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Welcome to Political Trade Secrets, where we reveal how elections are won. Each week, we take an inside look at campaigns and politics... We pull back the curtain, look under the hood, and investigate all aspects of successful campaigns and politicians, regardless of political party. Please leave a review and let us know what you think and what topics you'd like to hear more about.

  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Revitalizing GOP's Ground Game: A Strategy Session w/ Matt Wylie

    In this enlightening episode, host Dustin Olson and GOP strategist Matt Wylie dissect key political campaign strategies and the evolution of the GOP's ground game. Wylie brings decades of experience to the table, offering an insider's view of landmark campaigns that have shaped the GOP's tactics.

    The dialogue opens with Wylie's recollections of a Massachusetts special election that he and host Dustin Olson worked on together, showcasing innovative tactics despite a close loss. He highlights the shift in GOP campaign tactics over the years, focusing on voter targeting and engagement. The discussion underlines the importance of authenticity in politics, drawing from various candidates' experiences.

    Wylie shares insights from John Ashcroft's Senate race, emphasizing political values and strategic campaign decisions. The episode also delves into the necessity of grassroots tactics, opposition research, and the importance of preparing for personal attacks in campaigns.

    Toward the end, Wylie and Olson critique the GOP's current reliance on social media, advocating for a renewed focus on direct voter engagement and grassroots efforts, especially in new demographics and movements like Parental Rights.

    Listeners can seek campaign advice from Wylie at [email protected].

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    14 November 2023, 2:00 pm
  • 42 minutes 37 seconds
    Celebrating America! Surprising History Trivia of our Independence Day w/ J. Mark Powell, Official Historian of the Political Trade Secrets Show

    Today, Dustin is joined by the official patriotic historian of the Political Trade Secrets Show, J. Mark Powell to Explore Surprising History Trivia around Our Independence Day!

    J. Mark Powell is a novelist, former TV journalist, and diehard history buff. He writes a regular Holy Cow! History article at InsideSources.com

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    2 July 2021, 5:38 pm
  • 2 hours 1 minute
    Ruth Edmonds, GOP Congressional Candidate & fmr. Columbus NAACP Pres. Shares Her Vision & Takes on Critical Race Theory, plus Our Powerful Maxim for Opportunity, & How to Watch Game Tape to Level Up

    Today on Political Trade Secrets’ Weekly Big Show Podcast w/ Dustin Olson & Sean Bartley:

    • Ruth Edmonds, GOP Congressional Candidate & fmr Columbus NAACP Pres. shares her Vision & answers a listener’s question: “How should candidates talk about critical race theory?”
    • We discuss our powerful maxim: “Opportunity is a Function of the Number of Conversations you have for Opportunity”
    • How to Watch Game Tape to Level Up Campaign Performance

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    15 June 2021, 1:52 am
  • 1 hour 49 minutes
    A Productive Way to Think about Border Security & Immigration | The History of Memorial Day | How Terrible is Kamala Harris? | You Need a System for Thank You's | Powerful Axiom: “What You Do Daily Gets Done”

    On this episode of Political Trade Secrets’ Weekly Big Show Podcast, Dustin & Sean take the field to tackle important news this week, how Republicans can talk about it, and some of the best “political trade secrets” to winning:

    • The most productive way to think about, talk about and solve Border Security & Immigration
    • How Terrible is Kamala Harris?
    • Why you NEED a System for Thank Yous (or they’ll pile up)
    • Unveil Dustin’s powerful strategic principle: “What You Do Daily Gets Done”
    • The History of Memorial Day and the significance of Poppy Flowers w/ Author J. Mark Powell, plus a reading of the WWI Poem, “In Flanders Fields”

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    8 June 2021, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 36 minutes
    🗺 Redistricting, the Census, & a New Congressional Map
    How does Redistricting work? What will Redistricting look like this year? How will it impact Congressional Races in 2022 & Beyond?   In this episode, Top Experts join Dustin & Sean to make sense of the new Census numbers & how Redistricting will impact the emerging 2022 Congressional Map:
    • Redistricting Expert:
      • Alan P. Philp of Patriot Pathways
    • Political Panel:
      • Fmr Exec Dir of the NRCC John Rogers of Torchlight Strategies
      • Fmr CO House GOP Leader Mark Waller of Waller Consulting
      • Political Strategist Matt Wylie of Wylie Strategy Group
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    1 June 2021, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    How to Use Incentives & Disincentives for Strategy & Politics
    Today on the show, Dustin and Sean explore how people are influenced by incentives and disincentives - both for good and bad - and how we can use this for positive strategy and political progress.   Sponsored by Olson Strategies, Grassfire, LLC., & 10CentTexting.com.   Sign up to get exclusive Political Trade Secrets Insider stuff at PoliticalTradeSecrets.com.
    17 December 2020, 12:22 am
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    Political Trade Secrets: How to Fight Fake News, Win Media Relations & Understand the News Landscape w/ Special Guest Brian DeRoy | ACB on the Court
    Today on Political Trade Secrets, Dustin and Sean talk w/ Brian DeRoy on How to Fight Fake News, Win w/ Media Relations by Understanding News Landscape and What Media Wants | ACB is ON THE COURT!!! | And DON'T CALL ME GEORGE! Sponsored by www.Grassfire.us and www.10centtexting.com.
    12 November 2020, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 42 minutes
    Political Trade Secrets: Facebook Ad-mageddon w/ John Rogers of Torchlight Strategies and Andy Yates of RepublicanAds.com
    Today on Political Trade Secrets, Dustin and Sean talk Facebook Ad-mageddon and where to spend to connect w/ voters with friends John Rogers from Torchlight Strategies and Andy Yates from RepublicanAds.com | The fun of a recent Trump Rally, SCOTUS confirmation proceedings, and other news of the day. Sponsored by www.Grassfire.us and www.10centtexting.com.
    11 November 2020, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
    Political Trade Secrets: We Speak w/ Pastor JC Church on Christians Leading in Politics | Presidential Debate Recap

    Dustin Olson and Sean Bartley Recap the Presidential Debate and are joined by ️PASTOR JC Church to talk about how Pastors can Empower Christians to be Salt & Light in America by voting, speaking up, AND Leading in the Public Square... Don't miss it!

    9 November 2020, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Political Trade Secrets: How to Use the Olson Strategy Sweet Spot | Defining Fake News Fact-Checking

    Today on Political Trade Secrets Dustin & Sean discuss how to use the Olson Strategy Sweet Spot, Fake News Fact-Checking, Kamala calling half the country racist, and ACB's unanimous Senate Judiciary committee vote.

    6 November 2020, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Political Trade Secrets: THE POSSIBILITY PRESIDENT: How Donald Trump Sees Possibilities Where Others Only See Constraints | Preview POTUS Debate 2

    Today on Political Trade Secrets, Dustin Olson and Sean Bartley Preview POTUS Debate 2, bring a Strategy Filter to the News and talk about ️THE POSSIBILITY PRESIDENT: How Donald Trump Sees Possibilities Where Others Only See Constraints... Sponsored by www.Grassfire.us & 10CentTexting.com.

    5 November 2020, 11:00 am
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