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    Balancing digital engagement with traditional media during the financial crisis Kori Schulman
    04:15
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    Response to the administration's demand for resignation and subsequent media appearances Shirley Sherrod
    07:43
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    Formation and goals of Women Journalists Without Chains Tawakkol Karman
    03:10
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    Improvements in disaster response capabilities between 2009 and Hurricane Sandy Craig Fugate
    02:28
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    Challenges in communicating the necessity of TARP to the public Robert Trapp
    02:38
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    Efforts to protect the Obama daughters from media coverage Alan Fitts
    02:24
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    Introduction of President Obama at a press event for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act David Cote
    05:14
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    Tensions over publishing a story before the release of a book and meetings with government officials James Risen
    04:42
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    College journalism experience and its impact on understanding political reporting David Axelrod
    01:13
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    Impact of social media on the 2008 Obama campaign and art movement Kori Schulman
    02:05
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    AP's efforts to report in repressive states and the dangers faced by journalists Gary Pruitt
    03:35
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    Learning about the bin Laden raid and interactions with senators after Alabama tornado damage Jay Carney
    05:33
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    Applying White House communication experience to the State Department's operations Jen Psaki
    02:43
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    Learning from young speechwriters about social media and cultural memes David Axelrod
    02:38
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    Obama's dislike for press conference and interview preparation Dan Pfeiffer
    01:02
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    Navigating press freedom issues during the 2014 China trip and climate agreement announcement Josh Earnest
    10:24
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    Adapting to the fast-paced digital media environment during the Obama administration Jennifer Palmieri
    07:44
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    AP's stance on news gathering and the Obama administration's constructive response Gary Pruitt
    02:10
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    Impact of DC sniper and anthrax attacks on government communication and operations Vivek Kundra
    08:45
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    Challenges of the public comment process in regulatory actions Cass Sunstein
    01:14
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    Decline of the effectiveness of White House hashtag campaigns on Twitter Kori Schulman
    02:36
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    Staff changes and strategic shifts in the Obama administration post-midterm elections Dan Pfeiffer
    01:16
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    Shift in strategy to address national issues post-Hurricane Katrina Tommy Vietor
    01:22
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    Differentiating reactions to a Homeland Security report from conservative media and other news outlets Daryl Johnson
    03:32
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    Leadership lessons on communication from the Obama administration's challenges Beverly Daniel Tatum
    03:10
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    Experience with The New York Times not publishing a personal piece about a legal case James Risen
    02:53
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    Discussion on the circumstances surrounding departure from the Obama administration Chuck Hagel
    01:18
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    Challenges of integrating new media and technology in the White House Kori Schulman
    04:23
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    Recruitment process for the deputy communications director role in the Obama White House Jennifer Palmieri
    04:38
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    Decision-making process on releasing the torture memos Gregory Craig
    05:35
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    Reflections on the evolution of digital campaigning from the Dean to Kerry campaigns Jon Favreau
    01:10
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    Evaluating the effectiveness of outreach strategies during the Obama administration Cecilia Muñoz
    01:19
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    Participation in A Day in the Life of the Obama White House with Brian Williams Katie McCormick Lelyveld
    01:18
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    Announcement of resignation and Rahm Emanuel's role in the leak Gregory Craig
    02:53
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    Handling the birtherism conspiracy and releasing Obama's long-form birth certificate Jen Psaki
    02:49
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    White House staff's strategy for promoting apprenticeship programs without FOIA exposure Nancy-Ann DeParle
    02:25
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    Reflections on coordinating the Robin Roberts interview on marriage equality Brian Mosteller
    03:50
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    Evolution of President Obama's communication strategy and embracing new formats Jen Psaki
    02:10
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    Ensuring diverse views in decision memos for President Obama Elizabeth Brown
    04:35
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    Challenges and resistance faced while establishing the White House's Nudge Unit Maya Shankar
    06:30
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    Experience of a whistleblower after a press conference Mona Hanna-Attisha
    04:58
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    Sending videographers to document the Ebola crisis in Liberia and the impact of education and coordinated response Tiffany Drake
