The Pulse of Politics
EP#9 - How Power Really Works in Washington DC with Fred Turner
Timestamps 00:54 – Growing Up Around Politics 02:15 – 25 Years on Capitol Hill 03:25 – Discovering International Affairs 05:45 – Building Global Relationships 06:55 – Public vs Private Sector 08:57 – Why Leave Capitol Hill? 11:00 – Understanding Client Objectives 13:57 – Modern Lobbying Strategies 18:00 – Measuring ROI in Public Affairs 24:32 – What Great Lobbyists Do Differently 29:09 – Bipartisanship in Washington 33:56 – The Trump Era & Foreign Policy 37:21 – The Toolkit for Governments 40:21 – The World Cup & North America 42:06 – America at 250 45:52 – House of Cards vs Reality 49:12 – What's Next for Fred Turner? 50:33 – Rapid Fire About Fred Turner Fred Turner is Principal at BGR Group and leads international public affairs and trade engagements for governments and multinational organizations. Before joining BGR, he spent more than 25 years on Capitol Hill, including serving as Chief of Staff to the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Staff Director of the U.S. Helsinki Commission. Throughout his career, he has worked at the intersection of diplomacy, international relations and public policy. Episode Summary: In this episode, Fred Turner shares lessons from more than two decades inside Washington's political system. He explains how lobbying really works, why relationships matter more than access, how governments navigate today's geopolitical landscape, and what has changed under the Trump administration. The conversation also explores bipartisan deal-making, international diplomacy, and the future of American institutions. Learn more about DELOS - www.delosanalytica.com Don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn so you can always stay up-to-date with our latest initiatives.
