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Hawthorn's Across the Aisle Podcast

John Ashford

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led public affairs and political analysis podcast focused on elections, policy, regulation, and their effects on heavily regulated industries, featuring senior policymakers, political strategists, and public affairs experts. Credible pitches include former government officials, experienced political consultants, policy specialists, and executives with authoritative perspectives on regulation or political risk; booking difficulty is high because recent guests have held prominent senior roles.

Metrics

Episodes: 11

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

asowah@hawthorngroup.com

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Host

John Ashford - Chairman and CEO of The Hawthorn Group who examines how elections, policy, and regulation shape heavily regulated industries and how those industries influence political outcomes.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Former senior government officials, elected officials, political strategists, public affairs professionals, and policy or political-risk experts with substantial experience and authoritative insight.
Required Achievements:  
Senior government or elected office, Advising prominent political leaders, Leading political or public affairs campaigns, Recognized expertise in elections, policy, or political risk

Recent Guest Discussions

Sir Robert Buckland - British Politics, Populism, Public Trust, Energy Costs, Migration, Artificial Intelligence, Public Institutions, And The Rules-based International Order.

Doug Sosnik - Political Risk, Populism, Economic Anxiety, Voter Trends, Party Institutions, The 2026 Midterms, Public Affairs, Advocacy, Reputation, And Presidential Politics.

Kelly Calkin - California Elections, Gubernatorial Politics, Voter Turnout, Anti-establishment Sentiment, Los Angeles Politics, And National Political Implications.

Recent Topics

Public Affairs, Politics, Public Policy, Mental Health, Elections

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Hawthorn's Across the Aisle Podcast
:

Fewer Allies, More Fights: Politics, AI, and the Data Center Backlash w/Jeff Berkowitz

August 21, 2026

In this episode of Across the Aisle, John Ashford is joined by Jeff Berkowitz, founder and CEO of Delve Research, for a timely conversation on the political, policy, and business risks shaping the 2026 midterms.Berkowitz offers a clear-eyed view of the current political environment, including competitive Senate races, the battle for the House, anti-incumbent energy, the rise of populist and progressive forces, and the increasingly narrow margins that will define control of Washington and stat...

The Midterms, AI, and the Fight for Local Trust w/Michael Meyers

August 01, 2026

In this episode of Across the Aisle, John Ashford is joined by Michael Meyers, Executive Vice President at Tunnl Data and partner at Deep Root Analytics, for a wide-ranging conversation on the political and public affairs landscape heading into the 2026 midterms.Meyers offers his assessment of key Senate and gubernatorial races, including Michigan, Maine, Texas, Ohio, Georgia, Iowa, and Alaska, while examining the turnout questions and coalition challenges shaping both parties. He also discus...

Across the Pond: Politics, Populism, and Public Trust

July 12, 2026

In this episode of Across the Aisle, John Ashford reaches across the pond for a conversation with Sir Robert Buckland, former Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom, former Secretary of State for Wales, and longtime Member of Parliament.Together, they examine a turbulent moment in British politics and what it may reveal about broader challenges facing democracies on both sides of the Atlantic. Their conversation covers political instability in the UK, the rise of populism, voter frustration, e...

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Frequently asked questions

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Hawthorn's Across the Aisle Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Hawthorn's Across the Aisle Podcast?

Hawthorn's Across the Aisle Podcast is hosted by John Ashford. Its publicly listed email is asowah@hawthorngroup.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Hawthorn's Across the Aisle Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Hawthorn's Across the Aisle Podcast: asowah@hawthorngroup.com.

How many listeners does Hawthorn's Across the Aisle Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Hawthorn's Across the Aisle Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Hawthorn's Across the Aisle Podcast?

Hawthorn's Across the Aisle Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Former senior government officials, elected officials, political strategists, public affairs professionals, and policy or political-risk experts with substantial experience and authoritative insight. Common among recent guests: Senior government or elected office; Advising prominent political leaders; Leading political or public affairs campaigns. Recent guests include Sir Robert Buckland, Doug Sosnik, and Kelly Calkin.

How hard is it to get booked on Hawthorn's Across the Aisle Podcast?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Hawthorn's Across the Aisle Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Public Affairs, Politics, Public Policy, Mental Health, and Elections. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

asowah@hawthorngroup.com

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