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PoliticsAside
PoliticsAside is a virtual speaker series hosted by former Congressman Jon Porter that delivers insightful briefings from experts and insiders on topics that are in the forefront or just plain interesting.
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PoliticsAside: The Future of Presidential Debates with Frank Fahrenkopf
Send us a Text Message.On the morning of the first 2...
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Jun 27 2024 19m
Chapter 1 10 mins
2024 Debate Day DiscussionChapter 2 7 mins
Presidential Debate Protocol and PredictionsChapter 3 53 sec
Respectful Conclusion and Farewell
PoliticsAside: An Appropriations Deep Dive
At the height of what many in DC affectionately term...
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Mar 4 2024 36m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Exploring Federal Funding and EarmarksChapter 2 12 mins
Federal Funding Process and RegulationsChapter 3 13 mins
Transitioning Earmarks and Congressional Spending
PoliticsAside: Military Readiness and Investment in National Defense
Congressman Porter and Nathan Fiala had the unique o...
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Jan 22 2024 39m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Venture Capital and National Security FundingChapter 2 7 mins
International Relations and Funding for CountriesChapter 3 11 mins
Issues With Defense Innovation and FundingChapter 4 6 mins
SBIR Funding Challenges and ImportanceChapter 5 35 sec
Additional Conversations on Various Topics
PoliticsAside: Navigating the Complexities and Effects of Defense Funding
To kick off 2024, Congressman Porter and Nathan Fial...
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Jan 22 2024 39m
Chapter 1 16 mins
Defense and Security Funding ActChapter 2 14 mins
US Defense Industry and Supporting UkraineChapter 3 6 mins
The Importance of Patriotism and ServiceChapter 4 1 min
Supporting Military and Civil Service Careers
PoliticsAside: A Conversation with Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar
Congressman Porter had the opportunity to sit down w...
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Dec 5 2023 29m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Secretary of State in ElectionsChapter 2 6 mins
AI in Elections and Election FundingChapter 3 10 mins
Exploring Technology in Government EfficiencyChapter 4 15 sec
Thanking Cisco and Nevada's Secretary
PoliticsAside: An Inspiring Veterans Day Conversation with Master Sergeant (ret.) John Rose
In honor of Veterans Day and the 248th Birthday of t...
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Nov 11 2023 47m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Honoring Veterans and Marine Corps LegacyChapter 2 3 mins
Government Fellowship Program and Career TransitionChapter 3 7 mins
Senior Enlisted AdvisorChapter 4 13 mins
Navigating the Military Health SystemChapter 5 5 mins
Empowering Disabled People Through Community EngagementChapter 6 5 mins
Success of Ability One ProgramChapter 7 1 min
Appreciation and Community Improvement
PoliticsAside: A Veterans Day Tribute with Brigadier General (ret.) Robert P. Daniels
In honor of Veterans Day, Congressman Porter sat dow...
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Nov 10 2023 30m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Reflecting on Veterans DayChapter 2 14 mins
Military Service and Helping With DisabilitiesChapter 3 1 min
Recognizing Veterans and Honoring Their Service
PoliticsAside: The End of Compromise, a conversation with renowned political strategist Ron Bonjean
“You're literally taking your quarterback out o...
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Oct 5 2023 29m
Chapter 1 7 mins
The Fallout From the Speaker's ResignationChapter 2 17 mins
Congressional Leadership and Party StabilityChapter 3 4 mins
McCarthy and Pelosi Office DisputeChapter 4 45 sec
Rock Solutions and Relationship Building Encouragement
PoliticsAside: Unraveling the Impact of Government Shutdowns on National Defense - A Conversation with Chris O'Donn...
As we head toward a federal government shutdown, Con...
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Sep 29 2023 49m
Chapter 1 8 mins
Impact of US Government Shutdowns on DefenseChapter 2 12 mins
Shutdowns' Impact on Defense Programs+Chapter 3 9 mins
The Future of Warfare and TechnologyChapter 4 7 mins
Building a Strong Defense Industrial BaseChapter 5 10 mins
Engaging Small Businesses in Defense DepartmentChapter 6 46 sec
Appreciation for Director of Defense
PoliticsAside: Unearthing the Impact of the Farm Bill - A Conversation with Ted McKinney
Earlier this month Congressman Porter had the opport...
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Sep 14 2023 31m
Chapter 1 12 mins
The Farm Bill's Importance in DCChapter 2 8 mins
Discussion on Agriculture & Government SpendingChapter 3 10 mins
Trade and Foreign Ownership in USChapter 4 56 sec
Civility in Agriculture and Leadership
PoliticsAside: Share your Burn with the World
In the latest episode of PoliticsAside, Congressman ...
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Sep 10 2023 31m
Chapter 1 14 mins
Burning Man Festival and Its ImpactChapter 2 7 mins
Burning ManChapter 3 8 mins
Connection and Reflection at Burning ManChapter 4 1 min
Expressing Gratitude and Well-Wishes
PoliticsAside: Behind the GENESIS Program
Congressman Porter was joined by Roseman University&...
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Aug 22 2023 34m
Special Edition: A Conversation with Brian Patchett of Louisiana Association for the Blind
Congressman Porter sat down with Brian Patchett of t...
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Jul 17 2023 17m
Special Edition: A Conversation with Carmelo "Tito" Crespo of Chimes
As Congress considers including a 1% DoD Contracting...
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Jul 11 2023 18m
PoliticsAside Special Edition: Inside the Rules & Procedures of Congress
Congressman Porter was joined by Porter Group's...
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Jun 8 2023 33m
PoliticsAside: Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
On the most recent episode of PoliticsAside, Congres...
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Mar 13 2023 26m
PoliticsAside Special Edition: Appropriations with the Porter Team
Happy Appropriations Season! In this special edition...
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Feb 16 2023 32m
PoliticsAside: Chinese Spy Balloons (and Much More) - A Conversation with General Robert G. Novotny
Congressman Porter recently had the chance to sit do...
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Feb 11 2023 46m
PoliticsAside: The Rising Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner - A Conversation with the American Farm Bureau Federation
As we head into the Thanksgiving holidays Congressma...
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Nov 22 2022 41m
Special Edition: "What Does it Mean?" An Analysis of the 2022 Midterm Election with the Porter Team
Curious what the recent election results mean for re...
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Nov 17 2022 44m
PoliticsAside: Hurricane Relief Efforts
Congressman Porter had an opportunity to discuss hur...
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Oct 28 2022 35m
PoliticsAside: A Conversation with Congresswoman Jane Harman
Congressman Porter had an opportunity to sit down wi...
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Oct 21 2022 22m
PoliticsAside: A Conversation with Chairman Duncan L. Hunter
Congressman Porter recently had an opportunity to si...
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May 10 2022 21m
PoliticsAside: "Political Polling - Trust or Bust?"
Congressman Porter was joined on PoliticsAside by tw...
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May 4 2022 53m
PoliticsAside: "Has Problem Gambling Become More Problematic?"
Congressman Porter was joined on PoliticsAside by Ke...
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May 4 2022 30m