political insights!

In this episode of Political Trade Secrets, host Dustin Olson sits down with Kurt Schneider, soon-to-be Sheriff of Ashland County, to explore the most pressing issues for 2024, with a deep focus on the U.S.-Mexico border crisis. Schneider provides a first-hand account of the humanitarian toll and the cartel-driven chaos at the border, emphasizing the need for strong security measures, including barriers, advanced technology, and dedicated law enforcement. Schneider underscores how regular citizens can make a difference by supporting leaders committed to securing the border. The episode also features a powerful mini-documentary produced by Olson Strategies & Advertising, revealing the on-the-ground realities and the impact on local communities. WATCH THE MINI-DOCUMENTARY: SchneiderforSheriff.com SUBSCRIBE for more insights, new episodes, and exclusive poll results leading up to Election 2024! 🔗 YouTube 🔗 Apple Podcasts 🔗 Spotify #PoliticalTradeSecrets #BorderCrisis #Election2024 #KurtSchneider #HumanitarianCrisis #DustinOlson #BorderSecurity #MiniDocumentary