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CNBC: Geithner Shares Economic Outlook

by Lisa Mathias


Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner shares his economic outlook and discusses trade with CNBC’s Larry Kudlow. David Winston, of The Winston Group, and Josh Gottheimer, of Burson-Marsteller, share their reactions to Geithner’s comments.

TRI Ep. 40: Hearings, Spies, and Kill Switches

by Lisa Mathias

TRI gets a bit of a change of pace this week with some new segments. Kristen chats with Rachel Hoff from the Foreign Policy Initiative, and The Winston Group’s own Nicki Kurokawa. Topics include this week’s big stories like Kagan’s hearings, Russian Spies, the Kill Switch Bill, and Summer TV, as well as a new section, Blogger Beat.

TRI Ep.37: Elections, Laffer Curve, and MTV

by Lisa Mathias

The Right Idea is starting a third season with a new look and feel. Kristen talks to The Daily Caller’s Moira Bagley and the Washington Post’s Dave Weigel about what will be on the agenda for the mid-term elections, as well as economics and the Laffer Curve and the MTV Movie Awards.

David Winston on The Daily Rundown – April 5, 2010

by Lisa Mathias

The WG’s David Winston appeared on Chuck Todd and Savannah Guthrie’s morning show, “The Daily Rundown,” on MSNBC, discussing our Tea Party poll results:

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Video: Gibbs defends drilling plans

by Lisa Mathias

The Right Idea, Episode 36 – Government 2.0

by Lisa Mathias

The Right Idea, Episode 36: Government 2.0 from The Winston Group on Vimeo.

TRI returns with Mark Drapeau and Meagan Carberry, this time chatting with Kristen about the government’s use of new media and how new media will allow citizen journalism to influence transparency in government.

The Right Idea, Episode 35: The Future of Communication

by Lisa Mathias

The Right Idea, Episode 35: The Future of Communication from The Winston Group on Vimeo.

Kristen chats with Mark Drapeau and Maegan Carberry about where new media communication is headed and how to best utilize it.

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American University’s School of Communications: David Winston and Republican Social Networking Strategies

by Lisa Mathias

David explains the GOP’s slow implementation of social media and reaching out to young voters.

The Right Idea, Episode 34 – The “New” DC

by Lisa Mathias

The Right Idea, Episode 34: The “New” DC from The Winston Group on Vimeo.

Ever since Obama became president, DC has quickly become the place to see and be seen. How do three DC residents feel about all the changes? Kristen, Amanda and Allison continue this week’s round of discussions with their opinions on their city’s newfound popularity.

The Right Idea, Episode 33 – Health Care Reform

by Lisa Mathias

The Right Idea, Episode 33: Health Care Reform from The Winston Group on Vimeo.

With Olympia Snowe giving the latest healthcare reform bill the thumbs up, can we really call it bi-partisan? Kristen chats with the Washington Times’ Andrea Carpenter and the Independent Women’s Forum’s Allison Kasic about the lastest in healthcare reform developments, as well as the bigger issue of the U.S. economy.

The Right Idea, Episode 32 – The Intellectual Direction of the Right

by Lisa Mathias

The Right Idea, Episode 32 – The Intellectual Direction of the Right from The Winston Group on Vimeo.

In this week’s 2nd episode, Kristen, Ross and Reihan discuss whether conservative political discourse has fallen by the wayside to allow for more entertainment value. Have we really become “more Glenn Beck and less William F. Buckley”?

The Right Idea, Episode 31 – Middle Class Voters

by Lisa Mathias

The Right Idea, Episode 31 – Middle Class Voters from The Winston Group on Vimeo.

What new strategies will help Republicans connect with Middle America? Kristen chats with the writers of “Grand New Party” – Ross Douthat from The New York Times and Reihan Salam from the New America Foundation – about key issues leaders must address when reaching out to voters.

The Right Idea, Episode 30 – Talking Points

by Lisa Mathias

The Right Idea, Episode 30 – Talking Points from The Winston Group on Vimeo.

“Die quickly”? This week’s second TRI takes a look at Senator Alan Grayson’s controversial comment about the Republican health care plan. Kristen, Chris and Abby look at the repercussions of Grayon’s words and how using the right – or wrong – words can help a candidate raise money.

The Right Idea, Episode 29 – The Olympics

by Lisa Mathias

The Right Idea Episode 29 – The Olympics from The Winston Group on Vimeo.

Comments from left and right – mostly from the right – flew after Obama’s trip to Copenhagen failed to secure a win for Chicago to host the 2016 Olympics. Kristen chats with Abby Alger and The Winston Group’s Chris Anderson about what folks from the right said, what happened in Copenhagen, and possible reasons why Chicago lost the vote.

The Right Idea, Episode 28 – Hollywood Politics

by Lisa Mathias

The Right Idea, Episode 28 – Hollywood Politics from The Winston Group on Vimeo.

Kristen, Rachel and Tommy chat about the rare breed of conservative celebrities – why are there so few of them? And what can the right do gain more support from them? Kristen and our guests also discuss why conservative new media material like blogs and magazines are important.

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