Official HFA Podcast Relaunches With New Focus and Format

Don’t call it a comeback. The HFA’s signature podcast has been rebranded and relaunched as HFA Pod. Formerly Shorts With Liz Clark, HFA Pod (sponsored by Hapana) will be hosted by a revolving series of HFA staff and contributors, while bringing a new look and feel to the production.

The podcast will align closely with key events and industry priorities, featuring timely conversations with executives, researchers, federation partners, and policymakers.

HFA Pod will feature in-person guests in HFA’s new DC studio space, while still offering a well-rounded global perspective. Occasional episodes will be hosted in other locations for key announcements and events, as HFA’s mission expands its global footprint.

The first episode of HFA Pod, “Inside the Advocacy Equation,” features former US Rep. Susan Molinari, who served four terms in Congress representing New York. HFA Chief of Staff Mike Goscinski hosted the episode as an informative lead-in to the 2026 HFA Fly-In and Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC, on June 8-10. The episode was released on May 29, 2026.

During her tenure in the House, Molinari held leadership positions within the Republican Conference and played a key role in some of Washington’s most important legislative debates. She earned a reputation as one of Capitol Hill’s most effective bipartisan communicators and strategic thinkers.

Since leaving Congress, Molinari has remained deeply engaged in Washington policy discussions, advising major organizations and helping leaders navigate the complex intersection of policy and influence. She also worked as Google's vice president of public policy and government affairs for nearly seven years. She brings a rare perspective to advocacy work, with a deep understanding of what industries want to communicate and what lawmakers and their staffs are most receptive to hearing.

For highlights of the episode, see the sidebar.