Writing

Analysis & commentary

Observations on strategic communications, earned media, business, public affairs and the political and cultural currents that shape reputations and outcomes.

2026
Data Centers & Infrastructure

Data Centers Should Be a Win for Communities. Why Are Companies Losing the Argument?

Data centers can be one of the biggest economic wins a community can land. It is astounding how far the public argument has drifted from that reality.

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Healthcare Reform

The MAHA Inflection Point

MAHA is no longer a movement looking for a moment. The 2026 midterms will decide whether it becomes the durable healthcare coalition of the next decade — or a political window that closed before it was used.

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Foreign Policy

The Approval Rating That Actually Matters

Gallup says global approval of American leadership is falling. Ask yourself: falling among whom? The nations that spent eighty years under American security while spending their own money on other things.

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National Strategy

An American Story: Trump, Xi, Maduro, and the Last Founder

Two centuries after James Monroe — the last founder to serve as president — articulated the doctrine that bears his name, it still shapes American strategy toward China, Venezuela, and the hemisphere.

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2025
Brand Strategy

Shedeur Sanders' Draft Fumble: A Busted Public Relations Play

A case study in what happens when personal-branding strategy collides with audience expectations. Sanders didn't suffer from a lack of talent — he suffered from a pre-draft PR campaign that misread its target audience.

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Culture & Commerce

In the Era of Trump, Silicon Valley is Coding Its Own Decline

Silicon Valley's self-imposed thought bubble is putting its storied tech giants at risk of missing America's next economic wave — and a Bay Area native watched the shift happen firsthand.

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Brand Strategy

Conservatives Continue Ditching Brands in Record Numbers

A January 2025 Harris Poll reveals 41% of conservative Americans are steering their dollars toward brands that vibe with their values — nearly double the trend from a few years back. Subtle cues are sparking a retail reckoning.

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Media & Press

The White House Correspondents' Association Departure Was Long Overdue

Why did the Trump administration end the Correspondents' Association's decades-long hold on the press briefing room? Simple: traditional media's relevance has been fading for years, and the 2024 landslide confirmed it.

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2024
Brand Strategy

The Resurgence of American Values in Marketing: PR Strategies for 2025

The era of 'America First,' freedom, and liberty is back, and it's resonating deeply with consumers. Is your company's branding on board?

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Brand Strategy

DEI Policies Endanger Brands as American Consumers Say “Enough!”

Major brands like Ford, Tractor Supply, John Deere, and Harley-Davidson have incurred damaging consumer backlash over DEI policies. This trend is just beginning, and CEOs need to take notice.

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Earned Media

The Power of Earned Media: How Trump Defied the Odds — and What Your Business Can Learn

Despite being outspent nearly two-to-one, Trump's 2024 campaign triumphed. The reason: in an era when traditional advertising is losing its impact, earned media emerged as the game-changer. Here's the lesson for your business.

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