Podcasts From the Hill: Politics & Risk

Politics and Risk Special Edition: Stories From White House Alumni Matt Kirk and Audra Jackson

A conversation with the current head of North American retail placement at Acrisure
By Joel Kopperud, Audra Jackson Posted on January 19, 2026

Jackson and Kirk both served in White House Office of Legislative Affairs, respectively during the Biden and George W. Bush administrations. They share unique stories from the White House spanning from Sept. 11 to the passage of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act to Jan. 6.

Joel Kopperud Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, The Council Read More
Audra Jackson Vice President of Government Affairs, The Council Read More

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