Craig Silverman is an active Colorado trial lawyer at Craig Silverman Law, LLC. Craig served for sixteen years at the Denver District Attorney‘s Office where he was a Chief Deputy District Attorney. Craig has appeared hundreds of times on local and national media. Subjects have included the death penalty, serial rapists, the JonBenet Ramsey case, Columbine, the Oklahoma City Bombing trials, the Kobe Bryant case and the Aurora movie theater massacre. Craig is the host of The Craig Silverman Show which airs Saturday mornings at 9am Colorado time.
Episodes
Saturday Jun 22, 2024
Saturday Jun 22, 2024
Rundown -
Intro - 00:35
Stuart Stevens - 08:00
Charles “CJ” Johnson - 01:13:33
Troubadour Dave Gunders - 02:05:51
"Not All About Love" by Dave Gunders - 02:13:16
Outro - 02:19:02
Famed Republican ad-maker and now harsh Trump critic, Stuart Stevens joins the show. He’s a 1974 Colorado College grad and Mitt Romney’s former presidential chief strategist when Romney was the GOP nominee defeated by incumbent President Obama.
Relive all the Colorado moments along the way including when Mitt Romney suffered a pixie dust (glitter) attack in Denver’s Auraria complex. A CU-Denver student was the perpetrator.
Learn behind-the-scenes details about Mitt Romney's 10/3/12 dominant Denver University debate performance when he challenged President Obama and staggered the incumbent with his skill. Find out how Romney prepared. We also discuss the upcoming presidential debate between Trump and Biden.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfaBRyCKRhk
Stuart Stevens, a key figure in the Lincoln Project, is dedicated to defeating Donald Trump and the authoritarian threat he poses. His unique perspective on Trump's campaign, which he analogizes to a paper bag holding water, provides a fascinating insight.
https://lincolnproject.us/bios/stuart-stevens/
Stevens has authored "It Was All a Lie: How the Republican Party Became Donald Trump" and "The Conspiracy to End America: Five Ways My Old Party Is Driving Democracy to Autocracy." Stevens has a brilliant way of seeing things and he’s seen the collapse of the Republican Party into dangerous Trumpism.
https://www.amazon.com/Books-Stuart-Stevens/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AStuart+Stevens
Stevens provides the way out with a discussion of national security Democrats. We contemplate the endorsements and nationwide tour of Taylor Swift and George W. Bush on a tour bus containing all the Cheney ladies (Colorado College grads), driven by Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan right into the swing states.
A pivotal election happens Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Colorado. This includes the statewide CU Regent race, featuring show favorite Charles “CJ” Johnson. Discover why ex-CU QB, CJ, could be a significant asset to Colorado and CU if elected a Regent.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/04/01/colorado-regents-johnson-opinion-silverman/
Running for office, including for CU Regent, requires immense courage. We delve into the Father’s Day demonstration at the Greenwood Village home of Ilana Siegel, a CU Regent, who was targeted for being Jewish. Learn about CJ’s reaction to this indecent protest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SHtQGK6y7o
Troubadour Dave Gunders provides a “rocking” love song provocatively titled "Not All About Love." Dave Gunders again pays tribute to the Rolling Stones who rolled through Denver again on 6/20/24. There are lessons aplenty in this fast-paced tune.
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Rundown -
Intro - 00:25
Kevin Flynn - 05:21
Outro - 01:40:21
Special Craig’s Colorado Homefront Show addresses the outbreak of violent fascism in Denver precisely 40 years ago. Alan Berg was gunned down by Bruce Pierce, a felon with an assault weapon who’d come from Idaho to Colorado to assassinate a Jew. Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt, two Rocky Mountain News reporters, wrote a masterpiece on Berg’s killers titled "The Silent Brotherhood: Inside America's Racist Underground."
After starting his young life as a stage actor, Kevin Flynn became an award-winning reporter and social commentator. When he got the big job in Denver at the Rocky Mountain News, Kevin became a top Denver reporter for decades, traveling the country to report on Ward Churchill, Tim McVeigh and the many people involved in plotting Berg’s death.
An East Coast kid from the Lehigh Valley, Kevin takes pride in his Irish-American and German-American lineage, explaining the good working man’s life provided by his father, Joe Flynn and Kevin’s mom, who worked at the Easton Express.
