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The Wolves of K Street Podcast

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Tommy Boggs
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Authors Brody and Luke Mullins take viewers through their best-selling book, The Wolves of K Street, breaking down key characters, events and themes. Whether you are new to the book or a repeat reader, this is the perfect podcast to take you behind-the-scenes to the making of the book and the development of its players, personalities and storylines.

In the first episode, Luke and I breakdown the... more

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John Leganski had a behind-the-scenes view of the epic battle for House Speaker when he worked as a top aide to Kevin McCarthy.

In his new book, “Glory, Grief and the Gavel,” Leganski takes readers inside the tumultuous days that lead to McCarthy’s ... more

Riva Levinson joins us to talk about the 10-year anniversary of her book, “Choosing the Hero.”

In our interview, Levinson tells us about her memorable start in Washington at the infamous lobbying firm Black, Manafort & Stone.

There she first met me... more

Super PACs have given billionaires unprecedented control over U.S. elections.

A little over a decade ago, the wealthiest Americans contributed just 0.3 percent of the money in American elections.

Today, billionaires account for 20 percent of the mo... more

Chris Jones joins us to talk about efforts by smaller companies to use antitrust policy in Washington to create more competitive markets.

Jones runs a lobbying firm and an industry association that are together working to advocate for people and com... more

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Recent Guests

John Leganski
Author of Inside Kevin McCarthy's Run for the Speakership
Author
Episode: Wolves of K Street #27: John Leganski on "Glory, Grief and the Gavel"
Riva Levinson
Author of Choosing the Hero; longtime political advocate
KRL International; advisor to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Episode: Wolves of K Street podcast #26: Riva Levinson on Choosing the Hero
Larry Lessig
Professor at Harvard, expert on campaign finance
Harvard University
Episode: Wolves of K Street Podcast #25: Larry Lessig on his Supreme Fight Over Super PACs
Chris Jones
Head of Center Market Strategies; Executive Director of the Main Street Competition Coalition
Center Market Strategies; Main Street Competition Coalition
Episode: Wolves of K Street Podcast #24: Big Comanies v Small Companies
Ted Mann
Bloomberg reporter and former Wall Street Journal colleague
Bloomberg
Episode: Wolves of K Street Podcast #23: J.D. Vance, Railroad Regulations and the 2028 Presidential Race
Sam Neel
Partner at Snell and Wilmer, Farah/Foreign lobbying expert
Snell & Wilmer
Episode: Wolves of K Street #22: Foreign Agents and Congressional Investigations
Emily Birnbaum
Bloomberg reporter covering lobbying and influence campaigns
Bloomberg
Episode: Wolves of K Street Podcast #20: Crypto Super PACs
Rebecca Ballhaus
Journalist at The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Wolves of K Street Podcat #19: The Civil War Inside the DoJ
Geoff Embler
Founder and head of Concentric Public Affairs
Concentric Public Affairs
Episode: Wolves of K Street Podcast #18: Opposition Research: The Content Creators for Political Campaigns

Hosts

Luke Mullins
Host and co-host known for DC political reporting and authoring the book; frequent speaker on lobbying and political strategy
Brody Mullins
Co-host and frequent interviewer; known for deep dives into political campaigns, lobbying, and media strategy

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Can’t wait for episode 2

    Fascinating stuff and a great listen!!

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    United States7 months ago

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Polished hosts and well-researched guests make complex topics approachable and compelling.
Fascinating and insightful discussions with practical takeaways for anyone navigating political communications.

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Wolves of K Street #27: John Leganski on "Glory, Grief and the Gavel"
Q: What was your strategy for outreach to assuage holdouts and keep the majority together?
The approach focused on giving members a seat at the table, transparency in decision-making, personal outreach, and leveraging relationships to explain the reasoning behind leadership decisions, while balancing the needs of different caucuses.
Wolves of K Street #27: John Leganski on "Glory, Grief and the Gavel"
Q: What brought you to DC in the first place?
Leganski explains he started as an intern in 2012, fell in love with Capitol Hill, and pursued a long career in the McCarthy office, ultimately becoming the youngest floor director and building deep relationships across the party.
Wolves of K Street podcast #26: Riva Levinson on Choosing the Hero
Q: How did the skills learned at Black, Manafort & Stone translate to your work with Ellen Johnson Sirleaf?
She outlines three core points: recognizing potential early, using Washington as a platform to build momentum on the ground, and leveraging fundraising and polling to align political strategy with on-the-ground realities, ensuring campaigns translate into tangible momentum.
Wolves of K Street podcast #26: Riva Levinson on Choosing the Hero
Q: Tell us about yourself. What first brought you to Washington?
Riva describes her circuitous path into Washington through varied experiences, starting in entertainment and public service roles, leading to her entry into Black, Manafort & Stone, and ultimately using those early lessons to shape her career in lobbying and advocacy.
Wolves of K Street #22: Foreign Agents and Congressional Investigations
Q: Why did Manafort's case become a pivot point for FARA scrutiny, and how has enforcement evolved since then?
Manafort's rise as a high-profile campaign figure drew intense scrutiny that highlighted FARA gaps, expanding attention to foreign influence and leading to more aggressive investigations in the following years, though recent shifts show a retreat from broad enforcement in favor of targeted, traditional espionage-like cases.

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A sharp, inside-baseball look at Washington power, lobbying, and political strategy through conversations with veteran strategists, reporters, and legal experts. Episodes center on campaign finance, antitrust, regulatory policy, foreign influence, opposition research, and the shifting media landscape that shapes modern politics. Notable is the blend of memoir-style storytelling with rigorous policy analysis, plus behind-the-scenes anecdotes from DC power brokers, making complex topics accessible and highly relevant for lawyers, lobbyists, journalists, and PR pros who work with political audiences. The show often features high-profile guests and industry insiders, creating a nuanced view of how money, influence, and messaging intersect in Am... more

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