Keisha Lance Bottoms on her Campaign for Georgia Governor and her New Memoir, The Rough SIde of the Mountain
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June 6, 2026 · 43 min · Episode 513
About this episode
Keisha Lance Bottoms discusses her campaign for Georgia Governor and her new memoir, sharing insights on her life and challenges.
Keisha Lance Bottoms has served as senior advisor to former President Joe Biden, leading the transformation of the White House Office of Public Engagement, and acting as a liaison and media surrogate. Before joining the White House, she worked with CNN as a political commentator based in Atlanta, Georgia, where she served in all three branches of government, as judge, council member, and mayor. She is now running for governor and recently released her new memoir, The Rough Side of the Mountain. Keisha joins me for an inspiring conversation about her life, campaign, and overcoming challenges on the road to success. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel
People in this episode
Host: Andy Ostroy
Guest: Keisha Lance Bottoms
Topics covered
- politics
- governor campaign
- memoir
- public engagement
- overcoming challenges
Keywords
- Keisha Lance Bottoms
- Georgia Governor
- memoir
- politics
- Joe Biden
- public engagement
- CNN
- overcoming challenges
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CNN, White House
Books & works: The Rough Side of the Mountain
Places: Atlanta, Georgia
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