We learn about powerful interactions with Michael Landon, who visited Kevin’s hospitalized brother, Dennis, in 1964. We reminisce about Little Joe from the Cartwright family who lived on Ponderosa. Bonanza was an influential part of the Flynn, Silverman and baby-boomer upbringing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC_fCRacm0M
Guest and host share an Emmy for a PBS12 Time Travel production of Colorado Inside Out, set in 1959. Flynn was immaculate as Al Nakkula, while the host did an award-winning job portraying his father, slick Denver real estate lawyer Sheldon Silverman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=swtrM3rGk_k
The subject turns to the terrible night of June 18, 1984, when Alan Berg was gunned down on his driveway at 1445 Adams Street in Denver. The scene still bears bullet damage visible on the area around the townhouse driveway where Berg was ambushed. We talk about Berg. We try to identify his true friends.
Flynn is in touch with Berg’s former wife, Judith Berg, who was with him that evening at a Jefferson County restaurant and almost got out of the car on Adams Street before a decision was made to take Judith to a different location. The shooting happened when Alan Berg returned alone.
Flynn pays tribute to fellow author, the late Steven Singular, who wrote Talked to Death, a book about Berg, his background and who his true friends were in Denver and Berg’s native Chicago. We learn about what led to his being targeted for assassination by the Jew-hating bigots.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-craig-silverman-show/id1522579679?i=1000541693122
What was the role of Peter Boyles? Was he Berg’s friend? The competitive talk show host invited bigoted con man Rick Elliot to the shared studio to promote Elliott’s publication of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion. When Berg arrived, he took on the Jew-hating conspiracists on the air. Here’s Boyles’ version of events.
We discuss the investigation and the federal RICO prosecution of Berg’s murderers in Seattle. Berg’s murder was part of proving a predicate act in the Aryan Brotherhood’s conspiracy of violence throughout America, and especially in the Northwest. We discuss why the host’s boss, Denver DA Norm Early, declined to prosecute in Denver.
Robert Mathews was the ringleader of the fascists who came to Colorado to kill Berg. A charismatic leader, Mathews was incinerated as the feds closed in on his house on 12.8.84 in Whidbey Island, WA. Flynn interviewed Matthews’ family and they explained Robert’s early attraction to Goldwater, John Beirtherism and hating on “Commies and Jews.”
Flynn wrote The Silent Brotherhood with his great friend, the late Gary Gerhardt. Now, their book is being made into a major motion picture called The Order. Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult are the two lead actors with podcasting comedian Marc Maron playing the role of the late Alan Berg.
We contemplate the fate of Berg and his former wife if both got out of the vehicle that horrible night 40 years ago on Adams Street. Alan died alone, but the lessons regarding the dangers of fascist hate will not die until they rob all of us of our voices. There are lessons in this special episode dedicated to the memory of the late Alan Berg.
Saturday Jun 15, 2024
Saturday Jun 15, 2024
Rundown -
Intro - 00:35
Sean Camacho in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 10:48
Trisha Calvarese - 42:31
Craig Discusses Dan Caplis Going Wild - 01:12:10
Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:31:22
"Chop Wood Carry Water" by Dave Gunders - 01:37:06
Outro - 01:44:34
Sean Camacho stars in Craig’s Lawyers’ Lounge. Born and raised in Colorado Springs, Camacho lives with his wife and two kids in the Lowry part of Denver and is running for statehouse against incumbent Democrat Elizabeth Epps.
https://www.camachoforcolorado.com/
An attorney for Dentons, the world’s biggest law firm, Sean David Gonzales Camacho attended the Air Force Academy before law school. He’s a Lieutenant Colonel in the USAFA and his leadership skills are obvious.
https://www.dentons.com/en/sean-camacho
Delve into the motivations of this emerging Democratic leader, Sean Camacho. The podcast dissects threats to our Rule of Law, the Supreme Court scandals and their far-reaching recent rulings, a topic of immense importance in the current political landscape.
https://www.camachoforcolorado.com/
The unexpected overturning of Roe v Wade in the Dobbs case and the potential for even more severe cases in the future, particularly if Trump is re-elected, are thoroughly discussed. The fight against fascism is a key focus of the conversation, keeping the audience informed and engaged.
