Eli Clifton - Senior Advisor & Investigative Journalist | Responsible Statecraft

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➡️ About The Guest

Eli Clifton is a Senior Advisor at the Quincy Institute and Investigative Journalist at Large for Responsible Statecraft. Eli focuses on money in politics and U.S. foreign policy. He previously reported for the American Independent News Network, ThinkProgress, and Inter Press Service. Clifton is co-author of the Center for American Progress’s report Fear Inc.: The Roots Of the Islamophobia Network In America. Eli has been a fellow at The Nation Institute and the Type Media Center. 

His work has appeared on PBS/Frontline’s Tehran bureau, The Intercept, the South China Morning Post, Right Web, LobeLog, Salon, Huffington Post, the Daily Beast, Slate, Gawker, and ForeignPolicy.com. Eli holds a bachelor’s degree from Bates College and a master’s degree in international political economy from the London School of Economics.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Introduction

01:05 - Eli Clifton’s Origin Story

02:30 - Think Tanks Unveiled

11:55 - Navigating Choices

22:19 - Fear Tactics Examined

25:45 - Sponsor: The Product Boss Podcast

26:35 - Fear's Impact on Thought

32:12 - Media Accountability

37:57 - Influence on a Million-Dollar Budget

46:28 - Eli's Career Aspirations

48:38 - Connect with Eli

49:12 - Overcoming Life’s Biggest Challenges

50:29 - Influential Figures

51:02 - Book or Podcast Recommendations

53:05 - Advice to 20-Year-Old Self

53:53 - Defining Success

Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.