Blake Zante, Executive Director of the Kenneth L. Maddy Institute

October 21, 2024 00:52:58
Blake Zante, Executive Director of the Kenneth L. Maddy Institute
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Blake Zante, Executive Director of the Kenneth L. Maddy Institute

Oct 21 2024 | 00:52:58

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Show Notes

Today, we have Blake Zante on the show. Blake is the executive director of the Kenneth L. Maddy Institute and has worked as a district representative to former Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy, as press secretary to state Senator Andreas Borgeas, and operated a public affairs consultancy. We dig into public policy, education, political persuasion, Division I sports, and a lot more. Please enjoy our conversation. 

Maddy Institute Website

Books: 

Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln Doris Kearns Goodwin

Leadership in Turbulent Times Doris Kearns Goodwin

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