Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 270
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 3.2k subscribers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
cpfpodcast@gmail.com
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Host
Bob Shrum - Veteran Democratic political strategist and long-time academic/authoring voice in political campaigns and party strategy; co-leads the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future’s focus on bridgi...
Mike Murphy - Veteran Republican political strategist and campaign adviser known for work across modern presidential politics; co-leads the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future’s mission of respectful, s...
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Recent Guest Discussions
Franita Tolson - Free Speech Law And How First Amendment Conflicts Shape Politics, The Courts, And Civil Liberties
Nadine Strossen - U.s. Free Speech Law, First Amendment Conflicts, Misconceptions About Free Speech In Politics/courts/civil Liberties
Kamy Akhavan - Closing Remarks For The Conference Segment
Ron Galperin - Moderation Of Tax-and-outcomes Comparison; Framing Questions About Reform And Performance
Richard Leib - Comparative Governance/fiscal Policy Performance; Policy And Strategy Implications For Outcomes
Recent Topics
Episodes
Presidents and Civility
October 14, 2026
CPF Director Bob Shrum joins Fred Ryan, Director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation's Center on Civility and Democracy, for a discussion on the state of American political discourse. They discuss presidential leadership and the role of civility in American democracy. Featuring: - Fred Ryan: Director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation's Center on Civility and Democracy, Chairman of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute, Co-Founder of Politico, former Chief...
Education Reform: What's Working and What's Not?
September 22, 2026
CPF Director Bob Shrum joins education experts Amy McIntosh, Pedro Noguera, and Marshall Tuck for a discussion on the state of American education. They discuss which education reforms are working, and which ones are not, the state of our K-12 education, charter schools, and public education spending. This conversation is part of CPF's Jeff and Sue White Dialogue Series. Featuring: - Amy McIntosh: Former Assistant Secretary of Education in the Obama Administration; Fall 2026 Fellow, USC Cent...
Midterm Tsunami? A Conversation with Fall 2026 CPF Fellows
September 12, 2026
CPF Co-Directors Bob Shrum and Mike Murphy join Fall 2026 CPF Fellows, Michael Donilon, Julianna Goldman, Mike Madrid, Amy McIntosh, Claudine Schneider, and Jeffrey Toobin, for a discussion on the current state of politics today. They discuss the 2026 midterms, the Trump Administration's impact on the upcoming elections, and how the Democrats and Republicans are approaching the midterms. The conversation also explores the Fellows' study groups and their wide-ranging careers in politics and pu...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Let's Find Common Ground?
Let's Find Common Ground is hosted by Bob Shrum and Mike Murphy. Its publicly listed email is cpfpodcast@gmail.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 Let's Find Common Ground?
The publicly listed email for Let's Find Common Ground: cpfpodcast@gmail.com.
How many listeners does Let's Find Common Ground have?
Podseeker estimates Let's Find Common Ground reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Let's Find Common Ground?
Let's Find Common Ground typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: High-recognition policy and political figures: former civil-liberties leaders and law professors; deans and election-law specialists; senior journalists; prominent campaign/election strategists; former elected officials/legislative leaders; established academics and think-tank/strategy leaders. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles at major advocacy organizations (e.g., ACLU); Academic seniority (deans/professors at major law schools); Nationally visible journalism roles. Recent guests include Franita Tolson, Nadine Strossen, and Kamy Akhavan.
How hard is it to get booked on Let's Find Common Ground?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does Let's Find Common Ground cover?
Recent episodes cover Free Speech, Elections, Democracy, Politics, and Public Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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