Fighting fascism extends to Trisha Calvarese's return visit. The star of Episode 205 returns to brag about her May 22, 2024, beatdown of Greg Lopez in a debate held on the Dan Caplis Show. Trisha dishes on the race so far, her opponents Lopez and Boebert, and the awful rulings by the Trump Supreme Court.
When the Democrats gain big momentum based on mass MAGA rejection, won’t Trisha make it close in CO CD4? We wonder why Kyle Clark won’t entertain a Calvarese v Boebert (Lopez) debate when the stakes are so high on June 25, 2024, when Colorado will have a new person in Congress to replace Ken Buck.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjezs0Mdteo
Given the discussion of Caplis with Trisha, hear Caplis proclaiming that President Biden will still drop out. Further, Caplis proclaims the existence of spirits from past relatives and the Deep State that are rigging everything against Trump. What can be done to stop all abortions? Apparently, anything, including propaganda. We analyze.
Show Troubadour Dave Gunders supplies a song about a working man and a love that went way wrong. "Chop Wood Carry Water" tells the story of a man who got radicalized while following his passion. Current events reviewed. Lessons learned get discussed.
Saturday Jun 08, 2024
Saturday Jun 08, 2024
Rundown -
Intro - 00:35
Troubadour Dave Gunders - 10:48
"You Strengthen Me" by Dave Gunders - 27:39
Terri Barton Gregg - 33:40
Outro - 02:00:38
The threat of Trumpist fascism and Trump's pledge of retribution demands a response. Convicted felon Donald Trump, a career criminal, con artist and sex offender, has taken over the GOP. After a cool Bill Walton-inspired AZ/Utah trip, we battle back with music, humor and sharp commentary.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/06/03/bill-walton-jokic-basketball-opinion-silverman/
Show Troubadour Dave Gunders presents his masterpiece, "You Strengthen Me," which depicts individuals' sacrifice for humanity's greater good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=2-uaPjjnNIQ
Pro-comedian Terese (Terri) Barton Gregg is the proud daughter of the late Jack Barton. Jack lived a rich life, including US Army service in Europe during World War II. Jack started the popular Kacey’s Fine Furniture in Denver, where the family worked and made a success. In his 90s, he also became a comedian.
https://glendalecherrycreek.com/2016/02/new-comedic-career-for-92-year-old-denver-legend/
Leslie Fishbein, Terri's older sister, became president at Kacey and was a familiar face on CO television, selling furniture with her winning demeanor. Denver was devastated when Leslie was injured and her slow death due to medical negligence was a shock.
https://www.dailycamera.com/2009/08/16/denver-furniture-exec-leslie-fishbein-dies/
When Leslie Fishbein passed away in 2008, the news was prematurely and inaccurately reported on the radio by a “so-called family friend,” Peter Boyles. This incident sparked a furious reaction from the family. Listen to Terri's firsthand account of how Boyles callously handled the tragedy for his own benefit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiUim2xzFmk
Terri Barton Gregg, the “Hebrew Hairdresser,” has achieved remarkable success in the comedy industry. Her journey began as a hair care stylist, where she learned a lot about people. Terri loves to entertain comedians and put on shows. As she does here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRe67xhvdnQ&list=PLVo91LkPcZeNVkKS5GT4hBn8DmPW-V4VQ&index=1
Terri Barton Gregg has opened for big showbiz talents and shares insightful stories about them. Her perspective on the threat that Trump and antisemitism pose to the comedy world is both enlightening and frightening. How can we laugh as Trump fascism approaches? We must.
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
Rundown -
Intro with Troubadour Dave Gunders - 00:35
"The Rebound" by Dave Gunders - 24:15
Mario Nicolais in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 30:36
Outro - 01:45:19
This special episode is dedicated to the memory of #32, Bill Walton, who was a guest on Episode 151 less than a year ago. Bill passed away on Memorial Day. Rememberances of the Big Redhead are everywhere, including here.
https://coloradosun.com/author/craig-silverman/
Colorado Sun colleague and ace attorney Mario Nicolais returns to Craig’s Lawyers’ Lounge to discuss Walton’s passing and Trump's historic 34 felony convictions in his just-concluded New York criminal trial. Mario once worked for Rudy Guiliani for President and has insights into what happened and why.
