From the White House to the Crisis Room: An Inside Look with Ari Fleischer

Liberty and Leadership

Roger welcomes Ari Fleischer, former White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush and an esteemed communication and crisis management leader.

They discuss Fleischer’s firsthand experience of the September 11 attacks while serving as White House Press Secretary, reflecting on the immediate chaos and the key lessons learned in crisis management, particularly the importance of staying calm under pressure. Plus, the modernization of the White House Press Room, the significance of diverse voices in journalism, why supporting Israel aligns with American values, and the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches of government.

After leaving the White House in 2003, Ari continued to offer valuable insights into the intricacies of government and the media through his company, Fleischer Communications. He’s also a highly sought-after public speaker and a New York Times bestselling author. His latest book “Suppression, Deception, Snobbery, and Bias,” was published in 2022.

Ari will be the keynote speaker at our Annual Conference in Naples, Florida, on March 6-8, 2025.

The Liberty + Leadership Podcast is hosted by TFAS president Roger Ream and produced by Podville Media. If you have a comment or question for the show, please email us at [email protected]. To support TFAS and its mission, please visit TFAS.org/support.

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Chapters

1. From the White House to the Crisis Room: An Inside Look with Ari Fleischer (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Ari Fleischer (00:00:50)

3. Ari's Role on September 11 (00:02:01)

4. Managing Crisis Communications (00:06:04)

5. Leadership Lessons Learned (00:10:15)

6. Reflections on the World Series Moment (00:14:29)

7. The Modern Media Landscape (00:19:36)