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While Peter Schorsch holds many titles — blogger, consultant and editor-in-chief of Florida Politics, the most influential political website in the Sunshine State — the one which he’s proudest is “husband and father.” That’s what makes his new podcast so exciting: Peter’s co-host, a woman every bit as accomplished as he is — his wife, Michelle Todd Schorsch. “He Said, She Said” has Peter and Michelle — previously a respected political consultant, now the CEO of the bustling Schorsch household — discussing the driving topics of the day, especially how politics really goes down in Florida. But the political talk is just a jumping off point to a wide-range of subject matter, from the latest in pop culture to some very strong opinions on family life and parenting. Listen in to hear how one political couple balances it all.

06/12/2019 | Episode 015 | 1:43:34

He Said, She Said: On the road at the Florida Democrats' annual convention - Part 1: Talking shop with top Dems Sean Shaw, Eric Johnson, and Screven Watson

On the road at the Florida Democrats' annual convention - Part 1: Talking shop with top Dems Sean Shaw, Eric Johnson, and Screven Watson

On this episode of He Said, She Said, the podcast goes live from the Florida Democrats' annual convention. In Michelle's very first weekend as a registered Democrat, she and Peter interview some of the best political minds of the Democratic party. They talk People Over Profit and what went wrong for Florida Democrats in 2018 with former state representative and candidate for Attorney General Sean Shaw. Then they talk Star Wars, Nikki Fried and campaigns dominate the conversation with political strategist Eric Johnson. The episode wraps up with Disney trivia and 2020 talk with Screven Watson.

Key Insights

  • This episode of He Said, She Said was recorded live at the Florida Democrats' "Leadership Blue" annual conference and gala.
  • Part one of the episode includes interviews with Sean Shaw, Eric Johnson, and Screven Watson.
  • Changing parties: Michelle talks about her first Florida Democratic Party event — as a Democrat.
  • First interview: Sean Shaw, former state Representative and a 2018 candidate for Attorney General. This year, he launched People Over Profits, a non-profit organization dedicated to "standing against corporate influence and fighting for the rights of everyday people."
  • Shaw on People Over Profits: "Whether you're a Democrat or you're a Republican, a lot of people on both sides feel that the system is rigged."
  • He also talks about his endorsement of Mayor Pete Buttigieg and how Democrats can win Florida in 2020.
  • Second interview: Eric Johnson talks about campaigns, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, Star Wars, and yelling at Peter.
  • Michelle and Eric talk about working on Charlie Crist's U.S. Senate campaign, while Michelle recalls a Crist campaign ad that went wrong.
  • Disney-lover and top consultant Screven Watson joins the podcast for the third interview. He tells the origin story of Mickey Mouse, who could have been named "Mortimer Mouse."
  • He goes deep on Disney trivia, Disney World, and Disney cruising.
  • Watson also talks up the importance of Florida during the 2020 presidential campaign, finding the next Bill Clinton, and the importance of being "relatable."
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While Peter Schorsch holds many titles — blogger, consultant and editor-in-chief of Florida Politics, the most influential political website in the Sunshine State — the one of which he’s proudest is “husband and father.” That’s what makes his new podcast so exciting. Peter’s co-host is a woman every bit as accomplished as he is: his wife, Michelle Todd Schorsch. “He Said, She Said” has Peter and Michelle — previously a respected political consultant, now the CEO of the bustling Schorsch household — discussing the driving topics of the day, especially how politics really goes down in Florida. 


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