Listen and learn similarities between the New York state court trial and the Denver District Court trial in which Mario Nicolais litigated against Trump at the Fourteenth Amendment, Article 3 trial. Given the Alitos’ flag flying and other high court improprieties, the US Supreme Court is in awful shape.
And what about the legal profession now? Where are professional associations condemning Trump and Alito? What about the lawyer broadcasters backing Trump’s cry that jury trials in NYC and Dem-dominated big cities are rigged? What are the consequences of Trump’s behavior and should he be incarcerated?
New York had a righteous prosecution and the defendant's behavior was deplorable. A constitution crisis is here and Craig’s Lawyers’ Lounge gets more salty than normal as the misuse of the word “fascist” gets reviewed.
We shudder as we contemplate Cabinet Secretaries named Davis, Flynn and Patel in a Trump 2.0 scenario. Can our Rule of Law survive? Listen to Mario Nicolais’ vision of horrible election and post-election possibilities.
The show starts with the wise reflections of Show Troubadour Dave Gunders who sings his song epitomizing Bill Walton’s recovery from 36 surgeries and pursuit of the truth. We review how media figures spin the public to our detriment and we play "The Rebound" in memory of Bill Walton.
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Rundown -
Intro - 00:26
Boulder DA Michael Dougherty and Ryan Brackley, Esq. - 03:40
Outro - 56:47
Craigs’ Colorado Corner reconvenes the Centennial State’s best panel show to analyze Donald Trump's trials again. NY v. Trump goes to the jury!! Boulder DA Michael Dougherty and Ryan Brackley are outstanding legal guests. Both served over a dozen years in the Manhattan DA’s Office and rose high. They know Josh Steinglass and Susan Hoffinger.
What about Donald Trump's contempt for the process? Is Trump sleeping? How has Judge Merchan performed? What about Manhattan juries? How do they differ from Denver or Boulder? Michael Dougherty is DA for Colorado’s 20th Judicial District.
https://bouldercounty.gov/district-attorney/
Ryan Brackley is a native New Yorker who started as a prosecutor in Manhattan, moved to Boulder to be Stan Garnett’s #2 and then to Denver to become #2 under DA Beth McCann. Now, he’s an accomplished criminal defense attorney.
Michael Dougherty used to run over the Brooklyn Bridge to work for former Manhattan DA Cy Vance. Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg has consulted with Dougherty over important law enforcement matters. That proud, prestigious prosecutorial office has a family feel and New York v Trump may be its biggest case.
https://www.michaelforboulderda.com/
Is there a threat to the rule of law? How did Judge Mershan and the attorneys perform? What will be the verdict? Was there a fair trial? Are these charges fair? Why did the prosecution not seek to admit Trump's out-of-court statements during the trial, where Trump was offering inconsistent defenses and belittling the process?
How and why is New York law different from Colorado and other jurisdictions? Why does the defense go first in closing arguments? Why read the instructions “after” closing arguments and why can’t the jury possess a copy to the jury room? What’s with all the readback of cold transcripts by court reporters generally ill-prepared for the task?
Why is Juror #1 the foreperson? All these things are so different in Colorado. The parties and lawyers are required to stay at the courthouse. Can there be a worse job than being the person in the waiting room with the defendant? All these things are so different in Colorado.
The panel discussed the jury questions and requests for readbacks on their first day of historic deliberation. Brackley and Dougherty are superb panelists with great experience and perspective to analyze New York v. Trump. Give it a listen. This show will stimulate your mind.
Saturday May 25, 2024
Saturday May 25, 2024
Rundown -
Intro - 00:35
Jeremy Jojola - 11:28
Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:18:45
"Notwithstanding" by Dave Gunders - 01:43:48
Outro - 01:49:33
Award-winning journalist Jeremy Jojola delivers a remarkable interview, paying homage to his amazing late father, Samuel Jojola, who married Linda and produced Jeremy in his beloved New Mexico. Jojola's family roots are an amazing part of America.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwUX-IypQnY
A dedicated father, Jeremy Jojola felt horrible about how his engagement with Twitter (X) detracted from his time with his now four-year-old daughter and put him in a foul mood. So he stopped, and it has been a year of better mental health.
