Public Affairs Council President & CEO Nneka Chiazor interviews new Chair Scott Orr about the journey that brought him to public affairs and the outlook that frames his leadership. They also discuss the priorities he’s focused on as the Council implements its Horizon 2028 strategic vision.

Abigail Spanberger’s victory in the Virginia governor’s race raises a deeper question: What underlying dynamics in this contest might signal a shift in political trajectory? Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales highlights three lessons we can take from the outcome.

If AI is so amazing at writing, why does much of what it produces sound like the blah soup of a formulaic pop song? Conrad Tolosa breaks down how to get AI to add some punk rock to your messaging.

An upcoming study in the scholarly journal Political Science & Politics examines how politically active organizations tend to “focus exclusively on either lobbying or making campaign contributions,” and what the outcomes are for those that focus on both. Read on for more insights.

Keep up with the latest job moves across the public affairs community. Leaders have stepped into new roles at Forging Industry Association, RTX, Independent Community Bankers of America, Dell and more. Explore the full list of career transitions shaping the field.

Nobody was “bored” at the Council’s Fall Board Meeting last month.