Interviews and Commentary from
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Weekly updates with Ron Faucheux on the events leading up to the 2012 election
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Dr. Ron Faucheux, President of Clarus Research Group and Washington pollster, talks to Chuck Conconi about a new poll that shows Herman Cain as the strongest leader in the GOP race.
Bob Cusack, managing editor of The Hill, a congressional newspaper that publishes daily when Congress is in session, with a special focus on business, lobbying and political campaigns, stops by Focus Washington to discuss the Republican candidates, jobs, and the upcoming election.
Thriller author Chet Nagle stops by Focus Washington to discuss his new book The Woolsorter’s Plague, which gives a fictional account of two terrorists that make an attack on the U.S. that was planned by Iran. Due to the recent failed attack on U.S. soil by Iran, Nagle and Conconi discuss the relevance of the books subject matter.
Anne Forristall Luke, vice president of government affairs for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) talks to Chuck Conconi about the obstacles facing the American Jobs Act and the difference infrastructure investments can make towards economic growth.
Dr. Ron Faucheux, President of Clarus Research Group and Washington pollster, talks to Chuck Conconi about the impact of the GOP debates on the polls and discusses the relevance of the next GOP candidate have a background in business.
Randal Teague, a partner at the Washington office of Vorys, Sater, Seymour, and Pease LLP, sits down with host Chuck Conconi to discuss the economics of Ohio, and the affect it brings to Capitol Hill.
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Chuck Conconi discusses the past and future of the Washington Post with the National Editor of the Washingtonian Magazine, Harry Jaffe. Jaffe discusses that while the Washington Post is a great newspaper, it does not have the national impact that it once did. Today, The Washington Post is struggling to keep up with the digital age and the many other newspapers in the country. Jaffe believes that with the right leadership, The Washington Post will return as the strong, national voice it once was.
Chuck Conconi invites Michael Clements, founder of the local DC art group, ArtJamz (www.artjamzdc.com) to sit down in studio. They discuss the founding of the group, purpose, and future meet ups!
In an interview with Chuck Conconi on Focus Washington, CEO and Founder Michael Clements shares the mission, scene and goals of Art Jamz.
Art Jamz sessions feature fun settings in Washington, D.C. where people gather to paint for three-and-a-half hours. Every session offers an easel, canvas, paint, live music, food and beverages. Each session is a great opportunity for participants to relax, get their creativity flowing and have a good time.
Art Jamz provides an escape from the routine into a fun and creative world. A high percentage of regulars are lawyers, doctors and lobbyists. “Art Jamz’ main targets are people who are stressed, who have a lot on their minds, people who sit in front of a computer all day,” said Clements. “Art Jamz encourages people to organically create; it gives them freedom to create infinite things.”
Art Jamz travels around town to bring fun and creativity to Washington. The sessions have taken place at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, empty retail places and, next week, at the Smithsonian Museum of Art. There are currently about six sessions per month, but Clements’ goals are to do 4-5 a week and establish a franchise in the area.
Chuck Conconi is joined by Qorvis Partner Stan Collender. Stan breaks down key points and issues concerning the US budget.
Chuck Conconi is joined again by Clarus Research Group President Ron Faucheux to talk about the upcoming 2012 campaign. Specifically, they discuss recent political news with the republican candidates.
