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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2025 · 13 MIN

Changing Vibes and Chicken Nuggets: Life in DC After a Presidential Transition

from Beleaguered Staffers

The peaceful transition of power might be a cornerstone of American democracy, but that doesn’t mean things stay peaceful in Washington, DC—especially for the beleaguered staffers working behind the scenes. In this episode of Beleaguered Staffers, host Keith Conrad is joined by former Congressional staffers Laura Finch and Sean Magers to talk about how every new administration—yes, even the Trump one—changes the vibe in Washington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The peaceful transition of power might be a cornerstone of American democracy, but that doesn’t mean things stay peaceful in Washington, DC—especially for the beleaguered staffers working behind the scenes. In this episode of Beleaguered Staffers, host Keith Conrad is joined by former Congressional staffers Laura Finch and Sean Magers to talk about how every new administration—yes, even the Trump one—changes the vibe in Washington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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