Is there room for a third political party in America? A lot of people are asking that question since Elon Musk announced his idea for the America Party. Michael Maslansky shared his views recently on Fox News.
Can a third political party in America ever work? Elon Musk thinks so. But according to Michael Maslansky (who worked for one of the most successful third parties ever: remember Ross Perot?), building a third party is one of the hardest jobs in politics… and making it work starts with the right language. In this piece for FoxNews.com, Michael shares how Musk’s idea for an “America Party” is a case study in how NOT to build trust through language.
The “MAHA” (Make America Healthy Again) movement is no longer fringe—it’s mainstream. What started as a handful of so-called “anti-vaxxers” has exploded into a nationwide force that no healthcare communicator can afford to ignore. And it’s fundamentally reshaping how Americans think about health, wellness, and trust in medicine. If you’re in pharma communications, understanding the motivations, fears, and influence of the MAHA movement isn’t just important—it’s essential. Lee Carter shares four key steps for pharma companies to engage more productively with the MAHA movement and the public at large.
In her latest piece for FoxNews.com, Lee Carter reflects on how in moments of crisis—like the recent strikes on Iran nuclear sites—language is not just a reflection of reality, but a force that shapes it. The words we choose, the narratives we construct, and the labels we apply, determine not just how we understand the present, but how we imagine the future.
In this insightful piece by Lee Carter, the Goldilocks Principle is used to illustrate how companies can navigate today’s volatile cultural and political landscape—not by staying silent or overreacting, but by communicating with clarity, courage, and balance to ensure their message is heard and trusted.
Americans have strong views on US intervention in Iran—and it’s notably divided by party lines. Lee Carter joined CNN’s Kate Bolduan and Van Jones for a sharp analysis on new polling of how Americans view the US strike against Iran. What does it say about who we are and where we’re at as a nation today? Stay informed—watch the full clip here.
In this thoughtful op-ed piece for FoxNews.com, Lee Carter reflects on what it might take to truly connect with those on the other side—and how to begin to bridge the deep divide that exists in America today. Instead of assuming the worst about each other, what might happen if we stop looking for enemies and start looking for common ground?
In this insightful piece by Ben Feller, a father’s simple moment of joy with his son sparks a powerful call to reshape the way we talk about modern fatherhood.
Lee Carter recently joined host Jason Chaffetz on the Jason in the House podcast for a conversation on “The Importance of Looking Beyond the Data.”
Lee Carter joined CNN’s Jake Tapper for a colorful panel discussion on topics ranging from Trump’s “big beautiful bill” and Democrats’ failure to come up with a better solution… to the new Trump “TACO” acronym and more. Some fun and always-insightful analysis from Lee!
