This column appeared in the April 15, 2019 edition of the Los Angeles Times. By Scott Jennings It has been a long time since a sporting event’s conclusion moved me the way the Masters did on Sunday. As a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan, I have felt the euphoria of twice being present for World Series clinchers.…
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The Value of a Life By: Scott Jennings President Donald Trump’s statement siding with Saudi Arabia on the issue of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi sent shockwaves through American media and Washington D.C., raising questions about America’s commitment to holding accountable regimes that commit human rights atrocities. The president’s statement—which he personally dictated, according to news…
Embrace the Boring By: Scott Jennings I wrote in this space before the midterm that Donald Trump has a better than 50 percent chance of being reelected in 2020. Since the results of the 2018 election rolled in, several people have asked if I feel the same way given the Democratic gains in the suburbs…
5 Steps to Social Media Success By: Katie Holston Transitioning from high school, to college and then into the business world, changed my perception on social media success. The focus on personal image and content of our younger years transforms as we move over into the business world. While interning at RunSwitch PR this summer,…
Unhinged liberals or GOP progress? Republicans’ midterm message is clear By: Scott Jennings In 2016, Americans, tired of the gridlock produced by divided government, unified control of the Congress and executive branch under the Republican Party. Their demand was simple: produce results and move this country forward. Now, with the midterm elections looming, Senate Republicans…
What I Learned from a Mid-College Internship By: Sarah Hall As a rising college junior, I would not trade my liberal arts education for anything. Over the last two years, I’ve learned how to write concisely yet eloquently. I’ve learned how to articulate myself with confidence, manage my time and grow from constructive criticism. My…
The 2019 Kentucky gubernatorial race looms over Fancy Farm By: Scott Jennings A week from this Saturday, Kentucky’s politicos and their supporters will converge at Fancy Farm, Kentucky, home of St. Jerome’s Catholic Parish and its famous political stump speaking event. With no statewide races on the 2018 ballot, the 2019 gubernatorial race looms large. Will Gov. Matt…
Chris Nation Selected for Leadership Louisville Class of 2019 LOUISVILLE, KY., (July 19, 2018) – Chris Nation, Vice President of Digital at RunSwitch PR, Kentucky’s largest full-service public relations and public affairs firm, has been selected to the Leadership Louisville Class of 2019 by the Leadership Louisville Center. Leadership Louisville is the Center’s signature program…
The tyranny of mistrust divides our country, but it can be defeated By: Scott Jennings Our Founding Fathers resolved that without freedom Americans could not enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. To secure it, they fought a war to break free from the bonds of tyranny. It isn’t a faraway tyrant that oppresses us today. Rather,…
Mitch McConnell’s record-breaking tenure worth a spot in history books By: Scott Jennings Phil Niekro confounded the best hitters in baseball for 24 Major League seasons using a knuckleball that Yankee outfielder Bobby Murcer said was “like trying to eat Jell-O with chopsticks.” Only three hurlers pitched more innings than the durable Niekro, and just…