Liz Hirsh Naftali, the Los Angeles-based commercial real estate investor and philanthropist, has taken on a high-profile role in recent weeks as an advocate for the release of her great niece, held hostage by Hamas, as well as others still held captive.
The high profile Democratic donor, who also has been in the spotlight as House Republicans investigate Hunter Biden, also has launched a new podcast.
After hosting many fundraising events, she keyed in on a new idea, a podcast that will help “democratize our politicians,” with the latest episode of The Capitol Coffee Connection featuring former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
“My goal was to make it that you could get to learn who they were without having to pay, and you could be in your home or anywhere and learn about all of these leaders” Naftali told Deadline.
She added, “What happened was, when I was doing these events,...
The high profile Democratic donor, who also has been in the spotlight as House Republicans investigate Hunter Biden, also has launched a new podcast.
After hosting many fundraising events, she keyed in on a new idea, a podcast that will help “democratize our politicians,” with the latest episode of The Capitol Coffee Connection featuring former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
“My goal was to make it that you could get to learn who they were without having to pay, and you could be in your home or anywhere and learn about all of these leaders” Naftali told Deadline.
She added, “What happened was, when I was doing these events,...
- 12/5/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
When Summer Lee survived her Democratic primary for an open Pittsburgh-area House seat in May, her allies breathed a sigh of relief. Progressive candidates had been struggling to win Democratic primaries as the pro-Israel lobby bombarded them with millions of dollars’ worth of attack ads, eager to punish left-flank candidates for sympathizing with Palestine, Lee, who endured a more than 3 million blitz in her deep-blue district, suffered more than anyone. Her primary victory was supposed to put the stiff competition and dark money to bed — and deliver Lee to Congress.
- 11/6/2022
- by Kara Voght
- Rollingstone.com
“This is the point in the interview when they ask if we’re gonna join the Squad.”
Summer Lee, a Democratic congressional candidate running for a Pittsburgh-area seat, stirred the straw in her ice water as she let her remark hang in a basement bar in Washington’s Logan Circle neighborhood on the last Tuesday in July. She surveyed two fellow soon-to-be House progressives across our hightop: Greg Casar, running to serve a deep-blue gerrymandered strip between Austin and San Antonio, and Delia Ramirez, a candidate for a similarly safe western Chicago seat,...
Summer Lee, a Democratic congressional candidate running for a Pittsburgh-area seat, stirred the straw in her ice water as she let her remark hang in a basement bar in Washington’s Logan Circle neighborhood on the last Tuesday in July. She surveyed two fellow soon-to-be House progressives across our hightop: Greg Casar, running to serve a deep-blue gerrymandered strip between Austin and San Antonio, and Delia Ramirez, a candidate for a similarly safe western Chicago seat,...
- 8/2/2022
- by Kara Voght
- Rollingstone.com
Summer Lee, a progressive Pennsylvania state house member, won Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 12th congressional district. Her primary victory in the deep-blue Pittsburgh district all but guarantees she’s headed to Congress next year to join fellow left-wing lawmakers — and, very likely, the Squad.
34-year-old Lee first won her statehouse seat in 2018 as part of a wave of progressive, diverse, younger candidates who unseated longtime incumbents, winning in the same fashion as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-n.Y.) did at the federal level. Lee supports the typical slate of left-wing priorities,...
34-year-old Lee first won her statehouse seat in 2018 as part of a wave of progressive, diverse, younger candidates who unseated longtime incumbents, winning in the same fashion as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-n.Y.) did at the federal level. Lee supports the typical slate of left-wing priorities,...
- 5/21/2022
- by Kara Voght
- Rollingstone.com
LeVar Burton hosted "Jeopardy!" Monday night, and his performance as quizmaster prompted fans of the show to say that he should be the quiz show's permanent host.
Burton, a veteran actor, former "Reading Rainbow" host and star in "Star Trek," will be the "Jeopardy!" guest host for the next week. He taped his episodes several months ago, which spurred some considerable hype leading up to it. Burton had been gunning for the spot of at least guest host on "Jeopardy!" for some time now as well. He signed a fan petition to make him the show's next host in 2013 and said three years ago that "there is only one game show I’ve ever wanted to host... This Is Jeopardy!"
"Jeopardy!" has been without a permanent host since the beloved emcee -- and host of 37 seasons since 1984 -- Alex Trebek passed away last November. The show has rotated through guest...
Burton, a veteran actor, former "Reading Rainbow" host and star in "Star Trek," will be the "Jeopardy!" guest host for the next week. He taped his episodes several months ago, which spurred some considerable hype leading up to it. Burton had been gunning for the spot of at least guest host on "Jeopardy!" for some time now as well. He signed a fan petition to make him the show's next host in 2013 and said three years ago that "there is only one game show I’ve ever wanted to host... This Is Jeopardy!"
"Jeopardy!" has been without a permanent host since the beloved emcee -- and host of 37 seasons since 1984 -- Alex Trebek passed away last November. The show has rotated through guest...
- 7/27/2021
- by Samson Amore
- The Wrap
It's a big year for Mad Men's Jessica Paré. Not only is her hit show coming to a close, but she has also become a mom for the first time. On Friday, Jessica's boyfriend, John Kastner, announced the news with a sweet picture. "Please meet Blues Anthony Paré Kastner," he captioned the first photo of their baby on Instagram. The cute moment was captured as John's daughter, Summer Lee, held baby Blues in her arms. Jessica and John's bundle of joy made his arrival about five months since her exciting pregnancy news emerged in October. Read on to see the baby's adorable picture, and then get caught up on what's happening with Jessica's Mad Men character Megan Draper in the show's final season.
- 3/21/2015
- by Nick-Maslow
- Popsugar.com
Jessica Pare and her boyfriend, musician John Kastner, have a wonderful case of the baby Blues!
The dad introduced their new tiny tot in a photo he posted on Instagram on Friday.
"Please meet Blues Anthony Pare Kastner," John captioned the pic of his daughter, Summer Lee, 8, holding her little half-brother.
Photos: Celebrity Baby Boom Of 2015
This is the first child for the "Mad Men" actress, who announced her pregnancy in October.
Jessica and John began dating in 2012.
Photos: ‘Mad Men’ Season 7 — Stunning Pics!
She was previously married to actor ...
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The dad introduced their new tiny tot in a photo he posted on Instagram on Friday.
"Please meet Blues Anthony Pare Kastner," John captioned the pic of his daughter, Summer Lee, 8, holding her little half-brother.
Photos: Celebrity Baby Boom Of 2015
This is the first child for the "Mad Men" actress, who announced her pregnancy in October.
Jessica and John began dating in 2012.
Photos: ‘Mad Men’ Season 7 — Stunning Pics!
She was previously married to actor ...
Copyright 2015 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
- 3/21/2015
- by access.hollywood@nbcuni.com (Access Hollywood)
- Access Hollywood
Mad Men mommy! Jessica Paré has welcomed her first child with boyfriend John Kastner. The couple announced the news on Friday, Mar. 21. "Please meet Blues Anthony Paré Kastner…" the proud dad wrote via Instagram. In a pic, the couple's little boy was bundled up in a blanket and held by Kastner's 8-year-old daughter Summer Lee, whom he shares with ex-wife Nicole de Boer. A photo posted by johnkastner (@johnkastner) on Mar 20, 2015 at 8:47pm Pdt Us Weekly broke news in October that the Mad Men actress, 34, [...]...
- 3/21/2015
- Us Weekly
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