
The State of the Union
SiriusXM Satellite Radio, January 25, 2012 | Jeff Shesol joins a discussion of President Obama's third State of the Union address. | Listen to the discussion
State of the Union Speechwriting
C-SPAN, January 24, 2012 | Vinca LaFleur joins speechwriters from the George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George H.W. Bush administrations at the Bipartisan Policy Center to preview the State of the Union address. | Watch the video
Five Things to Watch for in Obama's State of the Union
Christian Science Monitor, January 24, 2012 | Former White House speechwriters offer pointers to watching President Obama's State of the Union. | Read more

Supreme Court Lines up Potentially "Explosive" Election Year Docket
PBS NewsHour, December 13, 2011
Why Washington Needs a Laugh
Jeff Nussbaum, Politico, October 23, 2011
From Sound Bites to Social: How Media Influences Speeches
The Green Room, October 12, 2011
Obama's Many Acts Command Debt-Ceiling Stage
Morning Edition, July 22, 2011
Should Justices Keep Their Opinions to Themselves?
Jeff Shesol, The New York Times, June 28, 2011
Image Makers: Ryan Clancy
National Journal
, May 21, 2011
Can Trump Close the Deal With Voters? This Isn't Reality TV
Jeff Shesol, The New York Times, April 20, 2011
Egypt in Turmoil: Is the White House Sending Mixed Signals?
Power & Politics with Evan Solomon, February 9, 2011
The Art of Storytelling
NY Brand Lab Radio, February 9, 2011
Egypt in Turmoil: How Should the West React?
Power & Politics with Evan Solomon, February 2, 2011
It Is Social Entrepreneurs Who Carry the Kennedy Mantle Today
Paul Orzulak, The Huffington Post, January 20, 2011
Obama Brings Message Of Hope To Tucson Memorial
NPR, January 13, 2010
Reading Between the Lines of Obama's Speech
The Dylan Ratigan Show, August 31, 2010
What Joe DiMaggio Said to George Steinbrenner
Paul Orzulak, The Huffington Post, July 13, 2010
What May Says About November
Dylan Loewe, The Huffington Post, May 18, 2010
A Guy Walks Into an Oval Office
Slate, April 30, 2010
Prep and Circumstance
Politico, April 30, 2010
Obama Preps Jokes for WHCD
Politico, April 28, 2010
The Health Care Bill: Good or Bad for Dems in November?
KPFA's Morning Show, March 26, 2010
An Optimistic Democrat's Guide to 2010
Dylan Loewe, The Huffington Post, March 25, 2010
Keeping the Supreme Court Impartial
MSNBC's The Daily Rundown, March 17, 2010
Now or Never
Dylan Loewe, The Huffington Post, February 25, 2010
The Shelby Opening
Dylan Loewe, The Huffington Post, February 5, 2010
The Single, Brilliant Idea
New Statesman, February 5, 2010
Defining the Second Great Depression
Dylan Loewe, The Huffington Post, February 3, 2010
President's Voices Speak Out
Dagens Industri Weekend, Sweden, January 29, 2010 (in Swedish)
Delivering a Successful State of the Union
MSNBC's The Daily Rundown, January 27, 2010
Room for Debate: A New, Improved State of the Union?
Jeff Shesol, The New York Times, January 26, 2010
What Obama Should Say
The Daily Beast, January 25, 2010
The Arena: Politico's Daily Debate
with Policymakers and Opinion Shapers
Jeff Shesol, Politico, January 21, 2010
Saving Health Care After Coakley
Dylan Loewe, The Huffington Post, January 20, 2010
Why Harry Reid Should Retire
Dylan Loewe, The Huffington Post, January 11, 2010
The Most Important Race of 2010
Dylan Loewe, The Huffington Post, January 4, 2010
2009
Book World reviews George Carlin's 'Last Words'
Jeff Nussbaum, The Washington Post, December 29, 2009
Harsh Economy Drives New Brand
of Communication from the Top
The Chronicle of Higher Education, December 4, 2009
Another Fine Mess: Comics Whack Obama
The New York Times, October 10, 2009
6 Ways to Make a Commencement Speech Soar
Vinca LaFleur and Jeff Nussbaum, The Chronicle of Higher Education, April 23, 2009
Obama Tries to Be Funny
Politico, March 19, 2009
2008
Dos and Don’ts of the Testimony Dance
Jeff Nussbaum and Vinca LaFleur, Politico, Dec. 10, 2008
Retoriikan Taito Toimii Kaikissa Medioissa
Maine, Finland, December 2008 (in Finnish)
Speeches that Soar: What We Can Learn from Barack Obama
Vinca LaFleur, Talarforum, October 2008
Hectic Finish to the Election Race
Aftenposten, Norway, October 2008 (in Norwegian)
Who Made Bill Clinton a Good Orator? Meet the Speech Writer Behind the President
Kommunikatøren, Denmark, April 2008 (in Danish)
Don't Call Me a Spin Doctor
Børsen, Denmark, March 19, 2008 (in Danish)
She Has a Burning Passion For the Power of Words
Dagens Industri, Sweden, March 13, 2008 (in Swedish)
To Orate Can Be Golden
Svenska Dagbladet, Sweden, March 6, 2008 (in Swedish)
What to Say the Day After
Jeff Nussbaum, Time Magazine, Jan. 3, 2008
2007
Tale of the Tape: The Washington Monthly Measures up the Heavyweights in the 2008 Presidential Campaign
Jeff Nussbaum, The Washington Monthly, November 2007
When Candidates Attack
Jess Nussbaum, Time Magazine, Oct.
3, 2007
Best of Luck, Karl: Rove's Office Mates Bid Him Good-Bye
Jeff Nussbaum, The Washington Monthly, October 2007
Konsten att Fånga i Tal
October 2007
How to Announce for President
Jeff Nussbaum, Time Magazine, Sept. 10, 2007
Enrollment Still Open: The Washington Monthly Presents a Comprehensive Guide to College Courses of Interest to the Politically Minded Student
Jeff Nussbaum, The Washington Monthly, September 2007
What's the Story With Hillary's Story
Jeff Nussbaum, Time Magazine, July 12, 2007
Share the Wealth, Strengthen the Majority
Jeff Nussbaum, Politico, July 10, 2007
The Washington Monthly Summer Reading Guide
Jeff Nussbaum, The Washington Monthly, July/August 2007
Help Wanted: The Washington Monthly Obtains Applications for the Job of White House War Czar
Jeff Nussbaum, The Washington Monthly, June 2007
Tips From Clinton's Speech Writer
Parliamentary Paper, Sweden, May 2007 (in Swedish)
Clinton’s Speechwriter Writes for Companies
Resumé, Sweden, May 2007 (in Swedish)
Get Tips — from Clinton’s Speechwriter
Stockholm City Paper, Sweden, May 2007 (in Swedish)
Republican Final Four
Jeff Nussbaum, The Huffington Post, March 23, 2007
Why Not Skip the Speeches?
Jeff Nussbaum, Politico, Feb. 7, 2007
2005
Taken for a Ride: Breaking Down the Cab Fare
Jeff Nussbaum, The Washington Post, June 5, 2005
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