The Big Idea Guy

Jeffrey Herbst is following the news into the future.

• Lucia Graves
• Nov 20, 2015

The Insider Running Ben Carson's Outsider Campaign

One has never run a political campaign—the other has worked for more than he can remember.

• Lucia Graves
• Nov 6, 2015

Bringing A New Perspective To The Newspaper Industry

David Chavern is the new president and CEO of the Newspaper Association of America.

• Lucia Graves
• Oct 30, 2015

From Insurance Industry Regulator To Advocate

Marilyn Tavenner is the new president and CEO of AHIP.

• Lucia Graves
• Oct 23, 2015

Making Sense of the World Through Mapping

Michael Tischler brings fresh eyes to the National Geospatial Program at USGS.

• Lucia Graves
• Oct 9, 2015

He Hated Washington While In Congress. Now He Can't Bring Himself to Leave.

Tom Coburn isn't intellectually retired.

• Lucia Graves
• Oct 2, 2015

Protecting The Homeland By Forecasting The Impact of Emerging Technology

Thomas Campbell is the new National Intelligence Officer for Technology for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Also, we profile Kevin McAleenan, Lauren Belive, and Theresa Mueller.

• Lucia Graves and Sarah Smith
• Sep 18, 2015

Meet the Woman Who Wants to Mainstream Museum Education

Laura Lott is aiming to make museums matter. Also, we profile Michelle Stephenson, Will Shafroth, and Baker Elmore.

• Lucia Graves and Sarah Smith
• Sep 11, 2015

Meet the Man Who's Making Super PACs Extra Super

Pushing Hillary Clinton's message — and the limits of campaign-finance law.

• Lucia Graves
• Jul 31, 2015

Washington Movers, From the Drilling World to a Bipartisan Think Tank

Robert Traynham, Elizabeth Leoty Craddock and Amy Jensen Cunniffe are profiled.

• Lucia Graves and Sarah Smith
• Jul 31, 2015

Notable Moves In DC's Corporate And Consulting Worlds

Marion Blakey, Sarah Landry, and Barbara Nussbaum are profiled.

• Lucia Graves
• Jul 24, 2015

Congress' Jeopardy Hero Has A New Pursuit

Former New Jersey Congressman and Jeopardy enthusiast Rush Holt is on a mission to change the way people think about science.

• Lucia Graves
• Jul 24, 2015

The Majority Whip's Liaison to the Right and Other Power Players

Laura Trueman, Rajesh De, and Janine Smith are profiled.

• Lucia Graves
• Jun 26, 2015

President Obama's Man on a Motorcycle

Working to usher in an era of safer transportation.

• Lucia Graves
• Jun 26, 2015

Consultants and Lobbyists Around Capitol Hill

• Lucia Graves
• Jun 19, 2015

A Veterans Advocate For The 21st Century

Matt Miller takes a holistic approach to advocating for the country's wounded warriors.

• Lucia Graves
• Jun 12, 2015