The Fly

Your weekly window into how the most impactful mo

Author: Georgetown's Institute of Politics and Public Service

Your weekly window into how the most impactful moments in politics unfold. From the Oval Office to the Clinton campaign war room to the hallowed halls of Congress to Maryland's Governor's Mansion, we bring you inside the rooms where the biggest decisions are made. Hosted by a couple of college kids still trying to learn how things get done in this complicated yet beautiful world of American politics.
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Aaron Bennett, Co-Founder of The Fly, "Relationships are the coin of the realm."
Sunday, 5 April, 2026

Aaron Bennett discusses the founding of the show and the importance of relationship building in Washington, D.C., noting how his own career trajectory was shaped by connections made at the Institute of Politics and Public Service. As a professional speechwriter for high-profile figures like Nancy Pelosi and Tim Walz, he outlines his "three M's" formula for success: the message, the messenger, and the moment. He emphasizes that effective speechwriting is a collaborative and iterative process that requires capturing a principal's unique voice rather than centered on the writer's own opinions. Tune in!