Face Forward: The Political Branding Podcast

Politics isn’t a messaging problem. It’s a branding problem.Face Forward examines how candidates become the face of change voters are already looking for. Hosted by Dave O’Brien and political strategist Vaughan Emsley, the podcast explores voter psychology, narrative, and the campaigns that break through—from Reagan to modern insurgent movements. Produced by Face Forward, the political branding firm founded by Scott Buckley and Vaughan Emsley.© 2026 Buckstarter LLC. Face Forward™ is a Buckstarter company.