Welcome to "The Cost of Winning" podcast, where we bring you captivating stories and insights from the world of political campaigns. In this exciting episode, we are honored to have political attorney Matthew Sanderson join us as our special guest.
Matthew's expertise as a seasoned Republican election lawyer, with a wealth of experience working on several presidential campaigns, makes this episode a must-listen for political enthusiasts. But that's just the beginning of the thrill!
Hold on tight as we venture into uncharted territory with Matthew's co-founding of Playoff PAC—an organization that fearlessly challenged the college football establishment and its playoff system.
We'll dive deep into the fascinating legal aspects of Matthew's work, but the real highlight is the incredible journey of Playoff PAC. Discover the audacious steps Matthew and his team took to challenge the entrenched interests of the Bowl Championship Series, paving the way for the current College Football Playoff system we enjoy today.
Join us as we explore the triumphs and trials of Playoff PAC's endeavor and gain exclusive insights into the world of political advocacy and sports reform.
This is an episode you won't want to miss!
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Mr. Sanderson has served as counsel to Senator John McCain, Senator Mitt Romney, Governor Jon Huntsman Jr., and many other candidates for national office. He was a legal consultant for Netflix’s hit series House of Cards and received the Peabody Award, alongside Stephen Colbert’s The Colbert Report team, for efforts related to the “Colbert Super PAC.” Mr. Sanderson was also a founder of PlayoffPAC, which was nominated for Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year award for its work in bringing down college football's prior post-season system, the Bowl Championship Series.
Mr. Sanderson is a graduate of the University of Utah and Vanderbilt University Law School, where he was a Chancellor's Scholar. He speaks Mandarin and has four children with his wife, Emily.