Subliminally Correct

On this episode we take a look at Joe Biden's recent 2020 campaign rally in Philadelphia. Biden has been a favorite to run for many people, and we see how he leans upon this strengths and dismisses his weaknesses in this speech. Listen to this episode to learn: Why Biden's theme music was so carefully chosen for this venue, and what it conveys Historical framing back to Abraham Lincoln, the Statue of Liberty, and the Declaration of Independence, and how he uses these to create a nostalgic effect in the listener The brilliant way that Biden's advisors have crafted for him to be tough on Trump and also not get into a name-calling contest Biden's vision of America: A beacon of hope that will not be extinguished on his watch The values that all Pennsylvanians ascribe to, and why Biden's quote of a famous poet reveals his affinity for another state The Moderate's way of acknowledging the LGBT communtity and women's movement Why Trump is not the only one trafficking in division, but is still the "Divider in Chief".

We're joined by Emma Kraus, a digital strategist who specializes in campaign social media, email, and peer-to-peer texting. We ask Emma our burning questions about digital fundraising and campaign ads, including: Who is being most effective at using ads currently, and whether some campaigns are better at digital fundraising than others. The sneaky Facebook strategy that both Kamala Harris and Amy Klobuchar use to sign people up for their e-mail lists. The two most valuable pieces of information that a campaign can have about you. How a campaign can know exactly who you are, including your Facebook profile and use that to market to people like you. Why your last donation amount is so important to campaigns and how it might determine which events you are invited to. How taking a simple three question survey gives campaigns a big edge. How Julian Castro and Cory Booker's campaigns tackled the same event two different ways, And more! Link to a PDF (https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vShzZWfMv7DfMvPu0n4ZN

This episode is all about Attorney General William Barr and the recent press conference he held immediately before releasing Bob Mueller's report on Russian interferance in 2016 and the Trump Campaign's cooperation. It's a fascinating speech and really highlights how slight of voice from one public official can alter your thoughts on issues of national importance. In this episode learn: * How Barr loads his remarks with persuasion and rhetorical devices to make you believe his summary of the report is true * The way deliberate ommissions can lead to alternative conclusions in the listener's mind * How Trump's feelings may have proven his innocence * Barr's usage of innoculation and framing to plant ideas in the public's mind about the report before anyone could read it * The softball questions reports have for Barr, and the way he looses his temper even though he has all the power in this situation * And so much more! Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Pa

In this episode we are joined by Tara Swords, an executive coach and communications consultant who works on political campaigns in order to strengthen the personal communication skills of politicians. We explore her experiences with coaching candidates and how we all can learn from their experiences. Learn: Why empathy is so powerful as a tool to establish rapport The top mistakes politicans make in communicating, and how to correct them The 3 letter acronym that makes it easy to remember how to address audience questions (a big one!) What Joe Biden's gaff tells us about how to train politicians, and what Biden should do now to not get in more trouble Who is underrated, and who might be overrated in the 2020 Democratic race Whether a candidate should stay true to themselves or model someone who has already been successful The communication style differences between Republicans and Democrats The difficulties that candidates face on the campaign trail and what to do when stressful situations hit Simple tricks y