00:00 Episode Introduction
01:40 Sean Davis Biography
02:40 Sean’s background in politics
13:10 What does a Policy Advisor do on a campaign? Sean’s experience on the Rick Perry for President 2012 campaign.
26:46 What can campaigns that don’t have the budget for full time policy advisors do to improve issue education?
26:00 How should candidates prepare to communicate their message to voters and the media?
33:30 Personnel is Policy. Make WHAT you believe clear by WHO you hire.
38:40 Sen. Tom Coburn’s Hiring Matrix
39:52 What are some of the key lessons you’ve learned as a campaign observer and covering campaigns in the media?
51:00 What are y’all up to at The Federalist and where can folks find you online?
53:00 Final words of wisdom for candidates running for office: Know why you’re running and knock doors!
53:20 Conclusion and Podcast Outro