Coffee with Closers
Coffee with Closers is a podcast created by a team of public relations professionals at Pinkston in Washington, DC. From media personalities, to pioneers in healthcare and disruptors in business, we talk to some of America’s most interesting people who tell interesting stories.
Episodes
63 episodes
D-Day 80 - "They Still Serve" - American Battle Monuments Commission Sec. Charles Djou
Secretary Charles Djou is the CEO of the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), as well as an Afghanistan war veteran and former Congressman representing Hawaii.His current organization, the ABMC, honors the more than 200,000 Amer...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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32:09
The future of Coffee With Closers
An update on the podcast and its beloved host, Steve Burke.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:32
Guaranteed Prime Delivery At Risk If FTC Wins Suit Against Amazon, Warns NetChoice’s Steve DelBianco
On this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers, we continue our conversation with Steve DelBianco, the president and CEO of NetChoice, a trade association representing some of the largest e-commerce and technology companies in the world, includi...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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23:36
Good Policy or Flawed Premise? NetChoice Head Steve DelBianco Unravels Recent AI Executive Order
Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers is Steve DelBianco, the president and CEO of NetChoice, a trade association representing some of the largest e-commerce and technology companies in the world. In the wake of a...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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26:32
Underserved Communities Less Accepting of Hospice. Capital Caring Health’s Steve Cone Explains.
Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers is Steve Cone, Chief of Communications, Marketing and Philanthropy at Capital Caring Health, the largest not-for-profit provider of advanced illness care in Greater Washington, D.C. It is...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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39:38
As Black Friday Nears, Will Stores Have Enough Products? Retail Industry Chief Brian Dodge Explains
Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers is Brian Dodge, President of the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), a trade group representing the nation’s largest retailers, which include Target, Best Buy, Home Depot and Walm...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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47:52
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Co-Founder Robert Doubek: The Controversy That Nearly Doomed The Project
As America prepares to honor all of the brave heroes who served our country, on Veterans Day, we are re-aring the Coffee with Closers episode featuring Vietnam Veterans Memorial co-founder Robert Doubek. A former Air Force intellige...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:03:43
Russian Landmines Threaten Global Food Supply. HALO Trust’s Chris Whatley, Valeriia Shumska Explain
Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers is Chris Whatley, Executive Director of The HALO Trust USA and Valeriia Shumska, Field Officer with The HALO Trust, the largest landmine clearance organization in the world.We disc...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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39:45
Attacks on Israel Highlight Antisemitism Surge. A Talk with Holocaust Expert Dr. Michael Berenbaum
Earlier this year, we were fortunate to interview holocaust historian, curator and American Jewish University professor Dr. Michael Berenbaum. He joined Coffee with Closers to preview the opening of “Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.” This...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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41:15
Americans Are Reading Fewer Books. Is There a Fix? A Talk with Bestselling Author Annie Barrows
Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers is New York Times bestselling author Annie Barrows. She discusses her new children’s book, Iggy Rules...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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28:45
How is AI Helping Veteran Groups Tackle Mental Health Challenges? We Ask ClearForce CEO Tom Miller
Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers is Tom Miller. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of ClearForce, a technology company that helps the commercial sector and government agencies address safety and security challenges in the work...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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51:35
Bestselling Author Brad Thor Discusses His New Thriller “Dead Fall,” Security Threats Facing U.S.
Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers is #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor. He discusses his new thriller, “
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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33:41
Are Drone Attacks a New Security Threat? A Talk with Pangiam CEO Kevin McAleenan, Former Head of DHS
Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers is Kevin McAleenan, the former Acting Homeland Security Secretary and former Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. He is currently the CEO of Pangiam, a technology com...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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42:37
New Program Helps Veterans Manage Chronic Health Conditions. Meet Spartan Medical’s Vince Proffitt
Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers is Vince Proffitt, the founder and president of Spartan Medical, a leading veteran-owned and operated medical solutions company. A former Air Force intelligence officer, Mr. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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48:59
How are Neurodiverse Workers Quietly Keeping U.S. Safe? Enabled Intelligence CEO Peter Kant Explains
Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers is Peter Kant, the CEO of the technology company Enabled Intelligence. More than 50% of its workforce is neurodiverse, and it’s by design. Mr. Kant explains how these professionals, many ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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39:10
U.S. Commits $42B to Help Close Digital Divide. But is it Enough? NTCA’s Shirley Bloomfield Explains
Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers is Shirley Bloomfield, the CEO of NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association, which represents approximately 850 independent, community based telecommunications companies across the country thr...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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43:32
Global Drug Supply Chain is a National Security Threat: Dr. Richard Stone, Former Head of VA Health
Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers is Major General (Ret.) Dr. Richard A. Stone, a physician, former Acting Under Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and author of
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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58:29
Satellites Will Solve Cell Phone Connectivity Issues. How Lynk CEO Charles Miller Did the Impossible
Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers is Lynk Co-Founder and CEO Charles Miller. He discusses how he and his team achieved what many in the telecommunications industry thought was not possible–turning satellite...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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42:32
SweatWorks CEO Mohammed Iqbal is Reimagining, Improving Fitness as AI Changes the Gym Experience
Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee With Closers is Mohammed Iqbal, the Founder & CEO of the fitness design and technology company SweatWorks. He discusses how AI and other technologies are changing the gym experience while impro...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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40:50
How to Identify Rogue Employees. Prescient CEO Jack McKenna Discusses Mitigating Risk for Businesses
Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers is Jack McKenna, the President & CEO of Prescient, a global risk management and intelligence services firm. He discusses some of the most serious organizational an...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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52:28
New Book Unlocks Keys to Thrive, Lead at Work: Authors Chris Mettler and Jon Yarian Discuss SPARK
Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers are authors Chris Mettler and Jon Yarian. They discuss their new book: Spar...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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39:42
In an Unstable World, Poor Crisis Planning Can End a Company; Warns Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner
Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers is Dale Buckner, the CEO of the international security firm Global Guardian. A 24-year US Army veteran, Dale explains why many companies are failing to adequately prepare f...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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58:06
Electric Trucks Pose ‘Huge Challenge’ Cautions Truckload Carriers Association President Jim Ward
Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers is Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) President Jim Ward. He addresses some of the most pressing issues facing the trucking industry today, including the future of autono...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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35:57
Dr. Michael Berenbaum Discusses Auschwitz Exhibit Opening at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers is Holocaust historian, curator and American Jewish University professor Dr. Michael Berenbaum.Dr. Berenbaum previews “Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.” This wo...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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40:12
Is Congress Coming After Your Credit Card Rewards Points? A Conversation with ICBA’s Anne Balcer
Joining us on this week’s episode of Coffee with Closers is Anne Balcer, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief of Government Relations and Public Policy at the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). Anne expl...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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43:14