LUNCH! with Shelley

Super Star Stefanik! | Episode 87

Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our superstar special guest Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.  Elise proudly represents New York's 21st District and is the most senior elected Republican in New York. She is also the author of the number one best seller “Poisoned Ivies",  which is an incredible read that I highly recommend!  Elise made history as the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, and she is the youngest woman in history to serve in top elected House leadership, as well as the highest-ranking woman in Congress in her role as House Republican Conference Chair.  She also serves as a senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Committee on Education and the Workforce, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and she was a founding Member of the China Task Force.  Elise is widely recognized as one of the most effective questioners in Congressional hearings, most notably when she set off a global reckoning addressing antisemitism in higher education. Her questions to Ivy League university presidents forced multiple resignations and set the record for the most viewed Congressional testimony in history, with billions of views worldwide. Because of this strong moral leadership and her extensive policy record, Elise Stefanik is an internationally recognized leader in combating antisemitism.  Join us at the delicious and healthy Ama restaurant in the Navy Yard as we discuss how Elise became interested in politics, her run for Congress, her experiences as an undergrad at Harvard, the infamous hearing watched around the world, what she does to relax, what might be next for her in her career, and much much more!  Check us out at www.lunchwithshelley.com [http://www.lunchwithshelley.com/] or wherever you get your favorite podcast, and in the meantime Peace, Love and Lunch!

Special Mother’s Day Episode Featuring Sam Hymes, Bob Saget!

Welcome to the latest and very celebratory Mother’s Day episode of Lunch with Shelley, featuring my beloved son Sam.  This is of course one of my favorite episodes of the year because I get to have lunch with my son during the week, and we always have fun reminiscing about old times and musing on new ones. We are also joined by our dog Jerry, who is a very good boy!  There’s an old saying that goes, ‘“Having a son means your life gets louder, messier, funnier… and better.”  This is completely true in our case, so join us at the new and truly beautiful patio at Claudio’s Table for fantastic food, lots of laughs, and great conversations about childhood, social media today, all things DC sports, and much much more!  Check us out at www.lunchwithshelley.com [http://www.lunchwithshelley.com/] or wherever you get your favorite podcast and as always and, in the meantime, Peace, Love and Lunch!

Getting Better All the Time

Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with today’s special guest Bob Cusack.  Bob is the Executive Editor of the Washington Examiner, where he helps guide editorial strategy and coverage during a very politically intense time.  Bob has been reporting from DC on policy and politics for decades now, having led political coverage at the Hill newspaper, and as a reporter and editor at Inside Washington Publishers. He appears frequently on SiriusXM as a substitute host and analyst, and he is a SAG member with several movie credits to his name, as well as two award winning screenplays under his belt. Join us at our favorite booth as we discuss all things media, AI and journalism, Bob’s experience at the WHCD, politics, memorable interviews, tennis, acting, and lots more! Check us out at www.lunchwithshelley.com [http://www.lunchwithshelley.com/] or wherever you get your favorite podcast, and as always and in the meantime, Peace, Love and Lunch!

From Politics to Artistry

Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with today’s special guest Brittany Thune Lindberg.  Brittany is a fantastic and very accomplished songwriter and singer -- which she is focused on full time now after spending many years in Washington DC. as a passionate advocate for the insurance industry, as well as a great supporter of helping to elect right leaning women to elected office and engaging with young women professionals in a mentorship capacity.  She is South Dakotan, the proud daughter of our great Senate Leader John Thune and Kimberly Thune, a sister, a mom of two and the wife of her very lucky and accomplished husband Luke. We are at the delicious Bombay Club, so join us for what Cleavon considers to be the best salmon he’s ever had, as we chat about South Dakota, political life, and most importantly Brittany’s music career and the makings of her terrific album I am Evelyn Riley. Check us out at www.lunchwithshelley.com [http://www.lunchwithshelley.com/] or wherever you get your favorite podcast and, in the meantime, Peace, Love and Lunch!

Meet You At Peacock!

Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with today’s special guest Shahab Farivar.  Shahab is the co-owner, along with his brother Maziar, of the very famous and beloved Peacock Café, nestled in the heart of Georgetown in Washington DC.  Anyone who has eaten here or even walked by the restaurant has seen Shahab’s smiling face -- since he is the front of the house for the restaurant -- while his brother the chef oversees the great menu and delicious food that Peacock Café is well known for.  Since Shahab is originally from Iran, we made a particular point of scheduling our podcast to coincide with the Persian New Year, marked by Norouz, which is a 13-day holiday during which the people of Iran celebrate the vernal equinox by exchanging gifts and feasting on symbolic foods.  It is a 3,000-year-old holiday tradition - and it was an absolute joy to celebrate with Shahab on a simply beautiful spring day.  Grab a chair with us to learn lots more about Norouz and the traditions surrounding it, including the incredible food, and tuck in for our conversation about Shahab’s journey from Iran to the U.S., the current situation in Iran, how Peacock Café has grown into the mainstay Georgetown restaurant that it is, and lots more!  Check us out at www.lunchwithshelley.com [http://www.lunchwithshelley.com/] or wherever you get your favorite podcast, and as always, Peace, Love and Lunch!