Recorded at the CityCenterDC, a conversation between Marc Ross and Brendan Kownacki at the start of the real campaign season as the Democrats start the process to select their presidential nominee.

The conversation explores the expectations and how the candidates are preparing for the two-night, twenty-candidate, two hours per night, first Democratic debate from Miami. Florida on June 26 and June 27. Plus, Marc and Brendan discuss the two-screen tactics the campaigns will utilize and how NBC News will handle President Trump's live tweeting of the activities.

Marc specializes in thought leaders communications for global business working at the intersection of globalization, disruption, and politics. He is the founder of Brigadoon and Caracal Global. He has extensive experience public affairs and communications for companies as well as leading the advocacy operations, fundraising programs and marketing efforts for nonprofits, trade associations, and political campaigns, many for the highest offices in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Brendan Kownacki is an experienced and innovative producer who is working daily to push the boundaries of content utilization in public communication. Plus he serves on as an advisory board member of the DC-based Artists and Athletes Alliance, and since 2011 has served as the Senior Contributor for Hollywood on the Potomac, a Washington DC lifestyle website that looks at the intersect of power, politics, advocacy, and celebrity culture in the Nation’s Capital.