Political Communication

Cass Sunstein On Rumours Summary     I have just finished Cass Sunstein’s short book – just  100 pages – “On Rumours”.   Sunstein is a prolific author. He is former Professor of Chicago in law and political science. He is close to President Obahama. He’s now at Harvard Law School. But, unlike many academics, … Read more

  Sir John Beddington, chief scientific advisor to the British Government: “The banning of Bisphenol A in baby bottles is another example of this. To be frank, the only way you can harm babies with Bisphenol A bottles is to beat them over the head with them.”

I’ve just been reminded  this issue promo video by the fur industry. Now, I am not a fan of fur coats. But, when I watched this first time, I really thought this was a spoof video by the anti-fur lobby. A lot of interests are politically disasters when they open their mouths. This group, whose … Read more

A lot is written about public affairs. I have come to the profession late in life. I have spent most of my life working for politicians and NGOs. Why is it that some interests win and others don’t?   5 Core Lessons I have simplified things down to: 1.Speak up an defend (promote) yourself in … Read more