Oct 18, 202617 min
On this episode of The Fly, hosts Chase and Chloe sit down with Congressman James Walkinshaw of Virginia’s 11th Congressional District to discuss the political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Walkinshaw...
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Your weekly window into how the most impactful moments in politics unfold. From the Oval Office to the Clinton campaign war room to the hallowed halls of Congress to Maryland's Governor's Mansion, we bring you inside the rooms where the biggest decisions are made. Hosted by a couple of college kids still trying to learn how things get done in this complicated yet beautiful world of American politics.
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What is The Fly about?
Your weekly window into how the most impactful moments in politics unfold. From the Oval Office to the Clinton campaign war room to the hallowed halls of Congress to Maryland's Governor's Mansion, we bring you inside the rooms where the biggest decisions are made.
What has The Fly covered recently?
Recent episodes include "James Walkinshaw, Congressman from Virginia’s 11th district, "To do this kind of work, you have to do it with every fiber of your being."" (18 October 2026, 17 minutes), "A Mayor Roundtable Discussion: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act" (11 October 2026, 43 minutes), and "Hudson Munoz, Executive Director of Guns Down America, "The firearms industry is a common denominator."" (4 October 2026, 30 minutes).
How often does The Fly publish?
The Fly publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 220 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Fly?
Booking probability for The Fly is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Fly requires a Pod Score of 84 or higher. The Fly's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for The Fly are Government & Politics. The Fly has a government audience.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 11, 202643 minIn this episode of The Fly, Sarah and Chase bring together Mayor Aftab Pureval of Cincinnati, Mayor Arunan Arulampalam of Hartford, and Mayor Andrew Ginther of Columbus to discuss the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act...
Oct 4, 202630 minIn this episode of The Fly, David and Olivia sit down with Hudson Munoz, executive director of Guns Down America, to discuss how corporate accountability can help address gun violence. He explains the firearms...
Sep 27, 202626 minJoin Kennedy and Sarah as they sit down with the first GU Politics fellow of the semester: Sabrina Singh! Sabrina walks us through how an internship in Senator Barbara Boxer’s office during the 2009 recession...
Sep 13, 202630 minIn this episode, Chloe and Kennedy interview Alex within the RFK Campus Master Plan public comment period, regarding the stadium construction set to begin in 2027. The economic impact is groundbreaking: 2,000 permanent...
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Apr 26, 202636 minS0Welcome back to The Fly for a special episode with Tiffany Muller, the President of End Citizens United and Let America Vote. Named one of the Most Influential People in Washington, Tiffany transformed End Citizens...
Apr 19, 202648 minS0Award-winning journalist and Zateo founder Mehdi Hasan joins us on The Fly to discuss his transition from corporate media giants like MSNBC to the "fascinating, dynamic" world of independent, subscriber-funded...
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Liz Shuler, President of the AFL-CIO, "The labor movement can be both a shield and a megaphone."
Apr 12, 202631 minS0We are flying back in with a special guest! Our flies Kennedy and Aniya sit down with AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler as she discusses her journey from a young activist to becoming the first female leader of the...
Apr 5, 202642 minS0Aaron Bennett discusses the founding of the show and the importance of relationship building in Washington, D.C., noting how his own career trajectory was shaped by connections made at the Institute of Politics and...
Mar 29, 202643 minS0Sit down with Richard Walters to hear about the Republican Party's strategy heading into the 2026 midterm elections, why affordability and "pocketbook issues" remain the top priority for voters, and where the GOP lands...
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Jon Tester, Former U.S. Senator (D-MT), "Authenticity beats the slick politician every time."
Mar 22, 202639 minS0Former Montana Senator Jon Tester joins us to talk about his journey from small‑town school board member to the U.S. Senate — and back to his family farm. He shares hard-earned lessons on public service, building trust...
Mar 16, 202629 minS0Welcome back to another episode with Nora O'Donnell, a Georgetown alumn and award-winning journalist! This episode features O'Donnell's experiences covering significant events like 9/11 and the October 7 attacks, and...
Mar 1, 202629 minS0Stephen Martinko, TikTok's Global Head of Product Public Policy, "There aren’t Republican bridges or Democratic roads" by Georgetown's Institute of Politics and Public Service
Feb 22, 202625 minS0Monica Popp, Former Chief of Staff to Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), "In this town, integrity is everything.” by Georgetown's Institute of Politics and Public Service
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Greg Landsman, Ohio United States Representative, 'You’ve got to kick in doors and overturn tables"
Feb 16, 202627 minS0Welcome to our President’s Day special episode with guest Representative Greg Landsman! Will and Bode had the chance to talk with the Ohio Representative to hear about how he flipped a swing seat, his time in Congress...
Jan 18, 202639 minS0This week, fly to Radio Free Europe's Headquarters in Prague to sit down with Sarah Sverdlov as she interviews Alsu Kurmasheva, a journalist who served nearly nine months in a Russian prison. Kurmasheva was imprisoned...
Dec 22, 202539 minS0Our latest episode is with Ankit Jain! Elected in 2024, Ankit Jain has served as the Shadow Senator for the District of Columbia and has stayed committed to advocating for statehood and expanding voting rights for DC...
Nov 16, 202529 minS0Welcome back to another episode of the Fly on the Wall! Today, we welcome Former Senator Laphonza Butler on the podcast! Laphonza Butler is a former senator representing California, who Governor Gavin Newsom appointed...
Nov 10, 202525 minS0Tune in to this week’s episode with a fellow podcaster, Jamelle Bouie! Co-host of his own podcast, Unclear and Present Danger, and columnist for the New York Times, Jamelle Bouie, provides perspective on history and...
Nov 2, 202541 minS0Welcome back, flies! We hope you had a spook-tacular halloween 👻 🎃 This week we sat down with Mark Green, the former Ambassador to Tanzania. Green’s career has been nothing short of extraordinary. Green began his...
Recent guests
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Tiffany Muller
President of End Citizens United, End Citizens United, Let America Vote, and End Citizens United/Let America Vote Action Fund
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Mehdi Hasan
British-American political commentator, The Intercept
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Liz Shuler
AFL-CIO president, AFL-CIO
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Aaron Bennett
Chief Investment Officer, The Darkness Underground
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