https://jeremyjojola.com/2024/05/06/one-year-clean-and-sober-from-twitter/
Jojola discusses his favorite movie, The Milagro Beanfield War, and the discussion gets enlightening. The story reminds the host of "For Whom the Bell Tolls" by Ernest Hemingway and the host’s recent trip to Spain. Spanish roots run deep.
https://jeremyjojola.com/2023/08/22/why-the-milagro-beanfield-war-still-matters-35-years-later/
Nazis and far-right extremists have been the subject of Jojola’s most important reports. Four years ago, Jeremy won the Don Bolles Medal awarded by the Society of Investive Journalists and Investigators. Discussion of Trump’s United Reich talk and possible election ensues.
Recently, Jeremy Jojola won the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award (for a second time) for his 9News story about the Red Barn on the way to Denver International Airport. You can see and hear the amazing artistry of Jojola’s storytelling talent.
Troubadour Dave Gunders debriefs his host on his Spain trip and discusses the impact of Trump’s “Unified Reich” posting. A menorah purchased in Spain triggers stories, as do friends in Andalucia. As for Nugs and Avs collapses, we review connections to the law firm of "champions no more." Gunders’ righteous indignation song is "Notwithstanding."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=SCvtiIHk9oU
Saturday May 18, 2024
Saturday May 18, 2024
Rundown -
Intro - 00:34
Craig reviews Dr. Eric Coomer’s Civil Case - 11:03
Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:21:12
"Song Of Columbus" by Dave Gunders - 01:24:41
Outro - 01:29:41
There have been massive delays in the Denver District Court civil case of Coomer v. Trump, Giuliani, Powell, Malkin, Oltmann, Salem Corporon, et al. Still, many court filings allow us to play the sound that makes the case—Trump’s Big Lie flowed out of Colorado.
Trace the 'sound' trail from the crucial weeks following the 2020 election. During this time, #DenverTrumpRadio stations, 630KHOW and 710KNUS, played a significant role in amplifying dual aspects of Trump’s despicable efforts. Notably, Jenna Ellis used the Den Caplis show as a platform to promote the 'Stop the Steal' narrative.
Hear Oltmann’s frequent guesting on 710KNUS (Salem-Colorado) at the end of 2020, where he set forth his tall, destructive tale that he intercepted Eric Coomer’s alleged Antifa conference call, in which he pledged to rig the election against Trump through Dominion Voting Systems.
Listen chronologically as Oltmann, with allies and sponsors like Mike Lindell, spreads his defamations about Dr. Eric Coomer. It begins with Randy Corporon, who worked with fellow lawyers Jenna Ellis and Sidney Powell. Next, Oltmann's radio appearances with Deb Flora, George Brauchler and Peter Boyles get reviewed.
A sound record is made here of how American democracy has been getting destroyed from within by MAGA manipulations and disinformation. Hear the incriminating words of the media members who helped bring disaster to our democracy with their normalization of MAGA.
Authoritarianism and disinformation march in when democracies and the courts react way too slowly. We advance the Coomer case by letting you hear the evidence for yourself. The trial may still be years away, but we have the sound today.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/24/magazine/eric-coomer-dominion-election.html
The host just went to Spain to gain new perspectives on America from Marbella and Seville. The NY v Trump trial is going fast, but not most other MAGA-related litigation. The view of America from Europe right now is trepidation. Show Troubadour Dave Gunders brings us his classic, "Song for Columbus," about a Spanish voyager.
Saturday May 11, 2024
Saturday May 11, 2024
Rundown -
Intro - 00:35
Henry Weinstein in the Inner Sanctum of Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 08:23
Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:16:00
"Goin' Away Blues" by Dave Gunders - 01:19:51
Outro - 01:25:03
Enter the Inner Sanctum of Craig’s Lawyers’ Lounge with the legendary Henry Weinstein, a newsman, lawyer and law professor whose career is a beacon of inspiration. Weinstein's pivotal role in the LA Times’ groundbreaking coverage of the OJ Simpson prosecution was one part of a multi-faceted career.