    02:18
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    Reflections on the ethics of political processes and the influence of money in politics Tiffiniy Cheng
    05:00
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    Observations on media fragmentation from Senator Kerry's campaign to the Obama administration Jon Favreau
    02:03
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    Experience and roles in previous White Houses and understanding of annual political cycles Jennifer Palmieri
    01:29
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    Secret Service's commitment to professionalism and protecting their reputation Paula Reid
    03:57
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    Use of Twitter for White House communications in the early 2010s Brian Deese
    03:16
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    Emphasizing transparency and trust in USDA-Congress relations during confirmation hearings Krysta Harden
    02:12
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    Reflections on surveillance and privacy challenges during Obama's presidency Tiffiniy Cheng
    03:56
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    Allocation and auction of broadcast spectrum for mobile broadband Julius Genachowski
    06:34
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    Transition from press assistant to regional communications director in the Obama White House Joanna Rosholm
    06:21
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    Impact of Sandy Hook on Obama's second term and the rise of misinformation Rob Nabors
    03:50
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    Preparation and management of media interactions for First Lady Michelle Obama Katie McCormick Lelyveld
    03:39
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    Dr. Rajiv Shah's leadership and innovation at USAID's Global Development Lab Tiffany Drake
    04:35
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    Skills and perspectives gained from working with Secretary Clinton for Michelle Obama's team Katie McCormick Lelyveld
    03:17
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    Building public-private partnerships for the Let Girls Learn initiative Tiffany Drake
    05:57
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    Impact of AP phone records seizure on journalism and source confidentiality Gary Pruitt
    05:45
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    Press freedom and media access during Obama's first term Gary Pruitt
    04:45
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    Michelle Obama's personal trip to Spain and challenges with security and media Alan Fitts
    04:12
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    Accepting the role of chief usher and director of Executive Residence at the White House Angella Reid
    11:09
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    Concerns about media portrayal of Justice Sotomayor during her confirmation process David Axelrod
    02:34
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    First Lady's involvement in the Bring Back Our Girls campaign Leah Katz-Hernandez
    04:38
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    Evolving relationships with reporters during tenure in the VP's Office and as Press Secretary Jay Carney
    05:08
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    Implementation of the open government initiative and the role of the CTO Aneesh Chopra
    03:36
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    Impact of technology on journalism and the 'arms race' between surveillance and reporting security Gary Pruitt
    02:02
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    First experience briefing President Obama in the Oval Office Joanna Rosholm
    02:48
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    Receiving annual White House yearbooks with personal notes from President Obama Jeh Johnson
    02:26
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    Media attention and public reaction to the I am not a dingo incident Tom Wheeler
    03:36
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    Working with the press and building relationships during Obama's first two years Tommy Vietor
    02:16
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    Public-private partnerships in the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Robert Post
    10:56
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    Handling Fox News and conservative media during the Obama administration Josh Earnest
    13:47
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    Challenges in creating rules for online political ad disclaimers Ellen Weintraub
    05:53
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    New York Times' handling of sensitive national security stories James Risen
    02:42
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    Campaign against SOPA and the Free Bieber initiative Tiffiniy Cheng
    06:43
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    Shift in political decision-making through personal communication and technology Jim Messina
    04:30
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    Response to policy report feedback and commitment to transparency during the Obama administration Christina Romer
    01:22
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    Communication strategies based on shared cultural heritage in the Obama administration Shailagh Murray
    05:07
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    Transition from campaign to media appearances on comedy shows Austan Goolsbee
    03:58
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    Monitoring media coverage of candidate Obama's speeches during the campaign Jon Favreau
    01:20
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    Building relationships with respected reporters in the Obama administration Jay Carney
    02:39
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    Adapting to changes in news consumption and finding new outreach tools Jim Messina
    01:16
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    The role of State Department briefings in international diplomacy and communication Jen Psaki
    02:31
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    Media attention on family's housing crisis during the 2012 DNC Jessica Sanchez
    02:22
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    Expanding the Office of Public Engagement to create a more open government Karen Richardson
    05:26

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