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-09-30-mn-51640-story.html
Numerous timely lessons must be learned from the iconic Simpson trial to the current New York v. Trump case. In our discussion, Professor Weinstein draws insightful parallels and shares unique and valuable lessons. He underscores the importance of this moment for attorneys to champion justice. Weinstein also reveals why he sought the host's commentary during the Simpson trial.
Henry Weinstein, a 1969 Boalt Hall Law School graduate and native Californian, has a career that spans journalism and law. Discover the intriguing path that led him from major American publications to a decades-long tenure as a law school professor at the University of California—Irvine. His journey is a testament to the power of brainpower, passion and perseverance.
Professor Weinstein worked for the LA Times, NY Times, SF Examiner and WSJ and has written over 3,000 stories. He has also written about events and issues in other countries and for various publications, including California Lawyer, Juris Doctor, The Nation, New Times, the Saturday Review of Education and the Saturday Review of Science.
https://www.law.uci.edu/faculty/full-time/weinstein/weinsteinCV.pdf
Learn about Cal—Berkeley in the 1960s, when Weinstein was an undergrad and then a law student. In 1972, Weinstein worked for the George McGovern presidential campaign to beat Richard Nixon. We review the glory days at great newspapers, including the LA Times and working with the late great Jim Murray.
The legal analysis aspect of the OJ Simpson saga is reviewed, including the remarkable LA Times coverage. Find out about Weinstein’s visit to Simpson’s home for an interview during the civil trial. Discover how big media cases, like the OJ Simpson trial, profoundly impact American history. The wise professor reviews New York v. Trump in some detail.
Troubadour Dave Gunders delivers a great conversation about the end of his JazzFest 2024 experience. He then sings the "Goin' Away Blues," a cover song, in honor of the host taking some time off from America to contemplate her current problems. We need to lead the comeback.
Saturday May 04, 2024
Saturday May 04, 2024
Rundown -
Troubadour Dave Gunders - 09:58
"Playing that Zydeco" by Dave Gunders - 25:45
Eli Stokols - 31:30
Episode 211 begins with a review of the New York v Trump trial. That’s followed by a review of Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones' epic performance Thursday night at Jazzfest 2024 in New Orleans. Show Troubadour Dave Gunders is on fire as he reviews the experience from the banks of the Mississippi River in New Orleans. We then “Play that Zydeco,” an original composition by Gunders, which he performed last summer in Gold Hill, Colorado.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiLexPg0piM
Accomplished journalist Eli Stokols keeps receiving historic White House assignments following his near decade-long successful run in Colorado television and magazines. Stokols moved on to become a DC family guy with a great journalist wife and kids. The LA Times and WSJ are former homes, but Eli Stokols' with Politico again.
Eli covered the 2016 election for POLITICO, starting with the Jeb Bush campaign before turning his reporting lens on Donald Trump. He’s covered the White House ever since Trump took office in 2017. Along the way, he interacted frequently with Hope Hicks and Michel Cohen. Spoiler alert – Hicks was much more pleasant than Cohen.
This special name-dropping episode features discussions of Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Kyle Clark, OJ Simpson, Elizabeth Orden, Doug Lamborn, Joe Neguse, Jason Crow, Lauren Boebert, John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet, Ken Buck, Jon Hamm, Scarlett Johansen, Colin Jost, Elena Schneider, Tim Walz, Dick Wadhams, Corey Lewandowski, Dudley Brown, Arthur Sulzberger, Peter Baker and Howard Stern.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/16/fashion/weddings/elena-schneider-eli-stokols.html
Stokols wrote the explosive Politico Magazine story titled “The Petty Feud Between the NYT and the White House.” In it, Stokols identified petty disputes between Biden-Harris and the highest echelons of the New York Times and how it led to caricatures of our President as he ran against Trump.
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/25/new-york-times-biden-white-house-00154219
Published right before the wacky weekend, which includes the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Eli Stokols even had President Joe Biden responding with jabs about doing interviews with "strong, independent journalists who millions of people actually listen to... like Howard Stern." Eli Stokols helped make that laugh line happen.
Stokols has fond memories of Colorado and political controversies in the Centennial State. Now, Eli Stokol’s beat remains the White House, where he co-authors the West Wing Playbook for Politico. Stokols studied history at Cal-Berkeley, where he also was a varsity baseball pitcher. He went to Columbia for graduate school. Protests on those campuses get our attention.